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Vuelo 19
by José Antonio Ponseti«Te han informado mal sobre mí, estoy muy vivo».Georgie BASADA EN HECHOS REALES 5 de diciembre de 1945. La Segunda Guerra Mundial ha terminado y todos los soldados desean regresar a casa. Cinco aviones TBM Avenger despegan de la base de Fort Lauderdale para una sencilla misión de entrenamiento en el océano, pero tras una serie de dificultades y malas decisiones desaparecen sin dejar rastro. Al cabo de unas horas un avión del operativo de rescate, que ha salido en su búsqueda, tampoco regresa. Tras unos angustiosos días donde se articula un amplio dispositivo, todos los tripulantes del Vuelo 19 son dados por muertos. El día después de Navidad el hermano de uno de los desaparecidos recibe un telegrama: «Te han informado mal sobre mí, estoy muy vivo». ¿Hubo algún superviviente del Vuelo 19? ¿Qué sucedió con esas veintisiete personas yesos seis aviones? Con una ambientación recreada a la perfección, una escritura trepidante y una extensa labor de documentación a sus espaldas, José Antonio Ponseti hilvana una apasionante novela en la que ven la luz por primera vez muchos de los misterios que envolvieron el Vuelo 19. Una historia de aventuras, de huida, de esperanza, de amor, amistad y supervivencia. Extractos:«Pero estaba la otra parte de la historia, la que no controlaba ni conocía, qué sucedió el 5 de diciembre. Supuso que George era el único superviviente del Vuelo 19, pero ¿qué tenía eso de malo?, ¿de qué se escondía?, ¿de estar vivo?, ¿qué pasó en ese vuelo?». «Quería recordar algo de ese 5 de diciembre, pero no lo lograba. La única sensación que tenía era el miedo, un pánico aterrador que le bloqueaba la mente. El miedo y él ya se conocían de antes, le había acompañado durante la guerra, pero nunca como ahora».
Vuelo 19
by José Antonio Ponseti«Te han informado mal sobre mí, estoy muy vivo».Georgie BASADA EN HECHOS REALES 5 de diciembre de 1945. La Segunda Guerra Mundial ha terminado y todos los soldados desean regresar a casa. Cinco aviones TBM Avenger despegan de la base de Fort Lauderdale para una sencilla misión de entrenamiento en el océano, pero tras una serie de dificultades y malas decisiones desaparecen sin dejar rastro. Al cabo de unas horas un avión del operativo de rescate, que ha salido en su búsqueda, tampoco regresa. Tras unos angustiosos días donde se articula un amplio dispositivo, todos los tripulantes del Vuelo 19 son dados por muertos. El día después de Navidad el hermano de uno de los desaparecidos recibe un telegrama: «Te han informado mal sobre mí, estoy muy vivo». ¿Hubo algún superviviente del Vuelo 19? ¿Qué sucedió con esas veintisiete personas y esos seis aviones? Con una ambientación recreada a la perfección, una escritura trepidante y una extensa labor de documentación a sus espaldas, José Antonio Ponseti hilvana una apasionante novela en la que ven la luz por primera vez muchos de los misterios que envolvieron el Vuelo 19. Una historia de aventuras, de huida, de esperanza, de amor, amistad y supervivencia. Extractos: «Pero estaba la otra parte de la historia, la que no controlaba ni conocía, qué sucedió el 5 de diciembre. Supuso que George era el único superviviente del Vuelo 19, pero ¿qué tenía eso de malo?, ¿de qué se escondía?, ¿de estar vivo?, ¿qué pasó en ese vuelo?». «Quería recordar algo de ese 5 de diciembre, pero no lo lograba. La única sensación que tenía era el miedo, un pánico aterrador que le bloqueaba la mente. El miedo y él ya se conocían de antes, le había acompañado durante la guerra, pero nunca como ahora». Reseñas:«Un bonito homenaje a los veintisiete hombres que perdieron la vida tras sobrevivir, la gran mayoría de ellos, a la Segunda Guerra Mundial, en un accidente aéreo que hoy en día sigue siendo un misterio sin resolver y sobre el que perviven todo tipo de especulaciones. No os perdáis esta historia. Descubriréis a un gran narrador y mantendréis viva la memoria de los veintisiete soldados que desaparecieron sin dejar rastro».Anika entre libros «Un libro lleno de misterios y en el que, a través de una sucesión de saltos