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Sudden Recall: No One To Trust Mistaken Target Sudden Recall
by Lisa PhillipsDEADLY MEMORIES United States Marshal Jackson Parker never forgot Sienna Cartwright—but she's forgotten him. Just like she's forgotten everything she knew before she emerged from a coma a year ago. She has no memories of her career as a spy or any idea of what the CIA wants from her. And she certainly doesn't know why she's being hunted by men with military-grade weapons. As Sienna struggles to remember who she is and who she can trust, Jackson is determined to reconnect with the woman who broke his heart while protecting the woman she's capable of becoming.
Sudden Second Chance: Dark Whispers Sudden Second Chance Suspicious Activities (Target: Timberline #2)
by Carol EricsonA man with too many secrets. A woman with everything to lose. A terrifying psychological thriller from the author of Single Father Sheriff.As if the Timberline Trio cold case isn’t nightmarish enough for FBI agent Duke Harper, he runs into the TV reporter who loved and betrayed him—beautiful Beth St. Regis. Duke quickly concludes she’s not after a sensational story. She’s there to solve the haunting mystery of who she really is. But all her questions unleash a killer, and Duke steps up to protect her when she becomes a target. Despite their bitter past, Duke finds he’s still attracted to Beth, and maybe they deserve a second chance. First, though, he has to keep Beth alive—and from discovering the shocking truth about her past . . .
Sudden Setup: Dropping The Hammer (the Kavanaughs, Book 4) / Sudden Setup (crisis: Cattle Barge, Book 1) (Crisis: Cattle Barge Ser. #1)
by Barb HanSomeone desperately wants her dead.A stranger is her only hope.Alone and on the run for the past two years, Holden Crawford knows helping Ella Butler will only bring him trouble. But not rescuing one of Cattle Barge’s wealthiest daughters isn’t an option and now he’ll risk everything to protect her. Once her would-be killers are caught and Holden knows Ella is safe, will revealing his darkest secrets bring them closer…or force her out of his life forever?
A Sudden Silence
by Eve BuntingJesse Harmon is tortured by guilt because he survived the hit-and-run accident that killed his brother, Bry. His guilt is compounded when he finds he is attracted to Bry's girlfriend, Chloe. Together Jesse and Chloe try to track down the drunk driver who killed Bry--but discovering the driver's identity leads to other disturbing truths.
Sudden Silence: The Case of the Murdered Band-leader
by Cortland FitzsimmonsSudden Silence, first published in 1938 and now available in an e-book format, is a ‘golden-age’ murder mystery centering on the on-stage death of a prominent big band-leader during a performance in San Francisco. Hal Harrison and his orchestra The Harmony Men were one of the hottest new bands in the country. Their two night stand at the Crystal Gardens in San Francisco was going to be the biggest thing to hit that city in years. But when threats turn into reality during the first show when a rival band-leader is killed on stage in front of the entire audience the band seems headed for disaster unless Hal can prove he’s innocent by finding the real killer aided by socialite Joan Paxton. Sudden Silence is a mystery in the tradition of the great 1930’s movies like The Thin Man, full of murder, music, and romance and punctuated with witty banter.Cortland Fitzsimmons (1893-1949) wrote mysteries, often featuring a sports-theme, some of which were made into movies. He also worked as a screenwriter in Hollywood.
The Sudden Star
by Pamela SargentFrom a Nebula award-winning author, society turns to violence after a strange celestial body appears in the sky in this dystopian sci-fi thriller. When what appears to be a star turns its powerful and deadly glare toward earth, the entire planet becomes a living nightmare. Rape, murder and suicide become the norm, and fear grips at the heart of humankind. One doctor goes against the tide, defying the medical code by providing insulin to a diabetic. But a protocol that was once a routine part of his practice turns Dr. Simon Negron into a criminal. With a young prostitute as his only ally, he goes on the run through a world that grows madder with every waking hour. . . . Published in the UK under the title The White Death.
