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The Candy Man
by Teresa Amor John HoltEl nombre es Daniels, Jack Daniels, como el whisky, tu sabes. Soy detective privado Y no puedo evitar meter mi nariz en los asuntos de otras personas. Eso es lo que hago. Uno se acostumbra a eso.Se transforma en un estilo de vida casi. Luego de un tiempo se hace natural, automático, como respirar, comer, aunque no tan disfrutable. Es un hábito que no se puede romper. No lo puedo evitar. Pero a veces te puede meter en problemas.
the Cape Refuge (Cape Refuge Series)
by null Terri BlackstockA gripping tale from New York Times bestselling suspense author Terri Blackstock. When the kindest couple in Cape Refuge is found murdered at their church, their daughter will have to find the killer . . . before her own husband is convicted.Wade and Thelma Owens run a halfway house on the small island of Cape Refuge that caters to wayward souls just out of prison. So when Wade and Thelma turn up brutally murdered, the town goes into shock, concerned that one of the Hanover House residents is a murderer who could strike again.Shattered by her parents&’ deaths, Morgan Cleary struggles to keep Hanover House running while her husband, Jonathan, has been arrested for the murder.As the killer runs free, a lethal race against time ensues, with far more than the halfway house at stake.Full-length suspense novel with a thread of romancePart of the Cape Refuge seriesBook One: Cape RefugeBook Two: Southern StormBook Three: River&’s EdgeBook Four: Breaker&’s Reef
THE GENTLEMAN'S DEMAND
by Meg AlexanderA Dangerous Man...If Sophie Firle consented to Nicholas Hatton’s outrageous request she would put her life-and her son’s-in mortal danger. But could she refuse the opportunity to help trap the smugglers who had murdered her husband?Finding herself penniless, and faced with the reality of running a struggling inn, Sophie had no option but to agree to Nicholas’s proposal. But the plan also meant that Nicholas would have to be a guest at the inn-and pose as her admirer!And he proved to be remarkably convincing...
The Golden Lion
by Rodrigo Piccini Knorr Joseph SzklarLa historia de un tipo que acaba de cometer un pequeño accidente, acaba por encontrarse en una extraña conspiración. Envolvido en muertes misteriosas y operaciones secretas, lentamente el personaje es consumido por una grande paranoia, poniendo en jaque su propia salud. ¿Será todo fruto de una mente doliente, presa en una locura sin fin? ¿Estará realmente siendo perseguido por una cosa desconosida?
The The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book V (Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place #5)
by Maryrose Wood Eliza WheelerFor fans of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events and Trenton Lee Stewart's Mysterious Benedict Society, here comes the fifth book in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, the acclaimed and hilarious Victorian mystery series by Maryrose Wood.Lord Fredrick Ashton may not feel ready to be a father, but with a little Ashton on the way, he's sure about one thing: The wolfish curse on his family must end soon, before the child is born. Penelope willingly takes on the challenge; when Lady Constance's doctor prescribes a seaside holiday, Penelope jumps at the chance to take the three Incorrigible children to Brighton, where she hopes to persuade the old sailor Pudge to reveal what he knows about the Ashton curse.But the Ashtons are not the only ones at the beach in January. The passionately temperamental Babushkinov family is also taking the winter waters. The Incorrigible children may have been raised by wolves, but the Babushkinov children are the wildest creatures they've ever seen. Is it more than mere coincidence that these untamed children have turned up in Brighton just as Penelope and the Incorrigibles arrive?
The The Infected
by Perry PreteA virus infects the world, altering human DNA. The Infected live at night, humans during the day. Each group avoids the other, as humans search for an area free of The Infected until an unlikely bond occurs between the two.
THE INHERITANCE
by Jasmine CresswellA disk. A simple disk thatnamed names.That was Isabella Joubert’s inheritance from herfather, a man she loved but could not trust. Toright his wrongs, she was determined to turn theincriminating list over to the authorities.But danger was stalking her. Her home wasransacked, threats were made-and people wereturning up dead. Someone wanted the disk evenmore than Isabella. And she was forced to turn toSandro Marchese, the man she’d left years earlierbecause of his willingness to sell his soul to thehighest bidder-her father.Sandro possessed secrets that could save her-save them both from a traitor willing to forfeitinnocent lives. But no matter where the disklanded, Isabella feared Sandro was doomed, forhis name was on the list.
