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Supertwins and Tooth Trouble
by B. J. JamesSomeone is stealing the teeth underneath children's pillows! Who could it be? It's the Terrible Tooth Snatcher. He has captured the Tooth Fairy and is attempting to take over the world. The Supertwins to the rescue.
The Supervillain's Guide to Being a Fat Kid
by Matt WallaceMatt Wallace, author of Bump, presents a personal, humorous, and body-positive middle grade standalone about a fat kid who wants to stop his bullies . . . and enlists the help of the world’s most infamous supervillain. Perfect for fans of Holly Goldberg Sloan, Julie Murphy, and John David Anderson!Max’s first year of middle school hasn’t been easy. Eighth-grade hotshot Johnny Pro torments Max constantly, for no other reason than Max is fat and an easy target. Max wishes he could fight back, but he doesn’t want to hurt Johnny . . . just make him feel the way Max feels.In desperation, Max writes to the only person he thinks will understand: imprisoned supervillain Master Plan, a “gentleman of size.” To his surprise, Master Plan wants to help! He suggests a way for Max to get even with Johnny Pro, and change how the other kids at school see them both.And it works! When Master Plan’s help pays off for Max in ways he couldn’t have imagined, he starts gaining confidence—enough to finally talk to Marina, the girl he likes in class who shares his passion for baking. With Master Plan in his corner, anything seems possible . . . but is there a price to pay for the supervillain’s help?* A Junior Library Guild selection *
Las Supervivientes
by Riley SagerPARA SOBREVIVIR A UN ASESINO NECESITAS INSTINTO ASESINO «El primer gran thriller del año. Si te gustó Perdida, te gustará Las supervivientes.»Stephen King Quincy Carpenter, una estudiante universitaria, fue la única superviviente de la masacre que tuvo lugar en Pine Cottage, donde pasaba el fin de semana con cinco amigos. De inmediato, pasó a formar parte de un club al que nadie desea pertenecer: el que la prensa ha bautizado como «Las Últimas Chicas». Ellas son Lisa, que perdió a nueve compañeras de su hermandad; Sam, que se enfrentó a su atacante en el motel en el que trabajaba, y Quincy, que huyó a través de los bosques para escapar de aquel a quien solo puede referirse como «Él». Diez años después, Quincy disfruta de cierta normalidad. Tiene un novio que la cuida, un blog de cocina, un bonito apartamento y, además, cuenta con la presencia terapéutica de Coop, el policía que le salvó la vida. Su memoria no le permite recordar los acontecimientos de aquella noche, y la medicación le ayuda a preservar ese equilibrio. Pero cuando Lisa aparece muerta en extrañas circunstancias, Quincy debe afrontar el pasado, porque la historia puede volver a comenzar. La crítica ha dicho...«Las Supervivientes te necesitan. Siéntate y empieza a leer este libro. Rápido, más rápido, sumérgete en sus páginas. [...] Te cuesta respirar. Tal vez deberías soltar el libro. Darte la vuelta. Pero no puedes dejar de leer. Es el mejor libro del año.»Lisa Gardner «Sager logra mantener alerta al lector hasta el giro final. Una voz fresca en el género del suspense psicológico.»Kirkus Reviews «Mitad thriller, mitad historia de terror, Las supervivientes evoca Viernes 13, Halloween o Mujer blanca soltera busca..., pero con una esencia propia y sofisticada. Tensa y sangrienta, esta escalofriante novela de misterio invita a las comparaciones con Gillian Flynn. Los lectores deberían prepararse para dormir con las luces encendidas.»ShelfAwareness «¡Una lectura espectacular!»Karin Slaughter, autora de Palabras Rotas «Sager juega astutamente con los tópicos de películas de terror como Scream o Mujer blanca soltera busca... y les rinde homenaje.»Booklist «Lleno de giros, vuelcos, personajes poco fiables y referencias a la cultura del cine de terror, el primer thriller psicológico de Sager mantiene en vilo al lector hasta