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Scrublands: A Novel
by Chris HammerIn the vein of The Dry and Before the Fall, a town’s dark secrets come to light in the aftermath of a young priest’s unthinkable last act in this arresting and searing debut thriller.In Riversend, an isolated rural community afflicted by an endless drought, a young priest does the unthinkable, killing five parishioners before being taken down himself. A year later, accompanied by his own demons from war-time reporting, journalist Martin Scarsden arrives in Riversend. His assignment is simple: describe how the townspeople are coping as the anniversary of their tragedy approaches. But as Martin meets the locals and hears their version of events, he begins to realize that the accepted wisdom—that the priest was a pedophile whose imminent exposure was the catalyst for the shooting, a theory established through an award-winning investigation by Martin’s own newspaper—may be wrong. Just as Martin believes he’s making headway, a new development rocks the town. The bodies of two German backpackers—missing since the time of the church shootings—are discovered in a dam in the scrublands, deserted backwoods marked by forest fires. As the media flocks to the scene, Martin finds himself thrown into a whole new mystery. What was the real reason behind the priest’s shooting spree? And how does it connect to the backpacker murders, if at all? Martin struggles to uncover the town’s dark secrets, putting his job, his mental state, and his life at risk as more and more strange happenings escalate around him. For fans of James Lee Burke, Jane Harper, and Robert Crais, Scrublands is a compelling and original crime novel that marks Chris Hammer as a stunning new voice in the genre. A compulsively readable thriller of the highest order, Scrublands never loosens its grip, from its opening scene to the very last page.
Scrublands: The Sunday Times Crime Book of the Year, soon to be a major TV series (A Martin Scarsden Thriller)
by Chris Hammer* * *NOW A MAJOR BBC TV SERIES * * *THE #1 BESTSELLING AUSTRALIAN CRIME NOVEL WINNER OF THE CWA JOHN CREASEY DAGGERSUNDAY TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019'Shimmers ... a tortured tale of blood and loss' Val McDermid'Stunning ... Scrublands is that rare combination, a page-turner that stays long in the memory' Sunday Times (Crime Book of the Month)In an isolated country town ravaged by drought, a charismatic young priest opens fire on his congregation, killing five men before being shot dead himself.A year later, journalist Martin Scarsden arrives in Riversend to write a feature on the anniversary of the tragedy. But the stories he hears from the locals don't fit with the accepted version of events.Just as Martin believes he is making headway, a shocking discovery rocks the town. The bodies of two backpackers - missing since the time of the massacre - are found in the scrublands. The media descends on Riversend and Martin is the one in the spotlight.Wrestling with his own demons, Martin finds himself risking everything to uncover a truth that becomes more complex with every twist. But there are powerful forces determined to stop him, and he has no idea how far they will go to make sure the town's secrets stay buried.
The Scrumptious Life of Azaleah Lane (Azaleah Lane)
by Nikki Shannon SmithMama and Daddy are heading out of town, which means Azaleah and her sisters get to spend the weekend at Auntie Sam's. The girls can't wait for their special weekend! Azaleah even decides to bake cookies to surprise her parents when they return. After all, as Mama says, "Cooking for someone is like giving them a gift." But the cookies are a disaster! Azaleah is stumped. She's sure she did everything right. Can Azaleah get to the bottom of the cookie catastrophe before Mama and Daddy get back?
Scruples (Scruples #1)
by Judith KrantzScruples is the novel that created publishing history, the first-and widely acknowledged to be the very best-novel ever written about the staggeringly luxurious life of a Beverly Hills boutique and the people who work in it. Scruples was translated into twenty languages and made Rodeo Drive famous around the world. The New York Post said that "Scruples was born to be a smash bestseller. . . It has more inside information about the worlds of high fashion and Hollywood than you'd find in a dozen manuals." With Scruples, Judith Krantz earned her reputation as a blazingly talented and original storyteller. she takes her readers behind the scenes of wealthy and fame to show them the real people and the real emotions that exist at the core of even the most high-powered lives. Scruples is the leader of her #1 best-selling novels.From the Paperback edition.
