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Codes of Betrayal: A Novel (Murder Room Ser.)
by Dorothy UhnakTo avenge his child, a New York cop vows to tear his own family apartOn the twentieth floor of a half-finished skyscraper, two brothers-in-law stare each other down. One is Vincent Ventura, a made man who fancies himself a real estate mogul. The other is Danny O&’Hara, an honest foreman who&’s just seen Ventura&’s thugs throw one of his employees to his death. O&’Hara doesn&’t think Ventura will harm his own kin. He&’s wrong. Ventura barely hesitates before pushing his brother-in-law over the edge.Thirty years later, Nick O&’Hara—Danny&’s son—is a cop, and Ventura is king of the New York mob. Though he avoids his uncle&’s business, Nick makes the mistake of allowing his twelve-year-old son to pay his respects at the old man&’s birthday party. A gun battle erupts in Little Italy, and young Peter is caught in the crossfire. As his life collapses around him, Nick risks everything for vengeance—taking on the Italian mob in the name of his son, and the father whom he never knew.
A Monk Swimming: A Memoir
by Malachy McCourtIn this &“irresistible memoir that&’s equal parts pathos and belly laughs,&” the Irish American writer and actor shares stories from his first decade in the US (People). Malachy McCourt left behind a childhood of poverty and painful memories of his father and mother in Limerick, Ireland, when he followed his brother, Frank, to America in 1952. In A Monk Swimming, McCourt recounts the decade that followed. With not much to his name other than his sharp wit and knack for storytelling, McCourt was unsure what he would do after arriving in New York City. He worked as a longshoreman on the Brooklyn docks, became the first celebrity bartender in a Manhattan saloon, performed on stage with the Irish Players, and told tales to Jack Paar on The Tonight Show. Although McCourt gained success, money, women, and, eventually, children of his own, he still carried memories of the past with him. So, he fled again. He found himself in the Manhattan Detention Complex, otherwise known as the Tombs. He was arrested several times: poolside in Beverly Hills, in Zurich with gold-smugglers, and again in Calcutta with sex workers. McCourt&’s journey also took him to Paris, Rome, and even Limerick again, until finally he was forced to grapple with his past. &“[A] funny, oddly winning book.&” —The New York Times &“A rollicking good read that, as the Irish say, would make a dead man laugh.&” —The Philadelphia Inquirer &“A triumphant tale. . . . You will find yourself laughing through the tears.&” —Newsday &“Howlingly funny.&” —Atlanta Journal-Constitution &“Build[s] on the story of the McCourts&’ early life so dazzlingly told in Angela&’s Ashes by his brother Frank.&” —Thomas Keneally, author of the international bestseller Schindler&’s List
Valley of the Vapours: Arkansas (The Americana Series #4)
by Janet DaileyIn the rugged country of Arkansas, a young woman fights for freedom, passion, and love in this Americana romance from the New York Times–bestselling author. Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey&’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. Ever since her mother&’s death, Tisha Caldwell&’s father has treated her like a prisoner. Although she&’s twenty years old, he expects her to be as chaste as a child, flying into rages whenever she comes home late from a date, or when he suspects she&’s been kissing some boy. When he sees her arms wrapped around the suave Roarke Madison, Tisha&’s father decrees they must be wed. And Roarke is no help at all when he presents her with the most beautiful diamond solitaire engagement ring she&’s ever seen. Now, in the rough country of the great state of Arkansas, Tisha must balance her need for liberation with the love beginning to grow in her heart.
Atlantic Crossroads in Lisbon’s New Golden Age, 1668–1750 (Iberian Encounter and Exchange, 475–1755)
by Cacey Bowen FarnsworthLong dependent on the Asian spice trade, Portugal suffered serious setbacks during the period of political union with Spain (1580–1640), as the Dutch and others seized key regions and destroyed commercial monopolies. By 1668, the greatest hope for a renewed Portuguese empire lay to the west. This book examines the “Atlanticization” of Lisbon during the early modern era, investigating the social, economic, religious, and political evolution that took place in Portugal’s capital during a period of upheaval and transformation in Europe and in the Atlantic world.In this book, Cacey Bowen Farnsworth shows how, between 1668 and 1750, Lisbon became a crossroads where colonial developments intermingled with metropolitan and global influences to produce something novel among European port capitals. Drawing from extensive primary and secondary sources from Portugal, Brazil, England, France, and Spain, Farnsworth lays out how Lisbon’s transformations were generated in commercial exchanges, especially the slave trade, as well as in the often-tense arrangements between the British and the Portuguese, and he shows how social, economic, cultural, and religious transformations made Lisbon a unique center of encounter.Responding to valid criticisms of Atlantic history, Farnsworth’s history of early modern Lisbon demonstrates that historians do not always have to defer to a global lens of analysis. It is sure to be of value to any researcher interested in early modern Iberia, commerce, and globalism.