el final.»Library Journal «Una lectura compulsiva. Unos personajes atractivos y poco fiables. Justo cuando crees que lo has descubierto todo, la historia toma una nueva y sobrecogedora dirección. [...] Una tensa y original intriga que te mantendrá alerta hasta descubrir un giro final que no verás venir.»Carla Norton, autora de The Edge of Normal and What Doesn't Kill Her «En parte thriller psicológico, en parte homenaje al slasher y al noir, Las Supervivientes tiene un poco de todo: una muerte sospechosa, una heroína maltrecha, un invitado sorpresa que esconde secretos y personajes en los que no puedes confiar. Escalofriante y divertida.»Hester Young, autor de The Gates of Evangeline «Inteligente y provocadora, llena de giros y sorpresas, Las Supervivientes dejará al lector sin aliento hasta su sorprendente final.»Hollie Overton, autora de Baby Doll «Cautivadora e irresistible, con un punto de partida fresco y brillante. Riley Sager es una figura a la que seguir.»Lisa Hall, autora de Between You and Me and Tell Me No Lies
Supper For Six: A twisty and gripping cosy crime murder mystery
by Fiona SherlockWhen Lady Anderson invites five guests to her apartment in Bruton Square, Mayfair, none of the guests know why they have been summoned. And it isn't long before dinner turns DEADLY. From the author of Twelve Motives for Murder comes another brilliant immersive murder mystery.Supper for Six . . . but murder is on the menuThe mystery of Bruton Square has never been solved. On that infamous night in 1977, six strangers were invited for dinner at Lady Sybil Anderson's Mayfair apartment. Only five made it out alive. Welcome to Supper for Six, the true crime podcast. I'm your host, Felix. Together, we'll uncover what really happened that night . . . Let's dig in.A murderous Abigail's Party - Fiona Sherlock's Supper for Six is immersive and incredibly entertaining. Join Elizabeth Chalice and Felix Caerphilly on their quest to get to the bottom of this rather deadly dinner party . . .*** READERS LOVES SUPPER FOR SIX ***'Another unique, quirky and wholly entertaining offering from this author . . . characters are well rounded and deftly drawn, the plot intriguing and the narrative compelling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The story was clever and intriguing and the twists were thoroughly unexpected. The secrets and lies kept me wanting more and surprised me at every turn' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved the story and the solving of the murder. Enjoyed all the characters and the stories associated with them. Well written, a perfect book for readers of the genre' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fiona Sherlock's skilful storytelling and clever plotting make this book a page-turner from beginning to end. Prepare to be captivated and enthralled as you join the quest to uncover the truth behind the deadly dinner at Bruton Square' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Supper For Six: A twisty and gripping cosy crime murder mystery
by Fiona SherlockWhen Lady Anderson invites five guests to her apartment in Bruton Square, Mayfair, none of the guests know why they have been summoned. And it isn't long before dinner turns DEADLY. From the author of Twelve Motives for Murder comes another brilliant immersive murder mystery.Supper for Six . . . but murder is on the menuThe mystery of Bruton Square has never been solved. On that infamous night in 1977, six strangers were invited for dinner at Lady Sybil Anderson's Mayfair apartment. Only five made it out alive. Welcome to Supper for Six, the true crime podcast. I'm your host, Felix. Together, we'll uncover what really happened that night . . . Let's dig in.A murderous Abigail's Party - Fiona Sherlock's Supper for Six is immersive and incredibly entertaining. Join Elizabeth Chalice and Felix Caerphilly on their quest to get to the bottom of this rather deadly dinner party . . .
