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Under Suspicion
by Mallory KaneTwo federal agents must crack the secrets hidden deep in the bayou... Undercover agent Zach Winter vows to expose the truth behind his best friend's death and protect the pregnant widow left behind. But his de facto partner, Maddy Tierney, isn't the average federal-agent-turned-bodyguard-she's too beautiful, too capable and too damn tempting. It isn't until he rescues her from a kidnapping attempt that their relationship goes from uneasy to explosive. With the criminals closing in and time running out, Zach knows he'd put his own life on the line in order to protect a vulnerable widow. And to ensure the safety of the woman he can't imagine saying goodbye to.
Under Suspicion
by Rachel LeeRachel Lee's fourth book for Warner is a fast-paced, suspenseful novel in which a killer stalks a female museum curator who is wrongly suspected of stealing a piece of priceless Mayan jewelry.
Under Suspicion
by Sommer SmithWith an enemy who’s closer than they think…following the truth could pull them in too deep.Hired to help the navy SEALs train their working dolphins, veterinarian Keilani Lucas inadvertently crosses a vicious drug-smuggling ring on her first day. And when her fellow trainer, Lieutenant Micah Kent, comes to her rescue, she suddenly has an around-the-clock bodyguard. But with a traitor on the inside, can Keilani and Micah expose the mole before it’s too late?
Under Suspicion (Underworld Detective Agency Ser.)
by Hannah JayneShe's the new head of the Underworld Detection Agency's strangest division. What a nightmare . . . Being a human immune to magic helped Sophie Lawson get promoted. It's also made her a major, very reluctant player in a game that stretches beyond even the Underworld. Having handsome buttoned-down Englishman Will as her new guardian is one tempting blessing, especially since sexy fallen angel Alex is mysteriously MIA lately. But as a frightening number of demons start disappearing around the city, Sophie suspects that an Armageddon-level prophecy is about to become everyone's nightmare. And her investigation is testing her bravery-and Will's unexpected vulnerability-in ways neither could predict. Now Sophie and Will are fast running out of time as an unstoppable evil prepares to lay waste to demons and humans alike . . . Praise for Hannah Jayne's Under Attack'this urban fantasy tale smartly balances riveting action with wonderful light touches . . . New readers and returning fans will find it entirely accessible and enjoyable. ' - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Under Suspicion: A Friday Barnes Mystery
by R. A. Spratt Phil Gosier“A must-have series for middle-grade readers.” —BooklistFriday Barnes, girl detective, is... under arrest?! Getting arrested was the last thing Friday expected after solving the swamp-yeti mystery at her boarding school. But she better clear her name fast! She’s got new cases to investigate, like a scandalous quiche bake-off, a decades old mystery buried in her school’s backyard, and why the new boy, Christopher, is being so nice to her. More adventures and intrigue ensue in Under Suspicion: A Friday Barnes Mystery, the second book in the illustrated Friday Barnes mystery series, starring a genius detective with the brains (and social skills) of Sherlock Holmes. Don't miss any of the Friday Barnes books! Start the adventure all over again with Girl Detective: A Friday Barnes Mystery or continue on with Book Three, No Rules: A Friday Barnes Mystery by R. A. Spratt and illustrated by Phil Gosier.Praise for Under Suspicion: A Friday Barnes Mystery:“Spratt continues to hit just the right mix of dry humor and suspense. Her characterization of her protagonist shines . . . Readers know that, like Sherlock Holmes, Friday will solve every mystery; the book’s fun is in seeing how she does it . . . A cliffhanger ending will have readers drumming their fingers as they wait for the next episode.” —Kirkus Reviews“[For] readers who like humor but also want more intelligent characters and jokes, as well as those who like quirky mysteries.” —Booklist“This second book in the Friday Barnes series is even funnier and quirkier than its predecessor.” —School Library Journal
Under The Gun
by John VorhausHunches Are Always Right. . . Not only has Hal Harris never been particularly close to his brother Guy--in fact, he hasn't seen him in years. So when he gets a phone call from Guy, pleading with him to meet him in Vegas, Hal's got a bad feeling. . . Especially Where. . . But he never imagines his whole life is about to change when professional gambler Guy takes poker novice Hal into the bright lights of a big city. And when Guy is killed right before Hal's eyes, he's thrown headlong into Guy's high-adrenaline world, meeting the people he knew and wronged as he takes his brother's place in a multi-million poker tournament in hopes of finding his killer. . . Murder's Involved. . . With just one chance and zero luck on his side, Hal's got to pull off the impossible as he fights his way through a neon-soaked city where lying is a skill to die for. . . For everyone who ever drove all night to Vegas on zero sleep and got into a whole lot of trouble. Or, for anyone who just wants to read about it. --Jeff Arch, author of Sleepless in Seattle John Vorhaus is the author of two books on writing: The Comic Toolbox and Creativity Rules! An avid poker player, he has written several books on that subject, including the hugely successful Killer Poker series (published by Lyle Stuart). An international consultant in television and film script development, Vorhaus has worked for television networks, film schools, production companies, and film funding bodies in twenty-three countries on four continents. He also creates situation comedies and writes screenplays for clients worldwide. In the United States, his television writing credits include Married. . . with Children, Head of the Class, The Sentinel, The Flash, and more. John Vorhaus lives in Monrovia, California, with his wife and energetic dogs.
