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The Vacation: A Novel
by T. M. LoganIn The Vacation, a captivating thriller from T. M. Logan, the bestselling author of Lies and 29 Seconds, four best friends on a dream vacation come face-to-face with an explosive secret.It was supposed to be the perfect getaway: Kate and her three best friends, spending a week with their families in a luxurious villa in the south of France. Through the decades they’ve stayed closer than ever, and seven days of drinking crisp French wine and laying out under the dazzling Mediterranean sun is the perfect celebration of their friendship. But soon after arriving, Kate discovers an incriminating text on her husband’s cell phone.A text revealing that he’s having an affair. And that the other woman is one of her best friends. But which one?Trapped in paradise with no one to trust, Kate is determined to find out who has put her marriage—and a lifelong friendship—in jeopardy. But as she closes in on the truth, she realizes that the stakes are higher than she ever imagined. Everyone on the trip has secrets…and someone may be prepared to kill to keep theirs hidden.
The Vacation: A Novel
by John MarrsLonglisted for the 2022 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize, The Vacation is a compulsive, holiday-set thriller from John Marrs, bestselling author of The One, now a Netflix Original Series.&“John Marrs&’s creative, high-concept thrillers never fail to keep me furiously turning the pages."—Sarah Pearse"John Marrs can do no wrong." —Jack Jordan"John Marrs is a master of suspense." —Jeneva RoseHow far would you run to escape your past?Venice Beach, Los Angeles. A paradise on earth. Tourists flock to the golden coast and the promise of Hollywood. But for eight strangers at a beach-front hostel, there is far more on their minds than an extended vacation. All of them are running from something. And they all have secrets they&’d kill to keep…Don't miss other suspenseful reads from John Marrs (you'll never see the twists coming!): The One The Marriage Act The Family Experiment (coming soon!)
The Vacation House: A Novel
by Jane ShemiltThe Edgar-nominated, #1 internationally bestselling author of The Daughter and The Playground weaves a breathtaking tale of betrayal, family, and secrets from the past in this crackling novel of psychological suspense.Two women. Two secrets. One terrible night.PAXOS, GREECEThe vacation house is a luxurious getaway for a wealthy English family, windows open to sun and the sea, a sparkling swimming pool, and a verdant garden. One hot summer night, while the parents and their friends drink wine and amuse themselves, a young woman—the teenage daughter of the Greek caretaker—ventures for a walk on their private beach. Her life will never be the same again.LONDON, ENGLAND, TEN YEARS LATERJulia is the perfect spouse and mother. Slender, blonde, expensively dressed, she’s the classic “yummy mummy” of high society: cook, organizer, arm candy, and speechwriter to her influential husband.But behind her winning smile is a stifled woman trapped in a gilded cage, stricken with anxiety and perfectionism. When Julia meets Laurel, a therapist who promises to help her find fulfillment, Julia opens herself up to the hope of a different future.BOUND BY THE PASTWhat happened in Greece all those years ago that binds these two women together? And will uncovering the truth destroy everything… or set them free?
Vacation Interrupted (The Thriller Shorts #1)
by Allison BrennanAttempted murder interrupts vacation for an FBI agent and a P.I. in this romantic suspense short story by a New York Times–bestselling author.In this Thriller Short, New York Times–bestselling author Allison Brennan’s recurring protagonists Lucy Kincaid and Sean Rogan learn that taking an island vacation isn’t so relaxing—especially when solving crimes is your occupation. Rescuing a drowning man on his honeymoon turns out to be the easy task. Finding and stopping his military-trained ex-girlfriend from killing him is a bit more complicated, and Kincaid and Rogan soon find themselves up to their necks in trouble.Originally published in Love is Murder (2013), edited by #1 New York Times–bestselling author Sandra Brown.Praise for Love is Murder“If a person is known by the company she keeps, then the company of the 30 romance and suspense writers in this stellar all-original anthology speaks volumes about bestseller Brown . . . . Chockablock with nifty plot twists, these stories aren’t to be missed.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A Vacation to Die For (A Tourist Trap Mystery #14)
by Lynn CahoonFans of female sleuth cozies will delight in New York Times bestselling author Lynn Cahoon&’s latest installment in her long-running Tourist Trap Mystery series. In the California coastal town of South Cove, Jill Gardner, owner of Coffee, Books, and More, discovers that wedding planning can be murder . . . Hustling her fiancé off to a neighboring tourist town might be the only way Jill Gardner can plan her nuptials to South Cove&’s in-demand police detective. But when a mystery man turns up dead at South Cove&’s PD, Greg is hightailing it back home to investigate, leaving Jill to finish the vacation solo. Jill can barely get in a spa day before her own respite is spoiled by a greedy hotel guest and unexpected revelations about Max Winter, the developer conniving to buy her home out from under her. Then there&’s the staffing issues at the store, the strange men seen lurking about town, and an aggressive and obnoxious family member harassing Jill&’s beloved employee. It&’s enough to make the bride-to-be full of jitters . . . especially when she finds herself in the crosshairs of a killer . . . Praise for Lynn Cahoon and the Tourist Trap Mysteries &“I love the author&’s style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series.&” —Dru&’s Book Musings &“Lynn Cahoon&’s popular Tourist Trap series is . . . one of my go-to cozy mystery series!&” —Hope By the Book
Vachss: Underground
by Andrew VachssWhen there is no longer any reliable source of "news," there is nothing to trust . . . and "The Terror" descends. For decades, The Rulers have been at work, using prisoner/slave labor to construct Underground, believing that all those who flee there will trade their freedom for security. Now, "truth" is what the Rulers say it is, and The Rulers rule all. But even within this antiseptically evil world, a revolution is brewing. A new breed of journalists--known as "The Book Boys"--risk everything to graffiti the truth on Underground's pristine walls.
