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Lure
by Deborah Kerbel2012 Manitoba Young Reader’s Choice Award — Shortlisted 2010 Cybils Award — Shortlisted A Victorian garden, a fishing lure, and a ghost named John Absolutely nothing is going right for Max Green. His parents have just uprooted their family from Vancouver to the bleak suburbs of Toronto, he has no friends, and everybody at his new high school is ignoring him. To make matters worse, he’s in love with an older girl who’s completely out of his league. When Max discovers a local library rumoured to be haunted by ghosts, he’s immediately drawn to it. With the help of some cryptic messages, he begins to piece together the identity of the teenage ghost and the mysterious chain of events that have connected its spirit to the building for more than a century. But just who was John, anyway? Why has he chosen to contact Max? And what does an old fishing lure have to do with solving the mystery?
The Lure
by Bill NapierIn a top-secret research facility, a team of scientists receive an unexpected message from the depths of space At first, the blizzard of sub-nuclear particles seemed random. But soon a pattern emerges that could only have come from an alien intelligence far more advanced than our own. Now it's up to Irish mathematician Tom Petrie to decode these messages and unlock their secret--one that is believed to contain an unimaginable technological breakthrough, and has the power to change the course of human history. . . unless the world's superpowers succeed in suppressing the truth. Can Petrie and his team unmask the message's true intent while evading those who aim to crush its extraordinary revelations? A desperate race against time--and through space--is about to begin. . . .
The Lure
by Bill NapierIn this thriller from an author who &“deftly mix[es] history, science and science fiction,&” researchers discover alien life and global conspiracy (Publishers Weekly). A signal from space, a conspiracy on Earth. An underground research station in Eastern Europe is suddenly bombarded with rhythmic bursts of subnuclear particles from beyond Earth—a pattern so complex it can only come from a highly evolved intelligence. As the messages are decoded, the scientists are amazed by the information they reveal: secrets of a technology far in advance of our own, suggesting that a benign civilization wishes to share knowledge with humankind. Surely, the scientists argue, the signal should be acknowledged? But the world&’s superpowers have other ideas, and suddenly the scientists find themselves at the heart of a global conspiracy . . .The Lure is an extraordinary and original thriller, perfect for fans of Scott Mariani, Dan Brown and Clive Cussler. Praise for the writing of Bill Napier: &“Fans of Dan Brown take note.&” —Jack DuBrul, New York Times–bestselling author of the Philip Mercer series &“The most exciting book I have ever read.&” —Arthur C. Clarke, New York Times–bestselling author of 2001: A Space Odyssey &“Fans of Michael Crichton will find a kindred spirit in Napier.&” –Publishers Weekly
Lure of Obsession
by Lisa Kessler"Lisa Kessler is an up and coming author to remember" - Sherrilyn Kenyon - #1 NYT Best Selling AuthorThe Prophecy - "Every generation the nine daughters of Zeus are reborn, and with their rebirth are also nine Guardians. They will be marked by the gods, and given gifts to protect his treasure. Their abilities will only be unlocked when they find their muse." Melanie Jacoby teaches English at Crystal City High School. She's also the reborn Muse of Tragic Poetry, but she isn't prepared for the tragedy of finding her roommate dead at the bottom of the stairs. Nate Malone is the detective assigned to the case, but as the evidence points to an accidental fall, the visions begin. He sees a killer in a gold Kronos mask. Mel is his next target. The Order of the Titans are eager to bring about the return of the Golden Age of Man, and they're prepared to kill the Muses to complete their mission. But Nate's desire to protect Mel is almost as strong as his hunger for her. And tragedy isn't part of his plan.