temporales, vamos a ir conociendo todos los hechos acontecidos. Una historia muy bien escrita, fluida y que atrapa, con una buena labor de investigación por parte del autor».La gran biblioteca de David «Este libro que empecé a leer con serias dudas y con poco entusiasmo terminó por conquistarme cuando apenas había terminado de leer los primeros capítulos. Vuelo 19 me ha encantado y tiene todas las papeletas para convertirse en mi mejor lectura deeste año».Mis primeras puntadas «Nos ofrece historias llenas de humanidad, lealtad ante una situación tan tremenda, pero no es una lectura que recomendar a la ligera, pues se trata de un libro diferente, lleno de datos, muchos de ellos técnicos y bélicos, que merece la pena para aquellos que les llame la atención esta temática».Un momento para la lectura
El vuelo de la mariposa
by David Olivas«Aquí se encuentra esa delicada arquitectura que supone el reencuentro con uno mismo: una novela que es una invitación a la vida.»ROY GALÁN «Cuando pienso en lo feo que parece a veces el mundo, veo cómo queda bajo el ojo de David Olivas y se me pasa.»RAYDEN A veces, el amor es más fuerte que el destino. Y el destino es generoso con quienes lo merecen. Después de la muerte de su gran amor, Julia piensa que su vida también ha terminado. Pero su viaje no ha hecho más que empezar. Y es que el destino puede cambiar en unos segundos y ofrecerte una nueva oportunidad para ser feliz. La tragedia ha golpeado a Julia donde más duele: en el corazón. Rota por la pena, regresa al pueblo de su familia, cerca del mar, para intentar sanar de las heridas en compañía de los suyos. Allí descubre la correspondencia entre sus abuelos, Miguel y Candela, separados hace años cuando él tuvo que emigrar a Alemania, donde falleció repentinamente. Ahora que su abuela está enferma, Julia decide seguir las pistas de las cartas para conocer la verdad sobre la muerte de su abuelo. Pero lo que descubrirá será mucho más sorprendente de lo que piensa, un secreto capaz de dar un vuelco a su existencia y abrir por fin la puerta a la esperanza.
Vuelo final
by Ken FollettUn relato de suspense magistral y con unos personajes carismáticos que vuelven a confirmar a Ken Follett como el maestro indicutible del género En junio de 1941, el curso de la guerra es desfavorable a Gran Bretaña. De alguna manera, los alemanes están anticipándose a las incursiones aéreas de los bombarderos británicos. Hermia Mount, una inteligente analista británica empieza a sospechar de la existencia de una estación de radar secreta en la costa de Dinamarca. En Copenhague, el policía colaboracionista con los nazis Peter Flemming intenta descubrir la red la resistencia danesa. Entretanto Harald Olufsen, un joven estudiante danés se ve involucrado poco a poco en la investigación de Hermia. Cuando finalmente descubre la verdad, en la isla danesa de Fano, ocupada por los alemanes, no tiene manera de hacer llegar la información a Gran Bretaña.
Vuelve el Boss
by Lexy Timms Lola FortunaJamie Connors ha decidido que tener trabajo es más importante que tener novio. Ha conseguido un puesto extraordinario como asistente personal del multimillonario Alex Reid. Todo debería ser profesional, pero Jamie acaba en la cama de Alex. Ella es inteligente, guapa y está ligeramente gordita; no piensa que sea lo suficientemente atractiva para un hombre como Alex. Intenta cumplir con su trabajo y sacar todo el tiempo posible para la boda de su hermana. Así, Jamie acaba queriendo complacer a todo el mundo. Toda al atención de la familia está puesta en la boda de la hermana, algo que a Jamie no le importaría si su hermana no fuera tan mandona, si su madre no la molestara tanto y si su desagradable ex no estuviera a punto de convertirse en su cuñado. Jamie tiene que aprender a quererse, a defenderse y a tener la suficiente seguridad para luchar por lo que quiere. También tiene que demostrarle a Alex que es perfecta para el trabajo y para su cama. ** Vuelve el Boss es el segundo libro de la Serie La Asistente Personal ** Solo para mayores de edad. Hay situaciones adultas, aunque se trata de una historia de amor, NO de novela erótica.
