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Liberty's Last Stand (Tommy Carmellini Ser. #7)
by Stephen CoontsNew York Times bestselling author Stephen Coonts delivers another nail-biting thriller starring CIA Director Jake Grafton and his right-hand man, Tommy Carmellini. The president of the United States stands on an outdoor stage, flanked by powerful members of his administration and party. Television crews are preparing for broadcast. High above the stage, on a nearby rooftop, a decorated sniper adjusts the scope on his rifle.Afterwards, America will never be the same.Jake Grafton and Tommy Carmellini suddenly find themselves on the wrong side of the law when a public act of violence throws the country into chaos just before a presidential election. After martial law is declared and rioting begins, Grafton and Carmellini must risk everything to unravel a massive conspiracy and help a new resistance movement rise up against an unimaginable enemy...
The Libra Affair
by DacoHer Mission: Launch an ICBMCode Name: LibraObstacle: LoveWhen it's time for double-agent Jordan Jakes, a CIA covert operative, to launch a missile in the remote desert of the Middle East, she's forced to tell her blind asset, NASA scientist Ben Johnson, that their love affair is finished. Only the breakup turns out to be more difficult than she anticipates--and it's not just because she's developed intense feelings for the guy.When she disappears without a trace, Ben will stop at nothing to find the one woman who he's fallen for hard and fast even if it means boarding a plane that lands him in the middle of a country most Americans might think twice about entering--Iran.Surviving takes more than being one step ahead of their enemies.Jordan and Ben must peel back the layers of their emotional armor to overcome a series of obstacles before they can accomplish Jordan's mission. If they have any hope of making it out of the Middle East alive and forming a lasting relationship, they must surrender to love.Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Libra Affair
by DacoHer Mission: Launch an ICBMCode Name: LibraObstacle: LoveWhen it's time for double-agent Jordan Jakes, a CIA covert operative, to launch a missile in the remote desert of the Middle East, she's forced to tell her blind asset, NASA scientist Ben Johnson, that their love affair is finished. Only the breakup turns out to be more difficult than she anticipates--and it's not just because she's developed intense feelings for the guy.When she disappears without a trace, Ben will stop at nothing to find the one woman who he's fallen for hard and fast even if it means boarding a plane that lands him in the middle of a country most Americans might think twice about entering--Iran.Surviving takes more than being one step ahead of their enemies.Jordan and Ben must peel back the layers of their emotional armor to overcome a series of obstacles before they can accomplish Jordan's mission. If they have any hope of making it out of the Middle East alive and forming a lasting relationship, they must surrender to love.Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Librarian: A Novel
by Larry BeinhartHow on earth did nebbish university librarian David Goldberg end up on Virginia's Ten Most Wanted Criminals list for bestiality? And how did he get ensnared in a vast right-wing conspiracy to steal the presidency? <P><P>It all begins so innocently when Goldberg starts moonlighting for eccentric, conservative billionaire Alan Carston Stowe as an archivist. But Goldberg's appointment worries a cabal of ruthless right-wingers-ostensibly allies of Stowe, whose money lubricates their zany scary conspiracies-with very close ties to the White House. They fear that Goldberg will find something in Stowe's records that will compromise the dirty tricks involved in re-electing Augustus Winthrop Scott, the dim scion of a powerful Republican political family, for a second term. As the presidential election heads into its final stretch, the hunt is on to remove Goldberg from his position-by any means necessary. The acclaimed, Edgar-winning mystery writer Larry Beinhart returns with this timely novel. In the tradition of Carl Hiassen, Elmore Leonard, and Joe Klein, The Librarian is a frenetic, scary and hilarious thriller that goes deep into the dark heart of election year politics.
