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Straight No Chaser: A Crang Mystery
by Jack BattenClassic Batten – on the rocks. Jazz. Cocaine. Vietnamese triads. Dope-dealing yuppie lawyers. Jack Batten’s got them all in his second mystery novel starring Crang, the unconventional criminal lawyer with a taste for straight vodka and a nose for trouble. This time out Crang is hired by his buddy Dave Goddard, a sax player whose playing style is from the fifties, but whose unwitting involvement in a complex coke-smuggling ring is pure eighties. Crang’s friendly offer to help Dave find out who is tailing him takes a reluctant sleuth into a series of unlikely locales: behind the scenes at Toronto’s oh-so-chic film festival; into a triad-run afterhours boozecan; and into the gang’s inner sanctum, the office of Big Bam, the ring’s genial but deadly kingpin. No one could ever accuse Crang of being a superhero, but with his usual mixture of innate cool and naive enthusiasm he brings the villains to justice and readers to the end of a cleverly entertaining romp that leaves us looking forward to Crang’s next case.
Straight Silver
by Darlene ScaleraSEXY AND SMART, SILVER LEGRANDE ALWAYS GOT HER MANArmed with a diploma in street smarts and enough curves to make a grown man cry, Silver LeGrande set out to solve the murder that had invaded her life. But the killer seemed prepared to do anything to cover up the first degree crime...even repeat it.Silver's greatest ally was a hell-bent cop named Alexi Serras who had eyes of steel that saw through her tough-girl facade straight into her heart and soul. In between the murder and mayhem, would they find a match made in heaven?
Straight to the Head
by Fraser NixonIn this fast and furious crime novel set in 1983, a sex worker named Irina absconds with a shipment of drugs and $300,000 in dirty money, setting into motion a wild chain reaction involving bounty hunters, corrupt cops, low-brow scammers, and her bewildered, straight-laced ex-husband. Add to this devil's brew the intoxicating settings of sushi bars, nightclubs, and New Wave art galleries circa the mid-eighties, and you get Straight to the Head: a beguiling, funny novel that blows the roof off traditional crime fiction.Fraser Nixon is the author of The Man Who Killed, shortlisted for the Amazon.ca Best First Novel Award.
Straight Up: A Dan Stagg Novel
by James LearWho is trying to kill the members of an elite special ops team that worked off the radar in Iraq in the '90s? It's up to Dan Stagg to track down the survivors -- the men with whom he stormed an undefended surveillance station, killing everyone inside. And now, many years later, the team is being targeted in what seems like a series of unrelated attacks. Dan teams up with his old comrade Al Benson, once a rising star of the USMC, now a respectable married civilian with a few secrets to hide. As they dig deeper into the secrets of the past, Dan discovers that Benson's looking for more than just answers. An explosive affair threatens everyone's future, and connects Dan to a past he thought he'd left behind.
The Strain (Strain Trilogy #1)
by Chuck Hogan Guillermo Del ToroThe visionary creator of the Academy Award-winning Pan's Labyrinth and a Hammett Award-winning author bring their imaginations to this bold, epic novel about a horrifying battle between man and vampire that threatens all humanity. It is the first installment in a thrilling trilogy and an extraordinary international publishing event. The Strain They have always been here. Vampires. In secret and in darkness. Waiting. Now their time has come. In one week, Manhattan will be gone. In one month, the country. In two months-the world. A Boeing 777 arrives at JFK and is on its way across the tarmac, when it suddenly stops dead. All window shades are pulled down. All lights are out. All communication channels have gone quiet. Crews on the ground are lost for answers, but an alert goes out to the CDC. Dr. Eph Goodweather, head of their Canary project, a rapid-response team that investigates biological threats, gets the call and boards the plane. What he finds makes his blood run cold. In a pawnshop in Spanish Harlem, a former professor and survivor of the Holocaust named Abraham Setrakian knows something is happening. And he knows the time has come, that a war is brewing . . . So begins a battle of mammoth proportions as the vampiric virus that has infected New York begins to spill out into the streets. Eph, who is joined by Setrakian and a motley crew of fighters, must now find a way to stop the contagion and save his city-a city that includes his wife and son-before it is too late.