Vacuum (The Harpur & Iles Mysteries #28)
by Bill JamesHarpur and Iles juggle a new drug kingpin and a new chief in this hilarious police procedural from &“the Elmore Leonard of Britain&’s underworld&” (Kirkus Reviews). After his wife and son are gunned down in what appears to be a hit gone wrong, Local drug boss Mansel Shale turns to religion, leaving his drug business up for grabs. His second-in-command, a weirdo who believes he is Generalissimo Franco, is the wrong man to lead the organization, especially with rival Ralph Ember eager to gain control of Shale&’s territory. Neither Assistant Chief Desmond Iles nor DCS Colin Harpur wants a drug war. Both believe in the motto &“No blood on the pavement.&” But their new chief has a different motto—&“Lock &’em up and toss away the key&”—and is pushing matters in the wrong direction. &“The qualities that make James&’s books stand out from the crowd are his masterful ability with words and his howlingly funny, darkly brutal humor. . . . Despite the seriousness of the plot, it&’s impossible not to laugh aloud at the fierce ripostes, subtle digs, and overt insults peppered across every page. A true delight from a genre master.&” —Booklist (starred review) &“Not only the most stylishly adventurous books in British crime fiction today but also the funniest.&” —The Telegraph
Vadios no Crime: Uma História de Dirk & Patsy
by Justice GrayPatsy inventa histórias de abuso para se afastar do marido, pois ela está entediada e ele não tem muito a oferecer, mas logo decide que pode ganhar muito dinheiro se se prostituir - primeiro para os homens e depois para as mulheres. Dirk e Patsy juntam forças criminosas, com Dirk sendo o cafetão de Patsy; mais tarde, Patsy planeja cuidar de sua filha para prostituição adolescente. Seu estilo de vida rico e glamuroso faz com que eles fiquem sem dinheiro em um curto espaço de tempo, então eles constantemente vêm com maneiras de roubar outras pessoas. Quando isso não é suficiente, Dirk rouba dinheiro de seus pais idosos que têm sinais de demência e, em seguida, trama para matá-los... duas vezes. Poderia ser um final trágico para Patsy e Dirk, ou não…?
Vagabond: A Thriller
by Gerald SeymourIt was a dirty job in a dirty war.Danny Curnow, known in the army family by his call sign, Vagabond, ran agents, informers. Played God with their lives and their deaths, and was the best at his job - and he quit when the stress overwhelmed him.Now he lives in quiet isolation and works as a guide to tourists visiting the monuments and cemeteries of an earlier, simpler, conflict on Normandy's D-Day beaches.Until the call comes from an old boss, Bentinick.Violence in Northern Ireland is on the rise again. Weapons are needed for a new campaign. Gaby Davies of MI5, sparky and ambitious, runs the double agent Ralph Exton, who will be the supposed middle man in brokering an arms deal with a Russian contact, Timofey.The covert world of deception and betrayal was close to destroying Danny across the Irish Sea. Fifteen years later the stakes are higher, the risks greater, and there is an added agenda on the table. If he wants to survive, Danny will have to prove, to himself, that he has not softened, that he is as hard and ruthless as before.VAGABOND shows Gerald Seymour writing at the top of his powers and returning to the territory of some of his greatest bestsellers, Harry's Game, Field of Blood and The Journeyman Tailor.