The Sculptor
by Gregory FunaroKilling Is An ArtIn life, they were flawed. In death, they are perfect works of art--killed, preserved, and carefully molded into replicas of Michelangelo's most celebrated creations. Only The Sculptor can bring forth their true beauty and teach the world to appreciate his gift.He Is The MasterFBI Special Agent Sam Markham has a reputation for tracking serial killers, but this artful adversary is meticulous, disciplined, and more ruthless than any he's encountered. The only clue is a note dedicating the latest "statue" to Cathy Hildebrant, an art historian who shares Sam's fear that the killing has just begun.And She Is The Perfect SubjectIn a quiet Rhode Island town, The Sculptor shapes his latest macabre creation, waiting for Cathy to draw nearer so that his message can be understood at last. And the only way to save her is for Sam to unlock a psychopath's twisted mind before his final, terrifying masterpiece is revealed. . ."Funaro provides clever plotting and plenty of suspense." --John Lutz, New York Times bestselling author "Fast-paced, exciting. . .Funaro delivers gasp-out-loud terror and relentless suspense. A genuine page-turner!" --Kevin O'Brien, New York Times bestselling author"It reminded me of why I loved Silence of the Lambs so much." --Gregg Olsen "A stone cold thrill ride! Unique and unexpected twists make this one a keeper!" -Lisa Jackson, New York Times bestselling author
The Sculptress
by Minette Walters"It was a slaughterhouse, the most horrific scene I have ever witnessed... Olive Martin is a dangerous woman.<P><P> Edgar Allen Poe Award Winner
Scum (Orca Soundings)
by James C. DekkerMegan's brother Danny is dead. Killed in an apparent robbery in a bar. It seems like a terrible but simple case of mistaken identity, of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. But as the truth comes out, Megan realizes that Danny was "known to police." He was in much deeper than she realized, and the police are not motivated to solve the crime. As Megan watches her family self-destruct, she decides she has to find the truth. But the truth is hard to come by, and there are people who will kill to keep it hidden.
Scum (Orca Soundings)
by James C. DekkerFifteen-year-old Megan's brother is dead, apparently a random victim of violence. As Megan digs deeper, she finds that Danny was "known to police" and that nobody wants to solve the crime.
SE: Dekker 2 in 1 (Obsessed & Three)
by Ted DekkerThree: Enter a world where nothing is what it seems. Where your closest friend could be your greatest enemy. Kevin Parson is driving his car late one summer day when, suddenly, his cell phone rings. A man who identifies himself as Slater speaks in a breathy voice: You have exactly three minutes to confess your sin to the world. Refuse, and the car you're driving will blow sky high. Kevin panics. Who would make such a call? What sin? Kevin ditches the car. Precisely three minutes later, a massive explosion sets his world on a collision course with madness. From the #1 best-selling fiction author comes a powerful story of good, evil, and all that lies between. Obsessed: A deadly tale of ultimate obsession. Stephen Friedman is making a good living in good times. He's just an ordinary guy. Or so he thinks. But one day an extraordinary piece of information tells him differently. It's a clue from the grave of a Holocaust survivor. A clue that makes him heir to an incredible fortune...a clue that only he and one other man can possibly understand. That man is Roth Braun, a serial killer who has been waiting for Stephen for thirty years. Roth was stopped once before. This time nothing will get in his way. Known worldwide for page-turning, adrenaline-laced thrillers, Dekker raises the stakes in this story of passion, revenge, and an all-consuming obsession for the ultimate treasure.
SE: Monster / Visitation 2 in 1 - ABA
by Frank PerettiMonster and The Visitation is authored by Frank Peretti and bundled into a 2-in-1 collection.