The Strait
by Dom StasiAn electrifying debut crime thriller.&“A page-turner for sure and darn hard to put down . . . Readers of mysteries will not be disappointed.&”—Donald J. Porter, author of Flight Failure Pilot Jake Silver is haunted by a cruel irony—he secretly suspects that he&’s the reason Swede Bergstrom, the hero who saved his life, has fallen on hard times. Upon learning that Swede has been killed during the commission of a crime, the guilt-driven Jake too-willingly agrees to follow Swede&’s mysterious and beautiful sister, Christina, on a search to clear her brother&’s name. Their odyssey takes them from the canyons of Manhattan to the heart of darkness itself, enlisting the help of colorful characters and dodging death every step of the way. But is the alluring Christina the loving sister she appears to be, or evil incarnate? The body of a woman discovered in Jake&’s East Side apartment and her killer&’s ritualistically brutal M.O. lead NYPD homicide cop Pat Garodnik to suspect the latter. Combining his efforts with those of Jake&’s mother—a former DA with enemies on both sides of the law—the pair embark on an odyssey of their own, going to any lengths necessary, legal or otherwise, to find the truth and save Jake before his time runs out. Literary and atmospheric, Dom Stasi&’s debut thriller will have you turning pages late into the night with its high-flying action and intriguing mystery. As answers continue to be uncovered, the final pieces of the puzzle are as shocking as they are satisfying
Straits of Power (The Jeffrey Fuller Novels #5)
by Joe BuffIn his latest mission, Commander Jeffrey Fuller will go head–to–head against his most dangerous adversary yet – his own allies.Jeffrey Fuller has a new mission – use his cutting–edge submarine Challenger to recover a German spy claiming to have key information about the Berlin–Boer Axis, information that could be crucial to winning the war. Fuller will have to navigate his super–silent sub through some of the most densely patrolled waters in Europe if he hopes to accomplish his mission.But Fuller knows he can't trust the spy, code–named Zeno, an expert in electronic and information warfare. The man could be a double agent sent by the enemy to compromise Challenger. And when they finally recover the mysterious spy, he reveals that only by helping him infiltrate Israel can he hope to prevent an imminent Axis attack. Fuller is caught in a terrible dilemma – if the man is a double agent, he could be dooming Israel, but if he does nothing, the country could fall to the German assault. To go ahead with the plan would pitch Fuller against the best defences of his own allies, placing his crew in danger and possibly shattering bonds between nations. It is a battle that, if fought, Fuller will have to fight entirely on his own.
The Stranded
by Sarah DanielsThe Hunger Games meets Station Eleven in a gripping near-future dystopian: love triangles, betrayals and fights for freedom in a world turned upside-down...Welcome to the Arcadia.Once a luxurious cruise ship, it became a refugee camp after being driven from Europe by an apocalyptic war. Now it floats near the coastline of the Federated States—a leftover piece of a fractured USA.For forty years, residents of the Arcadia have been prohibited from making landfall. It is a world of extreme haves and have nots, gangs and make-shift shelters.Esther is a loyal citizen, working flat-out to have the rare chance to live a normal life as a medic on dry land. Nik is a rebel, planning something big to liberate the Arcadia once and for all.When events throw them both together, their lives, and the lives of everyone on the ship, will change forever...
Stranded: Stranded Untraceable Dangerous Inheritance (Military Investigations #7)
by Debby GiustiAMISH COUNTRY REFUGE Colleen Brennan has one goal-take down her sister's killer. But chasing after evidence leaves her in the path of a tornado and stranded in an Amish community. With the killer nearby, Colleen must depend on the kindness of Special Agent Frank Gallagher. Although the army officer is recuperating from a battlefield injury, he wants to help the beautiful woman he rescued from the tornado's fury. He can tell she's hiding something important. But getting her to reveal her secrets may be his most dangerous mission ever. Military Investigations: Serving their country and solving crimes
Stranded (Stranded #1)
by Andrew GreyStranded: Book OneKendall Monroe is handcuffed to a car in the desert. Is this life imitating art or art imitating life? The only thing he's sure of is that the situation he finds himself in is a copy of a scene he filmed earlier, only this time, there is no director yelling "cut" and no crew to rescue him. Terrified for his life, Kendall takes comfort remembering happier times with his longtime lover, Johnny. He hasn't seen Johnny in weeks since Johnny stayed behind to finish his latest best-selling novel. As he attempts to survive scorching-hot days and freezing nights, Kendall tries to figure out who did this to him. Could it be Johnny, or the research assistant he suspects Johnny is having an affair with? Both options fill him with bitterness. Or is it a more likely suspect? Kendall has a stalker who sends him flowers and always seems to know where he is. But what does this stranger have to gain by leaving Kendall stranded in the middle of nowhere?