The Librarian Always Rings Twice (A First Edition Library Mystery #3)
by Marty WingateWhen a mysterious stranger turns up making claims that threaten Lady Fowling&’s legacy, Hayley Burke must dig deep into her late-benefactor&’s history to uncover the truth and catch a conniving killer in this new mystery from USA Today bestselling author Marty Wingate.It has been nearly a year since I took up my position as curator of Lady Georgiana Fowling&’s collection of Golden Age of Mystery writers&’ first editions at her library in Middlebank House. I have learned that I need to take the good with the bad. The good: I have finally convinced Mrs. Woolgar to open up the collection to the public one day a week so that they too can share in Lady Fowling&’s passion. The bad: although he would not be my first, or even tenth, choice, at the insistence of the board Charles Henry Dill, Lady Fowling&’s unscrupulous nephew, is now my personal assistant.On one of our first days open to the public, Mr. John Aubrey shows up at Middlebank House and insists that Lady Georgiana Fowling is his grandmother. Mrs. Woolgar is scandalized by his claims, and Charles Henry, who feels he has been cheated out of his rightful inheritance as Lady Fowling&’s heir, is furious. I do not know that I believe Mr. Aubrey, yet he has knowledge of Lady Fowling&’s life and writings that few possess. To further complicate matters, an associate of Mr. Aubrey&’s intends to help us uncover the truth of John&’s story. But before he can do that, he is murdered and the police have reason to suspect Charles Henry.As much as I would like to lock up Charles Henry and throw away the key, I cannot believe he is a killer. And I also know there is something dead wrong about Mr. Aubrey&’s tales regarding his &“grandmother&” Lady Fowling. I will need to make sense of her past in order to suss out the true villain of this story.
The Librarian and the Spy (Librarian/Spy Escapade #1)
by Susan MannShelve under: Libraries, Spies, Falling in Love, London. Adventure-hungry Quinn Ellington solves mundane mysteries for library patrons while indulging her taste for intrigue with her favorite spy novels. But her latest research project entangles her in a mission to decode the whereabouts of a weapons cache from a priceless work of art before arms dealers beat her to it. Her adventure is filled with fast cars, stolen treasures, international intrigue, and a budding romance with suave, handsome “insurance” agent James Lockwood. Daring rescues and intense covert flirting ensue.
The Librarian Spy: A Novel of World War II
by Madeline Martin&“Readers will be on the edge of their seats…. A brilliant tale of resistance, courage and ultimately hope.&” –Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author of The Warsaw OrphanFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London comes a moving new novel inspired by the true history of America&’s library spies of World War II.Ava thought her job as a librarian at the Library of Congress would mean a quiet, routine existence. But an unexpected offer from the US military has brought her to Lisbon with a new mission: posing as a librarian while working undercover as a spy gathering intelligence.Meanwhile, in occupied France, Elaine has begun an apprenticeship at a printing press run by members of the Resistance. It&’s a job usually reserved for men, but in the war, those rules have been forgotten. Yet she knows that the Nazis are searching for the press and its printer in order to silence them.As the battle in Europe rages, Ava and Elaine find themselves connecting through coded messages and discovering hope in the face of war.&“Uplifting, inspiring and suspenseful, this is one to savor!&” –Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Riviera House &“Madeline Martin is a fantastic author. The Librarian Spy is a stunning tour de force of historical fiction.&” –Karen Robards, author of The Black Swan of ParisFor more historical fiction from Madeline Martin, don't miss The Last Bookshop in London.
The Librarian's Ghost (Dreamspun Beyond #29)
by Sean MichaelThe SupersCan love survive the perils of MacGregor House? The Supernatural Explorers are back and looking for their next big paranormal case. They might’ve found it in a plea from Payne, a mild-mannered librarian who has inherited the family mansion—MacGregor House. Since moving in a few months ago, Payne’s exhausted the list of ghost hunters and experts in his quest for help. The Supers are his last chance. So why does normally good-natured cameraman Will take an instant dislike to Payne? For that matter, why has he felt irritable and angry since they arrived at the site? It soon becomes clear that the answers they seek will be found in the basement—where nobody has gone since Payne was a little boy. As the haunting grows deadlier, things get sweeter between Will and Payne, but all hell’s about to break loose when they breach the basement door. Will they be ready?
The Librarian's Secret Scandal (The Coltons of Montana #3)
by Jennifer MoreyFifteen years ago Lily Masterson was Honey Creek's bad girl—until she fled with a terrible secret. She's now a responsible librarian, but no one believes she's changed—except handsome sheriff Wes Colton. And though she's determined to keep her secret, she and the sheriff certainly give 'em all something to talk about….Former navy SEAL Sheriff Wes Colton is all about truth and justice. He's convinced Lily got the short end of the stick. Gossipmongers be damned, she's got that type of earthy beauty that keeps him up at night. When threats become more sinister, it's the last straw—he won't rest until she's safe.
The Library Book Mystery (Walker High Mystery #5)
by Eleanor RobinsWalker High is a typical high school. The students of Walker attend classes, participate in sports and drama, cram for exams and go on field trips. Topics are involving and pertinent to young adult readers: romance, sports, friendship, exams, work, and family but with a twist of mystery. In just 48 pages, even your struggling readers can easily finish these novels!