Supper For Six: A twisty and gripping cosy crime murder mystery
by Fiona SherlockWhen Lady Anderson hosts a dinner party for five guests, it seems murder is on the menu . . . For fans of Janice Hallett and Richard Osman . . . the new cosy murder mystery you must read and listen to!When Lady Anderson invites five guests to her apartment in Bruton Square, Mayfair, none of the guests know why they have been summoned. And it isn't long before dinner turns DEADLY. From the author of Twelve Motives for Murder comes another brilliant immersive murder mystery.Supper for Six . . . but murder is on the menuThe mystery of Bruton Square has never been solved. On that infamous night in 1977, six strangers were invited for dinner at Lady Sybil Anderson's Mayfair apartment. Only five made it out alive. Welcome to Supper for Six, the true crime podcast. I'm your host, Felix. Together, we'll uncover what really happened that night . . . Let's dig in.A murderous Abigail's Party - Fiona Sherlock's Supper for Six is immersive and incredibly entertaining. Join Elizabeth Chalice and Felix Caerphilly on their quest to get to the bottom of this rather deadly dinner party . . .(P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Support Your Local Deputy: A Cotton Pickens Western (Cotton Pickens #6)
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneWilliam W. Johnstone: The Greatest Western Writer Of The 21st CenturyWelcome to the peaceful little town of Doubtful, Wyoming, which has more than its fair share of kill-crazy gunslicks, back-shooters, and flat-out dirty desperadoes. It also has a sheriff named Cotton Pickens, who tries his best to keep law and order without getting his head blown off before breakfast. Doubtful's Got A New Deputy. . .For The MomentCotton Pickens got where he is by virtue of a quick draw and slow wit. He knows the difference between lawbreakers you have to lock up. . .and the kind you might as well just let go. Deputy Rusty Irons, though, ain't the sharpest tool in the shed. Someone kidnapped Rusty's mail order brides. They were probably doing Irons a favor, but a deputy in love is blind. As for the carny barkers, medicine show con artists and revival-meeting fly-by-nighters who pass through Doubtful. . .Cotton just tries to keep the traveling hucksters moving. But in one terrible moment it all goes to hell. That's when Doubtful explodes in a frenzy of killing and bloodshed. That's when a lawman like Cotton earns his pay by looking evil straight in the eye. Of course, there's also the matter of keeping his new deputy alive and in one piece.
Support Your Local Pug (A Pet Palace Mystery #2)
by Lane StoneBuckingham Pet Palace may provide services fit for a four-legged king, but there’s no use crying over spilled kibble—not unless it leads to murder! When a break-in at the Pet Palace robs Sue Patrick of more than her beauty sleep, she intends to tidy her ransacked doggy daycare and spa before making any rash decisions. But after Sue abandons her better instincts to rescue a petrified pug stranded at a lighthouse in the Delaware Bay later that morning, she’s lured off mainland Lewes long enough for a freshly murdered body to get dumped in her driveway . . . Aided by Lady Anthea Fitzwalter, her practically royal business partner from across the pond, Sue sniffs out clues about the yappy pug with a complicated history and the old car spotted at both crime scenes in hopes of IDing the culprit. As the investigation leads them back to the bay, the ladies soon find themselves immersed in a case trickier than a canine agility course—and chasing after a well-groomed killer who will do anything to maintain a perfect reputation . . .
Suppression and Suspicion (The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon #15)
by Mel StarrEDMUND HARKINS HAS GONE MISSING Few would confess to liking the man, an abuser and distinctly unsavoury character. For many of the local villagers, the good tidings of his murder are made sweeter by the news that pigs have disinterred his corpse in a shallow grave. Sir Hugh de Singleton, bailiff at Bampton Castle, must tread carefully as he conducts his investigation into who has slain Edmund. Will he earn the enmity of villagers when the truth outs? Hugh must also contend with the new vicar, the nephew of the Bishop of Exeter. Rather than aiding Hugh, Father Harold Brantyngham contributes to the unhealthy atmosphere of suppression and suspicion that pervades the village. Hugh conducts his duty under intense scrutiny, and with few allies . . .
