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Straits of Power (The Jeffrey Fuller Novels #5)

by Joe Buff

In 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 Daniels

The 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 Giusti

AMISH 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 Grey

Stranded: 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 Kava

New 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 Kava

For 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 Kava

For 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. Rushford

When 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 Gibel

Has 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 Sharpe

AFTER 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 Shipley

After 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. Callison

When 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 Krotow

They 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 Hartley

What 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 Diaz

A 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 Cliff

For 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 Myers

They’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

Strandgut

by Ute Hütten Falafel Jones

Max ist wieder zurück in "Strandgut", dem Nachfolger von "Leben und Sterben im Strandparadies". Brenda McCarthy wacht auf, weil die Polizei an ihre Tür hämmert. Ihre Kleider sind blutbeschmiert und sie weiß nicht, warum. Als sie von der Polizei erfährt, dass ihr Begleiter tot am Strand angespült wurde, wendet sie sich an Privatdetektiv Max Fried. Max möchte ihr gerne helfen, aber weder er noch Brenda sind völlig von ihrer Unschuld überzeugt.

Strands of Truth

by Colleen Coble

Suspense, romance, and generational secrets meld in this engrossing new novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble. Strands of Harper Taylor’s childhood are resurfacing—but will the truth save her . . . or pull her under? Harper Taylor is used to being alone— after all, she grew up in one foster home after another. Oliver Jackson finally took her under his wing when she was a runaway teenager, and now Harper pours her marine biology knowledge into Oliver’s pen shell research. But she’s never stopped wishing for a family of her own. So when a DNA test reveals a half-sister living just two hours away, Harper is both hopeful and nervous. Over warm cinnamon rolls, Harper and Annabelle find striking similarities in their stories. Is it just a coincidence that both their mothers died tragically, without revealing Harper and Annabelle’s father’s name? Oliver’s son Ridge still sees Harper as a troubled teen even all these years later. But when Oliver is attacked, Ridge and Harper find themselves working together to uncover dangerous secrets that threaten to destroy them all. They must unravel her past before they can have any hope for the future. Suspense, romance, and generational secrets meld in this engrossing new novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble. “Free-dive into a romantic suspense that will leave you breathless and craving for more.” --DiAnn Mills, bestselling author "As always, Colleen Coble never disappoints. Strands of Truth is no exception. I was hooked from the first page. Trying to read this story slowly is impossible. Don't be surprised when you find yourself flipping the pages in a hurry to find out what happens next! This one is for your keeper shelf." --Lynette Eason, bestselling, award-winning author of the Blue Justice Series “Colleen Coble's latest book, Strands of Truth, grips you on page one with a heart-pounding opening and doesn't let go until the last satisfying word. I love her skill in pulling the reader in with believable, likable characters, interesting locations, and a mystery just waiting to be untangled. Highly recommended.” --Carrie Stuart Parks, bestselling author of Formula of Deception “Once again, Colleen Coble delivers an intriguing, suspenseful tale in Strands of Truth. The mystery and tension mount toward an explosive and satisfying finish. Well done.” --Creston Mapes, bestselling author“Just when I think Colleen Coble’s stories can’t get any better, she proves me wrong. In Strands of Truth, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. The characterization of Ridge and Harper and their relationship pulled me immediately into the story. Fast paced, with so many unexpected twists and turns, I read this book in one sitting. Coble has pushed the bar higher than I’d imagined. This book is one not to be missed.” --Robin Caroll, best-selling author of the Darkwater Inn series“It’s in her blood! Colleen Coble once again shows her suspense prowess with a thriller as intricate and beautiful as a strand of DNA. Strands of Truth dives into an unusual profession involving mollusks and shell beds that weaves a unique, silky thread throughout the story. So fascinating I couldn’t stop reading!” --Ronie Kendig, bestselling author of The Tox Files