Vagabond: A Thriller
by Gerald SeymourIt was a dirty job in a dirty war.Danny Curnow, known in the army family by his call sign, Vagabond, ran agents, informers. Played God with their lives and their deaths, and was the best at his job - and he quit when the stress overwhelmed him.Now he lives in quiet isolation and works as a guide to tourists visiting the monuments and cemeteries of an earlier, simpler, conflict on Normandy's D-Day beaches.Until the call comes from an old boss, Bentinick.Violence in Northern Ireland is on the rise again. Weapons are needed for a new campaign. Gaby Davies of MI5, sparky and ambitious, runs the double agent Ralph Exton, who will be the supposed middle man in brokering an arms deal with a Russian contact, Timofey.The covert world of deception and betrayal was close to destroying Danny across the Irish Sea. Fifteen years later the stakes are higher, the risks greater, and there is an added agenda on the table. If he wants to survive, Danny will have to prove, to himself, that he has not softened, that he is as hard and ruthless as before.VAGABOND shows Gerald Seymour writing at the top of his powers and returning to the territory of some of his greatest bestsellers, Harry's Game, Field of Blood and The Journeyman Tailor.
Vagabond: A Thriller
by Gerald Seymour“[A] British spymaster delivers [a] first-rate effort—this one focused on an old-fashioned hero facing up to new challenges” as Irish terrorists arms up (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Danny Curnow, known in the army family by his call sign, Vagabond, ran agents, informers. Played God with their lives and their deaths, and was the best at his job—and he quit when the stress overwhelmed him.Now he lives in quiet isolation and works as a guide to tourists visiting the monuments and cemeteries of an earlier, simpler, conflict on Normandy’s D-Day beaches.Until the call comes from an old boss, Bentinick.Violence in Northern Ireland is on the rise again. Weapons are needed for a new campaign. Gaby Davies of MI5, sparky and ambitious, runs the double agent Ralph Exton, who will be the supposed middle man in brokering an arms deal with a Russian contact, Timofey.The covert world of deception and betrayal was close to destroying Danny across the Irish Sea. Fifteen years later the stakes are higher, the risks greater, and there is an added agenda on the table. If he wants to survive, Danny will have to prove, to himself, that he has not softened, that he is as hard and ruthless as before.Praise for Gerald Seymour“Seymour excels at creating characters with deep backstories. . . . best of all, the legendary double agent . . . Danny Curnow.” —Publishers Weekly“Suspense master Seymour dazzles with commanding language and meticulous detail.” —Entertainment Weekly“Seymour . . . does his research, thinks hard about his story and gives us richly imagined novels that bristle with authenticity.” —Washington Post“In a class of his own.” —The Times (London)
The Vagabond Virgins (California Century Mysteries #0)
by Ken KuhlkenIn the weeks before the 1979 Mexican elections, San Diego P.I. Alvaro Hickey follows the stories Baja California campesinos are spreading about visits from the Holy Virgin. Though Alvaro doubts her divinity, he's firmly on her side. She wants them to vote the corrupt and tyrannical Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI) out of power. When Lourdes Shuler asks him to unite her with her sister Lupe, Alvaro doesn't think much of it until Lourdes claims Lupe is the campesinos' Virgin. Alvaro's not the kind to turn down an appeal for help, especially from such a beauty. Besides, the published sketch a savant girl drew of the Virgin looks just like Lourdes. He suspects that Lourdes might not have a sister after all. Then, on their way to dinner, Lourdes and Alvaro pick up a tail. Lourdes admits the man could've been sent by her brother Andres. But is Lourdes hiding something more? Alvaro chooses to stand with the lady although he knows she might become his last adventure. Then someone arrives to rid the land of this vagabond Virgin....
El vagabundo del norte
by Edgar WallaceAquel vagabundo no parecía tan inofensivo. Casi parecía peligroso por la destreza con la que jugaba con una pistola automática.La pasaba de una mano a la otra, la hacía girar en su índice desde la guarda, la balanceaba de un lado a otro hasta que quedó apuntando al suelo.La pistola parecía un juguete mágico: el vagabundo no podía apartar sus ojos de ella.Hasta que, como los niños, se cansó y la guardó en un bolsillo de sus destrozados pantalones.Solo por un instante, porque inmediatamente la desenfundó.
