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Shield of Fear (Hardy Boys Mystery Stories #91)
by Franklin W. DixonFrank and Joe travel to Philadelphia with their father to assist the police commissioner with two difficult cases. When Fenton Hardy is kidnapped, Frank and Joe must go all out against a sinister underworld gangster to rescue their father.
Shield of Protection (True Blue K-9 Unit)
by Dana MentinkProtecting and serving in the Big AppleAn exciting prequel to the True Blue K-9 Unit seriesHer uncle’s business practices have put a target on April Reed’s back. He’s gone into hiding, and April’s the only link the drug runners have to him. NYPD K-9 Unit officer Declan Maxwell and his dog, Storm, will do anything to keep her safe. With danger stalking them, they’ll race to save her uncle without losing their lives in the process.
Shield of Straw
by Kazuhiro KiuchiPlaying on the basic human desires for easy money and grisly vengeance, Shield Of Straw is a crime thriller where a group of police officers are assigned to protect an alleged criminal from a nation out to murder him for money. The Shield of Straw movie (NTV, 2013) screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013, and is now currently being distributed across the globe through the home video market, soon to reach the UK. Warner Brothers has optioned the novel for movie adaptation.
Shield of Winter: A Psy-Changeling Novel (Psy-Changeling Novel, A #13)
by Nalini Singh“The alpha author of paranormal romance” (Booklist) draws us back into her extraordinary Psy-Changeling world, a world torn between violence and peace, passion and ice... Assassin. Soldier. Arrow. That is who Vasic is, who he will always be. His soul drenched in blood, his conscience heavy with the weight of all he’s done, he exists in the shadows, far from the hope his people can almost touch—if only they do not first drown in the murderous insanity of a lethal contagion. To stop the wave of death, Vasic must complete the simplest and most difficult mission of his life.For if the Psy race is to survive, the empaths must wake…Having rebuilt her life after medical “treatment” that violated her mind and sought to suffocate her abilities, Ivy should have run from the black-clad Arrow with eyes of winter frost. But Ivy Jane has never done what she should. Now, she’ll fight for her people, and for this Arrow who stands as her living shield, yet believes he is beyond redemption. But as the world turns to screaming crimson, even Ivy’s fierce will may not be enough to save Vasic from the cold darkness…
Shielded by the Cowboy SEAL (SOS Agency #2)
by Bonnie VanakNew York Times–Bestselling Author: A Navy SEAL agrees to take in a desperate woman needing protection—and it turns into his most personal mission yet . . .Home on leave at his family farmhouse in New Hampshire, Navy SEAL Cooper Johnson receives an unexpected assignment: to protect a beautiful socialite on the run from her abusive ex. Grieving his kid sister, a brave cop killed in the line of duty due to a faulty bulletproof vest, Coop is in no mood for work—until he meets Meg Taylor. Soon, he finds that riding the land, lovely Meg safe beside him, is a surprising comfort to his heart.But when he discovers Meg’s dark past—and the evidence she possesses that her ex would kill to keep buried—it will take both the cowboy and the SEAL within him to get the ultimate justice . . .
Shielded by the Lawman (True Blue #3)
by Dana NussioOne conflicted cop must protect a woman living a lie in a suspenseful novel from the national bestselling author of Strength Under Fire.Michigan State Police trooper Jamie Donovan suspects there’s more to waitress Sarah Cline than she lets on. And Sarah, on the run with her son from an abusive ex-husband, won’t trust Jamie with the truth.But when danger—greater than she realized—catches up to Sarah, Jamie confronts the biggest dilemma of his life: uphold his oath or aid and abet the woman he loves?
