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Mysterious Mountain Man (Man of the Month)
by Annette BroadrickMr. MayName: Jake TaggartAddress: No Man's LandOccupation: Cowboy lonerAlone on his Texas mountaintop, the only things keeping Jake Taggart company at night were the sounds of the surrounding wilderness...and the beating of his lonely heart. No one dared penetrate his self-imposed exile-until Rebecca Adams. She was as determined as ever to lure him from his isolate lair. And she was even more captivating than Jake remembered.The least he could do was put her up for the night, even if every second spent with her was driving Jake to distraction. No telling what one night alone with the most irresistible woman he'd ever known could mean for this lone wolf....
The Mysterious Mr. Quin: A Short Story Collection (Harley Quin Mysteries #1)
by Agatha ChristieThe inimitable Agatha Christie intrigues, surprises, and delights with The Mysterious Mr. Quin—a riveting collection of short stories centered around the enigmatic Harley Quin, whose unpredictable comings and goings are usually a good indication that something is about to happen…and rarely for the best.It had been a typical New Year's Eve party. But as midnight approaches, Mr. Satterthwaite—a keen observer of human nature—senses that the real drama of the evening is yet to unfold. And so it proves when a mysterious stranger knocks on the door. Who is this Mr. Quin?Mr. Satterthwaite's new friend is an enigma. He seems to appear and disappear almost like a trick of the light. In fact, the only consistent thing about him is that his presence is always an omen—sometimes good, but sometimes deadly. . . .
The Mysterious Mr. Spines: Song #3
by Jason Lethcoe Scott AltmanThe action-packed conclusion! Edward McLeod is almost at the end of his journey. He has battled his way through the afterlife, mastered his Guardian powers, and even learned how to fly. Now he must take on the Jackal and fight for all of the trapped souls in the Woodbine. But the Jackal and his formidable army will not be easy to defeat. Is Edward really the destined Bridge Builder? or will he too fall to the Jackal's evil forces?
The Mysterious Prowler
by Joan Lowery NixonA little boy assembles the clues to the mysterious prowler: he has a round nose, he rides a bicycle with a patched tire, and he squeaks instead of talks.
Mysterious Queen of Magic
by Joan Lowery NixonKleep and Till befriend a stranger who is seeking a way to free his people enslaved by Thrugg's magic power.
The Mysterious Sea (Royal Trouble)
by Hope Erica SchultzPrince Donal likes inventing things—the weirder the better. All of his inventions are practical, but some of them are a bit odd. Still, they come in handy when Donal and his three best friends set out to explore the area around the Waveborn Islands. Many centuries ago, someone built the fantastic machines that allows the Waveborn Islands to rise or fall back into the sea. Donal would give anything to study any records those people left behind. Fortunately, the first uncharted island they find seems to be filled with relics of that ancient people. Unfortunately, Donal and the other prince and princesses aren't the first ones to find the island. But if they trigger the island's booby traps, they just might be the last.
The Mysterious Twin
by Leona KarrA DOUBLE DECEPTIONMasquerading as a nanny for her glamorous twin sister went against Ashley Camdon's prim-and-proper nature. The quiet academic lived life on the sidelines, but her sibling's "simple" request now put her life in danger-and her heart on the line when she met her employer's darkly handsome retainer, Kyle Stone.An undercover agent, Kyle's orders were to keep close tabs on the new nanny who was implicated in an illegal scam.Yet nothing about this quiet beauty fit her high-living profile.When passion flared between them, her honest kisses exposed their lies. And made him see that the only life he now wanted...was with her!
Mysterious Ways: A Novel
by Wendy WunderFrom acclaimed author Wendy Wunder comes a sharp and hilarious coming-of-age novel for fans of John Green and Nicola Yoon about an omniscient teenage girl who must grapple with whether there’s such a thing as knowing too much...Seventeen-year-old Maya knows everything. When she looks at someone, she instantly knows their history, their private thoughts, their secret desires, their most tragic failures. Combine these private miseries with the general state of the world, and it's easy to see why Maya's power starts to get her down…Which is why she was sent to the Whispering Pines Psychiatric Facility, and also why starting at a new school is going to be such a challenge. Now, faced with Tyler, a cute guy she actually wants to know everything about, Maya realizes that maybe her power isn't so horrible after all. Maybe she can use it for good. Maybe she can even get the guy. Or maybe there really is such a thing as knowing too much.