Library of Gold
by Alex ArcherHe was one of Russia's most infamous rulers, and he alone held the key to a legendary Byzantine collection of books, given to him in the dowry of Princess Sophia of Constantinople. Ivan Vasilyevich-otherwise known as Ivan the Terrible-owned a library filled with rare and priceless tomes that men would kill for. Would die for. But the czar carried the knowledge of its whereabouts to his grave. And it falls to archaeologist Annja Creed, almost five hundred years later, to discover the secrets of the Library of Gold.When the opportunity to unravel the mystery of this so-called eighth wonder of the world lands in Annja's lap, she can't resist. Armed with a diary of cryptic clues, she embarks on a journey to Russia, where she must somehow find her way into the very heart of the country, beneath the Kremlin.But Annja soon discovers she's racing a ruthless KGB agent driven by sinister motives. She finds herself deep beneath the Russian soil in a dangerous game of cat and mouse... Will she be the next to mysteriously disappear from history?
Library of the Dead: (originally Published As Secret Of The Seventh Son) (Will Piper #1)
by Glenn CooperOriginally published as Secret of the Seventh Son.Assigned to the high-profile "Doomsday" serial killer case, FBI agent Will Piper is hitting dead end after dead end. The victims seem to have nothing in common: age, background, or even the way they die. All that connects them is a postcard each received in the mail announcing his or her date of death—all sent from Las Vegas, where a brilliant computer scientist leads a double life. Just when agent Piper finds a credible lead, he's removed from the case. Continuing the investigation on his own, he must outwit a ruthless team of covert operatives from Area 51 protecting the government's greatest secret. From a medieval monastery to a cutting-edge government laboratory, Library of the Dead delivers a richly detailed, thought-provoking exploration of fate, predestination, and the choices we make in life.
Library Spirits: Historical Cozy Mystery (Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery #19)
by Alice DuncanYoung Woman's Body Discovered in Library Gazebo, Lou Prophet Accused in Library Spirits, a Cozy Historical Mystery by Alice Duncan—1926, Pasadena, California—When Daisy’s old nemesis, Stacy Kincaid, is found murdered in the Pasadena Public Library’s gazebo, suspicion is cast upon the one-legged Lou Prophet—former bounty hunter, current curmudgeon, and reluctant Pasadena citizen.Daisy, who has had remarkable success in the kitchen considering her loathing of cookery, begins to have problems. Things burn in seconds, pots run dry, and she fears losing her mind, perhaps due to the early stages of her pregnancy. Odd things happen in the library, too, which puzzle and distress Daisy’s friend, librarian Regina Browning.But the problems mount when the real murderer steals a car, resulting in another death and the demise of a Hispano-Suiza.From the Publisher: The Daisy Gumm Majesty Cozy Mystery Series is a light-hearted mystery in a historical setting. There are no explicit sexual scenes and minimal cursing (Lou Prophet can be a little coarse) and will be enjoyed by readers who appreciate clean and wholesome reads. Fans of Carola Dunn, Amanda Quick, Elizabeth Peters, Rhys Bowen, and M. Louisa Locke will not want to miss this series.You can start anywhere, but you’ll want to read all of the Daisy Gumm Majesty Mysteries:Strong SpiritsFine SpiritsHigh SpiritsHungry SpiritsGenteel SpiritsAncient SpiritsSpirits RevivedDark SpiritsSpirits OnstageUnsettled SpiritsBruised SpiritsSpirits UnitedSpirits UnearthedShaken SpiritsScarlet SpiritsExercised SpiritsWedded SpiritsDomesticated SpiritsLibrary SpiritsSpirits AdoptedABOUT ALICE DUNCAN:In an effort to avoid what she knew she should be doing, Alice folk-danced professionally until her writing muse finally had its way. Now a resident of Roswell, New Mexico, Alice enjoys saying no smog, no crowds, and yes to loving her herd of wild Dachshunds.