THE LOLA QUARTET: A Suspense Thriller (Vintage Contemporaries)
by Emily St. MandelGavin Sasaki was a promising young journalist in New York City until the day he was fired for plagiarism. The last thing he wants is to sell foreclosed real estate for his sister Eilo's company in their Florida hometown. But he's in no position to refuse her job offer, and there's another reason to go home: Eilo recently met a ten-year-old girl who looks very much like Gavin and has the same last name as Gavin's high school girlfriend, Anna, who left town abruptly after graduation.Determined to find out if this little girl might be his daughter, Gavin sets off to track down Anna, starting with the three friends they shared back when he was a part of a jazz group called "The Lola Quartet." As Gavin pieces together their stories, he learns that Anna has been on the run for good reason, and soon his investigation into her sudden disappearance all those years go takes a seriously dangerous turn.
THE MILLIONAIRE'S MISTRESS (Passion #7)
by Miranda LeeMade to be his mistress!Justine Montgomery desperately needed a loan, otherwise she and her mom would be out on the street. So she steeled herself to ask handsome millionaire banker Marcus Osborne for help.Marcus had no illusions about the Justines of this world. He could tell just by looking at her that she was a gold digger, out to target a rich husband. Just like his ex-wife.... But Marcus was also glad when Justine told him she'd do anything if he'd lend her money, because he desired her-badly. He'd give her the finances she wanted, and she'd repay him in his bed!
The Missing Chancleta
by Alidis VicenteFlaca's chanclet, or flip flop, has gone missing! She prepares to investigate the theft: "Pencil and notepad: in hand. Straw hat for disguise: on. Magnifying glass: Check. " She interviews each of her family members, all of whom are suspects. Oddly, their stories check out, so Flaca will have to dig deeper to find the culprit. Normally, Detective Flaca, a pale, scrawny second grader, doesnt allow civilians to read her confidential case files. But young readers willing to sign the confidentiality agreement that appears before the three top-secret cases included in this bilingual collection are in luck! In "The Case of the Missing China," Flaca discovers small pieces of china, or oranges for those who grew up in Puerto Rico, in a fruit cup included in her lunch. Shes allergic to oranges, so she immediately suspects someone is trying to harm her. But who could it be? And in "The Case of the Lost Salsa," Flaca is dismayed to learn she will have to dance salsa at her older sisters quinceañera. Attending the birthday party is bad enough, but performing in front of everyone is unimaginable! When Flaca starts dance lessons, she realizes her "salsa" is missing. She uses her finely tuned detective skills to locate her lost dancing abilities, ultimately discovering that ones inner "salsa" cant be found with pencil and paper. Narrated by Detective Flaca in hard-boiled detective style, this bilingual collection of inter-related short stories for intermediate readers will appeal to seasoned and reluctant readers alike. And Flaca will surely inspire a host of amateur private investigators!
The Mystery Team 1. El misterio de las momias
by Varios AutoresJoy Spencer, arqueólogo y buen amigo del coronel Green, llega a Londres tras hacer un gran descubrimiento en Egipto. Acaba de descubrir la momia de Jasantimon, ni más ni menos que el hermano de Tutankamon. Jasantimon no estaba momificada entre grandes tesoros, sino entre objetos de madera sin ningún valor. Según Joy Spencer, Jasantimon tenía que ser el faraón, pero fue asesinado por Tutankamon.El Museo Británico tiene previsto exponer las dos momias juntas en unos días pero algo ocurre por las noches. Los guardias del museo han visto a una figura aterradora caminar lentamente por los pasillos. La momia de Jasantimon está viva y quiere vengarse de su hermano Tutankamon...El coronel Green y su equipo quieren investigar lo que realmente ocurre. Cuando descubren que la momia de Jasantimon saca coca-colas y galletas de chocolate de una máquina del museo empiezan a sospechar que allí hay gato encerrado# ¡y nunca mejor dicho!
The Mystery Team 2. El robo del Santo Grial
by Varios AutoresLos intrépidos componentes del Mystery Team, el Coronel Green, Sparks y Anabel, han pasado las vacaciones recorriendo el Camino de Santiago, una de las rutas de peregrinación más antiguas y enigmáticas del mundo. Están deseando llegar a su destino final, la ciudad de Santiago de Compostela, para poder descansar y recuperarse de la travesía. Pero nada más poner los pies en la Catedral, les asalta un nuevo e intrigante misterio... relacionado con el botafumeiro. ¿Les ayudarás a resolverlo?