Mysterium
by Robert Charles WilsonIn the early hours before dawn, a small Michigan town vanishes from the face of the earth. That morning the men and women of Two Rivers wake up in a world strangely different from their own - a world of curfews, food rationing and secret police.Something has gone terribly wrong in Two Rivers, something that has to do with the mysterious government facility on the outskirts of the town. For schoolteacher Dexter Graham, who has lost his family and has nothing left he values . . . for twelve-year-old Clifford Stockton, driven by a child's curiosity and courage . . . for Evelyn Woodward, torn between obedience to the state and loyalty to her friends . . . and for physicist Howard Poole, haunted by the memory of his brilliant, enigmatic uncle, the only way to escape the nightmare is to journey deeper into fear.
Mysterium
by Robert Charles WilsonIn Mysterium, Robert Charles Wilson "blends science, religion, philosophy and alternate history into an intelligent, compelling work of fiction" (Publishers Weekly). In a top-secret government installation near the small town of Two Rivers, Michigan, scientists are investigating a mysterious object discovered several years earlier. Late one evening, the local residents observe strange lights coming from the laboratory. The next morning, they awake to find that their town was literally cut off from the rest of the world...and thrust into a new one!Soon the town is discovered by the bewildered leaders of this new world—at which point, the people of Two Rivers realize that they've arrived in a rigid theocracy. The authorities, known as the Bureau de la Covenance Religieuse, have ordered Linneth Stone, a young ethnologist, to analyze the arrivals and report her findings to the Lieutenant in charge.What Linneth finds will challenge the philosophical basis of her society and lead inexorably to a struggle for power centering on the mysterious object that Two Rivers' government scientists were studying when the town slipped between worlds.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Mystery: The Mystery (Troubletwisters #3)
by Garth Nix Sean WilliamsNew York Times–Bestselling Authors: Magically gifted twins must find a treasure before it falls into the wrong hands in a tale with “plot twists aplenty” (Booklist).Jack and Jaide Shield are troubletwisters—gifted with magic and cursed by The Evil, a force that will stop at nothing to destroy their world. Now an old man in an even older house has died mysteriously. The house holds something very important to The Evil—and Jack and Jaide must race to find it, even though they don’t know what it looks like or where it is. But Jack and Jaide aren’t the only ones searching for the treasure. And as the mystery gets bigger and bigger, they’re not sure who they can trust. Even friends are beginning to act suspicious. And their father, who should be their strongest ally, is leading them into treacherous territory. At the heart of all magic is mystery, and at the heart of this mystery is nothing less than the key to controlling magic. It’s going to take the two troubletwisters to the edge of their Gifts in order to figure this one out.“Exploring the ideas of secrets, self-identity, and trust, and with plot twists aplenty and intriguing new characters, this one delivers.” —Booklist
The Mystery at Dunvegan Castle (Edinburgh Nights #3)
by T. L. HuchuGhostalker Ropa Moyo and her rag-tag team of magicians are back in The Mystery at Dunvegan Castle, the third book in the spellbinding USA Today bestselling Edinburgh Nights series by T. L. Huchu.She came for magic. She stayed to solve a murder . . . Ropa Moyo is no stranger to magic or mysteries. But she’s still stuck in an irksomely unpaid internship. So she’s thrilled to attend a magical convention at Dunvegan Castle, on the Isle of Skye, where she’ll rub elbows with eminent magicians. For Ropa, it’s the perfect opportunity to finally prove her worth. Then a librarian is murdered and a precious scroll stolen. Suddenly, every magician is a suspect, and Ropa and her allies investigate. Trapped in a castle, with suspicions mounting, Ropa must contend with corruption, skulduggery and power plays. Time to ask for a raise?Edinburgh Nights series:The Library of the DeadOur Lady of Mysterious AilmentsThe Mystery at Dunvegan CastleThe Legacy of Arniston HouseAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Mystery at Mermaid Lagoon (Never Girls)
by RH DisneyThe Never Girls&’ adventures with the fairies in Never Land continue in this all-new series of hardcover graphic novels perfect for fans of the bestselling chapter book series!Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby are back—along with Tinker Bell and their fairy friends from Pixie Hollow—for more magical adventures together. In this first Disney: The Never Girls graphic novel, the girls find themselves in the middle of a mermaid-pirate feud that has all of Never Land taking sides! With old friends and new, an engaging mystery to solve, and fun full-color illustrations and comic panels, this book is sure to delight readers ages 6 to 9 and Never Girls fans of all ages. Kate craves adventure and excitement.Mia loves dresses, roses, and anything beautiful.Lainey dreams of talking to animals.Gabby believes in fairies more than anyone. Together, they are the Never Girls—four real girls in a fairy's world!