Se Busca
by Michele MartinezMelanie Vargas es una esposa y una madre entregada que de repente se ve obligada a criar a su hija a solas cuando su esposo la traiciona. Tambien es una ambiciosa profesional que hatenido que pelearse y luchar por obtener algo de reconocimiento en su trabajo en la procuraduria federal. Sin embargo, un calurosa noche de verano, mientras pasea a su bebe por las calles de Nueva York, Melanie se encuentra con un caso tan importante, que podria transformar por completo su carrera. Frente a ella, ve como la casa de un poderoso ex procurador arde en llamas mientras que su due'o torturado y asesinado yace en su interior. De inmediato, Melanie Vargas decide que quiere ser asignada al caso. Necesita ser asignada al caso. Y esta dispuesta a hacer todo lo necesario por obtenerlo. Pero esta oportunidad podria llegar a costarle mas de lo que jamas se hubiera imaginado. Pronto se ve involucrada en una relacion secreta con un enigmatico agente del FBI, y cada vez se acerca mas al sadico monstruo que ronda por las tenebrosas calles de la ciudad.
Se ha escrito un secuestro (Serie Perrock Holmes #7)
by Isaac PalmiolaSe ha escrito un secuestro es la séptima entrega de las aventuras de #PerrockHolmes, la nueva serie de detectives juvenil con más suspense, aventura y grandes dosis de humor. Cuando el misterio llame a tu puerta, tú llama a Perrock, Perrock Holmes. Julia y Diego están hasta las mismísimas narices: ¡hace semanas que la señora Fletcher solo les manda casos chorras! Pero cuando llegan a la sede del Mystery Club para hablarlo con su superiora, descubren algo inesperado... Estos son los hechos: ¡alguien ha secuestrado a la señora Fletcher! ¿Quién haría algo así? Estas son las pistas: todo apunta a que sus archienemigos de Estudio Escarlata están detrás de la desaparición... ¿Qué querrán ahora esos dos chiflados? Aquí huele a misterio... ¿o no?
Se llama Perturbar
by Buddy Roy BaldryTodos en la vida de Tom Ryder tienen pasión por algo ... Su novia es extremadamente consciente de su cuerpo. Su tío se enorgullece de tener una tienda limpia y bien surtida. Su madre tiene la iglesia. Sus compañeros de trabajo creen en la importancia de su vocación. Tom, sin embargo, no cree profundamente en nada. Hasta que encuentre un método que podría impulsar su carrera en la venta de seguros de vida. ¿Qué podría perder? En algún lugar entre Glengarry Glen Ross y Fargo, entre Office Space y Fight Club, Baldry explica en tonos ricos la familiar neurosis de las relaciones y carreras profesionales; y el tranquilo infierno de la modernidad. Con hosca desesperación, la enfermedad de la normalidad de Tom Ryder se convierte inevitablemente en un trauma obsesivo y autoconscientemente misantrópico de estupidez. En el momento en el que, tener que dar explicaciones a tu novia se considera una alternativa peor que pasar una noche en la cárcel, hay que mirar en nuestro interior en busca de respuestas. Pero tal vez estemos respondiendo las preguntas equivocadas '. - Ken Goudsward, autor de 'Symphony Of Destruction'
Sé lo que quieres
by Samantha BaileyUna extraña en la plataforma del metro, susurra: «Coge a mi bebé» La extraña mujer te entrega a su bebé en tus brazos. Dice tu nombre. Y después, salta a las vías del tren. En una fracción de segundo, la vida de Morgan Kincaid cambia para siempre. Ella iba de regreso a casa cuando una madre le pide que detenga a su bebé, después se lo entrega en brazos. Antes de que Morgan pudiera detenerla, la perturbada mamá salta justo enfrente del tren que entraba a la estación. Morgan nunca antes había visto a la mujer, y es incapaz de comprender las causas por las que le entregó a su bebé y se quitó la vida. Tampoco puede entender cómo aquella mujer sabía su nombre. La policía detiene a Morgan para un interrogatorio. Pronto descubre que la mujer se llamaba Nicole Markham, la prominente directiva de Breathe, una reconocida