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The Roderick Alleyn Mysteries Volume 3: Death in a White Tie, Overture to Death, Death at the Bar (Roderick Alleyn)
by Ngaio MarshThree witty novels by &“the finest writer in the English language of the pure, classical puzzle whodunnit&” (The Sun). This volume includes three books in the Golden Age detective series from the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master: Death in a White Tie: A high-society homicide is the talk of the London season: &“Marsh&’s writing is a pleasure.&” —The Seattle Times Overture to Death: In a Dorset village, a snobby local busybody is silenced for good in this tale by &“a peerless practitioner of the slightly surreal, English-village comedy-mystery&” (Kirkus Reviews). Death at the Bar: A famous barrister is enjoying a pint at the pub—until a dart becomes a deadly weapon . . . &“In her ironic and witty hands the mystery novel can be civilized literature.&” —The New York Times
The Roderick Alleyn Mysteries: Surfeit of Lampreys, Death and the Dancing Footman, and Colour Scheme
by Ngaio MarshThree witty murder mysteries featuring British Inspector Roderick Alleyn, from a Mystery Writers of America Grand Master.Surfeit of Lampreys: The upper-crust Lamprey family exemplifies charm, wit, and a chronic lack of funds. Their only source of hope is the wealthy but unpleasant Lord Wutherwood. When his Lordship is killed and the Lampreys receive a sizeable inheritance, Inspector Roderick Alleyn wouldn&’t dream of judging the Lampreys&’ joy. But he would like to figure out whether they murdered their benefactor . . . Also published as Death of a Peer in the United States. &“Entertaining and devious . . . Plenty of red herrings.&” —Kirkus Reviews Death and the Dancing Footman: The unspeakably wealthy (and generally unspeakable) Jonathan Royal throws a party and, just for fun, has studded the guest list with people who loathe one another. When a blizzard imprisons them all in Royal&’s country house, murder ensues, and there are nearly as many suspects as there are potential victims. Eventually, Inspector Alleyn makes his way through the snow to put things right . . .. &“[A] constant puzzle to the end . . . alive with wit.&”—The New York TimesColour Scheme: During World War II, Colonel Claire runs a mud-baths resort in rural New Zealand. But the place is on the brink of being taken over by a local blowhard who may be a Nazi spy. Inspector Alleyn has been sent in to sort things out—and don a disguise in order to blend in the resort&’s motley cast of characters—in this classic tale of detection . . . &“Atmosphere, humor . . .and a group of characters, English, Maori, and New Zealander, who are fascinating and completely credible.&” —The New York Times
The Rogue (Knights of the Black Rose)
by Ana SeymourWhen Nicholas Hendry returned safe from the Crusades, he vowed he would no longer woo every comely wench in the shire. But he hadn't counted on the fiery charms of the inkeeper's daughter, Beatrice Thibault. A young miss with no room in her life-or her heart-for him!If Beatrice Thibault had her way, Nicholas Hendry would never learn of the son he had sired. Indeed, the man was more knave than knight in her eyes-no matter how winning his ways or warm his smile, she would never succumb to his charms.
The Rogue (Morgan's Mercenaries #2)
by Lindsay MckennaSoldier of fortune Sean Killian had faced many terrors, but nothing made him more wary than his latest assignment-protecting Susannah Anderson. Killian's past had left him hardened-full of secrets and nightmares. Yet there was something about Susannah that threatened to penetrate his tough shell.Susannah had her own obstacles to overcome, but with Killian at her side, they didn't seem as daunting. She knew he was a man who would protect her from any harm. Yet even as desire rose between them, she could feel his heart retreating. And losing Killian was one terror Susannah couldn't face....Look for more titles from New York Times bestselling author Lindsay McKenna. And don't miss The Loner, coming in July 2013!