Mystery at Saddle Creek: The Saddle Creek Series
by Shelley PetersonA violent death throws a horse-riding community into conflict, stirring up fear, uncertainty, mental illness, and a mysterious stranger … Summer vacation has finally started, and Bird is looking forward to an extended stay with her Aunt Hannah at Saddle Creek Farm. But before she can settle into the routine of riding Sundancer and preparing for shows, the community is thrown into chaos when a local woman is brutally attacked and left for dead. The police aren’t acting fast enough to satisfy the community’s calls for justice, so a vigilante group emerges to take matters into their own hands. Bird finds herself embroiled in the mystery. Who had reason to attack the woman? Does the strange man Bird and Sunny meet in the woods have anything to do with the crime? And how does the reappearance of her grandfather fit into the picture? As Bird struggles to get to the bottom of the mystery, she learns more than she bargained for about her community, her past, and human nature.
Mystery Club (Graphic Novel): Wild Werewolves; Mummy Mischief
by Davide Cali Yannick RobertTwo graphic novel mysteries in one book, each filled with fun humor and intrigue. Are there really werewolves in London? Mummies in the metro? Fear not—Mystery Club is on the case! In Wild Werewolves, a stranger approaches Zoey and Kyle in the library as they ask the question: "Do you think monsters exist in London?" The stranger gives them information that sets them on a city-wide adventure with Ashley and Tyler. The Mystery Club pieces together the werewolf mystery and the identity of the stranger and a zany series of events ensues. In Mummy Mischief, train passengers spot a mummy in the subway. Then it happens again! The occurrences are uncanny and strange enough to lure the Mystery Club to action. As they unwrap the mysteries of the mummy appearances, they unearth even more hijinks than they bargained for.
Mystery Dad
by Leona KarrInstant FatherMark Richards opened the door to his bachelor apartment and there they were-a little boy and girl, and a baby. Looking to "Uncle Mark" for care and shelter...since his late brother's widow had vanished without a trace.Instant DangerDesperate, he hired P.I. Kerri Kincaid to find the missing woman. But the seemingly simple case turned sinister...and when danger drove Kerri into his home, desire drew her into his arms....Instant Family?Watching over Kerri and the children roused instincts Mark hadn't experienced. He wanted to protect them. To keep them close. And to just plain keep them...
Mystery Date
by Denise LittleFlirt with the unknown in 17 unusual tales of blind dates... When people embark on blind dates, they never quite know what they will find-and the dates in these mostly modern- day urban tales go far beyond the usual expectations. Here, these 17 romantic hopefuls encounter surprise first dates with the likes of Zeus and William Shakespeare; Medusa wreaks havoc upon Internet predators; a woman is cursed to see the truth about her dates after drinking a little wine; and more. All of these very different dates begin with the hope that romance will result. Some will find a happily ever after, while for others there will be no "ever after" at all...
Mystery Dolls from Planet Urd
by Joan Lowery NixonA container of lifelike dolls, a gift from the planet Urd, seems to be tied with a mysterious warning that the planet Durth will be invaded.
A Mystery for Mr. Bass (Mushroom Planet #4)
by Eleanor CameronDavid Topman and Chuck Masterson, the young heroes of the three previous MUSHROOM PLANET books, have made an "absolutely priceless" discovery, according to their friend Tyco Bass, the little astronomer-artist-inventor of 5 Thallo Street, Pacific Grove, California. It is a discovery that not only splits the world of science but proves to have fascinating and dangerous consequences for the boys and Prewytt Brumblydge. (Prewytt, you will recall, was the inventor of that marvelous machine called the Brumblitron.) Mysteriously, Prewytt has been beset, lately, by a series of strange misfortunes. So now, with Mr. Bass far from earth and Prewytt Brumblydge delirious with fever, David and Chuck undertake a desperate and nearly disastrous journey through space to the Mushroom Planet in his behalf. Fear of an ancient prophecy, terror and treasure in the City of Silence, the trial of Prewytt Brumblydge, and staggering revelations concerning their friends on Basidium bring Chuck and David to a startling climax in this fourth suspenseful MUSHROOM PLANET book by Mrs. Cameron.