The Vain Conversation: A Novel (Story River Bks.)
by Anthony Grooms“A real-life racially motivated mass killing from 1946 is boldly and deeply reimagined [in this] incisive, gripping and empathetic novel” (Kirkus, starred review).Inspired by true events, The Vain Conversation reflects on the 1946 lynching of two black couples in Georgia from the perspectives of three characters—Bertrand Johnson, one of the victims; Noland Jacks, a presumed perpetrator; and Lonnie Henson, a witness to the murders as a ten-year-old boy. Lonnie’s inexplicable feelings of culpability drive him in a search for meaning that takes him around the world, and ultimately back to Georgia, where he must confront both Jacks and his own demons.In this stirring and incisive narrative, Anthony Grooms seeks to advance the national dialogue on race relations. With complexity, satire, and surprising moments of levity, he explores what it means to redeem and be redeemed. Deeply probing the issues of American race violence, The Vain Conversation also speaks to the broader issues of oppression and violence everywhere.Foreword by poet, painter, and novelist Clarence Major.Afterward by bestselling author T. Geronimo Johnson.
Valago Crest
by Jean Anne BartlettTheresa had loved Xavier de Montago since she was a 14-year-old girl and he already a married man. Now, seven years later, incredibly, intoxicatingly, she was Xavier's new wife, coming to be mistress of his fabulous estate of Valago Crest. Xavier made no secret of his adoration of her, the overwhelming force of his desire. Yet why did he forbid her all knowledge of the fate of his first wife? Why did he force her to vow never to have any contact with his handsome, charming younger brother? Why was this man, with so much to make him happy, so tormented by secret agony and so ruled by a violent rage that flared out of control? No longer did Theresa burn with longing for Xavier. Now she trembled at his approach and froze at his touch, as she realized that she was his, body and soul, ... and the talons of terror tore at the wildly beating heart of love.
Valdez is Coming
by Elmore LeonardNo writer chronicles the battles of misfits, underdogs and renegades like Elmore Leonard ...VALDEZ IS COMING is a stunning stale of morality and justice in which a simple, honest man is transformed into a killer - and begins a long journey of revenge against those who scarred his soul for ever.Elmore Leonard's Western novels stand as some of the most vivid writing of his career. With all of his trademark sharp dialogue and set against a beautifully evoked landscape, this is a classic work that captures the wild and glorious spirit of the American West.
Valediction (A Spenser Novel, #11)
by Robert B. ParkerThe most dangerous man to cross is one who isn't afraid to die. But the most deadly is one who doesn't want to live. And Spenser has just lost the woman who made life his #1 priority.So when a religious sect kidnaps a pretty young dancer, no death threat can make Spenser cut and run. Now a hit man's bullet is wearing Spenser's name. But Boston's big boys don't know Spenser's ready and willing to meet death more than halfway.
Valediction (The Spenser Series #11)
by Robert B. ParkerClassic Boston noir thriller from global bestseller Robert B. Parker - one of contemporary crime fiction's most popular and acclaimed authors'One of the great series in the history of the American detective story' New York TimesWhen a religious sect kidnap a young dancer, a hit man's bullet soon has Spenser's name on it. But the most dangerous man to cross is the one who isn't afraid to die, and Spenser has just lost the woman who made his life worth living.
Valencia Roja
by Ana Martínez MuñozAlfaguara Negra presenta una nueva serie de alto impacto protagonizada por una inspectora llamada a hacer historia: Nela Ferrer. «Un viaje a las entrañas de una ciudad en la que palpitan la pornografía, el crimen y la muerte. Una estupenda ópera prima, construida con oficio y solvencia».Arantza PortabalesMiguel Murillo, afamado productor y director de cine para adultos, aparece brutalmente asesinado durante la celebración del festival Valencia Roja,el primer evento dedicado a la industria del sexo en la ciudad bajo el lema «El porno es cultura». La grotesca puesta en escena hace pensar en una venganza y el entorno de la pornografía teme que sus secretos más turbios vean la luz. Nela Ferrer, nombrada recientemente jefa del Grupo de Homicidios de Valencia, ha vuelto de Madrid para refugiarse en sus raíces huyendo de una relación tormentosa. Pero la aparición de nuevos cadáveres en posturas macabras que emulan violentos actos sexuales la llevará a indagar con su nuevo equipo en los rincones opacos de la élite local, destapando sus prácticas más extremas. Reseñas:«Una primera novela impresionante».Alzira Martins, editora francesa de Stieg Larsson «Una trama perfecta [...]. Ana Martínez Muñoz será una de las protagonistas del thriller español en los próximos años».Vincenzo Ostuni, editor italiano de Margaret Atwood
The Valentina File
by A. P. HernándezValentina: a teenager who ended her life with a box cutter. Martha: a mother who can't accept her daughter's atrocious act. Ishmael: a university student who's beginning to overcome his fears. Lazarus del Río: a former Chief Inspector of Police who's been suspended and barred for life. Why did Valentina commit suicide? Follow Lazarus del Río's investigation and discover the hidden truth behind her death.
