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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: A George Smiley Novel
by John Le CarréFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold; and The Night Manager, now a television series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carré’s new novel, A Legacy of Spies, will be available from Viking in Fall 2017.The man he knew as "Control" is dead, and the young Turks who forced him out now run the Circus. But George Smiley isn't quite ready for retirement—especially when a pretty, would-be defector surfaces with a shocking accusation: a Soviet mole has penetrated the highest level of British Intelligence. Relying only on his wits and a small, loyal cadre, Smiley recognizes the hand of Karla—his Moscow Centre nemesis—and sets a trap to catch the traitor. The Oscar-nominated feature film adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is directed by Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In) and features Gary Oldman as Smiley, Academy Award winner Colin Firth (The King's Speech), and Tom Hardy (Inception). With an introduction by the author.
Tinsel Town Tango (The Sideman Mysteries #3)
by Phil SwannLights, camera, Trip! Los Angeles, 1966. Hot off the heels of his last adventure in Mekong Delta Blues, Trip Callaway, the young, wise-cracking musician with dreams as big as The Golden State itself, takes a break from his steady gig on the Vegas Strip to do some easy undercover work in Hollywood for his secret agency benefactors. It’s Hollywood; how dangerous could it be? But as Trip quickly discovers, The Dream Factory can also be a nightmare. A ruthless gangster, a dubious district attorney, a cantankerous tango band, and a sexy singer from Argentina who elevates the word diva to a whole new level, force Trip into a malaise of love, lies, revenge, and a twenty-five-year-old family secret that will change his life forever. For Trip Callaway, Tinsel Town Tango is a dance where one misstep could prove fatal.
Tinte und Masken: Dark Romance und BDSM mit dem Millionär und Gangster
by Laura LagoSie hat mich vergiftet. Ich erhole mich. rettete mich Er hat mich verurteilt. Ich bin alles, was ich immer sein wollte, und doch bin ich der unglücklichste Mann der Welt. Millionär, sportlich, respektiert. Mir fehlt es nicht an Sex, Macht oder Luxus. Und doch bin ich hier, im Schatten meines Hauses. Ich leite ein Millionärsimperium. Jenseits des Gesetzes. Jenseits der Ordnung. Ein Imperium, das in der Lage ist, das Gesetz zu kaufen, die Ordnung zu zerstören und die Welt zu bewegen, als wären seine Bewohner Marionetten. Ich bin Sokolov, der Architekt, der Mann, auf den die Mafia, Regierungen und Unternehmen mit Unterwürfigkeit blicken. Und doch sitze ich hier in einer dunklen Villa, nur bewohnt vom Echo und einem verschütteten Weinglas zu meinen Füßen. Und dann erschien sie. Ich, ein Vertreter der Bratvá, der Roten Mafia, Mutter Russland, traf mich mit der japanischen Yakuza. Hochmütig. tätowiert. Sexy. Italienisch. Sabina, The Woman in Black, ein Onyxstein in einer Welt aus Kohle. Ich hatte noch nie jemanden so gesehen. Er drehte sich um, grinste und sah mich an, als wäre ich … normal. Der Anführer von La Cosa Nostra, der Quintessenz der italienischen Unterwelt. Noch nie hatte mich eine Frau so angesehen. Es hatte mich nie so geschockt, dass es mir die Luft aus dem Magen raubte. Wie war diese Frau zur Anführerin der ältesten Mafia der Welt geworden? Wie konnte er einen 2 Meter großen tätowierten Bullen so ansehen? Ich musste sie näher kennenlernen. Nachdem sie so viele Jahre das Gefühl hatte, dass es keine Herausforderungen mehr im Leben gab, war sie da; eine Herausforderung, ein Mysterium, eine Macht, die zu mir passt. Sie zu demaskieren wurde mein Ziel, aber sie… wusste, wie man spielt. Und jetzt bin ich hier, küsse sie hinter einer Reihe von Körpern, mein Gesicht ist blutverschmiert, ihre elfenbeinfarbenen Hände halten ein Messer gegen die Tätowieru
Tintenspuren
by Antonio J. Fuentes GarcíaEine Geschichte über Familiengeheimnisse und Lügen, die die Zukunft einer Nation mitreißen können. Nach dem Tod seines Großvaters erbt Jonas eine verlassene Druckerei und eine Geheimnisvolle Botschaft. Ab diesem Moment wird er sich in ein Netz von Verschwörungen verwickelt sehen, die über Generationen hinausgehen, und wird ein tödliches Geheimnis lüften müssen, dass seit Zeiten der Franco-Diktatur verborgen ist.