Stranded
by Alex KavaNew York Times bestselling author Alex Kava returns with another action-packed thriller featuring special agent Maggie O'Dell, who is on the hunt for a "truck stop" serial killer. Tired travelers and weary truckers have stopped at rest areas on the nation's highways for decades to refuel, grab a bite, and maybe get some shut-eye, but one man's rest stop is another's hunting ground. For decades the defenseless, the weary, and the stranded have disappeared along the highways and byways, vanishing without a trace, but these seemingly unconnected incidents are no coincidence, and a madman stalks the freeways. When FBI special agent Maggie O'Dell and her partner, Tully, discover the remains of a young woman in a highway ditch, the one clue left behind is a map that will send Maggie and Tully on a frantic hunt crisscrossing the country to stop a madman before he kills again. As the body count rises and Maggie races against the clock to unmask the monster who's terrorizing the nation's highways, she turns to a former foe for help since he seems to know just what the killer's next move will be. As she gets closer to finding the killer, it becomes eerily clear that Maggie is the ultimate target.
Stranded (Maggie O'Dell #11)
by Alex KavaFor decades, tired travellers have stopped at rest areas on America's epic highways to rest, refuel and get a bite to eat, but little do they know that one man's rest stop is another's hunting ground. For years the defenceless, the weary and the stranded have been disappearing along the highways and byways, vanishing without a trace.When FBI special agent Maggie O'Dell and her partner, Tully, discover the remains of a young woman in a highway ditch, the one clue left behind is a map that will send Maggie and Tully on a frantic hunt crisscrossing the country to stop a madman before he kills again.As the body count rises and Maggie races against the clock to unmask the monster who's terrorising the nation's highways, she turns for help to a former foe who seems to have an uncanny knack for guessing what the killer's next move will be. But as she gets closer to finding the killer, it becomes eerily clear that Maggie is the ultimate target.
Stranded: 4 (Maggie O'Dell #11)
by Alex KavaFor decades, tired travellers have stopped at rest areas on America's epic highways to rest, refuel and get a bite to eat, but little do they know that one man's rest stop is another's hunting ground. For years the defenceless, the weary and the stranded have been disappearing along the highways and byways, vanishing without a trace.When FBI special agent Maggie O'Dell and her partner, Tully, discover the remains of a young woman in a highway ditch, the one clue left behind is a map that will send Maggie and Tully on a frantic hunt crisscrossing the country to stop a madman before he kills again.As the body count rises and Maggie races against the clock to unmask the monster who's terrorising the nation's highways, she turns for help to a former foe who seems to have an uncanny knack for guessing what the killer's next move will be. But as she gets closer to finding the killer, it becomes eerily clear that Maggie is the ultimate target.
Stranded: Short Stories
by Val McDermid'There are stories here which will make you shudder, and which will linger long in the mind' Ian Rankin Passion. Obsession. Revenge.A stunning collection of chilling short stories from the queen of the psychological thriller.White nights of passion and revenge in St. Petersburg.A bingo-hall tyrant trapped by masked intruders.The sleazy flipside of the international publishing scene.Nineteen nail-biting, intense and intricately plotted crime stories from one of the UK's greatest psychological thriller writers, this diverse collection demonstrates the scope of Val McDermid's imagination and her immense powers as a storyteller.