Vuit dies de març: El retrobament amb el policia ressucitat (Inspector Mascarell #8)
by Jordi Sierra i FabraEn aquesta vuitena entrega de la sèrie del ex policia Miquel Mascarell, Jordi Sierra i Fabra ens endinsa en una trama tant intensa com adictiva que delectarà qualsevol lector de novel·la negra. Són els anys cinquanta, l'inspector Mascarell i la seva dona, la Patro, estan a punt de ser pares quan Barcelona està immersa en un període d'agitació social a causa de l'augment del preu del tramvia. Un dia, en Pere Humet, un antic subordinat d'en Mascarell d'abans de la guerra, li explica que en Piñol, l'Arnella i en Matarrodona, tres policies que també havien estat a les ordres de l'exinspector van marxar junts a l'exili, al camp de refugiats d'Argelers, i després van treballar en el reforç de la Línia Maginot, fins que els alemanys els van enviar a Mauthausen. Tots tres van sobreviure, amb penes i treballs, a aquell infern fins que el capritx d'un oficial alemany va desencadenar l'horror, va obligar en Piñol a matar l'Arnella d'un tret al cap. Tot seguit el va obligar a fer el mateix a l'Humet, però la pistola només tenia una bala: l'Humet es va salvar i va jurar venjar-se d'en Piñol, que va començar a col·laborar amb els alemanys i va ser el responsable de la mort dels altres presoners. L'Humet confessa a en Mascarell que ha tornat a Barcelona perquè sap que en Piñol és a la capital catalana i vol fer justícia. També li explica que té un càncer i no li queda gaire temps de vida. En Miquel accepta ajudar-lo i el convida l'endemà a dinar a casa seva, però l'Humet no s'hi presenta. Quan l'inspector va a buscar-lo, troba el cadàver de l'antic company i el de la seva cosina, que han mort apunyalats. L'acusat és en Nicolau, l'exnòvio de la noia, però l'instint de policia d'en Mascarell li diu que en Nicolau no és el culpable.
Vulcan's Forge
by Du Brul JackIt begins deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, where a nuclear bomb strikes at the fiery hot heart of the earth. Churning, spewing boiling lava, a volcano rises with unnatural speed from the ocean floor -- the source of a new mineral that promises clean, limitless nuclear power. It continues in hot spots around the globe: Hawaii, where a secessionist movement is about to turn violent and the American army may be asked to fire on U. S. citizens; Washington, D. C. , where the subway system becomes the site of a running gun battle; the Far East, where disrupted diplomatic negotiations jeopardize world peace; a rogue Russian submarine, circling the infant volcano. Caught in the middle is Philip Mercer, a geologist and a one-time commando with shady contacts in all the right (or is it wrong?) places. When Mercer learns that the daughter of an old friend is being kept under armed guard in a local hospital, he vows to rescue her, not knowing that this is the first step in unraveling the fantastic secrets of Vulcan's Forge. .
Vulcan's Forge
by Jack Du BrulIt begins deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, where a nuclear bomb strikes at the fiery hot heart of the earth. Churning, spewing boiling lava, a volcano rises with unnatural speed from the ocean floor -- the source of a new mineral that promises clean, limitless nuclear power.It continues in hot spots around the globe: Hawaii, where a secessionist movement is about to turn violent and the American army may be asked to fire on U.S. citizens; Washington, D.C., where the subway system becomes the site of a running gun battle; the Far East, where disrupted diplomatic negotiations jeopardize world peace; a rogue Russian submarine, circling the infant volcano.Caught in the middle is Philip Mercer, a geologist and a one-time commando with shady contacts in all the right (or is it wrong?) places. When Mercer learns that the daughter of an old friend is being kept under armed guard in a local hospital, he vows to rescue her, not knowing that this is the first step in unraveling the fantastic secrets of Vulcan's Forge.