Becoming La Raza: Negotiating Race in the Chican@ Movement(s) (Rhetoric and Democratic Deliberation)
by José G. Izaguirre IIIIn 1965, striking farm workers in the San Joaquin Valley sparked the beginning of the Chican@ movement. As the movement quickly gained traction across the southwestern United States, public frictions emerged and splits among activists over strategic political decisions. José G. Izaguirre III explores how these disagreements often hinged on the establishment of a racial(ized) identity for Mexican Americans, leading to the formation of La Raza Unida, a political party dedicated to naming and defending Mexican Americans as a racialized community.Through close readings of figures, vocabularies, and visualizations of iconic texts of the Chican@ Movement—including El Plan de Delano, Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales’s “I Am Joaquin,” and newspapers like El Grito del Norte and La Raza—Izaguirre demonstrates that la raza was never singular or unified. Instead, he reveals a racial identity that was (re)negotiated, (re)invented, and (re)circulated against a Cold War backdrop that heightened rhetorics of race across the globe and increasingly threatened Mexican American bodies in the Vietnam War. In lieu of a unified nationalist movement, Izaguirre argues that activists energized and empowered La Raza as a political community by making the Chican@ movement multivocal, global, and often aligned with whiteness.For scholars of political movements, US history, race, or rhetoric, Becoming La Raza will provide a valuable perspective on one of the most important civil rights movements of the twentieth century.
Brown Tom's Schooldays
by Enos T. MontourResidential school life through the eyes of a child Enos Montour’s Brown Tom’s Schooldays, self-published in 1985, tells the story of a young boy’s life at residential school. Drawn from Montour’s first-hand experiences at Mount Elgin Indian Residential School between 1910 and 1915, the book is an ironic play on “the school novel,” namely 1857’s Tom Brown’s Schooldays by Thomas Hughes. An accomplished literary text and uncommon chronicle of federal Indian schooling in the early twentieth century, Brown Tom’s Schooldays positions Brown Tom and his schoolmates as citizens of three worlds: the reserve, the “white man’s world,” and the school in between. It follows Tom leaving his family home, making friends, witnessing ill health and death, and enduring constant hunger. Born at Six Nations of the Grand River in 1899, Montour earned degrees in Arts and Divinity at McGill University and served as a United Church minister for more than thirty years, honing his writing in newspapers and magazines and publishing two books of family history. Brown Tom’s Schooldays reflects Montour’s intelligence and skill as well as his love of history, parody, and literature. This critical edition includes a foreword by the book’s original editor, Elizabeth Graham, and an afterword by Montour’s granddaughters, Mary Anderson and Margaret McKenzie. In her introduction, historian Mary Jane Logan McCallum documents Montour’s life and work, details Brown Tom’s Schooldays’s publication history, and offers further insight into the operations of Mount Elgin. Entertaining and emotionally riveting, Montour’s book opens a unique window into a key period in Canada’s residential school history.
Dreaming in Color (Orca Soundings)
by Melanie FlorenceJennifer McCaffrey has been working hard on her art for years and is thrilled when she is accepted to a prestigious art school. The school is everything she always thought it would be, mostly. There is one group of kids who seem to resent her and say she only got in because of her skin color. Jen, who loves to create new pieces of artwork that incorporate her Indigenous heritage, finds herself a target when the group tells her to stop being “so Indian”. The night before the big art show at school, Jen’s beading art project is defaced. Jen has to find a way not to let the haters win. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Hostage at the Table: How Leaders Can Overcome Conflict, Influence Others and Raise Performance
by George Kohlrieser Andrew KohlrieserDiscover how to boldly lead, address conflict and inspire others in your business and personal life In the newly revised second edition of Hostage at the Table: How Leaders Can Overcome Conflict, Influence Others and Raise Performance, clinical psychologist, distinguished leadership professor, and veteran hostage negotiator George Kohlrieser comes together with his son Andrew Kohlrieser, an experienced leadership, negotiation and conflict resolution consultant, to deliver another incisive and practical discussion of how to use the proven psychological techniques used in hostage negotiations to enhance your leadership skills both professionally and personally. Step-by-step, the authors explain the seven key factors that anyone can use to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of resolving interpersonal, business and leadership issues. You’ll: ● Discover proven techniques for interpersonal and business conflict management ● Become a secure base for your team, establish trust, and learn how to bond with anyone ● Explore how to identify where you are holding yourself hostage in your life and learn how to reclaim your agency and move toward a more empowered future A fascinating and hands-on presentation of how to take the lessons drawn from tense, high-stakes hostage situations and apply them to the interpersonal and leadership problems you face every day, Hostage at the Table is a must-read resource for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders seeking the latest research, the most engrossing real-world negotiation examples, and the most effective solutions.
