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Billy's Bones
by Jamie FessendenKevin Derocher was thirty-two when he walked into Tom's office, newly married, a baby on the way, and the collar of his red flannel shirt pulled up to hide the bruises around his throat from when he hanged himself in his garage. After his initial consult, therapist Tom Langois believes he'll never see Kevin again--but Kevin turns up three years later to make repairs on Tom's new house. Kevin and Tom become fast friends, and Tom begins to suspect Kevin may be interested in more than friendship. However, Kevin remains haunted by something from his childhood--something so terrible he blocked it from his mind. These suppressed memories make it impossible for Kevin to get close to anyone without panicking and lashing out, sometimes violently. But as his past begins to surface, it becomes apparent that Kevin may hold the key to a twenty-five-year-old mystery: what happened to Billy? Winner in the 2013 Rainbow Awards.Second: Best Gay Mystery / Thriller
Bilogía El día que se perdió la cordura (Pack con El día que se perdió la cordura | El día que se perdió el amor)
by Javier CastilloUn estuche único con las dos primeras novelas de Javier Castillo: El día que se perdió la cordura y El día que se perdió el amor. El día que se perdió la cordura «A veces el destino nos pone a prueba para que sepamos que existe.» Centro de Boston, 24 de diciembre, un hombre camina desnudo con la cabeza decapitada de una joven. El doctor Jenkins, director del centro psiquiátrico de la ciudad, y Stella Hyden, agente de perfiles del FBI, se adentrarán en una investigación que pondrá en juego sus vidas, su concepción de la cordura y que los llevará hasta unos sucesos fortuitos ocurridos en el misterioso pueblo de Salt Lake diecisiete años atrás. El día que se perdió el amor «A veces el amor te pone en el camino equivocado para que sepas cuánto duele.» A las doce de la mañana del 14 de diciembre, una joven llena de magulladuras se presenta desnuda en las instalaciones del FBI de Nueva York con varias notas amarillentas en la mano. El inspector Bowring, jefe de la Unidad de Criminología, intentará descubrir qué oculta la joven y su conexión con otro caso, el de una mujer que aparece decapitada horas más tarde y cuyo nombre coincide con el que estaba escrito en una de las notas. A medida que avance en la investigación se dará cuenta de que este caso abre antiguas heridas difíciles de cicatrizar.
Bimbos of the Death Sun (Jay Omega Ser. #1)
by Sharyn McCrumbA sci-fi convention gets a dose of true crime in this Edgar Award-winning mystery by the New York Times bestselling author of the Ballad novels.When Virginia Tech professor James Owen Mega wrote a fictional account of his real-life research, he hardly expected it to get published. But when a publisher changed the title of his novel to Bimbos of the Death Sun, James—under the pen name Jay Omega—becomes an overnight sci-fi star. Invited to the annual fan convention Rubicon, James is both a fish out of water and a Guest of Honor among the Trekkies and sword-wielding cosplayers. But he&’s not the only VIP at the overrun hotel. Revered fantasy author Appin Dungannon never misses a Rubicon—or a chance to belittle his legions of devotees. But when Dungannon turns up dead, police wonder if a die-hard fan finally turned to murder. As the list of suspects grows and hucksters hunt for the victim&’s autograph, James devises an ingenious way to catch a killer.
Bimini Twist: A Jane Bunker Mystery (A Jane Bunker Mystery #4)
by Linda GreenlawJane Bunker returns in Bimini Twist, another thrilling, small-town mystery by Linda Greenlaw set in Down East Maine.It seems like everyone in Green Haven knows that Jane Bunker has scored an invite to the ultra-exclusive Summer Solstice Soiree—and they all assume she’ll be in attendance, as one of the few eligible single women in town. Of course, that’s the last place Jane would like to be; hobnobbing and making small talk with the upper crust isn’t exactly her idea of a good time. She prefers to put in her hours working as an insurance investigator, and part-time as the deputy sheriff. When she gets to work one morning, the sheriff asks her to take a break on her personal war on drugs—it seems that she’s been so successful catching dealers and interrupting the flow of drugs in the area that she’s called too much attention to just how bad it’s gotten, and the community is worried that all the attention on the drug trade will deter the summer tourists that Green Haven so badly needs to keep the economy going. Instead, Jane takes on a missing person case—a young woman working at the Bar Harbor Inn has disappeared. The Inn employs foreign exchange students from all over the world during the busy summer season, and the missing Bianca Chiriac is one of them. When it becomes clear that Bianca isn’t just sleeping off a late-night party, Jane is plunged into the underbelly of the resort town, and must find the missing woman before the worst happens.