Strange Affair: A Novel Of Suspense (Inspector Banks #15)

by Peter Robinson

LOUISE PENNY calls Peter Robinson's new novel In the Dark Places a "thrilling, brilliantly plotted, beautifully paced" read. Available August 11, 2015--preorder your copy today!On a warm summer night, an attractive woman hurtles north in a blue Peugeot with a hastily scrawled address in her pocket, while, back in London, a desperate man leaves an urgent late-night phone message on his brother's answering machine. By sunrise the next morning, the woman is found inside her car along an otherwise peaceful country lane, shot, execution-style, through the head.Welcome to the idyllic Yorkshire Dales, where Detective Inspector Annie Cabbot arrives on the scene and discovers, to her surprise, a slip of paper in the dead woman's pocket that bears the name of her colleague and erstwhile lover, Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks. Banks, meanwhile--already haunted and withdrawn after nearly dying in the fire that destroyed his home--has gone missing just when he's needed most, and has left plenty of questions behind.As Annie struggles to determine whether or not Banks is safe--and what role he may have played in the woman's murder--Banks himself investigates the mysterious disappearance of his estranged brother, Roy, whose late-night call for help brings Banks back to London. Working from Roy's swank apartment, Banks makes the rounds to Roy's old haunts and slowly inhabits the life of his younger brother--the black sheep of the family, who always seemed to sail a little too close to the wind. As the trail of clues about Roy's life and associations draws Banks into a dark circle of conspiracy and corruption, mobsters and murder, Banks suddenly realizes he's running out of time to save Roy, and by digging too deep, he may be exposing himself and his family to the same--possibly deadly--danger.

Strange Allure: The passionate, suspenseful novel from the Sunday Times bestseller

by Susan Lewis

Carla Craig is passionately in love with Richard Mere - he has a hold over her she can't resist. Even when her world is blown apart, Carla still can't put the affair behind her. And Avril Hayden, Carla's flamboyant and sensual friend, finds herself increasingly intrigued by this mysterious connection - a connection that won't go away. But as hidden truths are finally revealed, intrigue turns to fear, and risk to terrible danger...

Strange Beasts: A thrilling gaslamp fantasy full of stabby heroines, slow-burn romance and mortal peril

by Susan J. Morris

'An absolute joy' TJ Klune'A whip-smart, lusciously atmospheric adventure' Frances White'Fantastic and fresh' Wesley ChuIn Belle Epoque Paris, a monster is murdering powerful men. Stopping it may be a woman's job.When the Gendarmes ask the Royal Society for the Study of Abnormal Phenomena for help, they don't expect them to send Samantha Harker.She's a researcher, more used to papercuts than knife fights. Sam is also the daughter of Dracula's killer and can see into the minds of monsters. It's a perilous power, one that could help her crack this case ─ or have her thrown into an asylum.Dr Helena Moriarty is Sam's reluctant partner, the Society's finest agent who has forged a formidable path in her notorious father's shadow. Professor Moriarty is in hiding, but he still makes his presence known: Hel's partners have a way of dying in mysterious circumstances.From Paris' glittering opera house to its darkest catacombs, the investigation pits Sam and Hel against magic, monsters, and men. And beneath their tenuous partnership, something else is growing . . .But is trusting Hel the key to solving the murders? Or is Sam just another pawn in a Moriarty game? With characters drawn from the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes, Strange Beasts is a twisty puzzle box of a historical fantasy ─ perfect for fans of Genevieve Cogman, Theodora Goss, Freya Marske, T. Kingfisher, and Gail Carriger.NetGalley readers LOVE Strange Beasts:'I am speechless! One of my favourite books of the year, and I swear if this isn't the first book in a series I may go feral!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Think Sherlock Holmes x Fantastic Beasts x Supernatural with a sprinkle of Van Helsing ... I loved this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The perfect book for anyone who loves a puzzley mystery, badass ladies, and a dark atmosphere' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The perfect mix of murder mystery, gothic horror, fantasy and historical fiction' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Strange Bedfellows

by Paula L. Woods

Caught between her proud African American family and colleagues who still can't deal with diversity, Detective Charlotte Justice returns to an investigation she once had to leave behind--and enters an explosive realm of haunting lies and dangerous truths.

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