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Thus Was Adonis Murdered: Number 1 in Series (Hilary Tamar)
by Sarah CaudwellWhen her personal copy of the current Finance Act is found a few metres away from a body, young barrister Julia Larwood finds herself caught up in a complex fight against the Inland Revenue.Set to have a vacation away from her home life and the tax man, Julia takes a trip with her art-loving boyfriend. However, all is not what it seems. Could he in fact be an employee of the establishment she has been trying to escape from? And how did her romantic luxurious holiday end in murder?
Thus with a Kiss I Die (Daughter of Montague)
by Christina DoddThe delightfully irreverent eldest daughter of the not-so-ill-fated Romeo and Juliet returns to sleuth another day in fair Verona, in this hugely entertaining historical mystery series with a refreshingly bold premise.&“Woe, for I am the bug that meets the windshield's might,No longer the speeding glass, smooth, clean and bright . . .&” You&’re right. I, Rosie Montague of Verona, am lousy at iambic pentameter and Shakespeare speak, but you get the point: Sometimes you&’re the windshield and sometimes you&’re the bug. I, who for my whole life, have cruised along, unruffled by life&’s trials, am suddenly smashed flat and speeding recklessly up the WhattheHellHappened Highway. Why? you ask . . . I&’m 20-years-old and by my own design, never been wed, free as no married woman ever is. I&’m beautiful, but without conceit, for Juliet, my legendary Mamma is the most gorgeous creature to ever walk the earth. Just ask Romeo, my legendary Papà. (Rumors of their deaths were premature.) I was heartwhole until I fell (literally) in love with Lysander of the House of Beautiful. But our love was not to be, for I was thwarted by Escalus, the Prince of Verona . . . who had designs on me. I&’m trapped. Then! I&’m presented with a solution. Escalus&’s father, Prince Escalus the Elder, appears to me. He tasks that I find his killer. Did I mention Elder is a ghost? Given that I only recently dispatched Verona&’s first serial killer, I&’m less than pleased. Yet Elder promises to unite me with my One True Love, so I gather clues. Meanwhile, revolution threatens, for beneath Verona society&’s glittering surface lurk dark shadows—and an enemy eager to make me a tragic heroine in my own right . . .
Thy Kingdom Come
by Don HelinColonel Sam Thorpe, a member of the anti-terrorist task force, must go undercover and train the Patriots, a homegrown militia in central Pennsylvania. His job: get close to self-appointed general Quentin Oliver and uncover the core of evil. Oliver, a disgruntled ex-Marine colonel, plans to steal cesium-137 from a local university and construct seven dirty bombs. During training sessions, Sam also uncovers a link between Oliver and the French Separatist Movement in Quebec. The world is in trouble, and Sam is isolated with only one person in his corner: FBI covert agent Alex Prescott, a kick-ass woman with spiked blond hair and a personality to match. Will she be enough? Or is the world about to realize its worst nightmare?
Thy Neighbor
by Norah VincentNorah Vincent’s first two books—the New York Times bestseller Self-Made Man and Voluntary Madness—were masterworks of immersion journalism. Now Vincent unleashes her considerable talents in a spellbinding novel that’s as provocative and absorbing as her acclaimed nonfiction. Since his parents’ violent deaths thirteen years ago, Nick Walsh has been living alone in his childhood home, drinking, drugging, and debauching himself into oblivion. Deranged by his relentless sorrow, he begins spying on his neighbors via hidden cameras and microphones. As he observes all the strange, sad, and terrifying things that people do when they think no one is watching, Nick begins to unravel the shocking truth about how and why his parents died. .
