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White Witch, Black Curse (Rachel Morgan Series #7)
by Kim HarrisonSome wounds take time to heal . . . and some scars never fade. Rachel Morgan, kick-ass witch and bounty hunter, has taken her fair share of hits, and has broken lines she swore she would never cross. But when her lover was murdered, it left a deeper wound than Rachel ever imagined, and now she won't rest until his death is solved . . . and avenged. Whatever the cost. Yet the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and when a new predator moves to the apex of the Inderlander food chain, Rachel's past comes back to haunt her. Literally.
The White Witch Of Rosehall
by Herbert G. De LisserA very striking and curious story, founded on fact, of the West Indies of the early nineteenth century.Robert Rutherford is sent to the Islands to learn the planter's business from the bottom. He becomes an overseer at Rosehall, the property of a young widow, Mrs Palmer, whose three husbands have all died in curious circumstances. She takes a violent fancy to Rutherford, who is also embarrassed by the attentions of his half-caste housekeeper, Millicent. His housekeeper is urging him, with some success, to fall in with West Indian habits, when Mrs Palmer arrives. Millicent defies her and threatens her with the powers of Takoo, an Obeah man. Mrs Palmer, herself skilled in Obeah magic, puts a spell on the girl, which Takoo's rites, shattered by the white woman's stronger magic, are powerless to remove."de Lisser utilizes the conventions of a romantic entanglement to investigate and debate the wider socio-political issues within the novel that relate to colonialism, Jamaican identity and culture... The White Witch of Rosehall is a delightful read, written by an author who sought not only to entertain, but also to educate."--Donna-Marie Tuck, Society for Caribbean Studies Newsletter
The White Wolverine Contract (The Joe Gall Mysteries #13)
by Philip AtleeFrom the Edgar Award finalist: An operative tries to provide a shield between a target for murder and the madman who&’s left behind a trail of corpses . . . There have been multiple murder victims so far—and though the methods have varied, all the bodies were found with a small figure of a wolverine, carved from ivory, attached to their earlobes with baling wire. The true motive of the killer—or killers—may be a mystery, but freelance agent Joe Gall&’s first priority is to protect a prominent resident of Vancouver who could be next . . . &“I admire Philip Atlee&’s writing tremendously.&” —Raymond Chandler &“[Philip Atlee is] the John D. MacDonald of espionage fiction.&” — Larry McMurtry, The New York Times
The White Zone: A Viking Novel of Mystery and Suspense (New Orleans Mystery Series #4)
by John W. Corrington Joyce Corrington[Back cover] Walker Percy remarked, "In Captain Trapp New Orleans has found its Philip Marlowe, and he's just as good." Well, Rat Trapp, the black New Orleans homicide detective with a taste for pleasure and a passion for justice, is back. This time around he's summoned to Los Angeles by his old flame Camille Bynum, only to wind up witness to her shocking murder. Rat loves a good investigation, but this time it's personal, and he soon finds himself up to his neck in memories and a mystery with roots that go back to the Hollywood blacklisting era. "The white zone," a no-parking area of LAX airport, takes on a whole new meaning to a very black detective in a very white town, and Rat's acid commentary on Los Angeles mores is a delight to hear. A sort of darkside Beverly Hills Cop, The White Zone is an intriguing mystery that is sure to please old and new fans alike.
The Whitechapel Conspiracy
by Anne PerryIn 1892, the grisly murders of Whitechapel prostitutes four years earlier by a killer dubbed Jack the Ripper remain a terrifying enigma. And in a packed Old Bailey courtroom, Superintendent Thomas Pitt's testimony causes distinguished soldier John Adinett to be sentenced to hang for the inexplicable murder of a friend. Instead of being praised for his key testimony, Pitt is removed from his station command and transferred to Whitechapel, one of the East End's most dangerous slums. There he must work undercover investigating alleged anarchist plots. Among his few allies are his clever wife, Charlotte, and intrepid Gracie, the maid who can travel unremarked in Whitechapel. But none of them anticipate the horrors to be revealed.