Suddenly: A Novel
by Isabelle AutissierIn a gripping story of survival set against the stark backdrop of the Antarctic Ocean, a couple shipwrecked on an island must trust each other with their livesA young couple from Paris sets out on the adventure of a lifetime: a journey by sailboat around the tip of Cape Horn. But when they stop on a deserted island to explore the barren landscape, the unthinkable happens and they find themselves stranded. Unprepared to survive in the harsh conditions on the island, their only supplies from an abandoned research station, the two must depend on each other as they never have in their lives to hold on until rescue comes, if it ever arrives at all.A stunning, harrowing tale of survival from an expert in sailing and the natural world, Suddenly tells the story of the people we become when faced with the daunting and awesome power of the natural world, and what happens to those who live through such experiences.
Suddenly a Father (Crimson, Colorado)
by Michelle MajorFrom a USA Today–bestselling author, a doctor becomes a daddy to an orphaned daughter he never knew he had and falls for the girl’s nanny.A ready-made family?When Millie Spencer first meets Dr. Jake Travers, he’s a mess. The handsome single dad desperately needs help with his newfound daughter. Perfect timing: Millie is trying to find her place in the world . . . and the small town of Crimson might be it! An ideal match! Until Millie realizes that little Brooke’s daddy makes her feel more than just butterflies . . . The last thing the good doctor needs is Millie distracting him. Jake is determined to keep his eye on the prize—building a home for Brooke and getting to know the child who is now his whole world. But he can’t deny the way Millie makes his heart pound and how she’s bonded with his little girl. Can Dr. Travers heal his own hurts to create the family both he and Millie have always wanted?
Suddenly a Murder
by Lauren MuñozSeven friends throw a 1920s–themed party, where it's all pretend—until one of them is murdered. One of Us Is Lying meets Knives Out in this glamorous locked-room mystery."A can't miss for mystery fans." —Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and The AgathasSomeone brought a knife to the party.To celebrate the end of high school, Izzy Morales joins her ride-or-die Kassidy and five friends on a 1920s–themed getaway at the glamorous Ashwood Manor. There, Izzy and her friends party in vintage dresses and expensive diamonds—until Kassidy&’s boyfriend turns up dead.Murdered, investigators declare when they arrive at the scene, and now every party guest is a suspect. There&’s the girlfriend, in love. The other girl, in despair. The old friend, forlorn. The new friend, distressed. The brooding enigma. And then, there&’s Izzy—the girl who brought the knife.To find the killer, everyone must undergo a grueling interrogation, all while locked in an estate where, suddenly, the greatest luxury is innocence.
Suddenly at His Residence: A Mystery in Kent (British Library Crime Classics)
by Christianna BrandWhile the Blitz bombards London, the boisterous grandchildren of Sir Richard March have descended upon Swanswater Manor in Kent for a family gathering and the finalising of the patriarch's will. Disgruntled by the behaviour and life choices of his heirs, March seems poised to deny all of them their inheritance and heads out to his lodge to make arrangements — only to be discovered dead the next morning with strychnine in his blood.With evidence at the crime scene suggesting that nobody could possibly have entered the lodge to murder March, Inspector Cockrill— the "Terror of Kent"— has the challenge of finding any plausible solution for this impossible crime before death comes to darken the doors of Swanswater once more.
Suddenly Daddy & Suddenly Mommy
by Loree LoughStories of the blessings of parenthood from Loree LoughSuddenly DaddyCiara Dorsey's unsteady marriage to Mitch Mahoney is challenged by the FBI agent's seven-month assignment—especially when he gets the homecoming surprise of a lifetime. He's going to be a father! Can they mend their marriage for the baby's sake…and their own?Suddenly MommyThe precious baby in her care is a dream come true for Jaina Chandelle—but little Liam isn't hers to keep. She must unite orphaned Liam with his uncle, attorney Connor Buchanan. Both the baby and Connor need Jaina, if she's ready to accept that she's found the family she's always wanted.