Stranded (A Samantha Starr Thriller #4)
by S. L. Menear“Sam uses everything from seduction to Glocks to survive as this book sizzles in your hands. Get ready for a wild ride.” ~ Jeffrey Hammerhead Philips, Author--Present Day--When Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran threaten America and the UK in a deadly race to secure advanced scientific data deep below the ocean's surface, airline pilot Samantha Starr lands in the center of the crisis. Captain Starr's unique knowledge of Atlantean weapons and systems is crucial if the crew on the USS Leviathan is to succeed against overwhelming odds.The international crisis heats to a boil when Sam’s charter flight goes missing over a remote part of the South American jungle. When a Special Forces team that includes Sam’s Scottish boyfriend and her SEAL brother is sent to find her, the team discovers an underground city with a terrifying secret.Now, as the US goes to DEFCON 1 and WW 3 looms, Sam must free herself from an evil adversary in time to avert a global catastrophe.Publisher's Note: As a retired airline pilot with U.S. Airways, S.L. Menear brings unparalleled realism and authenticity to this action-packed thriller with fantasy elements. Written without vulgarity and explicit sexual content, this thrill-a-minute adventure can be enjoyed by readers of all ages and persuasions.“Menear’s expertise shines in Stranded – the details of flying and aircraft, historic or otherwise, makes this impressive adventure immersive. Samantha Starr is a worthy heroine for all to get hooked on.” ~Michael L. Joy, Sleuth Fest Co-Chair and Professor of English at Florida Southwestern State College“Stranded will have you struggling to catch your breath." ~ Dallas Gorham, Author of the Carlos McCrary Private Investigator Mystery Thriller SeriesThe Samantha Starr Thriller SeriesFlight to RedemptionFlight to DestinyTriple ThreatStrandedVanished
Stranded (Jennie McGrady Mystery #14)
by Patricia H. RushfordWhen their plane crashes after a flying lesson with her grandmother, Jennie seeks help at a commune which may not be as innocent as it seems, where she finds that God can use even the most difficult circumstances to work His will.
Stranded
by Patricia H. Rushford Rebecca GibelHas Jennie stumbled into something she’ll never escape?Jennie McGrady is thrilled to be taking another flying lesson from Gram. But when menacing clouds roll in, Gram must take over the controls for a crash landing—and loses consciousness upon impact. Ignoring her survival instincts, Jennie leaves the plane in search of help. She ends up at a commune that appears wholesome and serene, but Jennie soon suspects something sinister.Eric, a member of the Desert Colony, knows the ins and outs of the compound and helps Jennie search for Gram. When they return to the site of the crash, the plane—along with Gram—is missing! But when Jennie suspects someone at the colony, Eric insists there’s nothing going on. Is he really so trusting, or is he hiding something?Donovan is the Desert Colony’s leader and claims that he’s doing everything he can to contact her family. As the days pass, however, Jennie doubts Donovan’s motives and begins to think the colony is a front for something illegal. Could he be involved in Gram’s disappearance?
Stranded: Wedding At Cardwell Ranch Undercover Warrior Stranded (The\rescuers Ser. #2)
by Alice SharpeAFTER MONTHS STRANDED IN THE MOUNTAINS, A DETECTIVE RETURNS HOME TO A TARGET ON HIS BACK-AND HIS PREGNANT WIFE CAUGHT IN THE CROSSHAIRS... When Detective Alex Foster's plane goes down in the remote Bitterroot Mountains, everyone thinks he is dead. Including his wife, Jessica. But against all odds, he survives, returning months later to the joyous news that Jessica is pregnant. Yet their reunion reminds them both of their imperfections. Then Alex discovers his plane crash was no accident. Someone wanted him dead and is now targeting Jessica to get to him. She wants honesty; he wants to keep the frightening details to himself. Protecting Jessica and his unborn child is Alex's first priority-even if it means giving up his second chance at life to save theirs....
Stranded (Orca Soundings)
by Jocelyn ShipleyAfter his girlfriend’s accidental death by overdose, Kipp has been living on the streets, overwhelmed by his grief. He wants to honor her memory and finds help to get clean, but just when he feels like he’s getting his life together, everything comes crashing down. He gets fired from his job and kicked out of his rented room on the same day. So when Reba, a friendly woman he met at the shelter, offers him a job and a place to live, he leaps at the chance. This is his lucky break. But when a girl comes to Reba's house looking for her missing brother, Kipp starts to wonder what Reba's real story is and if his lucky break might actually be a nightmare.