The Tintern Treasure (Roger the Chapman #21)
by Kate SedleyAn important discovery puts Roger the Chapman's life in danger... In the autumn of 1483, Roger goes on an errand of mercy to Hereford, where he is caught up in the Duke of Buckingham's rebellion against the new king, Richard III. Roger takes refuge in Tintern Abbey, but on his return to Bristol, a murder and a series of house robberies lead him to the eventual discovery of the treasure stolen from the abbey on the night he was there. It also means great danger, not only for himself, but a member of his family . . .
Tiny Crimes: Very Short Tales of Mystery and Murder
by Lincoln Michel, Nadxieli NietoForty very short stories that reimagine the genre of crime writing from some of today’s most imaginative and thrilling writers“An intriguing take on crime/noir writing, this collection of 40 very short stories by leading and emerging literary voices—Amelia Gray, Brian Evenson, Elizabeth Hand, Carmen Maria Machado, Benjamin Percy, Laura van den Berg and more—investigates crimes both real and imagined. Despite their diminutive size, these tales promise to pack a punch.” —Chicago Tribune, 1 of 25 Hot Books for SummerTiny Crimes gathers leading and emerging literary voices to tell tales of villainy and intrigue in only a few hundred words. From the most hard–boiled of noirs to the coziest of mysteries, with diminutive double crosses, miniature murders, and crimes both real and imagined, Tiny Crimes rounds up all the usual suspects, and some unusual suspects, too. With illustrations by Wesley Allsbrook and flash fiction by Carmen Maria Machado, Benjamin Percy, Amelia Gray, Adam Sternbergh, Yuri Herrera, Julia Elliott, Elizabeth Hand, Brian Evenson, Charles Yu, Laura van den Berg, and more, Tiny Crimes scours the underbelly of modern life to expose the criminal, the illegal, and the depraved.
Tiny House, Big Fix (Rapid Reads)
by Gail Anderson-DargatzSadie works as a framer, building houses. She lost her own home in a recent divorce and now lives with her two daughters in a rented bungalow. When her landlady says she needs to move out, Sadie finds there's a housing crisis in her community. She can't find a place to live and is forced to move her family into a travel trailer at a local campsite. When her ex-husband finds out, he insists that the girls come live with him in another city. Desperate to keep her daughters with her in their home community, Sadie is forced to rethink her dream of living in a full-sized house. In the short term, she moves her girls into a co-worker's apartment. Then, with the help of her friends and daughters, she builds a tiny house. In the process she finds living with less has its rewards and that living in a small space brings her family closer together.
Tiny Nightmares: Very Short Stories of Horror
by Lincoln Michel and Nadxieli NietoA collection of horror–inspired flash fiction, featuring over 40 new stories from literary, horror, and emerging writers—edited by Lincoln Michel and Nadxieli Nieto, the twisted minds behind Tiny Crimes: Very Short Tales of Mystery and Murder.In this playful, inventive collection, leading literary and horror writers spin chilling tales in only a few pages. Each slim, fast–moving story brings to life the kind of monsters readers love to fear, from brokenhearted vampires to Uber–taking serial killers and mind–reading witches. But what also makes Tiny Nightmares so bloodcurdling—and unforgettable—are the real–world horrors that writers such as Samantha Hunt, Brian Evenson, Jac Jemc, Stephen Graham Jones, Lilliam Rivera, Kevin Brockmeier, and Rion Amilcar Scott weave into their fictions, exploring how global warming, racism, social media addiction, and homelessness are just as frightening as, say, a vampire’s fangs sinking into your neck. Our advice? Read with the hall light on and the bedroom door open just a crack. Featuring new stories from Samantha Hunt, Jac Jemc, Stephen Graham Jones, Rion Amilcar Scott, and more!