Thyme of Death (China Bayles #1)
by Susan Wittig Albert"Albert's characters are as real and quirky as your next-door neighbor."-Raleigh News & Observer Nominated for both an Agatha and an Anthony Award, Susan Wittig Albert's novels featuring ex-lawyer and herbshop proprietor China Bayles have won acclaim for their rich characterization and witty, suspenseful stories of crime and passion in small-town Texas. Now, when China's friend Jo dies of an apparent suicide, China looks behind the quaint facade of Pecan Springs and takes a suspicious look at everyone And though she finds lots of friendly faces, China is sure that one of them hides the heart of a killer... CHINA BAYLES IS... "A wonderful character...smart, real, and totally a woman of the nineties."-Mostly Murder "Such a joy., .an instant friend."-Carolyn G. Hart "A marvelous addition to the ranks of amateur detectives." -Linda Grant 'Witty, sharp, and entirely her own woman."-Susan Dunlap A CHOICE OF THE MYSTERY GUILD.
Théa
by Mazarine PingeotUna novela atrapante que propone una fusión entre lo público y lo privado, y entre dos sociedades (la francesa y la argentina) tan distintas como parecidas. Una novela de amor, de política, de derechos humanos y de historia contemporánea. París, 1982: durante la dictadura, cientos de argentinos se refugian en la capital francesa con la memoria llena de imágenes macabras. La vida de Josèphe -22 años- cambia drásticamente al cruzarse con uno de ellos. Y apenas se produce el flechazo, el misterioso Antoine desaparece. Josèphe se pone, entonces, a investigar: ¿quién es Antoine? ¿Qué fue lo que le ocurrió? ¿Es cierto lo que leyó Josèphe sobre los desaparecidos y las "locas de Plaza de Mayo"? Mientras descubre el pasado del hombre que ama, la joven es remitida a su propia historia familiar, a los secretos y a los silencios de sus padres... Pronto, los estigmas de la guerra de Argelia empezarán a mezclarse con los de la dictadura argentina... Théa es una novela de aprendizaje ardiente, política y sensual que explora el amor y el horror del mundo. Mazarine Marie Pingeot nació el 18 de diciembre de 1974 en Aviñón, Francia. Docente, periodista y escritora, es conocida por ser la hija secreta del presidente François Mitterrand y Anne Pingeot, revelación que la prensa hizo pública en 1994 mediante una ruidosa cobertura mediática.
Tiare
by Antonio Costa John Reinhard DizonLes pourparlers de paix entre la Grande-Bretagne et l’Irlande du Nord risquent de s’effondrer. La veille de l'ouverture des négociations, la princesse d'Edimbourg est enlevée. Le destin de la princesse Jennifer attire l'attention de plusieurs organisations internationales, notamment l'IRA, le MI6 et la CIA. Alors que Jennifer devient le prix maltraité d'une guerre ancienne, personne ne s'immagine ce qu’il se passe quand La Terreur d'Or - un assassin irlandais - s’intéresse à elle.
Tic-Tac-Terror (Hardy Boys Mystery Stories #74)
by Franklin W. DixonFrank and Joe are baffled at first by the mysterious code name Bob. They soon figure out that Bob is a top secret government agency fighting crime globally. Their father Fenton Hardy has gone on a mission for Bob and the Hardy boys are worried when they do not hear from their famous father. Soon the Hardys must help a member of the gang Bob is fighting defect to the American side before the gang elimates him forever!
Tick Tock (Michael Bennett #4)
by James Patterson Michael LedwidgeNYC's #1 detective, Michael Bennett, has a huge problem--the Son of Sam, the Werewolf of Wisteria and the Mad Bomber are all back. The city has never been more terrified!Tick--a killer's countdown beginsA rash of horrifying crimes tears through the city, throwing it into complete chaos and terrorizing everyone living there. Immediately, it becomes clear that they are not the work of an amateur, but of a calculating, efficient, and deadly mastermind. Tick--Michael Bennett is on the chaseThe city calls on Detective Michael Bennett, pulling him away from a seaside retreat with his ten adopted children, his grandfather, and their beloved nanny, Mary Catherine. Not only does it tear apart their vacation, it leaves the entire family open to attack.Tock--your time is upBennett enlists the help of a former colleague, FBI Agent Emily Parker. As his affection for Emily grows into something stronger, his relationship with Mary Catherine takes an unexpected turn. All too soon, another appalling crime leads Bennett to a shocking discovery that exposes the killer's pattern and the earth-shattering enormity of his plan. From the creator of the #1 New York detective series comes the most volatile and most explosive Michael Bennett novel ever.