The Sudoku Murder
by Shelley Freydont"This intriguing first in a new series from Freydont (A Merry Little Murder and four other mysteries featuring dancer Linda Haggerty) introduces mathematician and Sudoku whiz Katie McDonald. Katie, a self-professed geek who works for a hush-hush government think tank, returns to her hometown of Granville, NH, at the behest of her former mentor, P. T. Avondale. Katie is shocked to find Avondale frail and preoccupied, his beloved puzzle museum in serious disrepair and dire financial straits. Before Katie can make sense of the situation, she discovers Avondale murdered in his office--slumped over an unfinished Sudoku puzzle that may provide a clue to the killer's identity. She tops the brash new police chief's suspect list and decides to solve the case on her own, not only to clear her name but to save the Avondale museum from the wrecking ball. Readers will want to see a lot more of the intelligent and endearing Katie. "--Publishers Weekly
The Sudoku Murder
by Shelley Freydont“This intriguing first in a new series from Freydont (A Merry Little Murderand four other mysteries featuring dancer Linda Haggerty) introduces mathematician and Sudoku whiz Katie McDonald. Katie, a self-professed geek who works for a hush-hush government think tank, returns to her hometown of Granville, NH, at the behest of her former mentor, P. T. Avondale. Katie is shocked to find Avondale frail and preoccupied, his beloved puzzle museum in serious disrepair and dire financial straits. Before Katie can make sense of the situation, she discovers Avondale murderedin his office—slumped over an unfinished Sudoku puzzle that may provide a clue to the killer’s identity. She tops the brash new police chief’s suspect list and decides to solve the case on her own, not only to clear her name but to save the Avondale museum from the wrecking ball. Readers will want to see a lot more of the intelligent and endearing Katie. ”—Publishers Weekly
The Sudoku Murder
by Shelley Freydont"This intriguing first in a new series from Freydont (A Merry Little Murder and four other mysteries featuring dancer Linda Haggerty) introduces mathematician and Sudoku whiz Katie McDonald. Katie, a self-professed geek who works for a hush-hush government think tank, returns to her hometown of Granville, NH, at the behest of her former mentor, P.T. Avondale. Katie is shocked to find Avondale frail and preoccupied, his beloved puzzle museum in serious disrepair and dire financial straits. Before Katie can make sense of the situation, she discovers Avondale murdered in his office--slumped over an unfinished Sudoku puzzle that may provide a clue to the killer's identity. She tops the brash new police chief's suspect list and decides to solve the case on her own, not only to clear her name but to save the Avondale museum from the wrecking ball. Readers will want to see a lot more of the intelligent and endearing Katie."--Publishers Weekly
Sue Me: Number 66 in Series (The Destroyer #66)
by Richard Sapir Warren MurphyBreathlessly action-packed and boasting a winning combination of thrills, humour and mysticism, the Destroyer is one of the bestselling series of all time.
Suede to Rest
by Diane VallereUnraveling family secrets can be murder in Suede to Rest...THE FIRST BOOK IN THE ALL-NEW "MATERIAL WITNESS" MYSTERY SERIES With her career as a dress designer in shreds, Polyester Monroe is looking forward to a fresh start. But as it all unfolds, the pattern to a new beginning looks a lot like murder. When Poly Monroe was little, she loved playing in her family's textile store. But after a fatal family tragedy, Land of A Thousand Fabrics was boarded up and Poly never expected to see the inside again. Now, as inheritor of the long-shuttered shop, she's ready to restore the family business. However her two new kittens, Pins and Needles, aren't the ones causing a snag in her plans...Not everyone wants Poly back in San Ladrón, especially a powerful local developer pressuring her to sell--and leave town fast. But even when the threats turn deadly, she's not ready to bolt. Because Poly is beginning to suspect that the murder behind the shop is tied to a mystery in her family's unsettled past that she's determined to solve...before her own life is left hanging by a thread.INCLUDES A CRAFT PROJECT
Sueñan con ser como nosotras
by Jessica GoodmanUn thriller tenso y adictivo convertido en una serie de HBO. Todo en la vida de Jill y sus amigas es como de película. Carismáticas, intocables, destinadas a triunfar: sacan las mejores notas, organizan las fiestas más locas y todos en el instituto sueñan con ser como ellas. Y este va a ser el año de Jill, fijo. A no ser que el pasado se lo impida... Hace tres años, su mejor amiga Sheila fue asesinada por su novio, Graham. Él confesó, cerraron el caso y Jill intentó seguir con su vida. Pero, cuando empieza a recibir mensajes que defienden la inocencia de Graham, su año perfecto se viene abajo. Si él no mató Sheila, ¿quién lo hizo? Jill tiene que descubrir la verdad... aunque haya alguien dispuesto a todo para enterrar el pasado.