The Whitechapel Conspiracy: An unputdownable Victorian mystery (Thomas Pitt Mystery #21)
by Anne PerryDespite the loss of his job, Pitt is still intent on his pursuit of justice... A bitter resentment from a powerful source ensures Pitt gets more than he bargained for in Anne Perry's gripping mystery, The Whitechapel Conspiracy. Perfect for fans of C. J. Samson and Ann Granger.'A beauty, brilliantly presented, ingeniously developed and packed with political implications that reverberate on every level of British society... Pitt delivers Perry's most harrowing insights into the secret lives of the elegant Victorians who have long enchanted and repelled her' - New York Times Book Review When evidence presented in court by Thomas Pitt leads to the execution of a distinguished soldier and archaeologist, the retaliation from the hanged man's influential friends is swift. The murderer was a member of the Inner Circle, a group of men whose power extends further than Pitt realised was possible, and, within days, he loses command of the Bow Street police station. To protect him from the Inner Circle's hatred, he is forced to leave his family to work undercover in the dangerously volatile East End. What readers are saying about The Whitechapel Conspiracy: 'One of the best of the Pitt books. There was so much excitement and intrigue, I could hardly put it down''The combination of intriguing plotting and the period touches make it a great read''Breathtaking to the last page'
The Whitechapel Girl
by Gilda O'NeillIn this enthralling Victorian drama, a young woman tries to escape poverty in London&’s East End as Jack the Ripper stalks the streets. Ettie Wilkins must get out of Whitechapel. As her mother sinks deeper into alcoholism, the volatile lodger sharing their slum turns his attentions to Ettie. So when debonair Professor Jacob Protsky picks Ettie out of the crowd, she is determined to seize her chance. Despite a chorus of warnings, Ettie goes to live with Protsky in Bow to assist him with his magic tricks. But when Ettie befriends the mysterious Celia Tressing, she soon finds herself increasingly worried by events in Whitechapel. A series of gruesome murders and whispers of Jack the Ripper have shaken even that resilient community . . . Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale.
Whited Sepulchres: A twisting Victorian mystery of intrigue and secrets (William Monk Mystery #9)
by Anne PerryA broken promise opens the door to one of Monk's most baffling cases... Whited Sepulchres is the ninth novel in Anne Perry's Monk series, in which the enigmatic detective becomes embroiled in further mystery and intrigue in the foggy streets of Victorian London. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Sarah Perry.'No one weaves plot and subplots as seamlessly as Perry... Fans will be delighted by the long-awaited romantic denouement, which brought tears to my eyes' - Los Angeles Times Young Killian Melville is arguably the most brilliant architect of the age; passionate about his art, he is liked by everyone. So when he visits Sir Oliver Rathbone, in need of a lawyer to represent him over his alleged 'breach of promise' to marry the daughter of his patron, Rathbone agrees despite his misgivings.The case is not an easy one. Zillah is beautiful and even-tempered, heiress to a fortune and a good friend. What more could any man want? And why would Melville risk losing the professional reputation he has worked all his life to build?Frustrated by his client's refusal to divulge any further information, and convinced he is keeping something from him, Rathbone, his own professional integrity at stake, decides to ask his close friend Hester Latterly for an objective opinion about the case. She, meanwhile, has contacted William Monk to investigate a mysterious family matter from twenty years ago. Little do they realise that the three of them are about to tackle the most baffling and complex case with which they have ever been faced... What readers are saying about Whited Sepulchres: 'There were two instances in this book where I nearly dropped it from excitement, disbelief and admiration for an author who continues to keep her readers guessing''An enthralling story by Anne Perry with lots of twists and turns and an unexpected ending''A Breach of Promise is Perry's best work ever. This book was such a satisfying read, from start to finish'