The Mystery Team 3. Asalto olímpico
by Varios AutoresEl Coronel Green, Anabel Vamp y Sparks están de vacaciones en Londres. Tras resolver el último caso, han decidido tomarse un merecido descanso y disfrutar del deporte aprovechando que la capital británica acoge los Juegos Olímpicos. ¿Hay un modo mejor de relajarse? Pero los Cazadores de Pistas son el equipo de investigación más importante del momento y no pueden bajar la guardia ni un minuto: antes incluso de poder deshacer las maletas, los médicos de la villa olímpica ya les han pedido su ayuda. Algunos de los mejores atletas del mundo están sufriendo extrañas y repentinas indisposiciones que les impiden competir al máximo nivel. Los doctores sospechas que las causas no son del todo naturales...
The Naturals: Para cazar a un asesino tienes que ser su tipo
by Jennifer Lynn BarnesEl thriller que más engancha de la autora best seller de Una herencia en juego. A Cassie siempre se le ha dado bien calar a la gente. Observándolos, puede saber quiénes son y lo que quieren, pero este don nunca ha sido algo que se haya tomado muy en serio. O, al menos, hasta que el FBI llama a su puerta y la recluta para un programa secreto. En él, Cassie y otros jóvenes excepcionales deben solucionar famosos casos sin resolver. Pero nadie en el programa es lo que parece y, cuando aparece un nuevo asesino, el peligro estará más cerca que nunca. Atrapados en una caza inesperada, ¿podrán Cassie y el resto de su equipo unir sus fuerzas y sobrevivir?
THE NIGHT IS FOREVER: Book 11 in Krewe of Hunters series (Krewe of Hunters #11)
by Heather GrahamA Ghost Rider in the Sky? What happened here, on a historic ranch outside Nashville, during the Civil War? And what's happening now? Olivia Gordon works at the Horse Farm, a facility that assists patients with mental and physical recovery; her specialty is animal therapy. She's always loved her job, always felt safe...until now. People are dying, starting with the facility's founder, whose body is discovered in a ravine on the property-site of a massacre in 1862. And before every death, Liv sees a horse and rider, wearing a soldier's garb, in the night sky.... Warning? Omen? Or clue? Liv calls in her cousin Malachi and his Krewe, an FBI unit of paranormal investigators, to discover the truth. New Krewe member Dustin Blake knows they need Liv's involvement in the case, yet he's worried about her safety. Because he and Liv quickly become more than colleagues...and he doesn't want to lose her to the endless night.
THE PENDULUM SERIES, VOLUMES I AND II: PENDULUM FREEFALL
by Adam HamdyDiscover volumes I and II of Adam Hamdy's explosive and gripping thriller series: PENDULUM and FREEFALL. Adam Hamdy's first PENDULUM novel was called 'one of the best thrillers of the year' by JAMES PATTERSON and chosen as a BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick. These pulse-racing reads are perfect for fans of Lee Child, Simon Kernick and Terry Hayes.'One of the best thriller writers I've read in recent years, Adam's writing is slick and unputdownable' Jenny Blackhurst, #1 eBook bestselling authorPendulum:YOU WAKE. CONFUSED. DISORIENTATED. A NOOSE IS ROUND YOUR NECK.John Wallace has no idea why he has been targeted. No idea who his attacker is. No idea how he will prevent the inevitable.Then the pendulum of fate swings in his favour. He has one chance to escape, find the truth and halt his destruction.But with a killer on his tail, everything can change in a moment...YOU HAVE ONE CHANCE. RUN.Freefall:JOHN WALLACE IS A TARGET AGAIN.Hiding off-grid after exposing the shadowy Pendulum conspiracy, Wallace discovers he is still marked for death.There are only two people he can trust - DI Patrick Bailey, still reeling from the murder investigation that nearly cost his life, and FBI Agent Christine Ash, who is hunting a serial killer linked to an unfinished case.The death of a London journalist triggers an investigation that brings them back together, hurling them into the path of an unknown enemy.Hunted across the world, they are plunged into a nightmare deadlier than they could have ever imagined.Praise for the PENDULUM series:'I read Pendulum in one gloriously suspenseful weekend. Definitely one of the best thrillers of the year' James Patterson'So tense, you will be biting your nails long before the final chapter.' The Sun'A relentless, adrenaline-charged thriller that grips from the first page' Daily Express'Watch out, Jack Reacher and Alex Cross, the new generation is here!' Crime TimeWHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE PENDULUM SERIES:'This is a full on action packed, high octane adventure.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars' I was absolutely gripped' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Edge of the seater thriller that keeps the action coming thick and fast' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER
by Ginna GraySeven years ago, Maggie Malone left Ruby Falls, Texas, in disgrace. The wild child went on to become a million-dollar face...a supermodel who still hides her father's rejection behind an outrageous, glamorous lifestyle. Now, Maggie Malone has come home.Her father is dying and so is their proud family business. Her mother insists Maggie is the family's last chance. Once, Maggie had a dream of running the empire. Then she lost everything one hellish night when her world came crashing down. But old dreams die hard. To claim them, she'll have to confront the father who denies her, the family who resents her, the secrets that surround her, the man who wants her...and the treachery closing in on them all.