El sueño de Joanna
by Barbara WoodUna vez en Australia, pensó en la misteriosa mujer que había aparecido en los sueños de su madre, en las pesadillas y en su significado. Debía proseguir la búsqueda de aquella tierra, Karra Karra, cuyo nombre evocaba una antigua forma de vida, antes de la llegada del hombre blanco. A la suave luz del atardecer, Joanna trató de imaginar las líneas invisibles por donde habían caminado los antiguos, sus cantos, creando y recreando el mundo. Sin embargo, Joanna estaba asustada. A su alrededor percibía la existencia de fuerzas extrañas e incontrolables.
El sueño de los faraones
by Nacho AresNadie debe profanar el sueño de los faraones...El egiptólogo Émile Brugsch intenta averiguar la procedencia de algunos objetos valiosos que han aparecido en las tiendas de antigüedades de Luxor. Su instinto le dice que, detrás de esos objetos que se venden como recuerdos a los turistas, subyace una tupida red de traficantes que actúa sin el menor escrúpulo amparada por unas autoridades locales corruptas.Lo que tanto él como los ladrones de tumbas ignoran es que ese lugar que está siendo saqueado sin piedad también esconde la prueba de algo que sucedió muchos siglos atrás, cuando los faraones gobernaban Egipto: una terrible historia marcada por la codicia, la traición y la más cruel de las venganzas.Una aventura que recrea uno de los mayores descubrimientos arqueológicos del siglo XIX al tiempo que nos sumerge en las apasionantes intrigas cortesanas del antiguo Egipto.
El sueño de Silen
by Cristina Rodríguez TruebaUna novela llena de misterio, humor, amor y dudas que apasionará a los lectores. Silen ha admirado esa casona de indianos desde que era una niña. Cuando la hereda, se encuentra en un momento crítico de su vida: sin dinero y convencida de que tendrá que pedir ayuda económica a sus padres. Ella no conocía al dueño, la propiedad nunca estuvo habitada y no sabe por qué lo ha hecho. Cuando entra en la casa siente miedo, ¿qué va a hacer con su sueño convertido en realidad?, cada vez que lo intenta el temor aumenta. Sorprendentemente, el abogado que contrató el dueño también ha heredado la casa contigua a la mansión, otra vivienda que estaba vacía y que compró hace muchos años el propietario de la casona. ¿Por qué? No entiende nada e intentará averiguarlo... Mientras, la atracción con su ahora vecino aumenta.
El sueño de un niño
by J. J. Dibenedetto Robles T. JComo residente en el hospital de niños, Sara puede manejar noventa horas de semanas laborales, luchando por salvar a sus jovenes pacientes de enfermedades mortales. Pero ahora ella esta apunto de afrontar un desafio que toda su formacion y experiencia no la habia preparado para esto; su hija de cuatro años ha heredado su habilidad para ver los sueños de otras personas...