Tick Tock: A Thrilling Novel of Suspense (Sisterhood #34)
by Fern MichaelsIn a thrilling new story of female empowerment, adventure, and vigilante justice from the legendary #1 New York Times bestselling author, The Sisterhood reunites to avenge an attack against one of their own… The Sisterhood: a group of women from all walks of life bound by friendship and years of adventure. Armed with vast resources, top-notch expertise, and a loyal network of allies around the globe, the Sisterhood will not rest until every wrong is made right. The women of the Sisterhood have developed a motto: &“Whatever it takes.&” Regardless of how dangerous an adversary may be, or how overwhelming the odds against them seem, the group&’s devotion to each other and to their cause has helped them achieve the seemingly impossible. But there&’s a price to pay for success. In the course of both their official careers and their top-secret missions, the Sisterhood—and their menfolk—have acquired enemies. Myra has been feeling uneasy of late, and her fears are justified when her adopted daughter, Nikki, is seriously injured. With Nikki in a coma, and Nikki&’s partner, Jack, convinced that the organization&’s online security has been breached, the women of the Sisterhood are more vulnerable than they&’ve ever been. On their trail is a vicious felon with scores to settle and a network of accomplices willing to do his bidding, for a price. He&’s set his sights on vengeance, and the attack on Nikki is just the beginning. Though frantic with worry about her daughter, Myra and her beloved Charles know it&’s time to summon the others and figure out how to take the fight to the enemy&’s door. Because no one targets one of their own and gets away with it . . .
Ticket Trouble (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #10)
by Carolyn Keene"Wow," eight-year-old Nancy Drew exclaimed. "This might be the best Fall Festival River Heights Elementary School has ever had!"
Ticket Trouble (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #10)
by Carolyn Keene Macky PamintuanWhat fun is a fair with no tickets? <P><P> River Heights Elementary is throwing a fall festival! It promises to be full of fun games, great food, and amazing amusement park rides -- even a roller coaster! All of the kids in River Heights, including Nancy, George, and Bess, are very excited and have been working hard to earn extra money for festival tickets. <P><P>So when Nancy's friend Ned claims someone stole his hard-earned tickets, the Clue Crew jumps into action. The girls are in a race against time to find Ned's tickets. And it turns out the culprit might have a very different reason for needing them....
Ticket to Ride
by Ed Gorman1965: America's favorite small-town detective must solve the murder of two old friends against the backdrop of America's cultural revolution For small-town Iowa lawyer Sam McCain, the year 1965 is not a sweet one. His father is gravely ill. His elitist boss is just now coming out of rehab. The brilliant lawyer he'd hoped to start a relationship with has gone back to her husband in Chicago. And the first young soldier from Black River Falls returns home from a strange place called Vietnam. In a coffin. With the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan irritating those over thirty, Sam McCain is forced to realize that his old world, along with the entire country's, is about to end forever.
Ticket to Ride (The Sam McCain Mysteries #8)
by Ed GormanIowa lawyer Sam McCain is out to solve the murder of a Korean War vet in this 1960s-era mystery by the New York Times–bestselling author of Bad Moon Rising. Iowa, 1965. For small-town lawyer and part-time investigator Sam McCain, the free love era isn&’t all that free or loving. The alcoholic judge he works for just finished a stint in rehab; the beautiful colleague he&’d been pining for has gone back to her husband; and an old friend recently came home from Vietnam in a coffin. It all makes guys like Harrison Doran—the handsome, outspoken antiwar activist who stands to inherit millions—difficult to stomach. So when local war hero Lou Bennett is murdered after an altercation at a protest rally and Harrison is arrested for the crime, it&’s Sam&’s job to defend the loudmouthed ladies&’ man. But Sam soon discovers there&’s more to Lou&’s past than the time he spent overseas. And as he watches his provincial hometown of Black River Falls transform to the sounds of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and the Beatles, Sam begins to wonder if the good old days were ever all that great.