Vulcan's Forge
by Jack DubrulDeep beneath the Pacific Ocean, where a nuclear bomb strikes. A volcano rises with unnatural speed. The source of a new mineral that promises clean, limitless nuclear power for those who possess it.
The Vulgar Boatman (The Brady Coyne Mysteries #6)
by William G. TapplyWhen a politician&’s son is suspected of murder, Boston lawyer Brady Coyne is dispatched to fix it—only to uncover a web of deceit: &“Tapply at his best&” (The New York Times). Running for governor on the Republican ticket, Tom Baron needs his image to be squeaky clean. He employs men like Brady Coyne, a compassionate Boston attorney, to keep problems far away from his campaign. But when his son doesn&’t come home one night, Tom&’s political strategy becomes a criminal matter. His son&’s girlfriend has been murdered, and the boy has no alibi. To protect his friend&’s political ambitions, Brady digs into the investigation, finding a trail of drugs and corruption that stretches far across the Eastern seaboard. Tom Baron may be his friend, but Brady Coyne will stomach no cover-up. If the son is guilty and Tom is involved, Brady will come down on the would-be governor with a fury that will make Boston politics look like a student council election.
Vulnerable (Morgans of Nashville #4)
by Mary BurtonThe Smallest Mistake Three went in; one came out. For five years, no trace has been found of two high-school friends who went hiking in the woods near Nashville. The third teen, Amber Ryder, was discovered at the bottom of a ravine with a broken arm, head trauma--and zero memory of the horror that put her there. Will Put You What started as a cold case has become a fresh hell for forensic technician Georgia Morgan. Another woman's body is found in the woods, and it leads to the missing teens' remains. But while Georgia works with Amber to try and reawaken her memories, her gut tells her the worst is yet to come. At A Killer's Mercy Homicide Detective Jake Bishop can't be sure whether Amber is an expert manipulator or the killer's next target. Either way, he's determined to protect Georgia. Because the deeper she digs into the past, the deadlier the secrets that emerge, and a nightmare years in the making is about to come to a bloody, terrifying end… Praise for Mary Burton's You're Not Safe "Burton once again demonstrates her romantic suspense chops with this taut novel. " --Publishers Weekly
The Vulture: An Ike Schwartz Mystery (Ike Schwartz Series #10)
by Frederick RamsayMarry new technology to old-fashioned policing and you've got something special.The car is found just outside Picketsville, Virginia, a smoking ruin of twisted metal and shattered glass. It takes only a glance to confirm that this is Ike Schwartz's car. Ever since he left the CIA, the incorruptible Picketsville sheriff has made enemies at home and abroad. Now, one has caught up with him, with a bomb powerful enough to turn quiet Main Street into a smoking crater. Is this a cop killing—or domestic terrorism?The town plunges into mourning, and Ike's wife Ruth, the president of the local college, puts on a brave face as the sheriff's department organizes a manhunt, the likes of which Picketsville has never seen. Back at the CIA, Ike's old colleague Charlie Garland joins the hunt, becoming fixated on a blurry videotape of the crime scene. Charlie's elastic job description includes monitoring Ike's life.Investigations—led by more than one player—fan around and out of Picketsville as far as a small town in Idaho where Martin Pangborn, head of the radical militia called the Fifty-First Star, runs his organization. If some banks and businesses are too big to fail, are some people too deeply connected or too wealthy to bring to justice? Is Martin Pangborn such a person? The Fifty-First Star's tentacles run long and deep. But the Vulture is something no one, not even Martin Pangborn, is prepared for."Surefooted prose speeds this well-told tale of greed and betrayal among the nation's covert elite." —Publishers Weekly on the 9th Ike Schwartz mystery, Drowning Barbie.