A Tiny Piece of Sky
by Shawn K. Stout<P>THE SUMMER STORY OF THREE SISTERS, ONE RESTUARANT, AND A (POSSIBLE) GERMAN SPY <P>World War II is coming in Europe. At least that's what Frankie Baum heard on the radio. But from her small town in Maryland, in the wilting summer heat of 1939, the war is a world away. <P>Besides, there are too many other things to think about: first that Frankie's father up and bought a restaurant without telling anyone and now she has to help in the kitchen, peeling potatoes and washing dishes, when she'd rather be racing to Wexler's Five and Dime on her skates. Plus her favorite sister, Joanie Baloney, is away for the summer and hasn't been answering any of Frankie's letters. <P> But when some people in town start accusing her father of being a German spy, all of a sudden the war arrives at Frankie's feet and she can think of nothing else. <P>Could the rumors be true? Frankie has to do some spying of her own to try to figure out her father's secrets and clear his good name. What she discovers about him surprises everyone, but is nothing compared to what she discovers about the world. In a heartfelt, charming, and insightful novel that is based on true events, <P>Shawn K. Stout weaves a story about family secrets, intolerance, and coming of age that will keep readers guessing until the end.
Tiny Threads: A Novel
by Lilliam RiveraIn this sinister, slow-burn novel of supernatural suspense, a young woman gets her dream job working for a famous designer—and discovers the dark side of high-stakes fashion. &“Lilliam Rivera cuts the fashion industry to shreds in this horror-filled take on late-stage capitalism.&”—CrimeReadsFashion-obsessed Samara finally has the life she&’s always dreamed of: A high-powered job with legendary designer Antonio Mota. A new home in sunny California, far away from those drab Jersey winters. And an intriguing love interest, Brandon, a wealthy investor in Mota&’s fashion line. But it&’s not long before Samara&’s dream life begins to turn into a living nightmare as Mota&’s big fashion show approaches and the pressure on her turns crushing. Perhaps that&’s why she begins hearing voices in her room at night—and seeing strange things that can&’t be explained away by stress or anxiety or the number of drinks she&’s been consuming. And it may not be just Samara imagining things as her psyche unravels, because she soon discovers hints that her new city—and the House of Mota—may be built on a foundation of secrets and lies. Now Samara must uncover what hideous truths lurk in the shadows of this illusory world of glamour and beauty before those shadows claim her.
A Tip for the Hangman: A Novel
by Allison EpsteinChristopher Marlowe, a brilliant aspiring playwright, is pulled into the duplicitous world of international espionage on behalf of Queen Elizabeth I. A many-layered historical thriller combining state secrets, intrigue, and romance.England, 1585. In Kit Marlowe's last year at Cambridge, he receives an unexpected visitor: Queen Elizabeth's spymaster, who has come with an unorthodox career opportunity. Her Majesty's spies are in need of new recruits, and Kit's flexible moral compass has drawn their attention. Kit, a scholarship student without money or prospects, accepts the offer, and after his training the game is on. Kit is dispatched to the chilly manor where Mary, Queen of Scots is under house arrest, to act as a servant in her household and keep his ear to the ground for a Catholic plot to put Mary on the throne.While observing Mary, Kit learns more than he bargained for. The ripple effects of his service to the Crown are far-reaching and leave Kit a changed man. But there are benefits as well. The salary he earns through his spywork allows him to mount his first play, and over the following years, he becomes the toast of London's raucous theater scene. But when Kit finds himself reluctantly drawn back into the uncertain world of espionage, conspiracy, and high treason, he realizes everything he's worked so hard to attain--including the trust of the man he loves--could vanish before his very eyes.Pairing modern language with period detail, Allison Epstein brings Elizabeth's privy council, Marlowe's lovable theater troupe, and the squalor of sixteenth-century London to vivid, teeming life as Kit wends his way behind the scenes of some of Tudor history's most memorable moments. At the center of the action is Kit himself--an irrepressible, irreverent force of nature. Thrillingly written, full of poetry and danger, A Tip for the Hangman brings an unforgettable protagonist to new life, and makes a centuries-old story feel utterly contemporary.