The Lure of Song and Magic
by Patricia RiceHer voice was a curse. . . When Dylan "Oz" Oswin's son is kidnapped, the high-powered producer will do anything to get him back. Desperately following an anonymous tip, he seeks help from a former child singing sensation called Syrene, only to find she's vowed never to sing again. Immune to her voice but not her charm, Oz is convinced she holds the key to his son's disappearance—and he'll stop at nothing to make her break her vow. Only he can make her sing . . . She knows the devastation her talent can bring. There's more than a child's life at stake, but Syrene cannot unleash her dangerous siren's voice upon the world, even for a man who is impossible to deny. . .
Lure of the Dead (The Last Apprentice #10)
by Joseph Delaney Patrick ArrasmithTom Ward, the Spook's apprentice, and his master have bound the Fiend at last. But now Tom must use his powers as the seventh son of a seventh son to put an end to the source of evil once and for all. When the Spook is captured by bloodthirsty creatures of the dark, Tom must vanquish a god, avenge his master, and protect the person he loves most—Alice—from himself.
Lure of the Wicked (Dark Mission #2)
by Karina CooperNaomi West was plucked from one prison and placed undercover in another: the gilded cage that is Timeless, New Seattle's premier spa and resort, where owner Phinneas Clarke-the most seductive man Naomi has ever met-may be hiding a killer. She's an agent of the Holy Order, trained to hunt the guilty and render justice. But while she's tracking down a rogue agent on a killing spree, Phin is determined to uncover her most damning-and dangerous-secrets. Whatever the cost.
The Lure of the Wolf
by St. GilesMighty warriors sworn to protect humanity, the shape-shifters known as The Shadowmen move between two worlds. Now their dark leader has exiled himself from the spirit world, opening the door to the forces of chaos...and to the power of love. Half wolf, half man, Aragon has abandoned his brethren to repay a debt of honor; he is sworn to kill a rogue Blood Hunter, though exacting revenge will doom him to a ghostly existence trapped between two worlds. But when a mortal woman unexpectedly calls him to her side, the heat of her soft flesh arouses a hunger in him that threatens to complicate his mission. Dr. Annette Batista, a dedicated healer, is determined to find her missing sister. With the amulet found at the site of her sister's disappearance, she unwittingly summons a shadowy warrior. She wonders if she can trust this powerful male named Aragon, who claims he can vanquish her sister's captor -- the very monster he's vowed to destroy. Or is Annette blinded by her shocking passion for the most alluring, mysterious man she's ever seen?
Lure of the Wolf
by Belea T. KeeneyWhat would you do if you found a werewolf in your azaleas?Werewolves are controlled in Vivian's time: coded, chipped, herded, and monitored by the authorities. But when she encounters one who seems to have left his pack, she has questions. Why is he here? Where did he come from? And, most importantly, is he dangerous?For Vivian, a lifetime of being the good sister, the good employee, and the good neighbor aren't enough any longer. She's found that the Lure of the Wolf may be too strong.
Lured
by Lori DevotiTheo Malone was an alpha, not a lone rogue who needed to fight for a female. Still, something about Annie Cartwell called to him. Unclaimed and unaware that she had been turned into a werewolf, she was vulnerable to other wolves. . . and irresistibly attractive to Theo. His wolf had never reacted so strongly to a woman before--and Annie's new inner wolf had the same hunger for him. His scent made her feel safe, his touch soothed her. . . and the thought of Theo awoke fantasies of being claimed by him like she's never had before. But while they both longed to fully give in to their desire, Theo and Annie must struggle to control these new feelings. For someone set up Annie as bait, and no wolf was safe until he was caught. . . .
Lurid Dreams
by Charles L. HarnessOut of body, out of time... Though basically a skeptic, William Reynolds had known out-of-body experiences in the past. But never before had he floated past the boundaries of Baltimore . . . and across the borders of time. And now, with the fires of Civil War looming on the horizon, the astonished graduate student was hobnobbing with none other than the dark poet Edgar Allan Poe. But their meeting of minds was to have chilling consequences. For a desperate Confederacy planned to use them both to remold the world - and to change history...for the worse.