Shielded in the Shadows (Where Secrets are Safe #17)
by Tara Taylor QuinnOn a quest for justice, it’s a battle of duty versus desire Emma Martin does her best to keep her past to herself, her heart hidden. But working closely with parole officer Jayden Powell has the attorney considering breaking her own rules. When a dire threat turns lethal, Jayden proves just how far he’d go to protect Emma. Would she go just as far to let him in—guarding her body and her heart?USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Shielding Colton's Witness (The Coltons of Colorado #10)
by Linda O. JohnstonShe has a witness to protect… And her own heart to defend! US marshal Alexa Colton is assigned to bring vice detective Dane Beaulieu safely to a trial. But after an extended time in witness protection, Dane wants to get back in action and is ready to risk everything for justice. Meanwhile, Alexa struggles to keep her heart intact and her head in the game. Because deadly killers are waiting to pounce, and this Colton needs to keep her man alive…From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Coltons of Colorado series:Book 1: Colton's Pursuit of Justice by Marie FerrarellaBook 2: Snowed In With a Colton by Lisa ChildsBook 3: Colton's Dangerous Reunion by Justine DavisBook 4: Stalking Colton's Family by Geri KrotowBook 5: Undercover Colton by Addison FoxBook 6: Colton Countdown by Tara Taylor QuinnBook 7: Colton's Secret Sabotage by Deborah Fletcher MelloBook 8: Colton's Baby Motive by Lara LacombeBook 9: Colton's Rogue Investigation by Jennifer D. BokalBook 10: Shielding Colton's Witness by Linda O. JohnstonBook 11: To Trust a Colton Cowboy by Dana NussioBook 12: Colton's Ultimate Test by Beth Cornelison
Shielding Her Son (West Investigations #4)
by K.D. RichardsShe thought she&’d escaped her past…Has it caught up with her? Erika Powell has lived in hiding for years to protect her son from his wealthy, tyrannical grandfather. Wary of strangers, she&’s suspicious of James West, who&’s renting a neighboring cabin, despite their sizzling chemistry. But when attempts are made on Erika&’s life, James fears he may have endangered her—because the undercover PI&’s investigation of Erika may have led someone dangerous right to her.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the West Investigations series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Pursuit of the TruthBook 2: Missing at ChristmasBook 3: Christmas Data BreachBook 4: Shielding Her Son
Shielding His Christmas Witness
by Laura ScottA PROTECTOR FOR HER CHILD Days away from testifying in a bank robbery and murder case, witness Kari Danville's safe house is breached, forcing her to run for her life. Scared, alone and pregnant, her only hope for survival rests in the protection of FBI agent Marc Callahan. With everyone in uniform a suspect, Marc goes rogue to keep her alive. Deep in hiding as the holidays approach, the vulnerable mother-to-be proves a dangerous distraction. But Marc can't lose another witness on his watch. As the Christmastime trial draws near, the killer stalks ever closer. And Marc must find a way to shield Kari-and her unborn baby-long enough for justice to be served.
Shielding the Amish Witness
by Mary AlfordSeeking refuge in Amish countryputs everyone she loves in danger.On the run after discovering her brother-in-law was behind her husband’s murder, Faith Cooper can think of only one safe place—her Amish grandmother’s home. But when danger follows Faith to the quiet Amish community, her childhood friend Eli Shetler is her only protection. And their survival depends on outlasting a relentless killer…one who has nothing left to lose.USA TODAY Bestselling Author Mary AlfordFrom Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Shielding the Baby (Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit #1)
by Laura ScottA K-9 Unit has a child to protect… and a murderer to catch. A double murder and an attempted kidnapping of a baby in a national park have Officer Danica Hayes and her K-9 partner on high alert. She&’ll have to protect Luke Stark and his nine-month-old son while tracking the person who murdered his sister. Danica and Luke face a battle for their lives to keep from becoming the next victims.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit Book 1: Shielding the Baby by Laura ScottBook 2: Scent of Truth by Valerie HansenBook 3: Explosive Trail by Terri ReedBook 4: Olympic Mountain Pursuit by Jodie BaileyBook 5: Threat Detection by Sharon Dunn
Shielding the Innocent Target
by Terri ReedA child under his protection… and a hit man in pursuit. After witnessing her boss&’s murder, Paige Walsh must trust Deputy US Marshal Lucas Cavendish to bring her to safety. But when a notorious assassin targets her and her son, Lucas&’s short-term assignment turns into a dangerous cross-country mission. For Paige to identify her boss&’s killer, Lucas must get the family into witness protection. Except the hit man knows their every move…and trusting the wrong person could get them killed.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Shielding the Suspect
by C.J. MillerC.J. MILLER WEAVES A STORY OF DECEPTION AND FRAMING THAT WILL KEEP YOU GUESSING....She woke up on her ex-fiancé's boat with his blood on her hands. Is it possible that Susan Prescott killed Justin and didn't remember it? When the artist is accused of murder, the only one who will believe and protect her is Brady Truman. Brady, her former lover. Brady, who must dispel his agonizing self-doubts if he hopes to help anyone else....To find the real killer-and the hit men gunning for them-Susan and Brady have to deal with their still-simmering desire.It all hinges on Susan's memory. Will returning to the boat trigger her recall...or plunge her deeper into danger?