The Tip Line: A Novel
by Vanessa CutiPerfect for fans of Hannah Morrissey and May Cobb, Vanessa Cuti&’s debut is an unsettling thriller that asks just how far you should go to find love.Eager to get married, thirty-year-old Virginia Carey lands a job as an operator at a police tip line, where she thinks finding a husband will be easy. There&’s Charlie Ford, a surprisingly sweet homicide detective, and charming police chief Declan &“Deck&” Brady. But just as Virginia&’s plans begin to fall into place and she can almost picture a ring on her finger, she answers a call from Verona—a mysterious woman who provides a tip about four bodies on a remote local beach. Verona, a sex worker, also gives Virginia details on sordid and raucous parties attended by law enforcement officers, and on the strange fetishes of cops she has been involved with. Then comes an explosive tip: Verona thinks it&’s a police officer who is responsible for the killings.But it can&’t be true—the cops Virginia works with are marriage material, even if they are a little rough around the edges. While Verona trusts that her tips are being heard because she and Virginia have formed an unusual connection, Virginia realizes that the key to solving the case is ultimately in her hands. The tip line will reveal the truth about those murders. So long as Virginia is willing to hear it.
Tip Off: A deadly racing thriller with high stakes
by John FrancomeHigh stakes and low lives - racing's a dangerous game Ex-National Hunt Champion Jockey John Francome presents Tip Off, a deadly racing thriller about money-fuelled murder. A must-read for fans of Felix Francis' Pulse and Triple Crown.'Francome can spin a darn good yarn' - Racing Post It's every punter's dream to beat the bookmakers and Toby Brown is doing it regularly. The son of a top trainer, Toby has a telephone tipping service that is slowly bringing the old enemy to its knees. A plea from the bookmakers prompts a Jockey Club investigation which uncovers a plot of murder and jealousy where the stakes being played for mean more than just money - and where one horse, Better By Far, lives up to its name.What readers are saying about Tip Off: 'Couldn't put it down, apart from having to recharge the Kindle!''Francome seems to know how to grab and hold your attention''His [John Francome's] writing style flows brilliantly and is a joy to read'
Tip Off: A deadly racing thriller with high stakes
by John FrancomeHigh stakes and low lives - racing's a dangerous game Ex-National Hunt Champion Jockey John Francome presents Tip Off, a deadly racing thriller about money-fuelled murder. A must-read for fans of Felix Francis' Pulse and Triple Crown.'Francome can spin a darn good yarn' - Racing Post It's every punter's dream to beat the bookmakers and Toby Brown is doing it regularly. The son of a top trainer, Toby has a telephone tipping service that is slowly bringing the old enemy to its knees. A plea from the bookmakers prompts a Jockey Club investigation which uncovers a plot of murder and jealousy where the stakes being played for mean more than just money - and where one horse, Better By Far, lives up to its name.What readers are saying about Tip Off: 'Couldn't put it down, apart from having to recharge the Kindle!''Francome seems to know how to grab and hold your attention''His [John Francome's] writing style flows brilliantly and is a joy to read'
The Tipping Point
by J.G. Jurado'I am no saint, no martyr, no terrorist, no madman and no murderer...I am a father. That's my story.'Dr David Evans, a top neurosurgeon at a hospital in Washington, faces the ultimate dilemma: if his next patient leaves the operating theatre alive, his daughter will die at the hands of a psychopath. He has 55 hours to save her. But Evans' patient is no ordinary man; he's the most important person in the US and what happens on the operating table may well change the course of history.
Tipping Point (A Dan Lenson Novel #15)
by David PoyerCaptain Dan Lenson is under fire both at sea, and in Washington. His command of the first antiballistic-missile-capable cruiser in the Fleet, USS Savo Island, is threatened when he's called home to testify before Congress. There, he must defend his controversial decision to prevent a massive retaliatory missile attack by Israel against civilian targets in the Mideast. Shaken by the near-end of his career, Lenson returns to command uncertain of his own future, but determined to do his best by a damaged ship and an increasingly divided crew. Ordered to the Indian Ocean, Savo cruises off East Africa, protecting shipping lanes from pirates. But this seemingly-routine patrol turns ominous when an unknown assailant begins assaulting female crew members. But then, an explosive showdown begins between India and Pakistan. . . with Savo Island, and her unique but not yet fully battle-ready ability to intercept ballistic missiles, standing alone between two nations on the brink of the first theater nuclear war. Dan will have to battle tsunami-driven seas, incoming weapons, and a quickly tilting balance of power, as China moves inexorably in her bid to displace America in the far Pacific. The fifteenth novel in David Poyer's acclaimed series of naval adventures featuring Dan Lenson,Tipping Point is an action-packed, utterly authentic story of duty, war, and the stress of command, by the most popular living author of American sea fiction.