Under The Ice
by Richard P. HenrickThe Soviet Premier's airplane suddenly veers off course, far above the frozen Canadian wilderness--and shockingly close to a brand new, state-of-the-art NORAD radar installation. Is the Soviet action a simple error or a tactical slap in the face? A squadron of crack F-15 interceptors and team of Canadian Arctic rangers race to the region where the plane has disappeared. Simultaneously, the new Baffin Island radar station goes active, showing NATO's hand, but poise to fend off a global crisis with the highes stakes. The U.S. Naval Arctic Weapons lab provides support with an untested surface scanning fathometer mounted in the hull of the U.S.s Defiance. The Soviets counter by rushing an awesome Akula class attack sub to search for signs of the plane beneath the Canadian pack ice--that is, unless the NATO forces get there first. Wit all of the technological might of East and West homing in on the pressure point in the iceboun Davis Straits, a showdown unfolds with the highest stakes of all--the fate of humanity itself.
Under The Lake
by Stuart WoodsJohn Howell, a former investigative journalist trying to escape from his past, finds a perfect sanctuary in a lakeside home in the North Georgia mountains. But little does he realize the town harbors a dark and evil secret, hidden deep within the lake's waters...
Under The Wire (The\bodyguards Ser. #5)
by Cindy Gerard<P>Manny Ortega is a man without a country, and he has one woman to thank for it. <P>She was his first and only true love, and when she left, she took more than his heart--she took his life as he knew it. Hardened and honed sharp as a knife by years as a special forces soldier and police detective, Manny is ready for a fresh start at his friend Ethan Garrett's security firm.<P> But the past isn't ready to let him go... Lily Campora never imagined what would happen to Manny after she walked away from him that night in the sultry Nicaraguan heat--or how he'd hated her for it every day since. <P>Seventeen years later, Lily knows everything, and she must put her fear of Manny's rage aside to beg for his help. His forgiveness may be too much to hope for... Thrust into action on a mission that will transport them to a country rife with political turmoil and civil unrest, Manny and Lily must find a way to work together. <P>And now, amidst the dangerous beauty of a landscape reminiscent of Manny's homeland, passion will ignite once more...
Under This Red Rock
by Mindy McGinnisFrom award-winning author Mindy McGinnis comes a mesmerizing YA psychological mystery following a teen girl who is grappling with the death of her brother as she starts a new job in the caverns of Ohio—only to become the number one suspect in her coworker's murder. Perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Kathleen Glasgow.Neely’s monsters don’t always follow her rules, so when the little girl under her bed, the man in her closet, and the disembodied voice that shadows her every move become louder, she knows she’s in trouble. With a history of mental illness in her family and the suicide of her older brother heavy on her mind, Neely takes a job as a tour guide in the one place her monsters can’t follow—the caverns. There . . . she meets Mila. Mila is everything Neely isn’t—beautiful, strong, and confident. As the two become closer, Neely’s innocent crush grows into something more. When a midnight staff party exposes Neely to drugs, she follows Mila’s lead . . . only to have her hallucinations escalate.When Mila is found brutally murdered in the caverns, Neely has to admit that her memories of that night are vague at best. With her monsters now out in the open and her grip on reality slipping, Neely must figure out who killed Mila . . . and face the possibility that it might have been her.