Ticket to Ride: A Sam McCain Mystery (Sam McCain Mysteries) (Sam Mccain Mysteries Ser. #0)
by Ed Gorman1965: America's favorite small-town detective must solve the murder of two old friends against the backdrop of America's cultural revolution. For small-town Iowa lawyer Sam McCain the year 1965 is not a sweet one. His father is gravely ill. His elitist boss is just now coming out of rehab. The brilliant lawyer he'd hoped to start a relationship with has gone back to her husband in Chicago. And first young soldier from Black River Falls returns home from a strange place called Viet Nam. In a coffin. Against this background McCain tries to enjoy himself during the long Labor Day weekend party the town sponsors every year, reuniting with several old friends who appeared throughout the first six novels. Now that they're all in their late twenties some of the old grudges and rivalries seem silly--until two of them are murdered for what seems to be a motive buried in the past. With the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan irritating those over thirty--and the boys in long hair and girls wearing blouses without bras irritating people even more--Sam McCain is forced to realize that his old world, along with the entire country's, is about to end forever.
Tickets for Death (The Mike Shayne Mysteries #4)
by Brett HallidayMike Shayne receives a tip off from a desperate drunk concerning corruption at the racetrack Marriage hasn't stopped Mike Shayne's phone from ringing. Every night it seems there's some troubled dame calling up with a problem that only Miami's toughest PI can solve. Thankfully, Phyllis Shane isn't the jealous type. She simply passes along the messages and lets her husband get himself into trouble. Tonight the call comes from the notorious Red Rose Apartments, home to the city's least discreet women. Someone has been cashing counterfeit tickets at the local greyhound track, taking the owners for thousands of dollars every night, and Mayme Martin, resident of the Red Rose Apartments, has an idea about who's responsible. But drunk and haggard, she won't be able to tell Shayne everything he needs to know in time. Mr. and Mrs. Shayne are on their way to the racetrack, but they may have to kill if they are to escape alive.
Ticktock: A Novel
by Dean KoontzTommy Phan is a 30-year-old Vietnamese-American detective and novelist living in Southern California, and a chaser of the American Dream. He drives home his brand-new Corvette one day to discover a strange doll on his doorstep. It's a rag doll made entirely of white cloth, with no face or hair or clothes. Where the eyes should be, there are two crossed stitches of black thread. Five sets of crossed black stitches mark the mouth, and another pair form an X over the heart.He brings it into the house. That night, he hears an odd little popping sound and looks up to see the crossed stitches over the doll's heart breaking apart. When he picks up the doll, he feels something pulsing in its chest. Another thread unravels to reveal a reptilian green eye --and not a doll's eye, because it blinks. Tommy Phan pursues the thing as it scrambles away into his house -- and then is pursued by it as it evolves from a terrifying and vicious minikin into a hulking and formidable opponent bent on killing him.From the Paperback edition.