Tippy Toe Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery #2)
by Leslie MeierNew York Times-Bestselling Author: In this &“solid mystery,&” a very pregnant sleuth races the clock to deliver justice to a killer (San Francisco Chronicle). With three kids underfoot, a fourth on the way, and an oppressive heat wave bearing down, homemaker Lucy Stone is hardly enjoying an idyllic summer. But her preoccupation with swelling ankles, Bavarian creme doughnut cravings, and sewing sequins on ballet-recital tutus gives way to dread when she learns her waistline isn&’t the only thing that&’s recently vanished. The strange disappearance of a retired dance instructor has the tiny coastal town of Tinker&’s Cove, Maine, in a tizzy—that turns to terror when a notoriously cantankerous shopkeeper is slain right on Main Street. Now Lucy&’s up to her bulging belly in suspects and red herrings. Eluded by a cold-blooded killer, with her due date looming and the temperature soaring, she figures something has to break soon. With any luck, it won&’t be her water… &“A surprising and intelligently constructed plot.&”—Cape Cod Times &“Packed with the details of small-town family life.&”—Publishers Weekly &“An endearing sleuth.&”—Dorothy Cannell
Tiranosaurio
by Douglas PrestonAventura, entretenimiento y ciencia se unen en esta espléndida novela de Douglas Preston. Una muestra de roca lunar cuya existencia viene negando, desde hace treinta años, la NASA... Cinco cubos de arena empapada en sangre recogida en un cañón de Nuevo México... Un científico capaz de sobornar y asesinar por alcanzar la fama... Un monje benedictino experto en criptología... Una agencia del gobierno con una misión letal... El mayor descubrimiento paleontológico de todos los tiempos es un secreto que no debe salir a la luz pública. Sin duda es el hallazgo que puede revolucionar teorías establecidas... y la carrera para encontrarlo ha empezado. Reseña:«Abre las puertas de la inteligencia y la imaginación a algunos de los increíbles misterios, realidades y posibilidades que nos rodean.»The Washington Times
Tirar del hilo (Comisario Montalbano #Volumen 29)
by Andrea CamilleriEn Tirar del hilo, Camilleri sacude nuestra conciencia poniendo el foco en uno de los dramas sociales más terribles e intensos de la actualidad europea: la crisis de la inmigración. Cuando Vigàta se llena de pateras, Salvo Montalbano se ve completamente desbordado de trabajo. Tras haber sobrevivido a las olas traicioneras, cientos de migrantes llegan hasta la costa en pésimas condiciones, sin medios ni garantías, por lo que ayudar se convierte en un deber para el comisario y sus hombres. Como si ese apremiante desastre no bastara, Montalbano, acuciado por Livia ante la inminencia de las bodas de plata de unos amigos, se pone en manos de Elena, una bella modista que regenta la sastrería más afamada de Vigàta y con la que traba una complicidad inmediata. Pero cuando Elena aparece brutalmente asesinada, entre algodones libaneses y rollos de tela, el comisario, con la colaboración nada menos que del gato de la víctima, hará todo lo posible para desenmarañar el ovillo de tan horrendo crimen. En Tirar del hilo, su libro número cien y el vigesimonoveno dedicado a Salvo Montalbano, Camilleri nos brinda una magnífica novela negra que pone el foco en la crisis migratoria, una de las tragedias más duras de la realidad europea actual, «una excusa estupenda para levantar viejas y nuevas fronteras con alambre de espino». Reseñas:«Camilleri sólo hay uno.»Antonio Manzini «Camilleri es un escritor de gran talento, amante de la dimensión más artesanal y menos pretenciosa de la literatura.»Roberto Cotroneo «Camilleri ocupa un lugar único en las letras italianas, tanto por la calidad de sus libros como por la excelente acogida del público.»Carlo Bo
'Tis the Season Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery)
by Leslie MeierChristmas has come to Tinker’s Cove, Maine, and sleuthing skills are at the top of Lucy’s Stone’s wish list in these two beloved mysteries—now collected in one festive volume for the very first time! . . . NEW YEAR’S EVE MURDER After the annual parade of Christmas presents in Tinker’s Cove has ended, Lucy Stone and her daughter are ready to ring in the new year in style. Elizabeth has won mother/daughter winter makeovers in Manhattan from Jolie magazine! But the all-expenses-paid trip is bound to have some hidden costs—and one of them is murder. Soon it will be up to Lucy to dress down a killer before the ball drops in Times Square . . . CHRISTMAS CAROL MURDER Lucy Stone is excited about acting in the town’s production of A Christmas Carol. But a real-life Scrooge has everyone feeling frosty. While Tinker’s Cove has fallen on hard times, Downeast Mortgage owners Jake Marlowe and Ben Scribner are raking in profits from misfortune. So when Marlowe is murdered, the suspects are many. But Scribner claims Marlowe’s ghost has come to warn him of his own impending demise—and he’s soon receiving death threats. Now Lucy will have to solve the case faster than she can say “Bah! Humbug!”. . .