The Vulture
by Gil Scott-HeronThe legendary poet and musician’s debut novel is “an impressively crafted urban noir . . . like an early forerunner of The Wire” (The Independent). Known as the “godfather of rap” and an innovator of spoken-word soul music with songs like The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, Gil Scott-Heron wrote his first novel, The Vulture, while he was still a student at Lincoln University. First published to critical acclaim in 1970, it offers “a fascinating portrait of late 60s New York” with the same heart, wit, and urgent social commentary expressed in his music (Mojo). The Vulture is a hip and fast-moving thriller, set in lower Manhattan. It relates the strange story of the murder of a teenage boy called John Lee—told through the words of four men who knew him when he was just another kid working after school, hanging out, waiting for something to happen. “A tense and intriguing murder mystery.” —Mojo “An artist who has crafted witty but crucial insights for Black America.” —The Washington Post
The Vulture and the Phoenix: Neurosurgeon, Garven Wilsonhulme, the final great fight
by Carl DouglassArthur Koestler, the notable twentieth century playwright said, Nothing is more sad than the death of an illusion." Carl Douglass, neurosurgeon turned author, writes with gripping realism about the point in Garven Wilsonhulme, M.D., F.A.C.S's life when he turns the hopes and aspirations of his family, friends, colleagues, and opponents into illusions. In so doing, he realizes that he has become both The Vulture and The Phoenix in his own life. He scrambles to the heights of fame, prestige, riches, and cruelty. There, he meets a wall of opposition and begins the final great fight of his complicated life and career. What he does will surprise and amaze you. This is the finale of the successful Saga of a Neurosurgeon series."
The Vulture Fund: A Novel
by Stephen W. Frey&“A fast-paced thriller—action, adventure, romance, even a morality tale. Frey touches all the bases in this fast-paced thriller that combines Robert Ludlum with Barbarians at the Gate.&”—Newark Star-Ledger&“Ruthless financial terror.&”—Chicago TribuneMace McLain is the hottest young gun at Wall Street's last great independent baking firm. Now he's just been named co-manager of a multibillion-dollar "vulture fund," an ultra-risky real estate scheme preying on naïve investors. The powerful senior partner is willing to bet the bank on it. So is Kathleen Hunt, a gorgeous investment banker with high-level contacts. What do they know that he doesn't?With the help of a beautiful graduate student named Rachel Sommers, McLain follows a bizarre trail that stretches from the jungles of Latin America to Washington and the secret councils of the CIA . . . where deception shadows his ever move—and where even the most irrefutable evidence can't diminish his deadly risk. . . .
The Vulture Fund
by Stephen W. FreyMace McLain is the hottest young gun at Wall Street's last great independent banking firm. Now he's just been named co-manager of a multi-billion-dollar "vulture fund," an ultra-risky real estate scheme preying on naive investors. The powerful senior partner is willing to bet the bank on it. So is Kathleen Hunt, a gorgeous investment banker with high-level contacts. What do they know that he doesn't? With the help of a beautiful graduate student named Rachel Sommers, McLain follows a bizarre trail that stretches from the jungles of Latin America to Washington and the secret councils of the CIA ... where deception shadows his every move--and where even the most irrefutable evidence can't diminish his deadly risk. ...