The Library Suicides: the most captivating locked-room psychological thriller of 2023 from the award-winning author
by Fflur DafyddTwins Ana and Nan are lost after the death of their mother, a renowned author who seemingly killed herself by jumping out of a window. Everyone knows who drove Elena to suicide - her long-time literary critic, Eben. But the twins need proof if they're going to get their revenge.When Eben requests access to Elena's diaries at the National Library where the twins work, desperate to clear his name, they see an opportunity. With careful planning and just a little outside help, the twins lock down the labyrinthine building, trapping their colleagues, the public and most importantly Eben inside. But as a rogue security guard starts upsetting the plan and freeing hostages, Ana, Nan and Eben find themselves pushed to the limit. And what began as a single-minded act of revenge blooms into a complex unravelling of loyalties, motives and what it is that makes us who we are.Hauntingly written, with a fresh, captivating voice, The Library Suicides is an intensely memorable and provocative literary listen for fans of high concept thrillers that break the mould, and books about books and the concept of the written word.(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
The Library Suicides: the most captivating locked-room psychological thriller of 2023 from the award-winning author
by Fflur DafyddYou can get in. But you can't get out. Welcome to the library...Twins Ana and Nan are lost after the death of their mother. Everyone knows who drove Elena, the renowned novelist, to suicide - her long-term literary critic, Eben. But the twins need proof if they're going to get revenge. Desperate to clear his name, Eben requests access to Elena's diaries at the National Library where the twins work, and they see an opportunity. With careful planning, the twins lock down the labyrinthine building, trapping their colleagues, the public and most importantly Eben inside. But as a rogue security guard starts freeing hostages, the plan unravels. And what began as a single-minded act of revenge blooms into a complex unravelling of loyalties, motives and what it is that makes us who we are. Hauntingly written, with a fresh, captivating voice, The Library Suicides is an intensely memorable and provocative literary read for fans of high concept thrillers that break the mould, and books about books and the concept of the written word.
The Library Suicides: the most captivating locked-room psychological thriller of 2023 from the award-winning author
by Fflur DafyddYou can get in. But you can't get out. Welcome to the library...Twins Ana and Nan are lost after the death of their mother. Everyone knows who drove Elena, the renowned novelist, to suicide - her long-term literary critic, Eben. But the twins need proof if they're going to get revenge. Desperate to clear his name, Eben requests access to Elena's diaries at the National Library where the twins work, and they see an opportunity. With careful planning, the twins lock down the labyrinthine building, trapping their colleagues, the public and most importantly Eben inside. But as a rogue security guard starts freeing hostages, the plan unravels. And what began as a single-minded act of revenge blooms into a complex unravelling of loyalties, motives and what it is that makes us who we are. Hauntingly written, with a fresh, captivating voice, The Library Suicides is an intensely memorable and provocative literary read for fans of high concept thrillers that break the mould, and books about books and the concept of the written word.
The Library Thief: The spellbinding debut for fans of Fingersmith and The Binding
by Kuchenga ShenjéAn extraordinary historical debut for any reader who loves gothic mysteries like Rebecca and Fingersmith, and fiction which shines a light on untold stories.'Intriguingly and superbly plotted . . . Shenjé weaves race, identity, feminism, sexuality and class into a beguiling mystery' WOMAN & HOMEThe library is under lock and key. But its secrets can't be contained.After he brought her home from Jamaica as a baby, Florence's father had her hair hot-combed to make her look like the other girls. But as a young woman, Florence is not so easy to tame - and when she brings scandal to his door, the bookbinder throws her onto the streets of Manchester. Intercepting her father's latest commission, Florence talks her way into the remote, forbidding Rose Hall to restore its collection of rare books. Lord Francis Belfield's library is old and full of secrets - but none so intriguing as the whispers about his late wife. Then