Shielding the Tiny Target
by Deena AlexanderA little girl in peril… And a killer in pursuit Accepting help from Jack Moretta is widow Ava Colburn&’s last chance after her late husband&’s killers track her down and target her little girl. But after years on the run, it&’s hard to trust anyone else with their lives—and even harder to trust Jack with her secrets. Could he be just what this little family needs to put the deadly past behind them?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Shift (Hot Rides #2)
by Sidney BristolNothing shines like classic cars under the Miami heat. With engines revving hot and emotions running high, sparks are sure to fly . . .Tori Chazov isn't exactly the girl next door. For one, if the neighbors found out she's an FBI asset and the daughter of a KGB defector, she'd have to grab her go bag and run. Then there's her day job: making magic happen under the hood of big beautiful muscle cars. She's more likely to be wearing engine grease than mascara, and most guys don't fantasize about their mechanics. But then most girls don't fantasize about FBI tech geniuses, either, and Tori has it bad for Emery Martin. Emery has a past. She can see it in the way he keeps his body honed like a weapon, in the mysterious scars under his snap-button shirts. She can see it in the way his eyes follow her around the room, even though he never says a word. He's going to have to start talking now, though. A vicious Russian hit squad is on the way to Miami to take Tori out for good. And without Emery's help, she might not make her last great escape . . .
Shift: A Novel
by Tim Kring Dale PeckIncludes five never-before-seen bonus chapters, plus detailed authors' notes revealing the stories behind Shift's most fascinating people, places, and events. A new caliber of thriller set at the collision of '60s counterculture and the rise of dark forces in world government. Heroes creator Tim Kring injects history with a supernatural, hallucinogenic what-if. Set in the crucible of the 1960s, Shift is the story of Chandler Forrestal, a man whose life is changed forever when he is unwittingly dragged into a CIA mind-control experiment. After being given a massive dose of LSD, Chandler develops a frightening array of mental powers. With his one-in-a-billion brain chemistry, Chandler's heightened perception uncovers a plot to assassinate President Kennedy. Propelled to prevent the conspiracy of assassination and anarchy, Chandler becomes a target for deadly forces in and out of the government and is pursued across a simmering landscape peopled by rogue CIA agents, Cuban killers, Mafia madmen, and ex-Nazi scientists ... all the while haunted by a beautiful woman with her own scandalous past to purge, her own score to settle. Chased across America, will Chandler be able to harness his "shift" and rewrite history? Combining the nonstop style of Ludlum with the sinister, tangled conspiracies of DeLillo and Dick, and featuring cameos from Lee Harvey Oswald to Timothy Leary to J. Edgar Hoover, Shift is a thriller guaranteed to be equal parts heart-stopping and thought-provoking.
Shift
by Kathy Reichs Brendan ReichsTory's great aunt, Temperance Brennan, visits just in time to investigate a robbery at the Loggerhead Island Research Institute. <P><P>As a renowned forensic anthropologist, Tempe is obviously qualified to figure out whodunit, but Tory and her Virals pack want to crack the case on their own. Yet the crime is puzzling. Who could have accessed the labs at LIRI, and how could they have gotten the equipment off the island? <P> It's Brennan vs. Brennan in this short story that gives readers a brand new insight into the world of the Virals.
Shifting Chaos (The Sleepless City #4)
by Elizabeth NobleSequel to Family and ReflectionThe Sleepless City: Book FourChaos reigns in The Sleepless City, and it's really beginning to piss Detective Jonas Forge off. He's got inner demons to battle and a life to build with his new soul mate, Blair Turner. Nothing is going right, and he already feels the universe is conspiring against him when a turn of events he never saw coming flips his world upside down. Hallucinations grip the town and everyone in it, threatening to tear their precariously built family apart, and the only way forward is to bare all to each other. This means Declan and Blair need to learn to accept one another. Lucas Coate has to move forward without ties to his werewolf pack and live a monogamous life with Declan. But while Forge and Declan confront horrors from their shared past, Simon learns a terrible truth about vampires--one he couldn't have imagined in his worst nightmares.
Shifting Gears
by Petra Lynn2nd EditionOne rainy night, bike-shop owner Kenton Palmer finds an injured dog on the road and takes him to the nearest vet clinic, only to discover he's actually a wolf. Undeterred, he wants to nurse the injured animal following a necessary surgery. The handsome Dr. Will Barclay's interest and his own brand of animal attraction overwhelm Kenton, who's been doubting himself after a failed romance. Gray Fowler is a wolf-shifter and pack alpha. After Kenton rescues him and takes him home to heal, he's forced to remain in wolf form. But that doesn't prevent him from falling hard for Kenton. It begins as jealousy, but Gray soon discovers Will, Kenton's new admirer, is caught up in something sinister. However, he's forced to wait until he's healthy before he can shift and enter Kenton's life as a man. Then Gray must discover how Will's shady activities are linked to the men who ran him down and expose the scheme before Kenton gets too involved with Will.