The Vulture is a Patient Bird (Murder Room #768)
by James Hadley ChaseA brilliant but sadistic safe-breaker; a beautiful seductress; an expert young hunter and an ace pilot with a shady past - this is the team that undercover operator Armo Shalik assembles to steal the priceless Borgia ring from millionaire Max Kahlenberg's closely guarded fortress in the remote and deadly African bush. But when Kahlenberg finds out they are coming, the gang's expedition turns into a strictly one-way safari - to slaughter ...'Insanely readable' Observer
The Vulture is a Patient Bird
by James Hadley ChaseA brilliant but sadistic safe-breaker; a beautiful seductress; an expert young hunter and an ace pilot with a shady past - this is the team that undercover operator Armo Shalik assembles to steal the priceless Borgia ring from millionaire Max Kahlenberg's closely guarded fortress in the remote and deadly African bush. But when Kahlenberg finds out they are coming, the gang's expedition turns into a strictly one-way safari - to slaughter ...'Insanely readable' Observer
Vulture Peak: A Royal Thai Detective Novel (5) (Sonchai Jitpleecheep #5)
by John BurdettNobody knows Bangkok like Royal Thai Police Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep, and there is no one quite like Sonchai: a police officer who has kept his Buddhist soul intact--more or less--despite the fact that his job shoves him face-to-face with some of the most vile and outrageous crimes and criminals in Bangkok. But for his newest assignment, everything he knows about his city--and himself--will be a mere starting point. He's put in charge of the highest-profile criminal case in Thailand--an attempt to bring an end to trafficking in human organs. He sets in motion a massive sting operation and stays at its center, traveling to Phuket, Hong Kong, Dubai, Shanghai, and Monte Carlo. He draws in a host of unwitting players that includes an aging rock star wearing out his second liver and the mysterious, diabolical, albeit gorgeous co-queenpins of the international body-parts trade: the Chinese twins known as the Vultures. And yet, it's closer to home that Sonchai will discover things getting really dicey: rumors will reach him suggesting that his ex-prostitute wife, Chanya, is having an affair. Will Sonchai be enlightened enough--forget Buddha, think jealous husband--to cope with his very own compromised and compromising world? All will be revealed here, in John Burdett's most mordantly funny, propulsive, fiendishly entertaining novel yet.
Vulture Peak (Sonchai Jitpleecheep #5)
by John BurdettNobody knows Bangkok like Royal Thai Police Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep, and there is no one quite like Sonchai: a police officer who has kept his Buddhist soul intact-more or less-despite the fact that his job shoves him face-to-face with some of the most vile and outrageous crimes and criminals in Bangkok. But for his newest assignment, everything he knows about his city-and himself-will be a mere starting point.He's put in charge of the highest-profile criminal case in Thailand-an attempt to bring an end to trafficking in human organs. He sets in motion a massive sting operation and stays at its center, traveling to Phuket, Hong Kong, Dubai, Shanghai, and Monte Carlo. He draws in a host of unwitting players that includes an aging rock star wearing out his second liver and the mysterious, diabolical, albeit gorgeous co-queenpins of the international body-parts trade: the Chinese twins known as the Vultures. And yet, it's closer to home that Sonchai will discover things getting really dicey: rumors will reach him suggesting that his ex-prostitute wife, Chanya, is having an affair. Will Sonchai be enlightened enough-forget Buddha, think jealous husband-to cope with his very own compromised and compromising world? All will be revealed here, in John Burdett's most mordantly funny, propulsive, fiendishly entertaining novel yet.Praise for John Burdett and his Bangkok novels:'Cracking East meets West thriller introducing a half-Thai, half-American cop whose Buddhist beliefs are as important as his forensic skills. Terrific' Observer.'A fantastic new thriller with an avenging Buddhist cop as its central character' Mail on Sunday.'Read this book, savour the language - it's the last and most compelling word in thrillers' James Ellroy.'Impeccably researched, this is sometimes poetic, often exotic, and totally hardcore' Daily Mirror."Burdett's fever-dream mysteries, set in Bangkok, recast the police procedural as psychedelic peep show." The New Yorker."Burdett is purely and simply a wonderful writer." The Washington Post Book World.
Vultures (Miriam Black #6)
by Chuck WendigIn the sixth and final thriller of the “wildly entertaining” (Kirkus Reviews) Miriam Black series, Miriam tries to break the curse of her powers, but first she must face The Trespasser a final time. Still reeling from the events of The Raptor and the Wren, Miriam must confront two terrifying discoveries: the Trespasser now has the power to inhabit the living as well as the dead, and Miriam is pregnant. Miriam knows her baby is fated to die, but Miriam is the Fatebreaker. And if the rules have changed for her nemesis, her own powers are changing as well. Miriam will do whatever it takes to break her curse and save her child. But as Miriam once again finds herself on the hunt for a serial killer and in need of an elusive physic, she can feel the threads of her past coming together—and the pattern they’re forming is deadly. To end the Trespasser’s influence in her world, Miriam must face her demon a final time. And, this time, one of them must die. Vultures is a heart-pounding conclusion to the series: “Think Six Feet Under cowritten by Stephen King and Chuck Palahniuk” (SFX).