Under Threat
by B.J. DanielsUnder a cowboy’s protectionSteel Resolve by New York Times bestselling author B.J. DanielsMary Cardwell Savage never meant to send that letter to her ex, Chase Steele. How could she know her words would bring the gorgeous cowboy back to Big Sky, Montana—with an unstable and dangerous stalker following close behind? Now Chase wants to prove that their love deserves a second chance. And this time, nothing will keep him from his heart’s desire…not even a killer.FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Stone Cold Texas Ranger by Nicole HelmTexas Ranger Vaughn Cooper doesn’t appreciate the “help” of some frivolous civilian on his case. Yet he can’t argue that Natalie Torres might be able to crack this kidnapping…if the bad guys don’t erase Natalie first. With her home burned to the ground, Natalie must hide out with Vaughn in a remote cabin. But there’s an unseen fire burning deep within Vaughn, making Natalie wonder just where the true danger lies. Previously published as Steel Resolve and Stone Cold Texas Ranger
Under Threat (Orca Soundings)
by Robin StevensonFranny is close to her parents, adores her horse and is head over heels in love with her girlfriend, Leah. But Franny's parents are abortion providers at the local hospital, and an anonymous stranger is prepared to do whatever it takes to stop them. A stranger who phones at all hours. Who knows where they live. Who knows Franny's name. When Leah's older brother, Jake, refers to her parents as baby killers, Franny starts to wonder if perhaps the threats aren't coming from a stranger at all. If she tells the police about her suspicions, she could lose her girlfriend. But if she doesn't--and if she's right--she could lose her parents.
Under Tiberius
by Nick ToschesA work of dangerous and haunting beauty by America's last real literary outlaw.Under Tiberius is a thrilling story of crime and deceit involving the man who came to be called Jesus Christ. Deep in the recesses of the Vatican, Nick Tosches unearths a first-century memoir by Gaius Fulvius Falconius, foremost speechwriter for Emperor Tiberius. The codex is profound, proof of the existence of a Messiah who was anything but the one we've known -- a shabby and licentious thief. After encountering him in the streets of Judea, Gaius becomes spin doctor to Jesus, and the pair schemes to accrue untold riches by convincing the masses that Jesus is the Son of God. As their marriage of truth and lies is consummated, friendship and wary respect develop between these two grifters.Outrageous and disturbing, Under Tiberius is as black as the ravishing night, shot through with fierce and brilliant light.
Under Water (A Duck Darley Novel #1)
by Casey Barrett“Here be the beginnings of a superb series.” —Ken Bruen, author of the Jack Taylor series Duck Darley should have been a winner. Once a competitive swimmer destined for Olympic gold, he drank away his gilded youth and followed his fraudster father’s footsteps into prison. Barely scraping by as an unlicensed private investigator, Duck now chases down cheating spouses for the same Manhattan elite who once viewed him as equal, and drowns bitter memories with whatever fills his glass. Duck’s lost glory days resurface when he’s tasked with finding the teenaged sister of a former teammate turned Olympic champion. Privileged Madeline McKay vanished over Labor Day weekend, leaving behind a too-perfect West Village apartment and a promising athletic career of her own. Duck thinks he’s hunting for a self-destructive runaway—until Madeline’s film student ex is savagely murdered, and the media spins her as the psycho who killed him. As Duck searches for Madeline, he’s plunged back into the dark underbelly of Olympic swimming—a world rife with wild lies and terrible violence. And he soon learns that no matter how hard he tries to escape his past, demons still lurk beneath every surface . . .
Under Your Skin: A Novel
by Sabine DurrantGaby Mortimer is the woman who has it all. But everything changes when she finds a body on the common near her home. She's shaken and haunted by the image of the lifeless young woman, and frightened that the killer, still at large, could strike again. Before long, the police have a lead. The evidence points to a very clear suspect. One Gaby never saw coming . . . Full of twists and turns, this is a dark and suspenseful psychological thriller that will make you secondguess everything. Because you can never be too sure about anything, especially when it comes to murder.