Binary
by John LangeThe theft of a half-ton of deadly poison gas out of a government train to the climax when, with seconds to go, the hero struggles to comprehend the ultimate workings of his adversary's superb but deranged mind.
Binary Witness
by Rosie ClavertonBook one of The Amy Lane MysteriesPolice detectives rely on Amy Lane to track the digital debris of their most elusive criminals-when she's not in the throes of a panic attack. After two students disappear in Cardiff, Amy uncovers photographic evidence that they've been murdered. From the safety of her computer, she looks through the city's digital eyes to trace the steps of a killer.Amy's investigation requires footwork, however, and the agoraphobic genius can't hack it alone. She turns to her newly-hired cleaner, ex-con Jason Carr. Jason is fascinated by both Amy and the work, and can't refuse even when she sends him into situations that risk returning him to prison.The killer strikes again and again, and Amy and Jason are the only investigators closing in on him. But Amy's psyche is cracking under the strain, and Jason's past is catching up with him. To stop the next murder, they must hold their unconventional partnership together at any cost.78,000 words
Binary: A Novel (Fiction Omnibus Ser.)
by Michael Crichton John LangeWhen a nerve gas shipment goes missing, the nation's fate hangs in the balanceJohn Graves is a State Department intelligence agent who made his name on the front lines of the Cold War. Since then, he's been transferred to domestic work, and his love for the job has withered away. All that sustains him is the hunt for John Wright--a crazed millionaire who is about to unleash the greatest domestic threat Graves's agency has ever faced.When seven mobsters rob a U.S. Army train in the middle of the Utah desert and make off with half a ton of the deadliest nerve gas known to man, Graves believes that Wright is involved. His plan: to detonate the weapon in San Diego during the Republican National Convention--an attack that would kill more than one million Americans, including the president. Stopping Wright will take more than police work. It is a chess match between agent and madman, and for Graves, checkmate is not an option. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Michael Crichton including rare images from the author's estate.
Bind
by donalee MoultonA watch goes missing from a changeroom at a gym – an expensive watch with a loud, arrogant owner. The theft connects three yogis in a way full lotus never could. As the search for a thief unfolds, so do seemingly unrelated questions. Why does Lexie have such an intense interest in a much-younger trainer at the gym? Who is the unnamed, unknown man who keeps leaving Charlene messages? Why does no one know Woo Woo lives in a mansion?
Binding Ties (CSI #6)
by Max Allan CollinsBased on the Emmy Award-winning TV series, this edge-of-your-seat thriller follows the savvy and remarkable team of forensic investigators led by veteran Gil Grissom as they use the latest cutting-edge technology to track down a mysterious killer from the past.Ten years ago, Las Vegas was terrorized by a vicious and bloodthirsty serial killer responsible for nearly half a dozen brutal murders. But after two years of keeping the city in a panic, the killer mysteriously vanished and has not been heard from…until now. Gil Grissom and his CSI team are called in to investigate a homicide that perfectly fits the notorious criminal&’s modus operandi. But all hell breaks loose when a reporter made famous by the original cases receives a letter from someone claiming to be the very same killer—but he insists that he had nothing to do with the latest slaying. Now the CSI team must stop someone who may be a copycat killer from striking again, even as a murderer from the past continues to evade capture, and isn&’t taking too kindly to rivals.
Bindlestiff (A Nameless Detective #10)
by Bill PronziniIn this Nameless Detective novel, Nameless gets his license to be a private investigator returned to him. That same day, he's off to track down a homeless person. The plot inevitably thickens, as is the case with a good novel such as this.