Vultures at Twilight: First In Series Featuring Lesbian Sleuths Lil And Ada (The Lillian and Ada Mysteries #1)
by Charles AtkinsFirst in a New England mystery series featuring a formidable pair of widow-sleuths and &“a baffling mystery that will keep readers turning the pages&” (Publishers Weekly). Something wicked has come to Grenville, Connecticut, where high-end antique dealers are being murdered in gruesome—yet fitting—ways. It&’s shaking up the lives of Lil Campbell and Ada Strauss, widows who have become best friends in a gated community for seniors. Not only are they finally confronting long-held heart-felt feelings for each other, but Ada&’s been named executrix of a late friend&’s estate. And all her vintage valuables are drawing Ada and Lil into a dangerous circle of suspects and potential new victims. Lacing up their sensible gumshoes, they&’re all too eager to help homicide detective Mattie Perez in the investigation. But as Lil and Ada dig deeper, the determined duo begin to expose festering small-town secrets, and unravel a mystery that proves all is not well in a town famed for its postcard-perfect charm.
The Vulture's Game (Short Story)
by Lorenzo CarcaterraIn The Wolf, #1 New York Times bestselling author Lorenzo Carcaterra introduces readers to Vincent Marelli, his most stunning and captivating hero yet. But, in this eBook original prequel short story, before Marelli becomes the world's most powerful mob boss, he must prove he has what it takes to lead the pack. Features a preview of Lorenzo Carcaterra's riveting new novel, The Wolf! My name is Vincent Marelli, and when I was a young man life gave me a choice: play by the rules . . . or play to win. You might say I chose well, because today I am the don of all dons, commanding the biggest, most successful organized crime operation in the world. But all that I have--everything I won--I got by working harder, thinking smarter, and fighting better than the rest. This is the story of how I started. How my uncle gave me a job to do and turned me loose in the big, bad world he'd already conquered. And how I took on the man who tried to take on the wrong people--my people. I won't say what happened. You can find out for yourself. Let's just say that killing your enemy is easy, but there are better ways to get revenge. And the best revenge is a gift that keeps on giving.
Vultures in the Sky (The Hugh Rennert Mysteries #0)
by Todd DowningA customs agent must track down a killer on a train barreling across the Texas border into Mexico . . . When a train leaves Laredo en route to Mexico City, the trip turns terrifying as one passenger after another falls victim to murder. Will anyone make it to their destination alive? Fortunately, Hugh Rennert—US Customs agent and amateur detective—is on board, and his investigation will proceed full steam ahead . . . &“You won&’t go wrong in giving Todd Downing a try.&” —Michael Dirda, The Washington Post
W. E. B. Griffin The Devil's Weapons (Men at War #8)
by Peter KirsanowDick Canidy and the agents of the OSS scour war torn Poland looking for a rocket scientist who holds the secrets to the Nazis most dangerous weapon in this new entry in W.E.B. Griffin's New York Times bestselling Men at War series.April 1940. By terms of the Soviet Nazi Nonaggression pact, the two dictatorships divided the helpless nation of Poland. Now, the Russians are rounding up enemies of the state in their occupation zone, but one essential target slips away. Dr. Sebastian Kapsky had spent years working with Walter Riedel and Werner von Braun in the early days of rocket science, but as a man with a conscience he refused to continue when he saw the perversion of their work by the Nazis. That makes him the most knowledgeable person about German superweapons outside of Germany. The Germans want him. The Soviets are desperate to grab him, but Wild Bill Donovan knows there's only one man who can find him in the middle of a war zone and get him out—Dick Canidy.