Ticktock: A chilling thriller of predator and prey
by Dean KoontzTo survive, he has just nine hours to escape... Horror and hilarity combine to make an unforgettable thriller in Dean Koontz's Ticktock. Perfect for fans of Richard Laymon and Harlan Coben.'Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler' - The TimesWhen Tommy Phan discovers a mysterious rag doll on his doorstep one day, he's curious but tries to dismiss it. However, the thing seems ominously foreboding - a feeling borne out when he hears a sound from it that evening. When he picks up the doll, its heart actually appears to be beating. Then the threads of its eyes unravel, and a strange green eye appears - and blinks.Before long, Tommy is forced to flee an adversary that becomes larger, ever more formidable and seemingly indestructible. He must use his journalist's skills to figure out not only exactly what this thing is and where it has come from, but more importantly why it has been sent after him. And he has just nine hours before the arrival of dawn to do so... What readers are saying about Ticktock: 'Delightfully quirky...Part screwball comedy and part horror story, it will make you laugh and it will make you want to keep the lights on''Filled with rapid, quick fire repartee and lots of non-stop action, I read it in one sitting''Tick Tock is a superb, fast flowing book with thrills on each page'
Tidal Rip (The Jeffrey Fuller Novels #4)
by Joe BuffThe author of the submarine adventure Crush Depth “brings both a descriptive flair and an undeniable knowledge of undersea warfare to his series” (Publishers Weekly).Jeffrey Fuller is going back to war.Commander Fuller has distinguished himself in battle, becoming one of America’s most inspirational heroes in its war with the Berlin-Boer Axis. Time and time again, Fuller has taken his crew of elite submariners into the most dangerous waters in the world, matching wits and weapons with the best of Germany’s and South Africa’s fighting force, and every time he has emerged the victor.But this time, Fuller is given an impossible mission. As the captain of America’s most technologically advanced tactical nuclear submarine, Fuller is told that the Allies will lose the war unless two conditions are met. The only problem: if Fuller devotes his time to achieving one of his goals, he will sacrifice the other. With the war hanging in the balance, Fuller must accomplish the impossible, or he will lose not only his life, but the war itself.Praise for the Jeffrey Fuller series“The crème de la crème of submarine thrillers.” —Stephen Coonts, New York Times–bestselling author “If you want a hair-raising trip to the bottom of the ocean, Joe Buff’s the guy to take you there.” —Patrick Robinson, New York Times–bestselling author “[Joe Buff] out-Clancys Tom Clancy.” —Kirkus Reviews
Tide Pool Troubles (Shelby & Watts #1)
by Ashlyn AnsteeThere isn't a mystery that Shelby & Watts can't solve! They're saving the environment, one case at a time.Meet Shelby & Watts! Shelby loves a good mystery. And her best friend, Watts, is never without his encyclopedia.When Shelby gets a letter from Fred the hermit crab claiming that all the shells are missing from the beach, she and Watts are just the duo to help him. With Shelby's deductive skills and Watts's scientific knowledge, there's no case the two of them can't solve--one environmental mystery at a time!
Tide and Punishment (Seaside Café Mysteries #3)
by Bree BakerIn the third book of the popular Seaside Café Mysteries, Tide and Punishment, it's not all Christmas sweets, tinsel, and wrapping paper. Everly Swan will have to follow a string of clues before it's too late—because no one dreams of a killer Christmas...Hitting all the sweet-tea spots, this series is:A delightful Tea Shop and Café Culinary MysteryThe ideal cozy beach readPerfect for fans of Laura Childs and Kate CarlisleIt's Christmastime in Charm, North Carolina, and while Everly Swan would prefer to focus on decorating her iced tea shop and café for its first holiday season, Great-Aunt Fran has decided to run for mayor against her long-time nemesis. But when the other candidate turns up dead just before the first scheduled debate, all eyes turn to Fran as the suspect with the most obvious motive.As a rare blizzard threatens to bury all evidence, small-town holiday cheer turns to suspicion and the tension between Everly and the handsome Detective Grady Hays builds. Everly knows her sweet, elderly Aunt Fran couldn't have murdered anyone, but as she struggles to find the real killer, it begins to seem like this may be the last happy holiday her family will ever have. Can she tie this Christmas mystery up in a bow before it's too late? This next book in Bree Baker's cozy mysteries will keep you guessing right up to the end!INCLUDES DELICIOUS FOOD AND DRINK RECIPES
Tideline
by Penny Hancock'This creepy, well-written debut is reminiscent of John Fowles's The Collector, but with the genders reversed' Guardian 'A dark and evocative thriller' Sun 'Very clever and very chilling, and the surprises keep on coming until the very end' Julia Crouch, author of Cuckoo 'An impressive debut from a writer we're certain to hear more about . . . There are hints of a young Daphne du Maurier in Hancock's cool, evocative prose . . . Beautifully worked and with a sharp eye for the menace in the commonplace, it lingers in the memory like a Schubert melody, and casts a distinctive spell' Daily Mail 'A clever, creepy thriller' Marie Claire 'A sparklingly creepy debut thriller with the most brilliant premise' Daily Mirror 'Incredibly descriptive and chilling all at once, this thriller is an accomplished debut from Penny Hancock' Star Author pic] Penny Hancock grew up in south-east London and travelled extensively as a language teacher. She now lives in Cambridge with her husband and children. Tideline is her first novel. Her new novel, Meantime, will follow in early 2013. Follow Penny on Twitter at @Pennyhancock and on Facebook at www. facebook. com/PennyHancockAuthor
Tideline
by Penny HancockOne winter's afternoon, voice coach Sonia opens the door of her beautiful riverside home to fifteen-year-old Jez, the nephew of a family friend. He's come to borrow some music. Sonia invites him in and soon decides that she isn't going to let him leave. As Sonia's desire to keep Jez hidden and protected from the outside world becomes all the more overpowering, she is haunted by memories of an intense teenage relationship, which gradually reveal a terrifying truth. The River House, Sonia's home since childhood, holds secrets within its walls. And outside, on the shores of the Thames, new ones are coming in on the tide ... From the acclaimed author of The Darkening Hour, A Trick of the Mindand the forthcoming AStranger in my House.