Under Your Skin: The gripping thriller with a twist you won't see coming
by Sabine DurrantA gripping psychological thriller for fans of Clare Mackintosh and Shari LaPena, from the bestselling author of Lie With Me.'You'll be glued to every page' Closer It's true what they say: one moment can change your life completely. I found a woman's body on the common. I touched her; that was all.But now the police won't leave me alone. Because all the evidence is leading to me. And I don't know who I can trust... Gaby Mortimer thought she had a perfect life: a high-powered job, loving husband, beautiful daughter. But then early one morning she discovers the body of a murdered woman - a woman who looks like her, and seems to be wearing her clothes... 'Will keep you gripped and guessing till the very end.' Grazia***Sabine Durrant's brilliant new novel, Finders, Keepers, is available now***
Under Your Skin: The gripping thriller with a twist you won't see coming
by Sabine DurrantThis morning, I found a body.Soon the police will arrest me for murder.And after that my life will fall apart.Gaby Mortimer is the woman who has it all. But everything changes when she finds a body on the common near her home. Because the evidence keeps leading back to her. And the police seem sure she's guilty...UNDER YOUR SKIN is an unpredictable, exquisitely twisty story, which proves that there are only three rules in life that mean anything: Assume nothingBelieve no oneCheck everything(P)2013 Hodder & Stoughton
Under a Blood-red Moon (Duncan Andrews Thrillers #5)
by Stephen OsborneSequel to Dead EndA Duncan Andrews ThrillerPrivate Detective Duncan Andrews is back, along with the usual gang: Robbie, Gina, Nick, and Daisy, the zombie bulldog! Duncan is trying to figure out how his boyfriend, Robbie, will fit in with the team now that he is no longer a ghost. That worry is soon set aside when Duncan accepts a new case to locate a missing young man named Graig Betz. Duncan soon learns Graig is part of a werewolf pack that is terrorizing Indianapolis. The pack is led by a witch, Ashley Campbell, an old rival of Gina's. Duncan and his team must try to rescue and cure Graig and stop the wolf pack from destroying an entire city.
Under a Broken Sky: A Novel
by Kris CalvinIn this Sacramento-set thriller perfect for fans of Meg Gardiner, Emma Lawson uncovers greed and deception for a living, but this time is different. If only she knew this killer can hear her.He can see her.One year into her prized role as the youngest ethics investigator in California's history, Emma suspects corruption in the state's billion dollar expansion to train travel. That unwittingly puts her on a killer's trail - a killer who will do anything to reach his illicit million dollar payday, including personally eliminating Emma Lawson as a threat.Detective Alibi Morning Sun sees connections where no one else does. For him, a drowning at a lake, a fire in a storage facility and a murder by the river carry a thread soaked in blood.As Emma follows the money and Alibi traces bullets and bodies, the killer counts down to his grand finale. With each mounting danger, it quickly becomes apparent that the corruption Emma has been digging for is real— and it&’s deadly.Three days. Two days. Now only one…
Under a Cloud-Soft Sky
by Elizabeth GillThis is the inspiring story, set on the cusp of the 20th century, of four people struggling to leave the past behind them and find happiness together.In a small village in the north of England, Dennes Eliot has worked hard to create a better life for himself. Now a respectable worker at the local foundry and boarding with his friend Nat, he tries his best to forget his shameful beginnings. Grace Hemingway knows all about the foundry her father runs, and loves the community built around it. But as her parents are grooming her for a stunning London marriage to a man she's not yet met, and her friend Alexandra she bear to leave the place she calls home?