The Rogue (Rogues of Ravensmuir #1)
by Claire DelacroixDetermined to live a more respectable life, Merlyn Lammergeier's first order of business is to secure his family holding, Ravensmuir. But when an attempt is made to murder him, Merlyn feigns his own death to discover the reason behind the attack. He knows the one person who can help him is his estranged wife, Ysabella. Merlyn therefore wills Ravensmuir to Ysabella--and then begins to "haunt" her to uncover the truth.
The Roller Coaster Ghost
by Fran ManushkinWho is haunting the roller coaster? Your father runs the brand-new Zooper Dooper, the world's biggest roller coaster, and you can have all the free rides you want. Wow! But on your very first ride, on the very last hill, something TERRIBLE happens--you discover that something or someone is haunting the Zooper Dooper. Could it be a real ghost? Are you brave enough to find out?? Start reading on page 1 and keep going until you have to make a choice. You decide what happens next. There's no telling how a Pick-a-Path adventure will end!
The Roma Plot: A Max O'Brien Mystery
by Jacob Homel Mario BolducMax O’Brien is in a race against time … and someone else’s past is catching up with him. Max O’Brien may be a professional con man, but that doesn’t mean you can’t count on him in a bind. So when he hears that his old friend Kevin Dandurand is a wanted man over a seemingly racially motivated killing spree, he heads to Bucharest to try to make sense of what looks like an impossible situation. The buried truths he uncovers reach back to the Second World War, the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, and an entanglement between a Roma man and a German woman whose echoes pursue O’Brien and Dandurand into the present day. But if they can’t escape the long shadows of the past, the two will find their present cut all too short.
The Roman Hat Mystery
by Ellery QueenA murder in a crowded Broadway theater presents a full house of suspects—the first in this classic mystery series starring Ellery Queen! Despite the dismal Broadway season, Gunplay continues to draw crowds. A gangland spectacle, it&’s packed to the gills with action, explosions, and gunfire. In fact, Gunplay is so loud that no one notices the killing of Monte Field. In a sold-out theater, Field is found dead partway through the second act, surrounded by empty seats. The police hold the crowd and call for the one man who can untangle this daring murder: Inspector Richard Queen. With the help of his son Ellery, a bibliophile and novelist whose imagination can solve any crime, the Inspector attacks this seemingly impenetrable mystery. Anyone in the theater could have killed the unscrupulous lawyer, and several had the motive. Only Ellery Queen, in his debut novel, can decipher the clue of the dead man&’s missing top hat.
The Romance of Elaine
by Arthur B. ReeveThe American Sherlock Holmes and his favorite damsel in distress star in this sensational sequel to The Exploits of Elaine After supersleuth Craig Kennedy rescues her from a death trap devised by the villain known as the Clutching Hand, Elaine Dodge hopes for some peace and quiet. That is not to be, however, as the search for the Hand&’s hidden millions leads Professor Kennedy; his loyal sidekick, Walter Jameson; and Elaine straight into the crosshairs of the diabolical Mr. X. To save Elaine and uncover the identity of his latest arch nemesis, Kennedy must bring every ounce of his keen intellect and audacious courage to bear on this mystifying case. First appearing in the pages of Cosmopolitan magazine, Craig Kennedy was one of the most popular detectives of the early twentieth century. The Exploits of Elaine was the basis for a popular film serial starring Pearl White and Lionel Barrymore. This ebook features a new introduction by Otto Penzler and has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
The Romanov Code
by Gavin Collinson'Danger, intrigue and glamour. My job's got the lot. If it wasn't for the hitmen paid to kill me and this ticking bomb of a case I should have never accepted, who knows? I might even enjoy it . . .'Private detective Marc Novak is given one week to find the lost treasure of the Romanovs, or his friends and family will be killed.But he's got to stay one step ahead of assassins, the Russian secret service and a mysterious, beautiful former spy if he's to stand any chance of saving his own life, let alone those of his loved ones.Outnumbered, outgunned but never out-thought, Novak must use all his guile and audacity if he's to unravel the deadly riddle of the Romanov Code . . .