Supreme Justice: A Novel of Suspense
by Gary HardwickYoung U.S. attorney Marshall Jackson is handed the biggest case of his career when U.S. Supreme Court Justice Farrel Douglas is gunned down during his commencement speech at a Detroit law school. Conservative Justice Douglas had more than a few enemies in the city's African-American community, and no one is surprised when radical activist Daishaya Mbutu is quickly charged with the crime.But when contradictory evidence turns up and forensics shows there might be more to this murder than meets the eye, Marshall is forced to take the investigation into his own hands. With the help of his childhood-friend-turned-cop Danny Cavanaugh, Marshall takes a closer look at the case. It isn't long before he's made a slew of enemies of his own in the African-American community—and, Marshall fears, in the federal government.As Marshall's safety and the lives of those around him become increasingly at risk, he makes a shocking discovery. The one person who can name Justice Douglas's killer is his own twin brother, Moses, a hardened criminal to whom Marshall hasn't spoken in years. Now this by-the-book prosecutor must ask his street-smart brother for help, putting aside the bitter blood feud that has raged between them since childhood. For justice, for a country on the verge of racial division, and for his own life, Marshall follows a twisted trail of guilt straight up the political ranks to a dangerous—and unexpected—source.
Supreme Justice
by Phillip MargolinNew York Times bestselling author Phillip Margolin returns to the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., with an exciting thriller about a ghost ship and the President's nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court. Sarah Woodruff, on death row in Oregon for murdering her lover, John Finley, has appealed her case to the Supreme Court just when a prominent justice resigns, leaving a vacancy. Then, for no apparent reason, another justice is mysteriously attacked. Dana Cutler-one of the heroes from Margolin's bestselling Executive Privilege-is quietly called in to investigate. She looks for links between the Woodruff appeal and the ominous incidents in the justices' chambers, which eventually lead her to a shoot-out that took place years ago on a small freighter docked upriver in Shelby, Oregon, containing a dead crew and illegal drugs. The only survivor on board? John Finley. With the help of Brad Miller and Keith Evans, Dana uncovers a plot by a rogue element in the American intelligence community involving the president's nominee to the Supreme Court, and soon the trio is thrown back into the grips of a deadly, executive danger. With nonstop action, Supreme Justice picks up where Executive Privilege left off, putting readers right back where they were-on the edge of their seats.
Sure and Certain Death: A gripping World War Two thriller
by Barbara NadelA brilliant evocation of the period and a truly unnerving, menacing and original plot...Sure and Certain Death is the fourth chilling World War Two crime mystery in the Francis Hancock series by award-winning Barbara Nadel. Perfect for fans of Lindsey Davis and Nicola Upson.East London, 1940: Francis Hancock finds the brutally eviscerated body of a woman in a derelict house. Francis' sister, Nancy, knew the victim. Then, shockingly, two more murders follow. Rumours start to spread through the East End about another Jack the Ripper. When a fourth woman is murdered, Nancy admits that she knew all of the victims, and Francis sets out to find the killer, discovering a trail of murderous resentment that goes back decades...What readers are saying about Sure and Certain Death:'For Nadel fans, Sure and Certain Death is a must-read, as it is for historians of East London''Atmospheric, touching, different and unputdownable!' 'More brutal murders in a storyline that is gripping to the last page'
Sure and Certain Death: A gripping World War Two thriller
by Barbara NadelA brilliant evocation of the period and a truly unnerving, menacing and original plot...Sure and Certain Death is the fourth chilling World War Two crime mystery in the Francis Hancock series by award-winning Barbara Nadel. Perfect for fans of Lindsey Davis and Nicola Upson.East London, 1940: Francis Hancock finds the brutally eviscerated body of a woman in a derelict house. Francis' sister, Nancy, knew the victim. Then, shockingly, two more murders follow. Rumours start to spread through the East End about another Jack the Ripper. When a fourth woman is murdered, Nancy admits that she knew all of the victims, and Francis sets out to find the killer, discovering a trail of murderous resentment that goes back decades...What readers are saying about Sure and Certain Death:'For Nadel fans, Sure and Certain Death is a must-read, as it is for historians of East London''Atmospheric, touching, different and unputdownable!' 'More brutal murders in a storyline that is gripping to the last page'
The Sure Thing (The Shell Scott Mysteries #39)
by Richard S. PratherA petroleum magnate--a snake oil salesman at heart--finds himself in a gusher of a business deal with a shifty-eyed Sheik. The businessman needs some leverage but how do you get at a guy who has everything? You could kidnap his wife but he has six! Sure enough the girls are gone and the Sheik is freaked. The friction between the two sides is setting off sparks and the plot threatens to explode. For our trigger-happy gumshoe it's another case of burning ambition, white-hot action, bounty in the billions and beauties in the backroom. Shell Scott is used to flexing his grip on both con men and dangerous broads but this case is just getting out of hand. Our peerless P.I. must find the girls before the greedy goons find him. Leave it to Shell Scott to find a sure thing when all the bets are against him.