marca de accesorios deportivos. Pronto descubre también que no existe ni un solo testigo capaz de corroborar su versión de lo ocurrido, lo que la convierte de inmediato en sospechosa de asesinato. Para probar su inocencia, Morgan tendrá que investigar los últimos días de la vida de Nicole. ¿Era Nicole una madre paranoica o se encontraba en peligro? Cuando cosas realmente extrañas comienzan a suceder en la vida de Morgan, ella se da cuenta de que su vida también puede estar en peligro. Un thriller trepidante en el que descubriremos lo lejos que una mujer está dispuesta a llegar para proteger a su bebé, aun cuando lo que tenga que sacrificar sea su propia vida. La crítica ha dicho...«Trepidante y repleto de giros brillantes.»Toronto Star «Un debut sobresaliente. La tensión se siente en cada página. Los fans del suspense psicológico devorarán esta novela.»Publisher's Weekly (Starred review) «Una maravillosa novela sobre la ansiedad de una madre, secretos matrimoniales, amistades femeninas, además del terror en el transporte público. Un thriller psicológico de primera categoría.»Toronto Life «Un debut explosivo y contundente.»MARY KUBICA «Un thriller sobresaliente.»Morning Live«Un thriller psicológico muy bien hilado, con una tensión constante en la narración y una resolución que no deja cabos sueltos.»La Copela, blog de crítica literaria
Se Lo Queda
by J. J. DiBenedettoTodo iba bien para Jane Barnaby: una prestigiosa pasantía en el Museo de Historia Natural, un fantástico apartamento subrentado en el Upper West Side, y ayudar a planificar la boda de su recién comprometida amiga de la universidad. Hasta que un almuerzo casual con el prometido de su amiga activa las alarmas, y la envían sonando al hoyo de conejo que es su pasado. Cuando ese hoyo de conejo envía a Jane junto a su novio intermitente a la campiña Inglesa, para descubrir secretos que datan de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, buscando invaluables tesoros de arte saqueados por los Nazis, y luchar contra ladrones que matarían por conseguir esos tesoros, ¿descubrirán la verdad, o perderán la vida?
Se non fosse per te (Questione Di Tempo Ser. #4)
by Mary Calmes N. A. M.Seguito di A prova di proiettileJory Harcourt sta finalmente vivendo la vita che ha sempre sognato, essere sposato con un vicesceriffo federale lo ha cambiato: ha calmato i tumulti del passato e trasformato Jory da un ragazzo che se la dava a gambe al primo segno di pericolo in un uomo che affronta le situazioni difficili. Lui e Sam hanno due bambini, una casa in periferia e un mitico minivan. I giorni disastrosi sono finiti, la vita domestica è tranquilla e pacifica. Il che significa che è il momento giusto per un po' di azione: l'ex fiamma di Sam si rifà inaspettatamente vivo, e un sicario cerca di ucciderli mentre sono a una riunione di famiglia. Forse entrambe le cose sono ricollegabili a un testimone scomparso un anno prima. La sua vita familiare viene scossa, ma Jory non permetterà a nessuno di allontanarlo dai suoi cari. Prima di sapere cosa volesse dire avere una famiglia sua, sarebbe fuggito, ma ora non più. Sa che lui e Sam dovranno risolvere le cose insieme, perché sarà l'unico modo in cui riusciranno a farcela.
Sé que volverás
by Mary Higgins ClarkA pesar de que no posea ningún indicio de que su hijo siga con vida, Zan Moreland sigue convencida de que logrará encontrarlo. Dos años de angustia y de búsqueda obstinada han transcurrido desde que alguien raptara a Matthew, a pleno día y en un sitio tan concurrido como Central Park, pero la investigación no ha avanzado lo más mínimo.Cuando se aproxima la fecha del quinto cumpleaños del niño, las fuerzas de Zan comienzan a flaquear y justo en este momento salen a la luz fotos del momento en que secuestraron a Matthew. Zan mira desconcertada las imágenes en las que aparece una mujer idéntica a ella llevándose a su hijo. ¿Estará perdiendo la razón?