Stranded at Romson's Lodge
by J. L. CallisonWhen a kidnapping plots goes awry, two teenagers fight to stay alive in the remote and dangerous wilds of upstate Maine. Suddenly snatched from the safety of their suburban lives, everything changes is an instant for high school seniors, Jed Romson, son of a wealthy industrial magnate, and his friend Lizzie. When their abductor’s single-engine bush plane crashes in a dense, forested middle of nowhere, Jed and Lizzie find temporary safe haven in an isolated rustic cabin. But they’re also fifty miles from civilization. With provisions running low, contact to the outside world cut off, and chance of rescue becoming less likely with each new sunset, they must learn to fend for themselves as the threatening and unpredictable elements of nature close in. A modern-day Swiss Family Robinson told through the eyes of two resourceful young souls-turned-frontier-survivors, Stranded at Romson’s Lodge is a thrilling and inspiring adventure of courage, friendship, loyalty, and fighting the odds.
Stranded in the Mountains
by Geri KrotowThey survived the crash…Now can they escape the wilderness? Part-time treasure hunter Daniel Sturges&’s secret assignment was simple—find a wrecked WWII B-17 and recover the artifacts inside. But now he&’s stranded with fellow crash survivor Cassie Edmunds, who's searching for the same plane, and they&’ll have to trust one another with their lives. With temperatures falling in treacherous terrain, will they risk everything for the missing wreckage or discover something more valuable between them? That is, if they can stay alive...
Stranded with the Captain
by Sharon HartleyWhat she wished for...and more! An adventure is exactly what Cat Sidran wants when she and two friends charter a boat for a sailing trip in the Florida Keys. Throw in a swarthy captain, and Cat has the perfect amount of excitement. Until pirates overtake them, and Captain Javi Rivas reveals himself to be an FBI agent. Working with Javi gives Cat a thrill like she's never felt before. She can handle danger for a couple of days if it means saving her friends, but anything longer... She loves her quiet life; Javi thrives on adrenaline. She needs to forget her captain...if that's even possible.
Stranded with the Detective: Stranded With The Detective (tennessee Swat) / Cease Fire (omega Sector: Under Siege) (Tennessee SWAT #3)
by Lena DiazA routine investigation turns deadlyNow they’re running for survivalSWAT officer Colby Vale and horse rancher Piper Caraway are left to die in the remote wilderness of the Blue Ridge Mountains. But for Colby, death is not an option. He vows to protect Piper as they navigate the treacherous way home. Surviving against nature is difficult. Fighting their attraction is harder. But when their tormentor makes his move…living to tell their tale may be impossible.Tennessee SWAT
Stranded with the Navy SEAL: The Billionaire's Colton Threat Stranded With The Navy Seal Protecting Her Secret Son Her Rocky Mountain Hero (Team Twelve #1)
by Susan CliffFor one navy SEAL, danger and passion are brewing in paradise Working on a cruise ship was supposed to be the perfect distraction for chef Cady Crenshaw. Instead, it made her the perfect target. Abducted and thrown overboard into foreign waters, she has only one shot at survival...and it comes at the hands of an irresistible ally. Navy SEAL Logan Starke's protective instincts were locked and loaded the moment he met Cady at the ship's bar. When a violent struggle to take down her captors leaves Logan and Cady stranded on a deserted island, he leaps into rescue mode. But the hot sand and the even hotter attraction between them can't be denied...and temptation could be the deadliest threat yet.
Stranded with the Suspect: Stranded With The Suspect (the Ranger Brigade: Family Secrets, Book 6) / Appalacian Prey (The\ranger Brigade: Family Secrets Ser. #6)
by Cindi MyersThey’re both undercover…And in way over their heads.To arrest a powerful cult leader, Officer Simon Woolridge needs evidence former group member Andi Matheson doesn’t know she has. But the pregnant heiress is being targeted by two killers—and hiding even more secrets. Now as she and Simon go on the run through a ferocious Colorado blizzard, her resourcefulness ignites a passion the cynical agent never saw coming…and a trap they have only one shot to survive.The Ranger Brigade: Family Secrets