Surface!
by Alexander FullertonThe classic novel of submarine warfare.Written with a blazing intensity, it is a stirring and compellingly authentic journey through the greatest conflict in history, drawing upon the author’s first-hand experience. Surface! is Fullerton’s first novel, released in 1953 and based on his own life as a submarine torpedo officer: a tale of one crew’s hardship, camaraderie and great daring on board a British submarine serving during the Second World War.This is life on HMS Seahound: routine and special operations; boarding Chinese junks; creeping through minefields; engaging a Japanese cruiser; evading depth charges; returning to the port of Ceylon and the Depot Ship; and then off again into action with unerring zeal. But can they keep evading tragedy forever? And if the war ends, will they really be able to cope with life on the surface?Surface! is a must-read for fans of real-life military stories such as Sniper One, 3 Para or Apache Down.
Surface Tension: A Novel
by Joanna HinesAn artist's wife investigates a decades-old murder, and turns to a dangerous cult for answersIt's the summer of 1976, and artist Gus Ridley is entertaining bohemian friends at his country home in Grays Orchard, capturing the group in luminous portraits. The season of free-spirited love and creativity ends abruptly when one of the group is murdered. Everyone assumes an outsider was responsible, but the case is never solved. Twenty years on, Gus never mentions the incident to his younger wife, Carol. He is withdrawn, and paints only abstracts and still lifes, never portraits. When his Australian niece--who was conceived that very summer--visits, the mystery comes back to life. Carol decides to go in search of the truth, a journey that leads her to the Heirs of Akasha, a cult that yields increasingly disturbing clues about the death, as well as of her husband's past.
Surface Tension
by Mike MullinAfter witnessing an act of domestic terrorism while training on his bike, Jake is found near death, with a serious head injury and unable to remember the plane crash or the aftermath that landed him in the hospital. A terrorist leader’s teenage daughter, Betsy, is sent to kill Jake and eliminate him as a possible witness. When Jake’s mother blames his head injury for his tales of attempted murder, he has to rely on his girlfriend, Laurissa, to help him escape the killers and the law enforcement agents convinced that Jake himself had a role in the crash. Mike Mullin, author of the Ashfall series, delivers a gripping story with memorable characters and all-too-real scenarios.
Surface to Air: A Malko Linge Novel
by Gérard De VilliersIn the latest Malko Linge political thriller, the CIA freelancer travels to Russia to foil a terrorist plot to shoot down Air Force One. First English-language publication of this title in the longest running series in the history of espionage fiction.In New Jersey, an immigrant mourns the deaths of his family, killed in a U.S. airstrike in Pakistan. Vowing revenge against his adoptive country, he reaches out to extremist groups online--and is delighted to make contact with a Muslim terrorist who promises to help him get a surface-to-air missile from the Russians. His plan is to shoot down Air Force One. The CIA sends Malko Linge to monitor the would-be terrorist. But then Chechen rebels steal the truckload of surface-to-air missiles and carry them off into the hinterlands. With help from his old friend, the crooked Georgian double agent Gocha Sukhumi, and from Gocha's alluring paramour, Julia Naryshkin, Malko will pursue the missiles into Chechnya and Dagestan, risking life and limb to stop the plot before it's too late.
Surface to Air: A Malko Linge Novel
by Gérard De VilliersMalko Linge is assigned to tail a novice terrorist who has a plot to blow up Air Force One--and the weapons to make it happen.In New Jersey, Parviz Amritzar is mourning for his family--killed by a U.S. airstrike back in Pakistan--and vowing revenge against his adoptive country. He devises a plan to shoot down Air Force One and gets a lucky break when he reaches a terrorist contact who knows how he can obtain a surface-to-air missile from the Russians. When the CIA picks up on the rumors of this plot, they call on Malko Linge to carefully observe the would-be terrorist. But as soon as Malko thinks he has a handle on the situation, things become more unpredictable and much more dangerous.From the Paperback edition.