The Romanov Conspiracy
by Glenn MeadeDr. Laura Pavlov, an American forensic archaeologist, is about to unravel a mystery that promises to shed light on one of the 20th century’s greatest enigmas. A member of an international team digging on the outskirts of the present-day Russian city of Ekaterinburg, where the Romanov royal family was executed in July 1918, Pavlov discovers a body perfectly preserved in the permafrost of a disused mine shaft. The remains offer dramatic new clues to the disappearance of the Romanovs, and in particular their famous daughter, Princess Anastasia, whose murder has always been in question. Pavlov’s discovery sets her on an unlikely journey to Ireland, where a carefully hidden account of a years-old covert mission is about to change the accepted course of world history and hurl her back into the past—into a maelstrom of deceit, secrets, and lies. Drawn from historical fact, The Romanov Conspiracy is a high-tension story of love and friendship tested by war, and a desperate battle between revenge and redemption, set against one of the most bloody and brutal revolutions in world history.
The Romanov Conspiracy: A Thriller
by Glenn MeadeSince July 1918, no one has been able to solve the mysterious disappearance of Princess Anastasia—until Dr. Laura Pavlov uncovers some haunting clues in this thriller by the acclaimed, bestselling author of The Second Messiah.Dr. Laura Pavlov, an American forensic archaeologist, is about to unravel a mystery that promises to shed light on one of the twentieth century&’s greatest enigmas. Digging on the outskirts of the present-day Russian city of Ekaterinburg, where the Romanov royal family was executed in July 1918, Pavlov discovers a body perfectly preserved in the permafrost of a disused mine shaft. The remains offer dramatic new clues to the disappearance of the Romanovs, and in particular their famous daughter, Princess Anastasia, whose murder has always been in question. Pavlov&’s discovery sets her on an unlikely journey to Ireland, where a carefully hidden account of a years-old covert mission is about to change the accepted course of world history and hurl her back into the past—into a maelstrom of deceit, secrets, and lies. Drawn from historical fact, The Romanov Conspiracy is a page-turning story of love and friendship tested by war, and a desperate battle between revenge and redemption, set against one of the most bloody and brutal revolutions in world history.
The Romanov Cross
by Robert MaselloNearly one hundred years ago, a desperate young woman crawled ashore on a desolate arctic island, carrying a terrible secret and a mysterious, emerald-encrusted cross. A century later, acts of man, nature, and history converge on that same forbidding shore with a power sufficient to shatter civilization as we know it. Army epidemiologist Frank Slater is facing a court-martial, but after his punishment is mysteriously lifted, Slater is offered a job no one else wants--to travel to a small island off the coast of Alaska and investigate a potentially lethal phenomenon: The permafrost has begun to melt, exposing bodies from a colony that was wiped out by the dreaded Spanish flu of 1918. Frank must determine if the thawed remains still carry the deadly virus in their frozen flesh and, if so, ensure that it doesn't come back to life. Frank and his handpicked team arrive by helicopter, loaded down with high-tech tools, prepared to exhume history. The colony, it transpires, was once settled by a sect devoted to the mad Russian monk Rasputin, but there is even more hiding in the past than Frank's team is aware of. Any hope of success hinges on their willingness to accept the fact that even their cutting-edge science has its limits--and that the ancient wisdom of the Inuit people who once inhabited this eerie land is as essential as any serum. By the time Frank discovers that his mission has been compromised--crashed by a gang of reckless treasure hunters--he will be in a brutal race against time. With a young, strong-willed Inuit woman by his side, Frank must put a deadly genie back in the bottle before all of humanity pays the price. The Romanov Cross is at once an alternate take on one of history's most profound mysteries, a love story as unlikely as it is inevitable, and a thriller of heart-stopping, supernatural suspense. With his signature blend of fascinating history and fantastic imagination, critically acclaimed author Robert Masello has once again crafted a terrifying story of past events coming back to haunt the present day . . . and of dark deeds aching to be unearthed.Praise for The Romanov Cross "In this fascinating, funny, and frightening supernatural thriller, [Robert] Masello skillfully weaves together the story of the deaths of the Russian royal family with the possibility of a new worldwide influenza pandemic. . . . Toss in a pack of slavering wolves, the undead, and a chilling ending, and the result is a terrific, can't-put-it-down read. Fine prose and plotting help solidify Masello's position at the top of this crowded subgenre."--Publishers Weekly "A former Army epidemiologist contends with greedy locals and the harsh Alaskan terrain in order to prevent the recurrence of a deadly pandemic. . . . Masello weaves several disparate genres--medical thriller, historical novel, ghost story--into a coherent whole. A delicious sense of creeping dread permeates the first act, greatly enhanced by its setting in the stark but beautiful landscape of northwestern Alaska. . . . Tense, taut and impossible to put down."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)From the Hardcover edition.