Principles of Electrochemical Conversion and Storage Devices
by Kevin HuangComprehensive resource covering fundamental principles of electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies including fuel cells, batteries, and capacitors Starting with the importance and background of electrochemical foundations, Principles of Electrochemical Conversion and Storage Devices explains the working principles and electrochemistry of electrochemical cells. After a summary of thermodynamic and kinetics, different types of fuel cells as well as batteries and capacitors are covered. This book is written in the style of a textbook, providing illustrative examples and inspiring problems to facilitate the understanding of essential principles of electrochemical cells while offering practical insights for research pursuits. Various application examples are provided at the end of each chapter to strengthen reader understanding of energy storage from a practical point of view. Written by a highly qualified and awarded academic and based on a culmination of his two decades of personal teaching and research experience in the field, Principles of Electrochemical Conversion and Storage Devices includes information on: Common reference electrodes and potentials, standard electrode potentials in aqueous solutions, and current functions for the charge transfer processStandard Gibbs free energy of formation of selected compounds, standard heat of combustion of common fuels, and commonly used physical constantsLatest developments in the field, especially surrounding clean energy technologies, and various experimental methods essential for conducting rigorous electrochemical researchCharacterizing methods, key materials, and governing principles behind all of the covered devices Providing comprehensive coverage of the subject, Principles of Electrochemical Conversion and Storage Devices is an excellent resource tailored for researchers and students from all technical and natural science disciplines seeking to understand more about the most promising energy-related devices and the potential they hold to change the world.
Chemical Engineering Analysis and Optimization Using MATLAB
by Richard Davis Weiguo Xie Sam ToanTackle challenging optimization problems with MATLAB® software Optimization techniques measure the minimum or maximum value of a given function depending on circumstances, constraints, and key factors. Engineering processes pertaining to design or manufacture involve optimization techniques at every stage, designed to minimize resource expenditure and maximize outcomes. Optimization problems can be challenging and computationally intensive, but the increasingly widely-used MATLAB platform offers numerous tools enabling engineers to tackle these essential elements of process and industrial design. Chemical Engineering Analysis and Optimization Using MATLAB® introduces cutting-edge, highly in-demand skills in computer-aided design and optimization. With a focus on chemical engineering analysis, the book uses the MATLAB platform to develop reader skills in programming, modeling, and more. It provides an overview of some of the most essential tools in modern engineering design. Chemical Engineering Analysis and Optimization Using MATLAB® readers will also find: Case studies for developing specific skills in MATLAB and beyondExamples of code both within the text and on a companion websiteEnd-of-chapter problems with an accompanying solutions manual for instructors This textbook is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in chemical engineering and related disciplines, as well as professionals with backgrounds in engineering design.
Java For Dummies
by Barry BurdLearn to code with Java and open the gate to a rewarding career Now in its 9th edition, Java For Dummies gives you the essential tools you need to understand the programming language that 17 million software developers rely on. This beginner-friendly guide simplifies every step of the learning process. You'll learn the basics of Java and jump into writing your own programs. Along the way, you'll gain the skills you need to reuse existing code, create new objects, troubleshoot when things go wrong, and build working programs from the ground up. Java For Dummies will help you become a Java developer, even if you're brand new to the world of coding. Learn the basic syntax and building blocks of Java Begin to write your own programs in the latest Java version Test out your code and problem-solve any errors you find Discover techniques for writing code faster This is the must-have Dummies resource for beginning programmers and students who need a step-by-step guide to getting started with Java. You'll also love this book if you're a seasoned programmer adding another language to your repertoire.