Tish Marches On (Letitia "Tish" Carberry #5)
by Mary Roberts RinehartTish takes it upon herself to attend a coronation and save a kingA naive observer might not immediately see a connection between the newspaper accounts of a man found naked on a church steeple, a constable attacked from the sky, and a grocer assaulted by "balloon bandits." But these stories are tied together by a single word: Tish, the nutty maid who has never let old age get in the way of a good time.When her nephew announces a trip to England to write about the Coronation, Tish demands to come along. Fearing a diplomatic incident, her nephew refuses, but Tish resolves to find another way. It's not long before she takes to the air--and the sky will never be the same.In these stories, Tish and her friends advise young lovers on bad haircuts, contend with fish in Florida and bears in the far west, and narrowly avoid confrontation with the waxworks at Madame Tussaud's. With her unwavering, destructive enthusiasm, this sprightly old spinster gives new meaning to the phrase "young at heart."
Tish Plays the Game (The Letitia "Tish" Carberry Novels #4)
by Mary Roberts RinehartWhen a friend comes to her with a problem, Tish springs into action—no matter how much trouble it&’s going to causeIn the title tale of this collection by Mary Roberts Rinehart, after a long, chaotic life, Tish Carberry retires to her apartment, hoping for a bit of peace and quiet. But why, her friends wonder, does it sound like someone&’s practicing riflery in her living room? No one would be surprised if Tish had converted her parlor into a shooting gallery, but her friends suspect something far more sinister: She may be playing golf. Tish took an interest in the game last summer when she met a befuddled young man whose beloved was too preoccupied with the sport to even glance in his direction. Soon afterward, a mysterious old woman appeared to challenge the girl—and since then, Tish has never been quite the same.Here are five of Rinehart&’s famous Tish stories—rollicking tales of madcap humor starring one of the most fascinating older women in literary history.
Tishomingo Blues: Get Shorty, Tishomingo Blues, Killshot
by Elmore LeonardVintage Elmore Leonard - a searing tale of gambling, gangsters, hidden agendas and a whole heap of trouble from the virtuoso of American crime fiction.Daredevil Dennis Lenahan has brought his act to the Tishomingo Lodge & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi - diving off an eighty-foot ladder into nine feet of water for the amusement of gamblers, gangsters, and luscious belles. His riskiest feat, however, was witnessing a Dixie-style mob execution while atop his diving platform.Robert Taylor saw the hit also. A blues-loving Detroit hustler touring the Southland, Taylor's got his own secret agenda and he wants Dennis in on the game. And high-diver Dennis could be about to take a long, fatal fall - right into a mess of hoop skirts, Civil War play-acting... and more trouble than he ever dreamed possible.
A Tisket, A Tasket, A Fancy Stolen Casket (Callie Parish Mystery #1)
by Fran RizerBubbles meets Six Feet Under in the new Calamine Parrish mystery series. Mortuary cosmetologist Calamine Parrish stares death in the face every day. But when she finds a hypodermic needle in the neck of an "accidental" drowning victim, and the victim's fancy casket is stolen, Callie finds herself in over her head-and in the way of a killer.
Titan Clash: Basketball (Orca Sports)
by Sigmund BrouwerJack Spencer has more to worry about than being kicked off his high school's basketball team. He uncovers suspicious circumstances surrounding the car crash that severely injured his mother and learns of his father's arrest for fraud. Jack's dad is tough on him, but he has learned to live with it. For the most part, he has it pretty good. Jack is a star player on his high school basketball team with everything going for him-scoring records, popularity and an easy path to a college scholarship. Almost as fast as the crash that put his mom in the hospital, everything Jack believes in starts to crumble. His only hope is to discover what's really going on, and quickly. If he doesn't, Jack may lose much more than a basketball career.