Binge Killer
by Chris BauerA female bounty hunter tracks a serial killer with nothing left to lose—and finds a rural mountain town with a secret hidden behind its serene façade . . . . National Indie Excellence Award Finalist After serial killer Randall Burton is diagnosed with a terminal disease, he decides to jump bail and go out in a blaze of glory. One woman stands in his way. Her name is Counsel Fungo, and she&’s an exceptionally talented bounty hunter, if a little eccentric. Officially, her two canine companions are therapy dogs. But she considers them partners. Counsel will do anything to stop criminals from preying on the vulnerable, and she&’s intent on stopping Randall Burton. Randall&’s trail leads to sleepy Rancor, Pennsylvania. Tucked away in the Poconos, its been named one of the &“Safest Towns in America.&” Its citizens are mostly widowers, bowlers, and bingo players. But there&’s a reason no one in Rancor has reported a major crime in the past fifty years. And neither Counsel nor the killer are quite ready for what this town has in store, in this chilling, gripping, and darkly witty thriller from the acclaimed author of Scars on the Face of God. &“A talented writer.&” —SF Crowsnest Reviews
Bingo Barge Murder (Shay O'Hanlon Caper #1)
by Jessie ChandlerAs co-owner of The Rabbit Hole, a quirky-cool Minneapolis coffee shop, Shay O'Hanlon finds life highly caffeinated but far from dangerous. That is, until her lifelong friend Coop becomes a murder suspect. The victim was Kinky, Coop's former boss and the unsavory owner of The Bingo Barge, a sleazy gambling boat on the Mississippi. The weapon? Kinky's lucky bronzed bingo marker. While unearthing clues to absolve Coop, Shay encounters Mafia goons hunting for some extremely valuable nuts. Looking for the murderer without help from the cops proves risky-especially with distracting sparks flying between Shay and the beautiful yet fierce Detective Bordeaux. When Shay's elderly friend and landlady is held for ransom by the mob, all bets are off. Can Shay find the killer before the stakes get any higher?
Bino
by A. W. GrayBino. A white-haired, longhorn lawyer with the inside scoop on everything from hookers to Dallas high society. When his seediest client turns up dead, Bino suspects a white-wash of the dirtiest kind and goes on the offensive. His hunt takes him from the halls of Congress, to the arms of a sexy FBI agent, to the sleazy bars of "Big D." What Bino finds links his client's demise to a political assassination, and the bodies start piling up. Politics has always been the dirtiest game in town--and it's about to become the deadliest...
Bino
by A. W. GrayBino. A white-haired, longhorn lawyer with the inside scoop on everything from hookers to Dallas high society. When his seediest client turns up dead, Bino suspects a white-wash of the dirtiest kind and goes on the offensive. His hunt takes him from the halls of Congress, to the arms of a sexy FBI agent, to the sleazy bars of “Big D.” What Bino finds links his client’s demise to a political assassination, and the bodies start piling up. Politics has always been the dirtiest game in town—and it’s about to become the deadliest…
Bino’s Blues: A Novel
by Joe Barrett A. W. GrayDefending a flashy, big-time Houston lawyer who is accused of killing his wife, Dallas attorney Bino Phillips becomes involved with a sultry blues singer, a vindictive judge, and a hired killer with a cleanliness fetish. Before long Bino will uncover corruption and conspiracies perpetrated by those on both sides of the law. And with all the deals being made, Bino is left to sort it out on his own.
Bio-pirate (Orca Currents)
by Michele Martin BossleyTrevor, Robyn and Nick decide they have a mystery to solve when Trevor discovers a suspicious looking young man snooping around. They learn about missing research involving the use of carob beans to aid in cancer treatment-potentially valuable information. With a shady looking grad student, a bitter activist and an employee of a medical research firm to deal with, our amateur sleuths are faced with their greatest challenge yet.