Busy Is a Four-Letter Word: A Guide to Achieving More by Doing Less
by Kishshana PalmerImprove your productivity, take a more enjoyable approach to life and amplify your leadership Using a human centered approach, Busy Is a Four Letter Word looks at the essential relationship between living well and leading well, aiming to end the self-gratifying martyrdom of “busy” culture, and working to uncomplicate personal and professional prosperity. By highlighting topics such as real self-care, rest, wellness, and saying “no” as indispensable to success and productivity, the powerful 5 step ReThink Method in Busy Is a Four Letter Word helps readers get more out of life while also being more productive in their pursuits. In this book, you'll learn: How to stop piling on to your to-do list and instead take bite-sized actions that will shift, turn, and restart the next professional or personal season of your life The idea of “martyritis”: consistently taking actions that leave you feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and underappreciated as your default state of being How to create your 5 Star wellness plan to help you rethink your work ethic and create new patterns and rituals routines that allow you to get the most out of life and to thrive while doing less. With Busy Is a Four Letter Word and Palmer's highly effective ReThink Method at your fingertips, leaders and team members alike can find ways to get more done by rethinking their approach to work and life.
Classics in Total Synthesis IV: New Targets, Strategies, Methods
by K. C. Nicolaou Ruocheng Yu Stephan RigolFourth volume of a classic in the field of organic synthesis, describing retrosynthetic analysis and total synthesis of important molecules Classics in Total Synthesis IV is a compilation of highly important synthetic methods which lead to complex molecules with valuable properties. From the complex architectures of natural products to the streamlined synthesis of functional molecules, each chapter in Classics in Total Synthesis IV unfolds a unique story. The interplay of mechanisms, reactivity, selectivity, and stereochemical aspects is thoroughly examined, echoing the pedagogical format that has become synonymous with this series. Well-designed graphics are included throughout, and all important parts of the reaction sequences are highlighted. This volume encapsulates the culmination of new methodologies, emerging trends, and a selection of significant total syntheses undertaken from 2009 to 2022 while additionally including two earlier syntheses from 1979 and 1992 for comparison and to highlight the development of organic synthesis over the past decades. The careful balance between historical context, comments on the molecules’ impact to humankind, and the design and execution aspects of each synthesis creates a narrative that is not only clear but also intellectually stimulating. Written by K. C. Nicolaou, Ruocheng Yu and Stephan Rigol, Classics in Total Synthesis IV includes 16 chapters covering: Coupling and rearrangement reactionsRecent advances in nonenzymatic enantioselective cyclizationCycloaddition and annulation reactionsC−H functionalization and transition metal-mediated C−H activationElectroorganic chemistry and visible-light photoredox catalysisHAT-initiated olefin hydrogenation, isomerization, and hydrofunctionalization Joining its predecessors in weaving together the threads of scientific discovery, challenge, and intellectual pursuit and establishing strong connections with biology and medicine, Classics in Total Synthesis IV is an essential reference for all future and present synthetic organic chemists.
Wealth in the Key of Life: Finding Your Financial Harmony
by Preston D. CherryEmbark on a journey to financial freedom and personal well-being Are you striving to live the life you've always envisioned? Do you wonder how retirement will reflect the dreams and luxuries you desire? In Wealth in the Key of Life: Finding Your Financial Harmony, Dr. Preston D. Cherry, an Accredited Financial Counselor®, Certified Financial Therapist™, and Certified Financial Planner® delivers a unique perspective on harmonizing your financial and personal life. Dr. Cherry's comprehensive Life Money Balance® approach focuses not only on wealth accumulation but also emphasizes the importance of well-being in achieving a fulfilling life. In this book, you'll find: The "Six-A Alignment System": A revolutionary framework to understand and improve your relationship with money The Four-T's: Self-Audit, including Trial, Triumph, Transition, and Transformation, aiding in the seamless integration of finances into your life Strategies to navigate financial noise and conflicting advice, fostering mindfulness and resilience in your wealth-building journey This book is a must-read for anyone looking to create a balanced, prosperous life. It's perfect for professionals, families, individuals with adult children, homeowners, renters, employees, and small business owners. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking to enhance your current path, Wealth in the Key of Life provides the insights and tools necessary for aligning your financial decisions with your personal goals and well-being to help you flourish. Discover how to unlock your financial potential and live the life you've always envisioned.