Valentina's Lost Days
by A. P. Hernández•Valentina: a teenager who ended her life with a cutter. •Marta: a mother who does not admit the atrocious act of her daughter. •Ismael: a university student who begins to lose his fears. •Lazarus del Río: Former Chief Inspector of Police, expelled and disqualified for life. What's after Valentina's suicide? Follow the investigation of Lazarus del Río and know the truth hidden after Valentina's death. A short history of suspense very well developed. Do not stop reading until you reach the end!
Valentine: a Novel of Psychological Terror
by Tom SavageJillian Talbot has a beautiful home in New York's Greenwich Village, a string of bestselling suspense novels, a handsome and adoring lover. She has something else too. A special fan who sends her pretty, heart-shaped messages-with an unmistakable warning in blood-red letters. A killer has invaded her privileged sanctuary. Soon he will imprison her in a nightmare more real than the fiction she creates.
Valentine Candy Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery)
by Leslie MeierIn these two beloved mysteries that have been previously published and now collected in one volume for the very first time, it’s Valentine’s Day in Tinker’s Cove, Maine—but when it comes to foul play, Pennysaver reporter Lucy Stone can’t sugar-coat the truth . . . VALENTINE MURDER Lucy has barely arrived at her first library board meeting when the new librarian is found dead in the basement. The agitated group assumes Bitsy Howell was killed by an outsider—until Detective Lt. Horowitz announces that the killer is among them. Lucy knew that Bitsy rubbed some people the wrong way. But she has a hunch the murderous motives run a lot deeper. And as she snoops into the curious lifestyles and shocking secrets of Tinker’s Cove’s most solid citizens, what she finds is far from hearts and flowers . . . CHOCOLATE COVERED MURDER Despite the frigid winter temperatures, to boost the economy, Tinker’s Cove is launching a travel promotion for Valentine’s Day. Lucy is assigned a puff piece on upscale Chanticleer Chocolate—and its deliciously handsome owner. But there’s another tantalizing tart behind the counter—sultry store manager Tamzin Graves. Leaving a throng of jealous women in her wake, it’s almost no surprise when Tamzin turns up dead, her body covered in chocolate. And as Lucy closes in on the culprit, she may find herself locked in the clutches of a half-baked killer . . .
The Valentine Estate
by Stanley EllinEdgar Award Finalist: A former Miami Beach tennis pro discovers the dangerous price of marrying for money in &“one of the year&’s best chillers&” (The New York Times Book Review). There was a time when Davis Cup winner Chris Monte had it all. Now, down and out in Dade County, restringing racquets at a South Beach tennis shop and hiring himself out for an occasional lesson, he&’s dead broke. Then, along comes Elizabeth Jones, a mousy student with an irresistible proposition: fifty thousand dollars in exchange for marrying her. As sole beneficiary of the Valentine estate, Elizabeth is set to inherit a fortune. There&’s only one stipulation: She must be married. She&’ll collect, they&’ll divorce, and Chris will get paid off. Simple. But there are a few details Elizabeth left out, including the other claimants who are ruthlessly scheming to get their shares; her former boss, a goon with shady connections; her institutionalized mother, the target of whispers and gossip; the syndicate representative behind the execution of the will; and the pressing question of the actual identity of the deceased. Before long, Chris is in over his head. And wondering what his real part is in this twisted game of family secrets, Chris has good reason to fear that in agreeing to marry Elizabeth, he&’s set in motion the carefully drawn plans for his own murder. From a Mystery Writers of America Grand Master, The Valentine Estate is a gripping thriller and was named an Edgar Award finalist for Best Novel.
The Valentine Legacy (Legacy #3)
by Catherine CoulterRefusing to marry James Wyndham, the man she has loved secretly for years, outspoken, naive Jessie Warfield escapes to England and the estate of James's cousins- and a life as a "nanny." <P><P>However, when James comes to fetch her, a group of delightful meddlers make certain that they end up neatly married instead. Old secrets, a pirate's legacy, and a cast of wonderful characters are part of this funny, lively, and occasionally mysterious story that provides a satisfactory conclusion to Coulter's "Legacy" trilogy