one night, the library is broken into. Strangely, all the priceless tomes remain untouched. Florence is puzzled, until she discovers a half-burned book in the fireplace. She realises with horror that someone has found and set fire to the secret diary of Lord Belfield's wife - which may hold the clue to her fate . . .'A tantalising read that swells with secrecy and intrigue. It's hard to believe that Kuchenga Shenjé writes of the past, and not of the present. A beautifully and skilfully written debut' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS, author of Queenie'Powerful, gorgeously absorbing and wholly original'JOANNE BURN, author of The Hemlock Cure'Threads in themes of identity, sexuality and a woman's impossible choices into an intricate web of mysteries that would not let me go'CARI THOMAS, author of Threadneedle'I was swept up with the mystery. A beautifully crafted story full of nuanced characters, gothic undertones and plenty of heart'STACEY THOMAS, author of The Revels'Atmospheric and compelling. Victorian gothic with a fresh twist'FREYA BERRY, author of The Birdcage Library'Filled with fantastically drawn characters and with a love of books that shines through the prose'KATIE LUMSDEN, author of The Secrets of Hartwood Hall
The Library Thief: The spellbinding debut for fans of Fingersmith and The Binding
by Kuchenga ShenjéAn extraordinary historical debut for any reader who loves gothic mysteries like Rebecca and Fingersmith, and fiction which shines a light on untold stories.'Intriguingly and superbly plotted . . . Shenjé weaves race, identity, feminism, sexuality and class into a beguiling mystery' WOMAN & HOMEThe library is under lock and key. But its secrets can't be contained.After he brought her home from Jamaica as a baby, Florence's father had her hair hot-combed to make her look like the other girls. But as a young woman, Florence is not so easy to tame - and when she brings scandal to his door, the bookbinder throws her onto the streets of Manchester. Intercepting her father's latest commission, Florence talks her way into the remote, forbidding Rose Hall to restore its collection of rare books. Lord Francis Belfield's library is old and full of secrets - but none so intriguing as the whispers about his late wife. Then one night, the library is broken into. Strangely, all the priceless tomes remain untouched. Florence is puzzled, until she discovers a half-burned book in the fireplace. She realises with horror that someone has found and set fire to the secret diary of Lord Belfield's wife - which may hold the clue to her fate . . .'A tantalising read that swells with secrecy and intrigue. It's hard to believe that Kuchenga Shenjé writes of the past, and not of the present. A beautifully and skilfully written debut' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS, author of Queenie'Powerful, gorgeously absorbing and wholly original'JOANNE BURN, author of The Hemlock Cure'Threads in themes of identity, sexuality and a woman's impossible choices into an intricate web of mysteries that would not let me go'CARI THOMAS, author of Threadneedle'I was swept up with the mystery. A beautifully crafted story full of nuanced characters, gothic undertones and plenty of heart'STACEY THOMAS, author of The Revels'Atmospheric and compelling. Victorian gothic with a fresh twist'FREYA BERRY, author of The Birdcage Library'Filled with fantastically drawn characters and with a love of books that shines through the prose'KATIE LUMSDEN, author of The Secrets of Hartwood Hall
Libre de culpa
by Charlotte LinkDos víctimas, la misma arma homicida, ningún motivo.¿El crimen perfecto? Justo antes de incorporarse a la policía de North Yorkshire, la detective Kate Linville decide aprovechar su último fin de semana libre para ir al spa que sus compañeros de Scotland Yard le han regalado en su despedida. Kate está sentada en el tren, de camino a su destino, cuando aparece una chica perseguida por un hombre con una pistola. La rápida intervención de la detective desvía la trayectoria de la bala, pero el desconocido huye. Días después, una profesora tiene un accidente con su bicicleta de montaña por culpa de un alambre colocado en el camino. La joven cae al suelo y, posteriormente, se oye un disparo. El examen de los cartuchos incautados en ambos sucesos demuestra que el arma utilizada es la misma. La policía está convencida de que los dos incidentes están relacionados y que incluso podrían ser obra de la misma persona, pero estas dos mujeres no se conocían, no existe ningún vínculo aparente entre ellas. ¿O sí? Kate Linville se hace cargo de inmediato del caso sin saber que su vida corre peligro. Reseñas:«¡La culpa tiene tantas caras!»Charlotte Link «Charlotte Link es la maestra de ese suspense que pone los pelos de punta».Stern Crime «Charlotte Link traza una fina red de hilos narrativos distintos que encuentran su camino en un final sorprendente».NeuePost «Lleno de giros y vueltas tiene la dosis exacta de suspense y cada capítulo acaba con un momento culminante».NDR Eat.READ.de «El thriller psicológico es la marca de Charlotte Link, libros apasionantes diseñados con inteligencia en los que el alma de los personajes tiene tanto peso como las investigaciones criminales».Brigitte