The Complete Handbook of Poultry
by Philippe B. Wilson Stuart KayAuthoritative reference on the rearing, breeding, feeding, and keeping of multiple species of poultry The Complete Handbook of Poultry is an authoritative reference on poultry for the practitioner. Responding to the need for a multidisciplinary text, this book will appeal to all fields aligned with rearing, breeding, feeding, and keeping poultry. Example species covered include chickens, ducks, guinea fowl, quail, turkey, and pigeons, with entries on a full range of breeds. Readers will also find entries for relevant farming, medical, descriptive, and industry terms encountered when keeping and treating poultry. Every entry in this Handbook covers the topic in depth and the text is accompanied by up-to-date photographs, and historical images to show the development of poultry breeds. Written by two highly qualified authors with significant experience in the field of poultry, The Complete Handbook of Poultry includes information on: Aspects of the farming of poultry which have developed dramatically in recent years Production methods, maintenance practices, and poultry stocks The aims of the commercial poultry industry, exhibition poultry fanciers, and garden poultry keepers Genetics and diversity in global poultry production and sustainable poultry production With its scope and depth of coverage, The Complete Handbook of Poultry is an essential reference text for a wide range of audiences, including smallholders, feed producers, farmers, agriculturists, veterinarians, and industrial scientists. The text is also highly applicable for courses on animal science, husbandry, food science, and agriculture.
Landscapes on Fire: Impacts on Uplands, Rivers, and Communities (Special Publications)
by Ellen WohlExplores the effects of wildfires on land, water, vegetation, wildlife, and humans Across the world, wildfires are increasing in frequency, extent, and severity, driven by changes in land use and climate. After the immediate hazards of fire and smoke have passed, landscapes and ecosystems can be left altered for decades. Landscapes on Fire: Impacts on Uplands, Rivers, and Communities presents an overview of wildfires and their after-effects on different parts of the natural, biological, and human landscape, bringing together perspectives from different disciplines. Volume highlights include: Causes, mechanics, and patterns of wildfire Effects of fire on uplands and river networks Predicting and mitigating fire-related hazards Projected trends in wildfire patterns and effects due to climate change Case studies from across the world The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.
The Busy Body: A Witty Literary Mystery with a Stunning Twist (A Ghostwriter Mystery #1)
by Kemper DonovanKnives Out meets Richard Osman in this brilliantly inventive, witty and satisfying mystery in the timeless tradition of Agatha Christie, as a nameless ghostwriter heroine collaborates with her subject to solve a murder—for fans of Janice Halett&’s The Appeal and Elle Cosimano&’s Finlay Donovan series.&“I tell other people&’s stories for a living. . . . I nip and tuck their excesses, soften their hard edges, polish whatever an armada of editors and publicists deem unsightly till it sparkles.&” It&’s a dream assignment. Former Senator Dorothy Gibson, aka that woman, is the most talked-about person in the country right now, though largely for the wrong reasons. As an independent candidate for President of the United States, Dorothy split the vote and is being blamed for the shocking result. After her very public defeat, she&’s retreated to her home in rural Maine, inviting her ghostwriter to join her. Her collaborator is impressed by Dorothy&’s work ethic and steel-trap mind, not to mention the stunning surroundings (and one particularly gorgeous bodyguard). But when a neighbor dies under suspicious circumstances, Dorothy is determined to find the killer in their midst. And when Dorothy Gibson asks if you want to team up for a top secret, possibly dangerous murder investigation, the only answer is: &“Of course!&” The best ghostwriters are adept at asking questions and spinning stories . . . two talents, it turns out, that also come in handy for sleuths. Dorothy&’s political career, meanwhile, has made her an expert at recognizing lies and double-dealing. Working together, the two women are soon untangling motives and whittling down suspects, to the exasperation of local police. But this investigation—much like the election—may not unfold the way anyone expects . . .