Surfboard to Peril: A Miss Mallard Mystery (QUIX #Vol. 1)
by Robert QuackenbushWorld-famous duck-tective Miss Mallard unravels her most dangerous mystery yet in this engaging Aladdin QUIX mystery.While surfing in Hawaii, Miss Mallard launches into one of her most dangerous cases—one which involves the ownership of sacred land and leads to kidnapping, mistaken identities, bribery, blackmail, and death-defying chases.
A Surfeit of Guns: A Sir Robert Carey Mystery (Sir Robert Carey Series #3)
by P F ChisholmSir Robert Carey took up his northern post as Warden of the West March in order to escape the complications of creditors and court life. However the dashing Carey, possibly a cousin of the Queen, merely trades one set of troubles for another. One black night in 1592, Carey is on night patrol along the unsettled border anchored by the garrison in Carlisle. It's a disaster. First, there's the fugitive he has to hand over to the warring Scots. Next come Wee Colin Elliot's sheep stealers. And then a gun explodes and takes off the hand of one of Carey's men. Back in Carlisle, Carey soon learns more faulty guns lie in the armoury in place of the sound weapons shipped in from Newcastle only last week. When these explosive deathtraps are stolen, he sets off in pursuit of both batches of guns--and the thieves. The search ends in Dumfries where King James VI of Scotland--potentially King James I of England when his cousin Elizabeth dies--and his raucous court have assembled. James is as dissolute as ever, lovely Lady Elizabeth Widdrington, Carey's true love, is still shackled to her husband, and seductive Signora Bonnetti takes a serious interest in Carey and in the missing guns. Will the frustrated courtier be gallant enough to flirt with the Signora--and with treason?...
Surfeit of Lampreys: Death And The Dancing Footman - Colour Scheme (Roderick Alleyn #10)
by Ngaio MarshA suspicious inheritance comes to the rescue of a cash-strapped aristocratic family: &“Entertaining and devious . . . Plenty of red herrings.&” —Kirkus Reviews 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, and the Lampreys may perhaps be forgiven for doing a little jig when his Lordship is killed and the resulting inheritance saves their bacon. 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 under the title Death of a Peer &“It&’s time to start comparing Christie to Marsh instead of the other way around.&” —New York Magazine &“A mystery novelist of world renown.&” —The New York Times
Surfeit of Suspects (British Library Crime Classics #0)
by George BellairsMystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"At 8 o'clock in the evening on the 8th of November, there was a terrific explosion in Green Lane, Evingden."The offices of the Excelsior Joinery Company have been blown to smithereens; three of the company directors are found dead amongst the rubble, and the peace of a quiet town in Surrey lies in ruins. When the supposed cause of an ignited gas leak is dismissed and the presence of dynamite revealed, Superintendent Littlejohn of Scotland Yard is summoned to the scene.But beneath the sleepy veneer of Evingden lies a hotbed of deep-rooted grievances. The new subject of the town's talk, Littlejohn's investigation is soon confounded by an impressive cast of suspicious persons, each concealing their own axe to grind.First published in 1964, Bellairs' novel of small-town grudges with calamitous consequences revels in the abundant possible solutions to its central, explosive crime as a masterpiece of misdirection.
Surfer's Danger Offshore (Surfers Series)
by K. M. PeytonA windsurfing holiday on a deserted coast. All Shiner is worried about is looking a fool in front of Corky, the expert. But then the boys stumble upon a smuggling operation and suddenly Shiner is surfing for his life.
The Surfing Corpse
by Paul ZindelDid classmate Timmy Warner plunge to his death over a 300-foot waterfall, or was that Timmy spotted recently, alive and well, at Venice Beach? P.C. and Mackenzie are determined to find out.