Mystery Girl
by Paul TobinTrine Hampstead knows everything. Ask her a question like &“Where are my keys?&” or &“Is he cheating on me?&” or &“How are there perfectly preserved mammoths in recent ice?&” and she just knows. She&’s the Mystery Girl. The only things Trine doesn&’t know are anything else from the last ten years of her life or why a killer has targeted her! Collects Mystery Girl #1–#4.&“Paul Tobin is a master storyteller and Mystery Girl will only add to his mythos.&”—Pop Culture Uncovered&“Mystery Girl is exciting, filled with energy, and has a lot to offer in its story hook.&”—Comicosity
The Mystery Knight: A Graphic Novel
by George R. MartinA graphic novel edition of The Mystery Knight, one of the thrilling Dunk and Egg novellas from George R. R. Martin&’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and a prequel of sorts to A Game of Thrones&“Every wedding needs a singer, and every tourney needs a mystery knight.&” Westeros is eerily peaceful. King Aerys I sits on the Iron Throne. A ravaging plague has abated. Yet beneath the surface, tensions linger sixteen years after a failed rebellion. In these restless times, noble hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall—Dunk, to his friends—and his precocious boy squire, Egg, travel the Seven Kingdoms performing chivalrous deeds, though Egg&’s bloodline must be concealed at all costs. After heading north for Winterfell, Dunk and Egg are lured off the kingsroad by a wedding feast—and an unusually lucrative tournament. The champion jouster will claim a rare trophy indeed: a dragon&’s egg. Dunk, always better in a melee, would be satisfied with a hot meal, a cup of wine, and a purse full of coins. But a treasonous plot is more likely to hatch before another dragon ever stretches its wings. Someone&’s on to Egg. And a mystery knight with designs on an even bigger prize soon throws the entire affair into chaos.
Mystery Man
by Diana PalmerBESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.A HIDDEN DANGERTycoon Canton Rourke has fallen on hard times. When he planned a vacation with his daughter to escape the pressure of rebuilding his company, he didn’t think he would find himself in another hotbed of trouble. Yet Canton is now beset and besieged—and all because of his neighbor, Janine Curtis. The woman is out to get him. He’s sure of it. He came to Mexico to relax, not catch bandits and track kidnappers!As a famous thriller writer, Janine traveled to Mexico to get inspiration—and keep an eye on her parents while they work at a new archeological dig. Janine could care less what the brash single father thinks of her. However, it’s hard to ignore how her knees buckle every time he rescues her. She’s falling for this man who is shrouded in mystery, but is it worth the risk?FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Cole’s Red-Hot Pursuit by New York Times bestselling author Brenda JacksonFormer Texas Ranger Cole Westmoreland always gets what he wants. But the subject of his desire, Patrina Forman, is dead set against falling for a man with a no-strings attitude—until a Montana blizzard changes everything!Previously Published.
Mystery Men Box Set: Obsessed!; Lover, Stranger; and Killing Moon
by Amanda StevensLover, Stranger...When Grace Donovan vows to hunt down her sister’s killer, she doesn’t expect to fall for the only possible witness to the crime. Dr. Ethan Hunter is determined to keep her safe. But with no memory to guide him, is the desire igniting between them leading Grace into greater danger...and into the arms of a murderer?Killing Moon...A one-in-a-million chance just brought Julie to South America. Maxwell Fiori shares her dead husband’s face, but awakens passion more powerful than anything she’s ever known. Is this haunted, sensual stranger her second chance? Or a man whose secrets could get them both killed? Obsessed!...Author Laura Valentine needs a hero. Then Simon Hunter magically appears. The undercover agent needs her to help him solve a crime. As Laura is thrust into a world deadlier than any fiction, she discovers a passion beyond all her fantasies.
Mystery Mother (Replica #8)
by Marilyn KayeAmy knows Nancy isn't her birth mother, but she has raised Amy as her own daughter. Then a woman shows up claiming to be Amy's biological mother. She's got her own explanations about Amy's special abilities and wants Amy back. With doubts about her identity, Amy begins to dig deeper into her origins. But the truth could destroy the only family she's ever known.