The Second Mrs. Astor: A Heartbreaking Historical Novel of the Titanic
by Shana Abe"Abé is an exquisite storyteller. Rich in detail and deeply moving." —Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia Palace"One of the most beautifully written books I&’ve ever had the pleasure to read. A gorgeous, phenomenal novel I won&’t soon forget.&” —Ellen Marie Wiseman New York Times bestselling Author of The Orphan CollectorPerfect for fans of Jennifer Chiaverini and Marie Benedict, this riveting novel takes you inside the scandalous courtship and catastrophic honeymoon aboard the Titanic of the most famous couple of their time—John Jacob Astor and Madeleine Force. Told in rich detail, this novel of sweeping historical fiction will stay with readers long after turning the last page. Madeleine Talmage Force is just seventeen when she attracts the attention of John Jacob &“Jack&” Astor. Madeleine is beautiful, intelligent, and solidly upper-class, but the Astors are in a league apart. Jack&’s mother was the Mrs. Astor, American royalty and New York&’s most formidable socialite. Jack is dashing and industrious—a hero of the Spanish-American war, an inventor, and a canny businessman. Despite their twenty-nine-year age difference, and the scandal of Jack&’s recent divorce, Madeleine falls headlong into love—and becomes the press&’s favorite target. On their extended honeymoon in Egypt, the newlyweds finally find a measure of peace from photographers and journalists. Madeleine feels truly alive for the first time—and is happily pregnant. The couple plans to return home in the spring of 1912, aboard an opulent new ocean liner. When the ship hits an iceberg close to midnight on April 14th, there is no immediate panic. The swift, state-of-the-art RMS Titanic seems unsinkable. As Jack helps Madeleine into a lifeboat, he assures her that he&’ll see her soon in New York… Four months later, at the Astors&’ Fifth Avenue mansion, a widowed Madeleine gives birth to their son. In the wake of the disaster, the press has elevated her to the status of virtuous, tragic heroine. But Madeleine&’s most important decision still lies ahead: whether to accept the role assigned to her, or carve out her own remarkable path… &“A touching, compelling, and haunting love story that will delight fans of historical fiction and enthrall those of us for whom the Titanic will always fascinate.&” —Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of When We Were Young and Brave &“An engaging novel told with both heartbreaking care and vivid detail. The Second Mrs. Astor is historical fiction at its gripping and irresistible best.&”—Patti Callahan , New York Times bestselling author of Surviving Savannah and Becoming Mrs. Lewis
You Can Kill (A Laurel Snow Thriller #4)
by Rebecca ZanettiLuther meets Justified combined with Profiler in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti's exciting Laurel Snow Thriller series, set in the Pacific Northwest, featuringFBI Special Agent and rising star profiler Laurel Snow. For readers who love their thrillers centered around dysfunctional families, and their protagonists threatened by a serial killer. &“Be prepared to stay up all night…Rebecca Zanetti takes you on a thrill-ride, pitting characters you love against impossible odds.&” –CHRISTINE FEEHAN, New York Times bestselling author A string of brutal murders is leaving a grisly trail across the Pacific Northwest—and drawing rising star FBI profiler Laurel Snow back into a treacherous case and a twisted personal drama she can&’t escape . . . The first body is torn apart, blood and flesh discovered across both state and federal lands. As the victims multiply, a pattern emerges—each is related to past cases investigated by Laurel Snow, with the assist of Huck Rivers, Washington Fish and Wildlife captain. When friends and loved ones are targeted, things become even more chillingly personal. As Laurel and Huck team up again to navigate the gruesome and increasingly bizarre killings, they must also keep a safe distance from Laurel&’s half-sister, Abigail, a dangerously clever sociopath. Ever since their father reappeared in town, Abigail has been convinced she must protect Laurel from his malignant narcissism—a scourge she&’s sure they&’ve both inherited. Huck is not spared either as a shocking development in the case touches his own life. With the murders, and the suspects, multiplying around them, and the lives of everyone in their orbit at stake, only Laurel&’s sharp analytic skills, Huck&’s deep gut instincts, and their growing bond will enable them to face the demons within and the threats without—before they&’re next on an elusive killer&’s hit list . . .