The Romanov Prophecy
by Steve BerryBONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Steve Berry's The Emperor's Tomb. Ekaterinburg, Russia: July 16, 1918. Ten months have passed since Nicholas II's reign was cut short by revolutionaries. Tonight, the White Army advances on the town where the Tsar and his family are being held captive by the Bolsheviks. Nicholas dares to hope for salvation. Instead, the Romanovs are coldly and methodically executed. Moscow: Present Day. Atlanta lawyer Miles Lord, fluent in Russian and well versed in the country's history, is thrilled to be in Moscow on the eve of such a momentous event. After the fall of Communism and a succession of weak governments, the Russian people have voted to bring back the monarchy. The new tsar will be chosen from the distant relatives of Nicholas II by a specially appointed commission, and Miles' job is to perform a background check on the Tsarist candidate favored by a powerful group of Western businessmen. But research quickly becomes the least of Miles' concerns when he is nearly killed by gunmen on a city plaza. Suddenly Miles is racing across continents, shadowed by nefarious henchmen. At first, his only question is why people are pursuing him. But after a strange conversation with a mysterious Russian, who steers Miles toward the writings of Rasputin, he becomes desperate to know more-most important, what really happened to the family of Russia's last tsar? His only companion is Akilina Petrov, a Russian circus performer sympathetic to his struggle, and his only guide is a cryptic message from Rasputin that implies that the bloody night of so long ago is not the last chapter in the Romanovs' story . . . and that someone might even have survived the massacre. The prophecy's implications are earth-shattering-not only for the future of the tsar and mother Russia, but also for Miles himself. Steve Berry, national bestselling author of the phenomenal thriller The Amber Room, once again delves into rich historical fact to produce an explosive page-turner. In The Romanov Prophecy, the authentic and the speculative meld into a fascinating and exceptionally suspenseful work of fiction.
The Romanov Prophecy
by Steve BerryHistory is being made and Miles Lord has a ringside seat. The people of Russia have voted to bring back the tsar, a ruler to be selected from the distant relatives of Nicholas II, who was murdered along with the rest of the Romanov family in 1918. Miles has been asked to run a background check on one of the candidates. But excitement turns to terror when Miles is nearly killed by gunmen. Suddenly, he is racing across continents with only a cryptic utterance by Rasputin, made at the time of the Romanov massacre, as his guide. The implications of this prophecy are earth-shattering -- not only for the future tsar and mother Russia, but for Miles himself.