Shifting Moon (The Shifters #12)
by M. D. GrimmThe Shifters: Book TenAfter a year together, wolf shifter Derek Williams and vet Brian O'Donogue decide to marry. All Brian wants is to be legally part of Derek's family, after his own disowned him for being gay. As far as Derek is concerned, he already belongs to his mate, heart, body, and soul. But their plans are put on hold when Derek discovers an injured young shifter, Tommy, one night while running as a wolf. When they learn the truth behind Tommy's presence in Washington, they are quickly drawn into a war that has waged in the shadows for decades. Brian, Derek, and their allies must fight against the Knights and their leader, Arcas, to prevent them from attaining an ancient scroll, one piece of a weapon that can destroy all shifters. When worlds collide, no one will be spared.
The Shifting Tide: A William Monk Novel (William Monk #14)
by Anne PerryIn her new masterpiece featuring private inquiry agent William Monk,New York Timesbestselling novelist Anne Perry displays her prodigious writing talent. With insight, compassion, and a portraitist’s genius, Perry illuminates the shifting tide of emotions encompassing Queen Victoria’s London and the people who live there—aristocrats, brothel owners, thieves, Dickensian ruffians, and their evil keepers. She takes us through dangerous backstreets where the poor eke out their humble livings, and into the ...
The Shifting Tide: A gripping Victorian mystery from London’s East End (William Monk Mystery #14)
by Anne PerryA stolen loot and a dying woman... what is the secret that binds the two? William and Hester Monk face intrigue and mystery in the docks of Victorian London's East End in Anne Perry's gripping novel The Shifting Tide. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Ann Granger.'With her visionary sensibility, Anne Perry is the master of the "you are there" school of hist-myst storytelling... [Here are] scenes that could have come out of Dickens' Our Mutual Friend' - New York Times Book Review When the Maude Idris docks at the Pool of London, laden with ebony, spices and first-grade tusks of ivory collected from her voyage to Zanzibar, Clement Louvain leaves four armed seamen on board to guard the precious cargo. But as soon as the relief for the night watch arrives ready for duty in the morning, he finds the ivory gone and one of the seamen dead. Hindered by his ignorance of the river and its customs, and ashamed of the fact that he so badly requires the huge fees that Louvain is prepared to pay, William Monk nevertheless begins his investigation into the theft and murder. Meanwhile Hester's work at the refuge at Portpool Lane is encountering acute financial difficulties. Sick prostitutes are arriving daily and the medicines needed to help them are running out. When a man arrives promising to pay a huge amount of money for the care of one particular woman, Hester is astonished to meet him. He is none other than Clement Louvain. So who is the woman he is so generously helping? And why is he offering such a substantial sum? Will Monk discover what Louvain is hiding before it is too late? What readers are saying about The Shifting Tide: 'The best Monk mystery yet''She has sculpted the characters beautifully''This novel is a real page-turner; a "curl up, not-put-the-book-down-till-the-last-page" weekend!'
Shifty's Boys (The Mick Hardin Novels #1)
by Chris OffuttArmy cop-turned-small-town-investigator Mick Hardin returns to Appalachia in this propulsive thriller from the award-winning author of The Killing Hills. Mick Hardin is an Army CID officer home on leave, recovering from an IED attack and flirting with prescription painkillers, when a body is found in the center of town. It&’s Barney Kissick, the local heroin dealer, and the city police see it as an occupational hazard. But when Barney&’s mother, Shifty, asks Mick to take a look, it seems there&’s more to the killing than it seems. Mick should be rehabbing his leg, signing his divorce papers, and getting out of town—and most of all, staying out of the way of his sister&’s reelection as Sheriff—but he keeps on looking, and suddenly he&’s getting shot at himself. A dark, pacy crime novel about grief and revenge, and the surprises hidden below the surface, Shifty&’s Boys is a tour de force that confirms Mick Hardin as one of the most appealing new investigators in fiction.Praise for The Killing Hills &“[A] work of rural noir whose characters&’ singular codes lead to constant surprises.&” —The Wall Street Journal &“Dark, but deeply humane. The love in this book is deep and powerful. And winsome twinkles shine through the blackness throughout, thanks in no small part to Offutt&’s keen ear and eye.&” —The New York Times &“Sense of place also steams off the pages . . . Pitch-perfect in its tone and dialogue, if more interested in mood than in the business of plot, this is what Jack Reacher wants to be when it grows up.&” —The Times [UK]
The Shill
by John ShepphirdStruggling actress Jane Innes is seduced by a handsome arrival in her acting class. He makes a proposition. He needs Jane to pose as a carefree heiress in an intricate scam. Jane's true identity threatens to surface and their scheme begins to crack at the seams as she enters a tangled maze of deception, depravity and murder.