The Whitehall Conspiracy (The Rannoch Fraser Mysteries #25)
by Tracy GrantIn post-Regency London, dynamic former spies Malcolm Rannoch and his elegant wife Mélanie chase devastating secrets tied to the scandalous royal divorce trial.London, October 1820. Queen Caroline's divorce trial makes the House of Lords as crowded as a London ballroom—but far more deadly, as Mélanie discovers when she literally stumbles over a body while threading her way through the crush. More shockingly, she recognizes the victim as her friend Cordelia Davenport’s former lover, George Chase, who recently fled England in disgrace. Mélanie is unable to save him but hears him say "Cordelia" with his dying breath. No one knows why George returned to England. But just before he was killed, he was trying to get a message to the prime minister saying he had vital information about the royal divorce.Mélanie and Malcolm plunge into an investigation that could shatter the lives of their closest friends and topple the British government. From hushed Whitehall council rooms to gin-soaked Covent Garden taverns, exclusive St. James's clubs, and Mayfair masquerade balls, they follow a twisting trail of family secrets and royal intrigue. As former spies, they expect the unexpected. But nothing has prepared them for a cascade of revelations that forces them to question everything they know—including their own future.
The Whitehall Mandarin (William Catesby)
by Edward WilsonA captivating spy thriller taking the reader from 60s sex scandals to the Vietnam War, by a former special forces officer who is 'poised to inherit the mantle of John le Carre''The thinking person's John le Carré' Tribune 'Edward Wilson seems poised to inherit the mantle of John le Carré' Irish Independent'More George Smiley than James Bond, Catesby will delight those readers looking for less blood and more intelligence in their spy thrillers' Publishers WeeklyLady Somers is rich, beautiful and powerful and the first woman to head up the Ministry of Defence. She also has something to hide. Catesby's job is to uncover her story and bury it forever. His quest leads him through the sex scandals of London in the Swinging Sixties and then on to Moscow where a shocking message changes everything. His next mission is a desperate hunt through the war-torn jungles of Southeast Asia, where he finally makes a heart-breaking discovery that is as personal as it is political. It is a secret that Catesby may not live to share. This captivating novel is set in a world of distorted reflections where nothing or no one is what they seem to be. Thrilling and deeply intelligent, The Whitehall Mandarin reveals the most guarded intelligence secret of modern times not only exploring the enigma of China's rise to head the superpowers, but plumbing the depths of sometimes unbelievable events that have changed our world. Edward Wilson's page-turning thriller is not just a chilling story of multi-national espionage, terror, greed and duplicity, but a frightening and eye-opening exposé of secrets, lies and false promises that may not, in fact, be fiction.'We attempt to second-guess both Catesby and his crafty creator, and are soundly outfoxed at every turn' Barry Forshaw, Independent'This cynically complex plot is laid over perfectly described settings, from London to Moscow to Vietnam. Wilson's characters and their consciences come alive to lend the book its power' Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Edward Wilson: 'Stylistically sophisticated . . . Wilson knows how to hold the reader's attention' W.G. Sebald'A reader is really privileged to come across something like this' Alan Sillitoe'All too often, amid the glitzy gadgetry of the spy thriller, all the fast cars and sexual adventures, we lose sight of the essential seriousness of what is at stake. John le Carré reminds us, often, and so does Edward Wilson' Independent
Whitehorse Christmas Showdown: The Mystery Man of Whitehorse\Classified Christmas
by B. J. DanielsComing soon! Whitehorse Christmas Showdown by B.J. Daniels,B.J. Daniels will be available Nov 13, 2017.
Whitehorse Montana Collection Volume 1: Whitehorse Secrets\Whitehorse Christmas Showdown
by B. J. DanielsComing soon! Whitehorse Montana Collection Volume 1 by B.J. Daniels,B.J. Daniels will be available Dec 11, 2017.