The Romanov Ransom: A Sam And Remi Fargo Adventure (A Sam and Remi Fargo Adventure #9)
by Clive Cussler Robin Burcell<P>Treasure-hunting team Sam and Remi Fargo’s search for a Romanov fortune brings them into perilous contact with an ambitious neo-Nazi clan in this thrilling adventure from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author. <P>In 1918, a ransom of enormous size was paid to free the Romanovs from the Bolsheviks, but, as history knows, the Romanovs died anyway. And the ransom? During World War II, the Nazis stole it from the Russians, and after that--it vanished. Until now. <P>When a modern-day kidnapping captures the attention of husband-and-wife team Sam and Remi Fargo, the couple soon learn that these long-lost riches may be back in play, held in trust by the descendants of a Nazi guerrilla faction called the Werewolves. It is their mission to establish the Fourth Reich, and their time is coming soon. <P>As the Fargos follow the trail across Europe, Northern Africa, and South America, they know only one thing. This quest is greater than anything they have ever done--it is their chance to make someone answer for unspeakable crimes, and to prevent them from happening again. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Romanov Succession
by Brian GarfieldDuring World War II, a Russian refugee spies for the United StatesSince the great upheaval of November 1917, Alex Denilov has known nothing but war. In the civil war that followed the Bolshevik Revolution, he fought for the old imperial order. When the Reds won out, he fled west, finding work in every war that followed. Now, in 1941, he trains paratroopers in the American Southwest, helping the US Army prepare for the coming war. But Uncle Sam has bigger plans for him. The army transfers Alex to special services, where he is reunited with old colleagues from the civil war. The group shares combat skills, knowledge of the Russian language, and an intense hatred of Communists. Their mission is to assassinate Stalin. But inside this group of killers, a traitor lurks, ready to kill Alex before he attempts to save Russia from itself.
The Rome Affair
by Laura CaldwellIt was an affair...to regret.Rachel Blakely's charmed life is significantly tarnished after her husband Nick's infidelity, but she wants to give her marriage a second chance. Then a business trip to sun-drenched Rome with her best girlfriend Kit leads to a night of passion with a stranger — a one-night stand meant to signify the end of a painful chapter in her life.Rachel returns home determined to put the past behind her, and at first life seems golden again. Nick is more loving than ever, and following his promotion to senior partner in a prestigious plastic surgery practice, the couple is welcomed into Chicago's high society, where beautiful people live beautiful lives.But there is a dark side...one that sends Rachel's life spiraling into a nightmare.It's clear everyone is guilty of something. But whose secrets will lead to murder?
The Rome Affair: Degree Of Risk Deadly Hunter The Rome Affair The Burden Of Desire (House of Steele #3)
by Addison FoxTwo security experts must work too closely for comfort in Addison Fox's The Rome Affair Jack Andrews has once again snatched a covetable job from the House of Steele. But now that the assignment has gotten complicated, he must call upon the last person he wants to ask for help: Kensington Steele. Jack never flinches at danger, but working side by side with his fascinating, sexy competitor might be more than he can handle. When the assignment brings them to the Italian vineyard of a corrupt diplomat, Kensington vows to keep things professional, even if working as a team fans the flames of their mutual desire. But once a murderer begins stalking them, they realize getting close may be the only way they'll survive....
The Rome Express
by Arthur GriffithsA mysterious murder on a flying express train, a wily Italian, a charming woman caught in the meshes of circumstantial evidence, a chivalrous Englishman, and a police force with a keen nose for the wrong clue, are the ingredients from which Major Griffiths has concocted a clever, up-to-date detective story. Arthur George Frederick Griffiths was an English author. His works include: The Chronicles of Newgate (1884), In Tight Places: Some Experiences of an Amateur Detective (1900), The Thin Red Line, and Blue Blood (1900), Tales of a Government Official (1902), A Bid for Empire (1902), The Silver Spoon (1903), The Passenger from Calais (1905), Agony Terrace: Some Secrets of the Cynosure Club (1907), The Rome Express (1907) and Thrice Captive (1908).
The Rome Prophecy
by Jon TraceA woman has been arrested in the streets of Rome. She's young. She's beautiful. She's covered in blood. And she claims to be an ancient prophet in search of a mystical amulet hidden somewhere within the city.Ex-priest Tom Shaman teams up with a headstrong policewoman to unravel the mystery. But within Rome's churches and corridors of power, stealthy enemies are conspiring against them. And soon the woman's deadly visions begin to come true . . .