Biondo Scuro
by David H Fears Giulia CaselliniJulia Gateswood assume il riluttante investigatore privato Mike Angel, per trovare la sorella scomparsa. Ma la sua posizione sociale e il sordido passato della sorella non rendono le cose facili. Julia è un ex reginetta di bellezza che ha sposato per interesse il deputato Henry Gateswood, un carismatico professore universitario candidato per l'Illinois alle elezioni del Senato del 1962. Quando Gail, una donna liberale con dei legami con loschi individui e la sorella di Julia scompare, chiama l'investigatore privato Mike Angel, che scopre da subito che la sua datrice di lavoro non è quella che appare, ma è senza dubbio in grado di far scattare la sua libido. Prima che Mike entri nel vivo del caso, gli fa visita la stramba segretaria di Julia. Le due troveranno il corpo senza testa della sorella scomparsa nell'appartamento degli ospiti della residenza dei Gateswood. Mike e il suo partner non ufficiale, Rick Anthony, un veterano di guerra e poliziotto a New York per venticinque anni, il cui vocabolario è influenzato da troppe lezioni universitarie, giungono sulla scena del crimine prima della polizia e seguono degli indizzi che li porteranno a dei pericolosi mafiosi di Chicago.
Bios (Gateway Essentials #276)
by Robert Charles WilsonIt is the 22nd century. Interstellar travel is possible, but colossally expensive, so humankind's efforts are focused on the only nearby Earth-like world. Isis is rich with plant and animal life, but every molecule of it is spectacularly toxic to humans. The whole planet is a permanent Hot Zone.Zoe Fisher was born to explore Isis. Literally. She has been cloned and genetically engineered to face its terrors. But there are secrets implanted within her that not even she suspects - and the planet itself contains revelations that will change our understanding of life in the universe.
Biostrike (Tom Clancy's Power Plays #4)
by Tom Clancy Martin H. Greenberg Jerome PreislerA new strain of mass destruction...<P> The most dangerous man of this century has employed the most dangerous weapon yet. Criminal mastermind Harlan DeVane has developed -- and spread -- a deadly, genetically engineered "superbug" resistant to all known cures. A microscopic time bomb, it will lie dormant inside its human hosts until detonated by specific biochemical triggers.<P> DeVane plans to auction off the triggering elements to the highest bidder, but first he'll use them to destroy the greatest threat to his operation: Roger Gordian, head of UpLink Technologies. As Roger falls prey to the disease, his medical and intelligence teams race to find the cause and the cure -- because in Roger's fate lies the fate of the world...
Biovigilados
by Roxana TabakmanUn peligro viral se extiende sobre varias poblaciones sin que la comunidad científica tome cartas en el asunto. Una talentosa investigadora desarrolla la vacuna que podría evitar la tragedia, pero cuando inicia la inmunización libera involuntariamente una dosis alterada que produce mutaciones genéticas monstruosas. Clara Fend, científica argentina del prestigioso Old King's College de Londres, es la única persona que conoce fehacientemente lo que está ocurriendo en el mundo con un nuevo virus. El LPV tiene apenas ocho genes y provoca síntomas tan simples como los de una gripe; sin embargo, en un futuro sin fecha será capaz de aniquilar a la especie humana. Ante la interesada cautela del establishment científico, Clara se propone evitar esa tragedia adaptando estrategias de la lucha antiterrorista, pero algo no sale como ella espera. Biovigilados plantea un quiebre perturbador en la frontera entre ficción y realidad al instalar al lector en un escenario absolutamente posible, en el que los humanos transforman y son transformados de manera radical. Se desarrolla en un mundo globalizado, donde la vigilancia virtual invade todos los ámbitos de la vida y en el que personas anónimas manipulan decisiones cruciales a través de rumores difundidos por internet. Biopolítica, sexo virtual, luchas religiosas, hackers humanitarios, mafiosos en busca de nuevos cuerpos y una mujer que atraviesa estos desafíos en pos de un ideal de salud pública, y con la ayuda y el impulso de un amor nada convencional.