Whitehorse Secrets: Secret Of Deadman's Coulee\The New Deputy in Town
by B. J. DanielsDon’t miss these two classic and thrilling Whitehorse, Montana favorites in WHITEHORSE SECRETS from New York Times bestselling author, B.J. Daniels, originally published as SECRET OF DEADMAN’S COULEE and THE NEW DEPUTY IN TOWN in 2007.In SECRET OF DEADMAN’S COULEE, Deputy Sheriff Nick Rogers finds out small-town life means adjusting to two things—gossip, and Laney Cavanaugh. Neither are going to help him solve a bridal shower murder.When Sheriff Carter Jackson gets the call in THE NEW DEPUTY IN TOWN, it’s to embark on an all-out search for a flame from his past. And keeping Eve out of danger only reignites the sparks between them.
Whitelaw's Wedding
by Beverly BartonHe was the man she had once offered her innocence to. The man who had heartlessly turned her away, claiming she was too young for him. Now Hunter Whitelaw, world-weary security agent with a body built for sin, was the man Manda Munroe would marry. . . . Hunter claimed their marriage was only a means to lure her stalker out. But when the brooding bodyguard discovered his bride was just as passionate - and just as innocent - as ever, his hard heart was shaken to the core. For now Hunter knew with the certainty of a man aching with long-held desire that Manda was bound to be only his!
The Whiteness of the Whale
by David PoyerIn The Whiteness of the Whale, a disgraced primate behaviorist from Nantucket, Dr. Sara Pollard, joins six other activists to sail a round-the-world racing yacht into Antarctic waters. There, they plan to shadow, embarrass, and expose the Japanese whaling fleet, which continues to kill and process whales though no one eats the meat anymore. But every crewmember of Black Anemone has a secret or something to live down. They'll be tested by the seas and storms of the Antarctic, hostile whalers, and romantic conflicts . . . and fight for their lives when they encounter a sperm whale with a murderous agenda of its own. Filled with dramatic scenes, life-or-death decisions, and magical evocations of whales in the last remote waters on Earth, The Whiteness of the Whale is a suspenseful, thought-provoking novel.
Whiteout (Survival Instincts #1)
by Adriana AndersBrace yourself for this fast-paced romantic suspense full of fan-favorite tropes:Forced proximity (forget only one bed—there's only one sleeping bag!)Survival romanceLocked box suspenseGrumpy/Sunshine goodnessAnd scorching, brain-melting heat despite the freezing Antarctic settingWith a storm coming and a killer on the loose, every step could be their last…Angel Smith is finally ready to leave Antarctica for a second chance at life. But on what was meant to be her last day, the remote research station she's been calling home is attacked. Hunted and scared, she and irritatingly gorgeous glaciologist Ford Cooper barely make it out with their lives…only to realize that in a place this remote, there's nowhere left to run.Isolated with no power, no way to contact the outside world, and a madman on their heels, Angel and Ford must trust their instincts and fight to survive in the most inhospitable—and beautiful—place on earth. But what starts as a partnership born of necessity quickly turns into an urgent connection that burns bright and hot. They both know there's little chance of making it out alive, and yet they are determined to weather the coming storm—no matter the cost.Praise for Whiteout:"Scorching hot and beautifully emotional."—LORI FOSTER, New York Times Bestselling Author"Adriana Anders brings twisted intrigue and sizzling passion hot enough to melt the ice in Whiteout! Sexy, smart, and tough characters in a beautifully ice-cold landscape will grab you from the first line and keep you along for a wild ride to the very end."—REBECCA ZANETTI, New York Times Bestselling Author"Strong heroines, sizzling tension. Heart and heat abound!"—MOLLY O'KEEFE, USA Today Bestselling Author"The gripping characters, fresh writing, unique setting, and a villain as cold as the Antarctic itself, make this a fiercely enjoyable story."—TONI ANDERSON, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author"Whiteout is an exhilarating story of survival and love against all the odds. I couldn't put it down!"—KATEE ROBERT, New York Times Bestselling Author"What a thrill ride! The action is nonstop—I don't think I took a breath until I finished."—KATIE RUGGLE"A thrilling chase across the desolate and changeable beauty of Antarctica. Adriana Anders is a master."—MARIA VALE