THE RED BLAZER GIRLS: The Ring of Rocamadour
by Michael D. BeilIt all began with The Scream. And ended with . . . well, if we told you that, it wouldn¿t be a mystery! But in between The Scream and The Very Surprising Ending, three friends find themselves on a scavenger hunt set up for a girl they never met, in search of a legendary ring reputed to grant wishes. Are these sleuths in school uniforms modern-day equivalents of Nancy, Harriet, or Scooby? Not really, they¿re just three nice girls who decide to help out a weird lady, and end up hiding under tables, tackling word puzzles and geometry equations, and searching rather moldy storage rooms for "the stuff that dreams are made of" (that¿s from an old detective movie). Oh, and there¿s A Boy, who complicates things. As boys often do. Intrigued? The Red Blazer Girls offers a fun, twisty adventure for those who love mystery, math (c¿mon, admit it!), and a modest measure of mayhem. Michael Beil, a New York City high school English teacher, makes his literary debut with this fun and brainy mystery. From the Hardcover edition. .
THE REFUGE
by Jasmine CresswellWas it a place of safety...or deadly danger?Nestled in the Colorado Rockies, the Wainscott Ranchis a place of hope and promise for expectant mothersfrom war-torn regions of the globe. Here, women withnowhere to go, and no one to help them, find refuge.Though raised in a life of privilege, Marisa Joubert,too, has escaped a terrible fate and understands the fearof being alone, penniless and frightened. Determinedto start over and support her young son alone, shelands a position at Wainscott as a bookkeeper. Yetalmost immediately she senses that something thereis very wrong.When one of the young women disappears, Marisa’ssuspicions escalate. Especially about Jimmy, the janitor,who may not be as innocent as he pretends to be. He isa man who could be friend or enemy, a man who couldbe searching for answers...or desperately trying to coverthem up. Marisa knows he’s somehow involved in themysterious events at Wainscott. But which side is he on?
The Relic: (relic, Reliquary) (Inspector Pendergast #Volumen 1)
by Douglas Preston Lincoln ChildUn mundo de maldiciones y pesadillas ancestrales instalado en el corazón de Nueva York. La novela que inauguró la exitosa serie Pendergast. En 1987, en el corazón de la selva amazónica, un equipo de científicos encuentra la talla de un enigmático dios adorado por una tribu de salvajes. El extraño ídolo es enviado a Nueva York, donde queda arrumbado en los sótanos de un enorme y antiguo museo. Poco después, los científicos son masacrados por los indígenas y todo el proyecto cae en el olvido. Sin embargo, a propósito de una importante exposición, las sinuosas galerías y los vetustos subsuelos del museo se convierten en escenario de varios asesinatos horrendos e inexplicables... Reseña:«Con la dosis justa de suspense apasionante, personajes extravagantes y ciencia verosímil, The Relic tiene todos los ingredientes de un buen best seller.»Booklist
THE SANDS OF SAKKARA
by Glenn MeadeThe Sands of Sakkara is a heart-pounding thriller set against the backdrop of wartime Egypt, where a breathless chase across the arid desert explodes, as two people race against time to stop a dark plot in the heart of World War II. Once Rachel Stern was a beautiful archaeologist, until the Nazis herded her behind barbed wire. Once Jack Halder lived between two nations. Now he is filled with rage, chosen to spearhead a desperate secret mission-and to bring Rachel Stern into it. Once Harry Weaver was one of America's best and brightest. Now he is the only U.S. agent who can hunt down the man who was his friend, and the woman they both loved in 1939. In a stunning story that reaches from the teeming streets of Berlin to the feet of the great pyramids, three former friends are about to meet again: around a mission to assassinate FDR.