The Lurking Lima Bean (Night Frights #2)
by Joe McGeeIn this second installment in the spooky and silly series that&’s perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, a girl&’s dinner comes back to haunt her!Wolver Hollow is not a normal town. The adults are too busy shuffling off to work at the old coffin factory to notice or care, but the kids know all about monsters, ghosts, and strange lights in the sky. Strange things happen in Wolver Hollow. Creepy things. Madeline Harper does not like lima beans and she&’s not afraid to make that clear. But when she gets sent to bed for not eating her vegetables, she&’ll find something far worse than her mother&’s frustration. A lima bean scorned is a terrible thing and it will not stop until Madeline Harper eats her vegetables!
A Lush and Seething Hell: Two Tales of Cosmic Horror
by John Hornor JacobsA World Fantasy Award Nominee!The award-winning and critically-acclaimed master of horror returns with a pair of chilling tales that examine the violence and depravity of the human condition.Bringing together his acclaimed novella The Sea Dreams It Is the Sky and an all-new short novel My Heart Struck Sorrow, John Hornor Jacobs turns his fertile imagination to the evil that breeds within the human soul.A brilliant mix of the psychological and supernatural, blending the acute insight of Roberto Bolaño and the eerie imagination of H. P. Lovecraft, The Sea Dreams It Is the Sky examines life in a South American dictatorship. Centered on the journal of a poet-in-exile and his failed attempts at translating a maddening text, it is told by a young woman trying to come to grips with a country that nearly devoured itself.In My Heart Struck Sorrow, a librarian discovers a recording from the Deep South—which may be the musical stylings of the Devil himself.Breathtaking and haunting, A Lush and Seething Hell is a terrifying and exhilarating journey into the darkness, an odyssey into the deepest reaches of ourselves that compels us to confront secrets best left hidden.
Lussuria di pezza
by Francesco Piredda Tess AnnUna storia sexy e romantica! Lasciatevi coinvolgere da una montagna russa di emozioni con questo dolce racconto erotico di un tabù infranto Sasha non aveva mai pensato che sarebbe riuscita ad affrontare il college, ma con Daniel al suo fianco sapeva che ce l’avrebbe fatta. Daniel non era un proprio un “uomo normale”: prendeva vita al tramonto. Il suo orsetto del destino era sempre accanto a lei, e ora condividevano anche il letto. Daniel le era devoto, affezionato, e aveva un senso dell’umorismo che l’avrebbe sempre fatta divertire. Vedendo Sasha crescere, non aveva mai pensato che avrebbe notato la donna che era diventata, ma adesso nessuno dei due riusciva più a controllare quell’attrazione tabù. Non importava quando proibita fosse.
Lust: Die Nachkommenschaft des Teufels - Buch 2 (Die Nachkommenschaft des Teufels #2)
by Amylynn BrightAls eine der sieben Todsünden hat die Lust ihre Vorzüge - auf jeden Fall besser als die anderen sechs Sünden, mit denen seine Cousins verflucht sind. Asher Mephisto lässt zu, dass die Lust seine geschäftlichen Unternehmungen antreibt, und Dashiell Vineyards ruft seine sinnliche Begierde auf den Plan. Als er die entschlossene und verführerische Winzerin Evangaline Dashiell kennenlernt, ist seine Anziehungskraft zu ihr das erste Mal, dass er etwas Stärkeres als seinen Fluch spürt. Wenn nicht die Lust die Beziehung antreibt... ist es dann Liebe? Eva versucht, das Weingut ihrer Familie zu retten, indem sie das alte Kloster und die einzigartigen Weine auf den modernen Markt bringt. Der reiche, sexy und aalglatte Asher Mephisto tritt in ihr Leben, voller Aufregung, Pläne und Geld, um seine Ideen zu unterstützen. Sie ist skeptisch. Eva glaubt, dass Asher mit Bedingungen und Plänen kommt, weil nichts in ihrem Leben jemals so einfach war. Sie sollte ihn wegschicken, aber seine berauschenden Küsse fühlen sich für sie nach so viel mehr an als nur Lust.