Sé que volverás
by Mary Higgins ClarkMary Higgins Clark, la reina del suspense, nos narra la lucha de una madre por recuperar a su hijo secuestrado. A pesar de que no posea ningún indicio de que su hijo continúe con vida, Zan Moreland sigue convencida de que logrará encontrarlo. Han transcurrido dos años de angustia y de búsqueda obstinada desde que alguien raptara a Matthew, a pleno día y en un sitio tan concurrido como Central Park, pero la investigación no ha avanzado lo más mínimo. Cuando se aproxima la fecha del quinto cumpleaños del niño, las fuerzas de Zan comienzan a flaquear y justo en ese momento salen a la luz unas fotografías del instante en que secuestraron a Matthew. Zan mira desconcertada esas imágenes en las que aparece una mujer idéntica a ella llevándose a su hijo. ¿Estará perdiendo el juicio? La crítica ha dicho... «Repleta de sorprendentes giros, esta inteligente historia de identidad, venganza y muerte es un thriller provocador e irresistible.»Booklist «Sus fans se morderán las uñas hasta el final.»Kirkus Reviews
Se sirve a sangre fría
by María Fernanda Trapani/ Silvana Borgui Juliet B MadisonPara quienes gustan de los policiales, en: Se sirve a sangre fría, encontrarán cabos sueltos junto con un asesino psicópata. Lo que el asesino no sabe es que en cualquier punto del camino se puede encontrar con alguien dispuesto a mostrarle que la venganza es un plato que se sirve a sangre fría.
Se souvenir pour toujours
by Nuria Pariente NoguerasTout un cocktail de sentiments à la surface, qui vous attrapera depuis le début. Rappelez-vous pour toujours (partie 1 saga pour toujours) Se souvenir pour toujours Une nuit remplie de célébrations, accompagnée du tourbillon de mon ami Maty, qui a insisté pour que le monde entier me perde dans mes vingt-huit ans de vie. Une nuit pour réinitialiser la vie fade que d’autres m’ont imposée, pour ce qu’ils vont dire et ce fichu regard. Une nuit dont je ne me souviens plus très précisément à l’aube, après quoi je me suis découvert avec un homme énigmatique qui n’hésiterait pas à m'aider à revivre. Une nuit qui marquera la fin de ma vie ennuyeuse et parfaite en tant que fille riche, instruite et étirée, et qui donnera le coup d'envoi à une nouvelle vie folle. Une nuit, un homme et des événements dont vous vous souviendrez à jamais, Cintia Alonso
Se tu potessi leggermi dentro
by T. M. Bilderback Francesca MarrucciUn detective privato è assistito in un caso di sottrazione di minori da una bambina che appare e scompare Cosa succede quando un giovane poliziotto in rapida ascesa, sposato con l'amore della sua vita, perde improvvisamente la sua bambina non ancora nata per un aborto spontaneo, perde la moglie per cancro e perde il lavoro a causa di un incidente violento con un sospetto? Decide di bere per cercare di dimenticare. Questo è quello che è successo a Nicholas Turner dieci anni fa. Ora, grazie all'aiuto di sua sorella, Melissa, e del suo migliore amico, l'agente dell'FBI Marcus Moore, Nicholas ha quasi vinto il bere ed è diventato un investigatore privato specializzato in casi riguardanti i bambini. La figlia di Meredith Richardson, Karen, è stata rapita e il dipartimento di polizia della città non sembra essere di grande aiuto. Su suggerimento di Marcus Moore, Meredith assume Nicholas per trovare la ragazza. Ma Nicholas trova un aiuto inaspettato. Una bambina, che a quanto pare solo Nicholas riesce a vedere, lo sta aiutando con il caso. Appare quando Nicholas ha bisogno di un indizio, poi scompare altrettanto rapidamente. Chi è questa bambina? Perché Nicholas è così attratto dalla sua cliente? Chi ha rapito la bambina della sua cliente? E perché questo caso è diventato così pericoloso? Ispirato alla classica canzone di Gordon Lightfoot, 'If you could read my mind' è una storia commovente di redenzione, romanticismo e seconde possibilità.