Whiteout: A Thriller
by R. S. BurnettA researcher stranded in Antarctica receives a radio message that a nuclear war has broken out in this claustrophobic survival thriller, perfect for fans of The Martian, The Last Murder at the End of the World and Breathless.It&’s been four months since glaciologist Rachael Beckett left her husband and daughter to join an urgent research trip to a remote field station deep in the Antarctic. But after losing all communication with her crew at base camp, she&’s trapped and alone – and running out of supplies. The only information she has about what&’s gone so catastrophically wrong is an emergency radio broadcast playing on a loop: a nuclear war has broken out, and Rachael might be the last survivor on Earth. Abandoned and starving, all she has left is a fierce determination to stay alive in the extreme cold and perpetual darkness of the polar winter. The research she&’s gathered about catastrophic climate damage means she holds the fate of the continent and the world in her grasp…if there&’s even a world left to save.Struggling with loneliness and grief over the unknown fate of her family back home, Rachael knows both her life and her sanity balance on a knife edge. As she battles to stay alive in unimaginable conditions, she soon discovers she&’s not completely alone in the dark and cold–but she might wish she was…
Whiteout (Thorndike Paperback Bestsellers Ser.)
by Ken FollettA missing canister of a deadly virus. A lab technician bleeding from the eyes. Toni Gallo, the security director of a Scottish medical research firm, knows she has problems, but she has no idea of the nightmare to come. <P><P> As a Christmas Eve blizzard whips out of the north, several people, Toni among them, converge on a remote family house. All have something to gain or lose from the drug developed to fight the virus. As the storm worsens, the emotional sparks--jealousies, distrust, sexual attraction, rivalries--crackle; desperate secrets are revealed; hidden traitors and unexpected heroes emerge. Filled with startling twists at every turn, Whiteout rockets Follett into a class by himself.From the Paperback edition.
Whiteout!
by Duncan Kyle[from the back cover] "CAMP HUNDRED... Seven thousand feet up on the Greenland ice-cap, in the teeth of 'white-out' blizzards and howling Arctic gales, the American army Polar research station lies cut off beneath the snow. At Camp Hundred, deep underground, three hundred men live with a battery of technology to protect them from the lethal climate. But the technology begins to fail: 'accidents' happen too often to be coincidence. The isolated camp becomes a death-trap, with a madman setting the snares..."
Whiteout (Hunted #3)
by Walter SorrellsA teacher is found dead in a whiteout blizzard. If Chass doesn't act fast, she could be next. Whiteout continues the story of Chastity, who has been on the run with her mother for as long as she can remember. Stumbling through a whiteout blizzard in Greenville, Minnesota, Chass trips over a dead body, and then sees a mysterious man disappear into the storm. With her haunted past, Chass knows all about running from killers, and she is sure that Kyle Van Epps is back. But Chass is sick of running, and if she hopes to ever have a normal life again, she has only one choice: find the killer before the killer finds her.
Whiter Than The Lily
by Alys ClareThe young beautiful Galena and her husband, the much older Ambrose are trying for a child but to no avail. When Josse d'Acquin tells her of the healing waters of Hawkenlye she is overjoyed and sets off with her escort. But she arrives alone. A few days later her husband, befuddled and unwell, arrives and within hours she dies in agony on the infirmary floor. On examination it appears she has been poisoned and that she was pregnant after all. Josse and Helewise are determined to solve the riddle of her death even if it leads themselves also into danger.