Lust and Other Drugs (Mytho #1)
by TJ NicholsMytho: Book OnePolice officer Jordan and dragon shifter Edra might have to work together, but they don’t trust each other—even if sparks do fly between them. If anyone finds out Jordan’s a mytho sympathizer, it could kill his career. No one can know that he frequents the satyr dens and uses the drug Bliss. Another satyr overdose might not get much attention, but two dead humans? That shouldn’t be possible. And it might not be an accident. Edra, Mythological Services Liaison, has been covering up mytho crimes to protect the community’s reputation. With a mayoral election looming, the last thing his people need is a scandal. To get a murderer off the streets, Jordan and Edra will be spending a lot of time together, and it won’t be easy to keep up with their deceptions… or to keep resisting each other.
Lust for Life
by Jeri Smith-ReadyEVERYONE'S OUT FOR BLOOD--HERS Ciara's con-artist parents taught her three keys to survival: keep low, keep quiet, and most of all, keep moving. But managing WVMP, the Lifeblood of Rock 'n' Roll--not to mention becoming a vampire herself--has kept her in one place long enough to fall madly in love, adopt an undead dog . . . . . . and make more enemies than she can shake a stake at. A psychotic DJ, a wanna-be necromancer, and a posse of vengeful hippies would all love to see Ciara get her day in the sun--literally. To protect Ciara, her fiancé, Shane, has traded his flannel shirt and guitar for a flak jacket and crossbow. If she survives to walk down the aisle, will she recognize the man waiting at the altar? In this final chapter of the award-winning WVMP RADIO series, Ciara must decide who to trust, whom to love--and whom to kill.
The Lust Lizard Of Melancholy Cove: Book 2: Pine Cove Series (Pine Cove)
by Christopher MooreThe town psychiatrist has decided to switch everybody in Pine Cove, California, from their normal antidepressants to placebos, so naturally - well, to be accurate, artificially - business is booming at the local blues bar. Trouble is, those lonely slide-guitar notes have also attracted a colossal sea beast named Steve with, shall we say, a thing for explosive oil tanker trucks. Suddenly, morose Pine Cove turns libidinous and is hit by a mysterious crime wave. A beleaguered constable has to fight off his own gonzo appetites to find out what's wrong and what, if anything, to do about it.
Lustlocked
by Matt WallaceThe staff of New York's premier supernatural catering company, has their work cut out for them in this outrageous follow-up to Envy of Angels.Love is in the air at Sin du Jour.The Goblin King (yes, that one) and his Queen are celebrating the marriage of their son to his human bride. Naturally the celebrations will be legendary.But when desire and magic mix, the results can be unpredictable.Our heroes are going to need more than passion for the job to survive the catering event of the decade!Praise for Sin du Jour: "Funny and demented . . . I'll read anything this guy writes."-- Chuck Wendig, author of Blackbirds and Zer0es, on Envy of Angels "No one makes me think, 'Dammit, I should have thought of that!' like Matt Wallace. The Sin du Jour series is something I read with equal amounts of envy and delight."-- Mur Lafferty, Campbell Award winning author of The Shambling Guide to New York City
Lustor the Acid Dart: Series 10 Book 3 (Beast Quest #57)
by Adam BladeSomething horrible lurks in the Yellow Marshes! Malvel has created Lustor the Acid Dart to fight Tom. This giant Beast can shoot acid - and his aim is fixed on Tom! Is our hero fast enough to win?
Lust's Latinum Lost (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
by Paula M. Block Terry J. ErdmannBusiness is down at Quark’s Public House, Café, Gaming Emporium, Holosuite Arcade, and Ferengi Embassy to Bajor. Way down. Lower level of hell down. The station is bustling, but residents and visitors are spending more time (and latinum) at the new Deep Space 9's park, sports fields, theater, swimming complex, and who knows what else, than they are at Quark’s establishment. All of Quark's misfortunes just could be reversed, however, when he finds out that one of the steamiest holonovels to hit the Alpha Quadrant in years is up for grabs. And he has an inroad to acquiring it before anyone else. Or does he?