El libro de la hija
by Inma López SilvaLa consagración de una joven autora ganadora del Premio Xerais de Novela y del Premio Blanco Amor, entre otros «Una novela placentera, dolorosa y nostálgica, como una canción de los Smiths. Inma López Silva es una de las grandes voces de las letras gallegas.»DOMINGO VILLAR «Una novela electrizante sobre los más oscuros recovecos del alma humana.»IGNACIO MARTÍNEZ DE PISÓN Helena Sánchez es una periodista de renombre cuya trayectoria profesional siempre la ha llevado a cubrir temas acuciantes de política y sociedad. Al conocer la noticia de un empresario que fue condenado por violar a su hija pequeña pero que lleva once años negando el crimen, comprende que necesita contar esa historia. Una historia que tiene que ver con su propia familia y su pasado, que había intentado olvidar consciente o inconscientemente. ¿Es Fernando inocente? ¿Cuál es la versión de su mujer y de su hija? Lo que comienza como una investigación y una crónica será el punto de inflexión para que Helena indague en la relación con su padre y con su hija, así como con los hombres que han marcado y siguen marcando su vida. Inma López Silva ha escrito un gran thriller literario, intimista y político, pero también sentimental y social. La crítica ha dicho:«De lo mejor que he leído en mucho tiempo, pone la piel de gallina.»Carles Francino, La Ventana (Cadena Ser) «Un novelón en los dos sentidos de la palabra. Una novela dura que ayuda a comprender lo compleja que puede ser el alma humana y la situación política actual, con el auge de la ultraderecha.»Francisco Castro (director de Galaxia), La Voz de Galicia - Fugas ("Novelones para superar la crisis y aliviar la cuarentena") «Una apuesta firme, [...] un libro poderoso.»Ramón Rozas, Diario de Pontevedra «Un gran thriller literario, intimista y político, sentimental y social.»Nacho López Llandares, Cadena Ser (Hoy por Hoy) «¿Periodista, madre, hija, esposa, amante? Un personaje femenino poderoso, lleno de aristas y contradicciones que descubrirá que ser libre e independiente siempre conlleva una dosis de fracaso personal.»Cristina Sánchez-Andrade «Una novela placentera, dolorosa y nostálgica, como una canción de los Smiths. Inma López Silva es una de las grandes voces de las letras gallegas.»Domingo Villar «Una novela electrizante sobre los más oscuros recovecos del alma humana.»Ignacio Martínez de Pisón Sobre Los días iguales de cuando fuimos malas:«Un mosaico, una novela que habla de cómo se escriben las novelas y donde encajan perfectamente los contornos de la angustia, la locura e incluso la cordura..., suponiendo que eso exista: unagran obra.»La Voz de Galicia «Los días iguales de cuando fuimos malas ahonda en lo más profundo de la condición humana. Inma López desmonta el imaginario carcelario en una novela sin prejuicios que demuestra que todos tenemos la tentación del crimen, que hay algo malo dentro de nosotros y que la dignidad es lo que nos hace libres.»La Razón «Novela poliédrica, interesante, que da la vuelta al mito de la supuesta malignidad femenina y evidencia finalmente cómo la sororidad, la solidaridad entre mujeres, es una auténtica necesidad existencial.»Fernando Goitia, ABC (Mujer Hoy)
El libro de las almas (La biblioteca de los muertos #Volumen 2)
by Glenn Cooper¿Qué harías si supieras la fecha del fin del mundo? Más de 3.000.000 de lectores ya son adictos a los thrillers de Glenn Cooper Isla de Wight, 1334. Al ver próxima su muerte, el abad Felix, superior de la abadía de Vectis, deja constancia en una epístola de un secreto terrorífico y de los extraños acontecimientos relacionados con una orden muy singular: la Orden de los Nombres. Los monjes clarividentes que la componen han dedicado toda su vida a consignar sin descanso en unos libros la fecha de nacimiento y muerte de toda la humanidad... Nueva York, en la actualidad. Un hombre a las puertas de la muerte encarga a Will Piper la búsqueda de un antiguo y enigmático libro. Se trata de uno de los volúmenes de la llamada Biblioteca de los muertos, el único que nunca fue hallado y que oculta un secreto aterrador. Un secreto que nadie se atreve a revelar pero tampoco a destruir. Reseñas:«Una obra que lleva más allá la maravillosa y terrorífica idea de La biblioteca de los muertos.»Corriere della Sera «La biblioteca de los muertos fue un éxito internacional y ocupó los primeros puestos en el ranking de los más vendidos en Alemania, Italia e Inglaterra. Su continuación, El libro de las almas, lleva el mismo camino.»La Vanguardia