Biowar (Deep Black #2)
by Stephen Coonts Jim DefeliceDr. James Kegan, a world-renowned scientist specializing in germ warfare, has vanished from his upstate New York home. But this is no ordinary missing-persons case. Kegan has left behind an unidentified dead man with a .22 caliber hole in his skull-and a contact trail that leads to an alleged terrorist cell. Unraveling the mystery is a job for Kegan's best friend, NSA operative Charlie Dean. His mission is to infiltrate the scientist's circle of associates and decipher Kegan's confidential research. Dispatched to cover Charlie is Delta Force trooper Lia Francesca. The trail leads them to the core of a widespread killer fever that's been dormant for centuries-and its link to a virus that's quickly spreading victim by victim. With time running out Charlie and Lia must find Kegan, uncover his secrets, cut a terrorist threat to the quick, and stop the unimaginable outbreak of a new biological nightmare.
Birch, The One And Only: A Worldwide Cataclysmic Occurrence Leaves an Alaskan Alone in the Arctic
by Chandler GarryWhile driving a big rig up the Dalton Highway to the North Slope oil fields in Alaska, Birch becomes the "one and only" after a shakes the arctic world asunder. He survives the disaster in his personally-designed 80-foot boat named SASSY (Safety and Satellite Ship/ Yacht) that was destined for offshore oil-field work. With this boat and its sophisticated storehouse of gear, food, and water he begins his quest to find other living people in the changed land and seascape. Birch survives, but where are all the people: Native villages, military radar sites, and oil field infrastructure? Befriended by a lone eagle and a family of wolves, Birch overcomes unique, challenging, life-threatening obstacles with courage, frontier inventiveness, and even a touch of old Alaskan sourdough.
Bird Bonanza (Nancy Drew Clue Book #18)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy and her friends must unearth the person who sabotaged the River Heights Nature Park&’s fundraiser in the eighteenth book in the interactive Nancy Drew Clue Book mystery series.Nancy, Bess, and George are excited to be attending Bird Bonanza Camp. They&’ll spend their time learning all about different kinds of birds and taking part in fun crafts and activities. The highlight of the week is the Great Bird Count, an event where local bird watchers and ornithologists catalog every bird they see to help keep track of the health of the area&’s bird population. George is especially excited because one lucky participant will win a pair of PowerTron 5000s, binoculars so strong you can practically see to the moon! But when someone breaks into a greenhouse and destroys the plants being kept there, the girls suddenly have a new case. The park was planning to sell the now-ruined bird-friendly flowers and shrubs to help fund their activities for the year and help keep the nature preserve running. Even worse, the PowerTron 5000s have gone missing! Without the grand prize, the park&’s director thinks she might need to cancel the Great Bird Count. Can the Clue Crew find the birdbrain responsible for the damage in time to save the big day?
Bird Box: A Novel
by Josh MalermanSomething is out there . . .Something terrifying that must not be seen. One glimpse and a person is driven to deadly violence. No one knows what it is or where it came from. <P><P>Five years after it began, a handful of scattered survivors remain, including Malorie and her two young children. Living in an abandoned house near the river, Malorie has long dreamed of fleeing to a place where her family might be safe. <P><P>But the journey ahead will be terrifying: twenty miles downriver in a rowboat--blindfolded--with nothing to rely on but Malorie's wits and the children's trained ears. One wrong choice and they will die. And something is following them. But is it man, animal, or monster? <P><P>Engulfed in darkness, surrounded by sounds both familiar and frightening, Malorie embarks on a harrowing odyssey--a trip that takes her into an unseen world and back into the past, to the companions who once saved her. <P><P>Under the guidance of the stalwart Tom, a motley group of strangers banded together against the unseen terror, creating order from the chaos. But when supplies ran low, they were forced to venture outside--and confront the ultimate question: in a world gone mad, who can really be trusted? <P><P>Interweaving past and present, Josh Malerman's breathtaking debut is a horrific and gripping snapshot of a world unraveled that will have you racing to the final page. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Bird Brained (Rachel Porter #3)
by Jessica SpeartTangling with shifty animal smugglers is all part of the job for U. S. Fish and Wildlife Agent Rachel Porter. On a hot tip, Rachel investigates the compound of an alleged exotic bird smuggler, but inside she finds her prey lying in a puddle of his own blood. Setting out to find the birds and the murderer, Rachel discovers a crazy goose chase, in which she might end up a sitting duck.