Under a Dark Angel's Eye: The Selected Stories of Patricia Highsmith
by Patricia HighsmithBy the bestselling author of The Talented Mr Ripley, Carol and Strangers on a Train* 'By opening this book, you've given Patricia Highsmith permission to follow you, catch you, take you apart. Get ready to run' CARMEN MARIA MACHADO* 'Every story shimmers like a dark gem as Highsmith turns her gimlet eye on domesticity, suburban madness, toxic families and the loneliness of childhood. Often mordantly funny and always psychologically acute, this collection is not to be missed' MEGAN ABBOTT* 'The sheer macabre, amoral brilliance of Patricia Highsmith surely makes her one of the finest writers in the English language' RICHARD OSMANINTRODUCED BY CARMEN MARIA MACHADOPatricia Highsmith was one of the great twentieth-century novelists, celebrated for classics The Talented Mr Ripley, Carol and Strangers on a Train, but she was also a masterful and prolific short-story writer. This definitive new collection, featuring two stories that have never been published before, confirms Highsmith as a genius of the genre. Peerlessly disturbing, exhilarating and savagely funny, Highsmith's stories still have the power to startle, presenting a world that is frighteningly familiar and as relevant today as when they were written.* Includes two newly discovered stories* This is the only volume of Highsmith's stories to select from a lifetime of short-story writing
Under a Dark Angel's Eye: The Selected Stories of Patricia Highsmith (Virago Modern Classics #814)
by Patricia HighsmithBy the bestselling author of The Talented Mr Ripley, Carol and Strangers on a Train* 'By opening this book, you've given Patricia Highsmith permission to follow you, catch you, take you apart. Get ready to run' CARMEN MARIA MACHADO* 'Every story shimmers like a dark gem as Highsmith turns her gimlet eye on domesticity, suburban madness, toxic families and the loneliness of childhood. Often mordantly funny and always psychologically acute, this collection is not to be missed' MEGAN ABBOTT* 'The sheer macabre, amoral brilliance of Patricia Highsmith surely makes her one of the finest writers in the English language' RICHARD OSMANINTRODUCED BY CARMEN MARIA MACHADOPatricia Highsmith was one of the great twentieth-century novelists, celebrated for classics The Talented Mr Ripley, Carol and Strangers on a Train, but she was also a masterful and prolific short-story writer. This definitive new collection, featuring two stories that have never been published before, confirms Highsmith as a genius of the genre. Peerlessly disturbing, exhilarating and savagely funny, Highsmith's stories still have the power to startle, presenting a world that is frighteningly familiar and as relevant today as when they were written.* Includes two newly discovered stories* This is the only volume of Highsmith's stories to select from a lifetime of short-story writing
Under a Dark Sky: A Novel
by Lori Rader-DayFrom the critically-acclaimed author of The Day I Died comes a terrifying twist on a locked-room mystery that will keep readers guessing until the last pageOnly in the dark can she find the truth . . .Since her husband died, Eden Wallace's life has diminished down to a tiny pinprick, like a far-off star in the night sky. She doesn't work, has given up on her love of photography, and is so plagued by night terrors that she can't sleep without the lights on. Everyone, including her family, has grown weary of her grief. So when she finds paperwork in her husband's effects indicating that he reserved a week at a dark sky park, she goes. She's ready to shed her fear and return to the living, even if it means facing her paralyzing phobia of the dark. But when she arrives at the park, the guest suite she thought was a private retreat is teeming with a group of twenty-somethings, all stuck in the orbit of their old college friendships. Horrified that her get-away has been taken over, Eden decides to head home the next day. But then a scream wakes the house in the middle of the night. One of the friends has been murdered. Now everyone—including Eden—is a suspect. Everyone is keeping secrets, but only one is a murderer. As mishaps continue to befall the group, Eden must make sense of the chaos and lies to evade a ruthless killer—and she'll have to do it before dark falls…
Under a Desert Moon
by Laura MartinIn this historical romance, a young woman’s expedition to find an Ancient Egyptian tomb leads her to a passion for the ages.As the daughter of a famous Egyptologist, Emma Knight has always wanted to see the Egyptian desert for herself. And after suffering the betrayal of a dishonest suitor, she is finally; pursuing her dream. With her father’s ancient map to guide her, Emma hopes to locate a legendary undiscovered tomb.Though Emma needs is a guide to fulfil her quest, treasure hunter Sebastian Oakfield is the last person she would choose! He’s charming, he’s arrogant and his roguish grin makes Emma want to throw caution to the wind. But as they venture deeper into Egypt’s untamed land, Emma is tempted to throw caution to the desert wind . . .
Under a Silent Moon (Detective Inspector Louisa Smith)
by Elizabeth HaynesIn the crisp, early hours of an Autumn morning, the police are called to a suspected murder at a farm outside a small village. A beautiful young woman has been found dead, blood all over the cottage she lives in. At the same time, police respond to a reported female suicide, where a car has fallen into a local quarry. As DI Louisa Smith and her team gather the evidence, they discover a link between these two women, which sealed their dreadful fate one cold night, under a silent moon.An unsettling and compulsively readable novel that will keep you gripped until the very last page.