The Rome Prophecy: A Thriller
by Sam ChristerThe author of The Venice Conspiracy delivers a heart-stopping religious thriller &“for readers who enjoy James Rollins, Steve Berry, and Dan Brown&” (Booklist). A woman has been arrested in the streets of Rome. She&’s young. She&’s beautiful. She&’s covered in blood. And she claims to be an ancient prophet in search of a mystical amulet hidden somewhere within the city. Ex-priest Tom Shaman teams up with a headstrong policewoman to unravel the mystery. But within Rome&’s churches and corridors of power, stealthy enemies are conspiring against them. And soon, the woman&’s deadly visions begin to come true. Tightly plotted and relentlessly suspenseful, The Rome Prophecy is a satisfying, electrifying thriller, which will continue to build Christer&’s name in the hit-thriller genre. Praise for The Venice Conspiracy &“[A] suspenseful religious conspiracy thriller . . . A solid entry in the post-Da Vinci Code subgenre.&” —Publishers Weekly Praise for The Stonehenge Legacy &“A self-assured first novel.&” —The Wall Street Journal &“A non-stop delight of a read complete with history, secrets, conspiracies, and adventure. Christer matches wits and wiles, holding you in a tight grip from page 1 to the end. Fiercely intelligent and curious, take a walk on the perilous side and enjoy The Stonehenge Legacy.&” —Steve Berry, New York Times–bestselling author
The Romeo Flag
by Carolyn HouganNicola Ward is a divorced schoolteacher when one day a mysterious trunk arrives in the mail, sent to her when she was a baby. Inside are family papers, photographs, and several pieces of priceless Russian art.
The Romney Marsh Mysteries: Bad Sons, He Made Me, and Poor Hands (The Booker & Cash Stories)
by Oliver TidyThree involving mystery novels about a pair of crime-solving friends in a town on the south coast of England, in one volume!This three-in-one volume includes:Bad Sons David Booker returns to Romney Marsh for a holiday. He&’s expecting to spend time helping his aunt and uncle pack up their second-hand bookshop in preparation for a happy retirement. But he arrives in Dymchurch on a miserable April night to find his relatives missing without word or clue regarding their whereabouts. The outlook of the local police pushes Booker to search for his own answers. To unravel the mystery he will have to put himself in danger . . .He Made Me David Booker and Jo Cash are experiencing similar stuttering starts to their new lives on Romney Marsh when Rebecca Swaine turns up seeking help. Someone is demanding a lot of money from her husband and she wants to know why. What do the dying words of one man—he made me—actually mean? People will come undone and reputations will be ruined before the answer becomes clear. At the end of the day, Mrs Swaine might wish she&’d let sleeping dogs lie . . .Poor Hands In a big old building on the south coast of Kent, David Booker runs a book-themed coffee shop and Jo Cash operates a private investigation business. They live there, too. (But not like that.) At the moment, Jo needs help with tracing a client&’s living relatives, while David needs help with his staffing problems. Sometimes two heads are better than one. Sometimes a poor hand is better than none. But not always . . .
The Rook (The Bowers Files, Book #2)
by Steven JamesAn arsonist has struck a top-secret research facility at a key US naval base. But it's not just a random terrorist attack. These people were after something specific. When Special Agent Patrick Bowers is called in to investigate, he is drawn into a deadly web of intrigue and deception. With his own criminology research being turned against him and one of the world's most deadly devices missing, Bowers is caught up in a race against time to stop an international assassin before it's too late.Full of fast-paced action and mind-bending plot twists, The Rook is an adrenaline-laced page-turner that will keep readers up all night. Book 2 in the Bowers Files, this riveting look into the criminal mind is the perfect follow-up to James's well-reviewed The Pawn.