The Lusty Journey of Perseus
by Arthur GriffinYou’ve never heard the story of Perseus and Medusa told quite like this before!At just nineteen, the handsome and naive Perseus is given a devastating choice: venture out into the world for the first time to slay the monster Medusa, or watch his mother be forcibly married to his homeland’s tyrannical king. Raised on a small island nation where most everyone goes naked and the main activity is fishing, Perseus is ill-prepared for a quest that includes any sort of danger.Fortunately, he has the gods on his side. After a sexy romp with the Greek god Hermes, he’s given both instructions and an invaluable gift: winged sandals that allow him to fly.When he teams up with a Corinthian prince who wins his heart, Perseus embarks on one of the great adventures of the ages. Will Perseus be able to save his mother, slay the monster, and live happily ever after with his prince?
Lutando Contra Seus Instintos
by K. Matthew Combo TranslationsLiam Oliver não conseguia aceitar o fato de que ele era um lobisomem. Ele tinha passado toda a vida rejeitando tudo o que o ligava à sua mochila. Encontrar um companheiro não era diferente. Ele não tinha absolutamente nenhum interesse em se apaixonar ou começar uma família. Esse era o modo do lobo, mas ele estava convencido de que ele tinha batido sua natureza naquela frente também. Quando o e-mail de um empregado descontente pousa em sua mesa, Liam enfrenta a tarefa de demitir o remetente. Mas quando o remetente acaba sendo ninguém menos que seu companheiro destinado, Liam acha que lidar com a situação é um pouco mais do que ele esperava.
Luther Arkwright
by Bryan TalbotIn a sprawling adult epic of boundless imagination, The Adventures of Luther Arkwright and Heart of Empire now come together in a single digital edition.In a swirling multiverse of endless possibilities and incalculable dangers, malign forces manipulate history through countless timelines and act to wreak destruction across universes. But the fate of these infinite existences depends on one man, an anomaly who exists in but a single universe, a being of vast psychic power capable of traveling between realities--Luther Arkwright! From Bryan Talbot, award-winning graphic-novel pioneer, comes the science-fiction classics that stunned the comics world and set the bar for audacity, ingenuity, and imagination in graphic storytelling.
Luthien's Gamble: The Sword Of Bedwyn; Luthien's Gamble; The Dragon King (The Crimson Shadow #2)
by R. A. SalvatoreThe second adventure in the New York Times–bestselling fantasy trilogy from the legendary million-selling author and creator of Drizzt Do&’Urden. Luthien Bedwyr vowed to free his beleaguered land of Eriador from its demonic ruler, Wizard-King Greensparrow. Cloaked in a scarlet cape that renders him invisible and wielding a magical sword, Luthien is known to Eriador&’s oppressed as the Crimson Shadow. With the rallying support of enslaved humans, defiant peasants, and Fairborn elves, he has forged a path for liberation—raid by insurgent raid. Even with a mighty battle-ready band of stalwart comrades—including halfling thief Oliver deBurrows; fierce elf warrior Katerin O&’Hale; and the ancient and mysterious mage, Brind&’Amour—the rebels are fighting an uphill battle against the vile despot&’s escalating and bloodthirsty army of cyclopean soldiers. Then, Greensparrow makes an unexpected bid for peace. But why would a wizard so cunning and so evil suddenly concede? Though Eriador&’s slaves see the compromise as cause for celebration, Luthien and Brind&’Amour recognize it as a calculated trap. The Crimson Shadow knows in his heart that the war for freedom has only just begun. Return to a rousing, magical quest in book two of a trilogy hailed by Terry Brooks as a &“fine adventure filled with memorable characters and compelling action.&”