El libro de las almas
by Glenn CooperEl destino de la humanidad está escrito, pero solo algunos lo saben.Un ex agente del FBI, que participó en uno de los descubrimiento más sorprendentes de la humanidad, el hallazgo de una biblioteca medieval con un legado de vida y muerte, debe ahora encontrar un libro perdido: un ejemplar de la biblioteca que contiene las claves del inquietante futuro que nos aguarda.«Una obra que lleva más allá la maravillosa y terrorífica idea de La biblioteca de los muertos.»Corriere della Sera
El libro de las fragancias perdidas
by M. J. RoseUna gran novela sobre secretos, intriga y amantes, separados por el tiempo y reunidos por medio de un perfume místico creado durante el reino de Cleopatra. «Cuenta la leyenda que los perfumistas de Cleopatra le habían creado una fragancia de nenúfar azul, el loto sagrado del Nilo, tan poderosa que era capaz de reunir a los amantes en sus vidas futuras.» Desde la infancia, Jac L'Etoile ha vivido atormentada por las visiones de un pasado que no puede ser suyo, y estos recuerdos siempre se asocian con los perfumes más exóticos, puesto que creció en la famosa perfumería la casa L'Etoile, la más antigua de París, cuyo fundador fabricó fragancias para Napoléon. Ahora Jac se ha alejado del mundo embriagador de los perfumes para convertirse en una experta en mitología universal en Nueva York. Ahí recibe la visita inesperada de su hermano Robbie, que le cuenta que ha encontrado pistas importantes sobre la fórmula secreta del legendario perfume de Cleopatra, un hallazgo que podría hacer mucho más que salvar la casa L'Etoile, que se encuentra en quiebra. Los rumores sobre este descubrimiento pondrán en marcha una persecución de dimensiones internacionales, pero también el renacimiento de una gran historia de amor cuyos inicios datan de muchos siglos atrás. Quizás sea verdad que existen ciertos secretos por los cuales vale la pena morir.
El Libro de los Baltimore
by Joël DickerJoël Dicker rescata en El libro de los Baltimore a Marcus Goldman, protagonista de su gran novela La verdad sobre el caso Harry Quebert. «El Libro de los Baltimore es una novela titánica, nabokoviana, altamente recomendable.»Laura Fernández, El Cultural de El Mundo «Si encontráis este libro, por favor, leedlo. Querría que alguien supiera la historia de los Goldman-de-Baltimore.» Hasta que tuvo lugar el Drama existían dos ramas de la familia Goldman: los Goldman de Baltimore y los Goldman de Montclair. Los Montclair, de los que forma parte Marcus Goldman, autor de La verdad sobre el caso Harry Quebert, es una familia de clase media que vive en una pequeña casa en el estado de Nueva Jersey. Los Baltimore, prósperos y a los que la suerte siempre ha sonreído, habitan una lujosa mansión en un barrio de la alta sociedad de Baltimore. Ocho años después del Drama, Marcus Goldman pone el pasado bajo la lupa en busca de la verdad sobre el ocaso de la familia. Entre los recuerdos de su juventud revive la fascinación que sintió desde niño por los Baltimore, que encarnaban la América patricia con sus vacaciones en Miami y en los Hamptons y sus colegios elitistas. Con el paso de los años la brillante pátina de los Baltimore se desvanece al tiempo que el Drama se va perfilando. Hasta el día en el que todo cambia para siempre. La opinión de la crítica:«Les sorprenderá. Deberíamos leer El libro de los Baltimore como quien contempla un óleo de Edward Hopper y su trazo elegante.»Ramón Ventura, El Periódico de Catalunya «En apenas unas semanas El Libro de los Baltimore ha alcanzado los primeros puestos en las listas de más vendidos y nosotros sabemos por qué. Buscamos cada minuto libre en nuestro día a día -en el metro, en el autobús, en una cola- para sumergirnos en su lectura.»Toutelaculture.com «Con La verdad sobre el caso Harry Quebert obtuvo dos de los principales galardones galos, el Grand Prix du Roman de l'Académie Française y el Goncourt des Lycéens, y se convirtió en uno de los principales fenómenos de ventas europeos de la década. Ahora, con El Libro de los Baltimore, ha logrado recuperar todos y cada uno de los ingredientes de la obra anterior (comenzando por su narrador, el escritor Marcus Goldman).»Milo J. Krmpotic, Librújula («Joël Dicker: prodigioso y melancólico», portada) «A través de señas características de su escritura, como los continuos saltos en el tiempo, los bruscos e inesperados giros argumentales y el mantenimiento de una tensión narrativa más que palpable, Dicker monta una historia cuyo punto central (el Drama) desconocemos en importancia y contenido, pero sobre el que gravita todo el peso del relato, que se convierte en una búsqueda de la verdad de impresionanteritmo narrativo.»Andrés Seoane, El Cultural de El Mundo «Una estructuración digna de serie televisiva que consigue que cada capítulo presente, por sí solo, un elevado arco de tensión que motiva a seguir devorando páginas... Todo lo que pasa es emocionante, cautivador y, por momentos, hasta conmovedor.»Matías Stuber, Bellver (suplemento cultural del Diario de Mallorca) «Una vez más Dicker demuestra su talento para atrapar al lector.»Bernard Lehut & Martin Cadoret, RTL «El nuevo golpe maestro de Joël Dicker. Sin duda, un as en la manga. Dicker sabe hacernos disfrutar como nadie.»Pierre-Yves Grenu, Culturebox (Francetvinfo) «Dicker confirma su talento. Regresa con una novela cautivadora e inteligente.»Marianne Grosjean, Tribune de Genève
El Libro de los Baltimore
by Joël DickerJoël Dicker rescata en El libro de los Baltimore a Marcus Goldman, protagonista de su gran novela La verdad sobre el caso Harry Quebert. Más de 15.000.000 de lectores Por el ganador del Premio Goncourt des Lycéens, del Gran Premio de Novela de la Academia Francesa, del Premio Lire, del Premio Qué Leer y del Premio San Clemente. #AdictosaDicker «El Libro de los Baltimore es una novela titánica, nabokoviana, altamente recomendable.»Laura Fernández, El Cultural «Si encontráis este libro, por favor, leedlo. Querría que alguien supiera la historia de los Goldman-de-Baltimore.» Hasta que tuvo lugar el Drama existían dos ramas de la familia Goldman: los Goldman de Baltimore y los Goldman de Montclair. Los Montclair, de los que forma parte Marcus Goldman, autor de La verdad sobre el caso Harry Quebert, es una familia de clase media que vive en una pequeña casa en el estado de Nueva Jersey. Los Baltimore, prósperos y a los que la suerte siempre ha sonreído, habitan una lujosa mansión en un barrio de la alta sociedad de Baltimore. Ocho años después del Drama, Marcus Goldman pone el pasado bajo la lupa en busca de la verdad sobre el ocaso de la familia. Entre los recuerdos de su juventud revive la fascinación que sintió desde niño por los Baltimore, que encarnaban la América patricia con sus vacaciones en Miami y en los Hamptons y sus colegios elitistas. Con el paso de los años la brillante pátina de los Baltimore se desvanece al tiempo que el Drama se va perfilando. Hasta el día en el que todo cambia para siempre. La opinión de la crítica:«Les sorprenderá. Deberíamos leer El librode los Baltimore como quien contempla un óleo de Edward Hopper y su trazo elegante.»Ramón Ventura, El Periódico de Catalunya «En apenas unas semanas El Libro de los Baltimore ha alcanzado los primeros puestos en las listas de más vendidos y nosotros sabemos por qué. Buscamos cada minuto libre en nuestro día a día -en el metro, en el autobús, en una cola- para sumergirnos en su lectura.»Toutelaculture.com «Con La verdad sobre el caso Harry Quebert obtuvo dos de los principales galardones galos, el Grand Prix du Roman de l'Académie Française y el Goncourt des Lycéens, y se convirtió en uno de los principales fenómenos de ventas europeos de la década. Ahora, con El Libro de los Baltimore, ha logrado recuperar todos y cada uno de los ingredientes de la obra anterior (comenzando por su narrador, el escritor Marcus Goldman).»Milo J. Krmpotic, Librújula («Joël Dicker: prodigioso y melancólico», portada) «Através de señas características de su escritura, como los continuos saltos en el tiempo, los bruscos e inesperados giros argumentales y el mantenimiento de una tensión narrativa más que palpable, Dicker monta una historia cuyo punto central (el Drama) desconocemos en importancia y contenido, pero sobre el que gravita todo el peso del relato, que se convierte en una búsqueda de la verdad de impresionante ritmo narrativo.»Andrés Seoane, El Cultural de El Mundo «Una estructuración digna de serie televisiva que consigue que cada capítulo presente, por sí solo, un elevado arco de tensión que motiva a seguir devorando páginas... Todo lo que pasa es emocionante, cautivador y, por momentos, hasta conmovedor.»Matías Stuber, Bellver (suplemento cultural del Diario de Mallorca) «Una vez más Dicker demuestra su talento para atrapar al lector.»Bernard Lehut & Martin Cadoret, RTL «El nuevo golpe maestro de Joël Dicker.Sin