Tidepool: A Lovecraftian Gothic Novel
by Nicole Willson“Wilson’s plot hits all the right beats…Devotees of cosmic horror will enjoy this woman-centered take on familiar tropes.”-Publisher's WeeklyIf ye give not willingly, the Lords will rise… In 1913, Henry Hamilton disappears while on a business trip, and his sister, Sorrow, won’t rest until she finds him. Defying her father’s orders to remain at home, she travels to Tidepool, the last place Henry visited. Residents of the small, shabby oceanside town can’t quite meet Sorrow’s eyes when she questions them about Henry. When corpses wash up on shore looking as if they’ve been torn apart by something not quite human, Sorrow is ready to return to Baltimore and let her father send in the professional detectives. Then, she meets Mrs. Ada Oliver, a widow whose black silk dresses and elegant manners set her apart from other Tidepool residents. After a terrifying encounter involving Mrs. Oliver, Sorrow discovers Tidepool’s dark, deadly secret, and the town’s denizens—human and otherwise—are hell bent on making sure she never leaves. Atmospheric, riveting, and frightening, Tidepool is a must read Lovecraftian dark fantasy for those who pursue the truth no matter the personal cost. “Richly dark and enthralling!” --Verified Reviewer “The creeping dread of Lovecraftian horror by way of American Horror Story - Tidepool will ensure you never look at the ocean the same way again!” --Peter McLean, author of War for the Rose Throne Series “Part Thomas Ligotti, part Penny Dreadful, Tidepool, is a novel about the gravitational forces of fate, pulling characters in against their will, with readers only able to sit and watch the catastrophe unfold. This is the compelling force of all great horror, to hope for rescue even when we know it will not come, to want to escape even as we turn the next page. Willson wields a deft hand of darkness and humanity in this compelling debut.” -- Jaye Viner, author of Jane of Battery Park
Tides of Fire: A Sigma Force Novel (Sigma Force #17)
by James RollinsIn the latest riveting thriller from James Rollins, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sigma Force series, an international research station in the Coral Sea comes under siege during a geological disaster that triggers massive quakes, deadly tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. To stop the world from burning, it’s up to Sigma Force to uncover a secret buried at the heart of our planet. The Titan Project—an international research station off the coast of Australia—discovers a thriving zone of life in an otherwise dead sea. The area teems with a strange bioluminescent coral that defies science, yet holds great promise for the future. But the loss of a military submarine in the area triggers a brutal attack and sets in motion a geological disaster that destabilizes an entire region.Massive quakes, volcanic eruptions, and deadly tsunamis herald a greater cataclysm to come—for something is stirring miles under the ocean, a threat hidden for millennia.As seas turn toxic and coastlines burn, can Sigma Force stop what has been let loose—especially as an old adversary returns, hunting them and thwarting their every move? For any hope of success, Commander Gray Pierce must search for a key buried in the past, hidden deep in Aboriginal mythology. But what Sigma could uncover is even more frightening—something that will shake the very foundations of humanity.