Se você pudesse ler minha mente
by T. M. Bilderback Stephanie LuongoO que acontece quando um jovem policial em ascenção casado com o amor de sua vida, perde a filha prestes a nascer para um aborto, perde a esposa para o cancer , e perde o emprego por causa de um incidente violento com um suspeito? Ele decide embriagar-se todos os dias para tentar esquecer.
SE7E
by Nelson Leonel De Benedetti Sky CorganSete Pecados. Sete dias. Chandler Lexington Eu preciso de uma musa para a minha próxima exposição. Ela deve ser jovem. Ela deve ser virgem. E ela deve estar disposta a fazer tudo o que eu disser a ela. Sem perguntas. Emma Jones Nunca em um milhão de anos imaginei que seria selecionada para essa oportunidade única na vida. Agora estou sendo levada para uma ilha particular para passar uma semana sozinha com o mundialmente renomado pintor Chandler Lexington. Ele é lindo e misterioso e excêntrico. Eu pensei que ele fosse apenas me pintar, mas cada olhar sedutor tem uma intenção secreta escondida por trás dele, e eu estou começando a pensar que isso é mais do que criar arte.
The Sea and the Stone
by Charmian Clift George JohnsonA POWERFUL NOVEL OF ELEMENTAL LOVE AND FURY ON A DOOMED, ENCHANTED ISLAND WORLD….In the cradle of civilization, rocked by the waters of the blue Aegean, lies the tiny, barren island of Kalymnos. It is cloaked in antiquity and rich with the vibrant life of a proud and passionate people who have stubbornly endured the ravages of man and nature for three thousand years. And yet Kalymnos is dying, its means of survival crushed beneath the juggernaut of progress.Here is a moving story of this doomed, enchanted island, of a strong man and a strange, haunting woman who lived there, of a tormented girl who fled there, and of a wanderer who came, seeking...It is a story of unique power and simple splendor, a fiction rooted deep in truth.“...stirring...It is an elemental story of the raging sea and the rocky land, of the fundamental urges of man and woman...a story of great beauty and surging excitement...”—Boston Herald“...what they have seen, heard, felt in Kalymnos...make a vivid story, written as modern painters paint, not lingeringly, nor sentimentally, but with great splashes of significant color...”—New York Herald Tribune“...a lyrical and rugged account...of a virile race, almost pure descendants from the men who once sent their war galleys to ancient Troy...”—Springfield Republican“...a powerful and sad, beautifully written tale.”—Newark News“This is stark, brutal fiction based on fact. The dynamic, incisive and beautiful prose is worthy of a Hemingway...”—Grand Rapids Herald“Kalymnos as a place is most effectively presented, with a fine feeling for wind and weather, sea and sky, and a sustained brightness of natural detail. Also, the collective life of the islanders is very convincingly treated, with understanding and concern.”—Chicago Tribune“…superb…It paints murals of truth…”—Saturday Review
Sea Bound: A Quilting Cozy
by Carol Dean JonesA retired widow takes a quilting cruise with friends—and proves herself a crafty amateur sleuth…A mystery with a bonus pattern included! Sarah Miller has become a crafty sort ever since she moved into Cunningham Village, and made some great new friends among the retirement community&’s active seniors. And much to her surprise as she nears her seventieth birthday, she even has a boyfriend. She also volunteers at the nearby nursing home, bringing a bit of cheer to neighbors who need it. Now she&’s taking a break with her friends and going on a quilting cruise. But when she discovers a mystery involving a gambling debt gone bad and a missing passenger presumed dead, she&’s feeling a bit at sea…