THE SHOW WOMAN: A beautifully evoked historical novel about the first all female circus act
by Emma CowingWHATEVER LIFE BRINGS, THE SHOW MUST GO ON ...1910. With the disappearance of her mother and the sudden death of her father, Lena instantly loses any security she has within the circus she has known all her life. She is advised to sell the carousel her father cared for like a child and look for a husband, or a job in a factory. Until flame-haired Violet, known to all in the fairgrounds as 'the greatest trapeze artist that ever lived', suggests they go it alone with their own, all-female act. With her outspoken ways and her refusal to marry, Violet is as much an outcast as Lena. What do they have to lose? Recruiting new performers including bareback horse-rider Rosie, on the run from her abusive father, and Carmen whose rainbow ribbons hide the darkness in her past, the four women form an unbreakable bond.Thrust into a harsh and dangerous world that treats them with suspicion, disdain and even violence, they must forge their own path in search of freedom, security, and love.Deeply rooted in the Edwardian era, THE SHOW WOMAN is brilliantly realised and expertly interlaces strong female characters, deeply-woven family secrets and heartfelt love stories.'Absolutely loved soaking up the atmosphere of the circus and fairground in The Show Woman. There's hardship and excitement and mystery and joy in this novel, and I couldn't stop turning the pages' Sarah L. Brooks, author of The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands
THE SHOW WOMAN: A beautifully evoked historical novel about the first all female circus act
by Emma CowingWHATEVER LIFE BRINGS, THE SHOW MUST GO ON ...1910. With the disappearance of her mother and the sudden death of her father, Lena instantly loses any security she has within the circus she has known all her life. She is advised to sell the carousel her father cared for like a child and look for a husband, or a job in a factory. Until flame-haired Violet, known to all in the fairgrounds as 'the greatest trapeze artist that ever lived', suggests they go it alone with their own, all-female act. With her outspoken ways and her refusal to marry, Violet is as much an outcast as Lena. What do they have to lose? Recruiting new performers including bareback horse-rider Rosie, on the run from her abusive father, and Carmen whose rainbow ribbons hide the darkness in her past, the four women form an unbreakable bond.Thrust into a harsh and dangerous world that treats them with suspicion, disdain and even violence, they must forge their own path in search of freedom, security, and love.Deeply rooted in the Edwardian era, THE SHOW WOMAN is brilliantly realised and expertly interlaces strong female characters, deeply-woven family secrets and heartfelt love stories.'Absolutely loved soaking up the atmosphere of the circus and fairground in The Show Woman. There's hardship and excitement and mystery and joy in this novel, and I couldn't stop turning the pages' Sarah L. Brooks, author of The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands
The Teacher \ El maestro (Spanish edition): A Novel
by Mario EscobarCombinando de forma magistral la ficción con datos históricos, Mario Escobar sitúa al lector en la terrible situación de los judíos polacos y su lucha por la supervivencia en el Gueto de Varsovia. Varsovia, 1939Agnieszka Ignaciuk y su hijo, Henryk, llegan al orfanato de Korczak poco antes de estallar la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Allí, conocen y son testigos de la vida y obra de Janusz Korczak, el heroico maestro y autor que dedica su vida a los huérfanos polacos. Mientras los ocupantes nazis reducen y encierran a la población judía, un grupo estará dispuesto a ayudarlos a sobrevivir en el Gueto de Varsovia. Pero el tiempo corre en su contra, y los nazis tienen planeado destruir el Gueto y deshacerse de su más de medio millón de habitantes.Todos sus nombres no aparecerán en los libros de historia, pero estos sucesos resuenan en nuestras mentes y no los debemos olvidar. El maestro, más que una basada en la historia verídica del hombre que dirigió dos orfanatos e inspiró la Declaración de los Derechos de los Niños de 1959, es el vivo testimonio de que las acciones de un solo hombre pueden cambiar el mundo para siempre.MARIO ESCOBAR, novelista, historiador y colaborador habitual de National Geographic Historia, ha dedicado su vida a la investigación de los grandes conflictos humanos. Sus libros han sido traducidos a quince idiomas. Tiene más de dos millones de lectores en el mundo, fue el ganador del Premio Empik 2020 y el finalista del Premio International Latino Book 2020.
THE VALENTINE CHILD (Wedlocked! #37)
by Jacqueline BairdWedlocked!Would Valentine play Cupid?When Zoë's baby arrived on February 14, it seemed only natural to call him Valentine! But as far as Zoë was concerned, Valentine had been the only romance in her brief marriage to Justin Gifford. And since Justin had harshly declared that he never wanted to see her again, she hadn't had the chance to tell him that he had a son.... But then the unthinkable happened: Valentine became desperately ill and Zoë knew that she would do anything to save him-even if that meant seducing her own husband!"Jacqueline Baird burns up the pages"-Romantic Times