Whiter Than The Lily
by Alys ClareThe young beautiful Galena and her husband, the much older Ambrose are trying for a child but to no avail. When Josse d'Acquin tells her of the healing waters of Hawkenlye she is overjoyed and sets off with her escort. But she arrives alone. A few days later her husband, befuddled and unwell, arrives and within hours she dies in agony on the infirmary floor. On examination it appears she has been poisoned and that she was pregnant after all. Josse and Helewise are determined to solve the riddle of her death even if it leads themselves also into danger.
Whiter than the Lily (Hawkenlye Mysteries #7)
by Alys ClareThe young, beautiful Galena and her husband, the much older Ambrose are trying for a child but to no avail. When Josse d'Acquin tells her of the healing waters of Hawkenlye, she is overjoyed and sets off with her escort. But she arrives alone, and a few days after her husband joins her she dies in agony on the infirmary floor. On examination it appears she was poisoned and that she was pregnant after all. Josse and Helewise are determined to solve the riddle of her death-even if it leads them into danger as well.
The Whites
by Harry Brandt Richard PriceThe electrifying tale of a New York City police detective under siege-by an unsolved murder, by his own dark past, and by a violent stalker seeking revenge.<P><P> Back in the run-and-gun days of the mid-1990s, when a young Billy Graves worked in the South Bronx as part of an aggressive anti-crime unit known as the Wild Geese, he made headlines by accidentally shooting a ten-year-old boy while struggling with an angel-dusted berserker on a crowded street. Branded as a loose cannon by his higher-ups, Billy spent years enduring one dead-end posting after another. Now in his early forties, he has somehow survived and become a sergeant in Manhattan Night Watch, a small team of detectives charged with responding to all post-midnight felonies from Wall Street to Harlem. Mostly, his unit acts as little more than a set-up crew for the incoming shift, but after years in police purgatory, Billy is content simply to do his job.<P> Then comes a call that changes everything: Night Watch is summoned to the four a.m. fatal slashing of a man in Penn Station, and this time Billy's investigation moves beyond the usual handoff to the day tour. And when he discovers that the victim was once a suspect in the unsolved murder of a twelve-year-old boy-a savage case with connections to the former members of the Wild Geese-the bad old days are back in Billy's life with a vengeance, tearing apart enduring friendships forged in the urban trenches and even threatening the safety of his family.<P> Razor-sharp and propulsively written, The Whites introduces Harry Brandt-a new master of American crime fiction.
Whitethroat (DI Nick Lowry Thrillers)
by James HenryThe third book in the DI Nicholas Lowry series, for fans of Peter James and Stuart Macbride.It's November 1983 in Essex and there are reasons to be cheerful. Uptown Girl is sitting pretty at the top of the charts, Risky Business is raking it in at the box office, and there are now four channels on the telly. However, social tensions are beginning to bubble beneath the surface: Mrs Thatcher has embarked on her second controversial term, and the situation in Northern Ireland is ever-escalating.Yet in the garrison town of Colchester, it's another deadly standoff that is hogging the headlines. The body of a nineteen-year-old Lance Corporal has been discovered on the local High Street, the result of what appears to be a bizarre, chivalrous duel. It seems he was the victim of a doomed army love triangle. As such, the military police are wishing to keep the matter confined within military ranks.This is all just fine, as far as Colchester CID is concerned. They have enough on their plate as is: with DI Nick Lowry in a tailspin following the breakdown of his marriage, WPC Jane Gabriel exasperated by the male-favoured system, Detective Daniel Kenton relying on substance abuse to quieten his demons from his last case; and their boss, DCS Sparks, shortly to become a first-time father at 55.However, it is not long before the blood from the duel runs into civilian police affairs, and the trail presents CID with a local rogues' gallery. A savvy entrepreneur. A wayward skinhead. A member of the landed gentry. And a shadowy Mauritian travel agent with a chilling reputation. Soon, they will discover, a real estate deal, a racist, and the town's Robin Hood pub hold the key to the killing...