El sueño eterno (Philip Marlowe #Volumen 1)
by Raymond Chandler¿Serías capaz de resolver un misterioso caso de amenaza de muerte entre la alta sociedad de Hollywood?. Acompaña al detective Philip Marlowe, el detective más célebre del siglo XX, en este complejo caso. El detective Philip Marlowe se enfrenta a un caso que promete ser sencillo: el viejo general Sternwood, paralítico y extremadamente rico, ha recibido una nota de chantaje que concierne a su hija menor, la salvaje Carmen. Recorriendo la ciudad desde su despacho en Hollywood Boulevard hasta las mansiones de los barrios residenciales, Marlowe deberá adentrarse en un laberinto de perversidad cada vez más oscuro. Esta edición reúne también los dos relatos pulp, publicados en la revista Black Mask, que Chandler canibalizó para escribir la novela: Asesino bajo la lluvia (1935) y El telón (1936). Reseña:«Raymond Chandler inventó una nueva forma de hablar sobre Estados Unidos y desde entonces ha logrado transformar nuestra mirada.»Paul Auster
Sueño ligero
by Jessica TreadwayUN THRILLER LITERARIO QUE LLEVA AL LECTOR HASTA LA ZONA MÁS OSCURA DE UNA FAMILIA CORRIENTEHanna y Joe, un matrimonio normal, son violentamente atacados mientras duermen en su casa. Los asaltantes matan a Joe con un bate de críquet y dejan a Hanna al borde de la muerte. Minutos antes de perder la conciencia, Hanna confiesa a la policía que los responsables son su hija pequeña, Dawn, y su novio, Rud.Tras varias semanas en coma, Hanna despierta y no consigue recordar nada de lo que sucedió aquella noche, y comienza a dudar de su propia versión y sus recuerdos. ¿Realmente fueron su hija y el novio de esta los asesinos? Lo cierto es que las pruebas parecen señalarles: conocían el código de seguridad de la alarma, Abby, la perra, no ladró, el vecino vio el Nova de Dawn aparcado en la calle esa noche y tenían un móvil...¿Participó Dawn en el crimen de sus padres? Todas las pruebas indican que así fue, pero Hanna se niega a creer que su hija sea capaz de hacer algo tan horrible. No tiene sentido..."La novela de Jessica Treadway nos lleva a examinar el lado más terrorífico de la vida familiar. Es auténtica: cuenta cómo todo puede transformarse en cuestión de minutos." Christopher Tighman
El Sueño que Despierta: Los Misterios de la Doctora de los Sueños, Libro 4 (Los Misterios de la Doctora de los Sueños #4)
by J. J. DiBenedettoDespués de casi una década visitando los sueños de otros, Sara Alderson pensaba que había hecho las paces con su don sobrenatural. Hasta que una noche, mientras observaba un sueño de su esposo, ella ve a alguien más observando también: una mujer misteriosa en un vestido rojo. La mujer de rojo continúa apareciendo en los sueños del esposo de Sara y de sus compañeros de trabajo. Sara no sabe si la mujer misteriosa está intentando robarse su esposo, volverlo loco o algo incluso peor. Todo lo que sabe es que ahora tiene lo que nunca imaginó: una enemiga. Y lo único más peligroso que una enemiga que comparte su habilidad para entrar en los sueños de otros, es una que conozca sobre esa habilidad y sobre cómo controlarla, mucho más que Sara. El Sueño que Despierta es el cuarto libro de los Misterios de la Doctora de los Sueños.
La suerte del destino: Precuela
by Christina McKnightDe condesa a marginada Rechazada por la Alta Sociedad inglesa a causa de su ascendencia Barbadiense, la señorita A’laya Banesworth ha pasado la vida anhelando la aceptación verdadera. Cuando el Conde de Holderness la corteja, ella piensa que ha encontrado al verdadero amor. A’laya no tarda mucho en descubrir que su matrimonio es uno de conveniencia. Aunque ahora es condesa, A’laya aún enfrenta la desaprobación y el desprecio de la familia de su marido. Solo el nacimiento de su hija Katherina le proporciona algo de felicidad. Pero A’laya no supo ver lo malvados que eran sus enemigos. Le roban a Katherina y dejan a A’laya sin recursos para encontrarla. Sin embargo, la busca con desesperación manteniendo viva la esperanza de que su hija esté a salvo. A medida que pasan los años, A´laya viaja por la campiña inglesa como adivina, anhelando reunirse con Katherina.