Too Young to Kill
by M. William PhelpsThe New York Times bestselling author of Love Her to Death shares the true-crime story of a small-town Midwestern teenager murdered by her own friends.Sixteen-year-old Adrianne Reynolds couldn't unravel the twisted tangles of jealousy and domination complicating her new life in East Moline, Illinois. What began as a fresh start after a troubled home life in Texas ended with Adrianne's body charred, stuffed into garbage bags, and scattered. It seemed the work of hardened criminals, but the truth was far more astonishing: her own “best friends” choked Adrianne to death and cut her up. Now, master crime writer M. William Phelps recounts this horrific saga of teen lust and violence in every gripping detail.Praise for Too Young to Kill“Phelps is the Harlan Coben of real-life thrillers.” —Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of Tell No LiesIncludes sixteen pages of revealing photos
Cold Snap: An Action Packed Novel of Suspense (An Arliss Cutter Novel #4)
by Marc CameronIn frantic race against time, the wilderness, and a trio of dangerous criminals, New York Times bestselling author and former US Marshal Marc Cameron takes readers on a hunt for justice in this gripping Alaskan thriller for readers of Paul Doiron, Jane Harper, and C.J. Box. After an early spring thaw on the Alaskan coast, Anchorage police discover a gruesome new piece of evidence in their search for a serial killer: a dismembered human foot. In Kincaid Park, a man is arrested for attacking a female jogger. Investigators believe they have finally captured the sadistic serial killer. But one deputy is sure they have the wrong man. In the remote northern town of Deadhorse, Alaska, Deputy US Marshal Arliss Cutter escorts three handcuffed prisoners onto a small bush plane on route to Anchorage. It&’s a routine mission and a nonstop flight—or so he thinks. When the plane makes an unexpected landing in the middle of nowhere, all hell breaks loose. Back in Anchorage, deputy Lola Teariki has traced the dismembered foot to a missing girl—and the serial psychopath who slaughtered her. It&’s one of the prisoners on Cutter&’s flight . . .&“A double-barreled blast of action, narrative, and impossible-to-fake authenticity with a great sense of place and a terrific protagonist. I&’m looking forward to many more Arliss Cutter thrillers.&” —C.J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author on Open Carry
Familia: A Riveting and Unforgettable Novel of Sisterhood
by Lauren E. Rico"A masterfully woven tale of mystery, reconciliation, and familial love." –Abby Jimenez, New York Times Bestselling Author Readers of Olga Dies Dreaming and fans of Julia Alvarez will be captivated by this spellbinding story told from multiple perspectives and spanning a generation, as a baffling genealogy test connects two young women across cultures and class and sets in motion the events that might unravel a decades-old crime at last."With every turn of the page, readers are drawn to exploring the complexities that bind every person to their roots, celebrating the tenacious pursuit of identity." –LA TimesBook of the Month Club Add-On Selection | GoodReads Readers' Most Anticipated Books | The Daily Mail Best New Books | Indie Next Pick | LibraryReads Selection | GoodReads The Fall Books Goodreads Editors Can't Wait to Read | Library Journal Fall Book Preview, The Titles to Read in 2023What if your most basic beliefs about your life were suddenly revealed to be a lie? As the fact checker for a popular magazine, Gabby DiMarco believes in absolute, verifiable Truths—until they throw the facts of her own life into question. The genealogy test she took as research for an article has yielded a baffling result: Gabby has a sister—one who&’s been desperately trying to find her. Except, as Gabby&’s beloved parents would confirm if they were still alive, that&’s impossible. Isabella Ruiz can still picture the face of her baby sister, who disappeared from the streets of San Juan twenty-five years ago. Isabella, an artist, has fought hard for the stable home and loving marriage she has today—yet the longing to find Marianna has never left. At last, she&’s found a match, and Gabby has agreed to come to Puerto Rico. But Gabby, as defensive and cautious as Isabella is impulsive, offers no happy reunion. She insists there&’s been a mistake. And Isabella realizes that even if this woman is her sister, she may not want to be. With nothing—or perhaps so much—in common, Gabby and Isabella set out to find the truth, though it means risking everything they&’ve known for an uncertain future—and a past that harbors yet more surprises . . ."A compulsive story with engaging characters that hooked me from the start. This is a must read!" –Kerry Lonsdale, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post & Bestselling Author"Lauren Rico&’s FAMILIA has it all. By page 30, I would have walked on coals to finish reading this story." –Jacquelyn Mitchard, New York Times bestselling author of The Deep End of the Ocean "An absolute delight. I couldn't stop turning the pages." –KJ Dell'Antonia, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Chicken Sisters (A Reese's Book Club Pick) &“A moving story about the bonds of sisterhood and unraveling the mysteries of your past. A wonderful debut!&” –Annette Chavez Macias, bestselling author of Big Chicas Don&’t Cry
Who to Believe: A twisting domestic thriller
by Edwin HillIn this skillfully crafted domestic suspense thriller, full of unpredictable twists, a murder in a small Massachusetts town brings turmoil to a group of friends connected by love, jealousy, and secrets. For fans of Shari Lapena, Riley Sager, and Ruth Ware. Monreith, Massachusetts, was once a small community of whalers and farmers. These days it&’s a well-to-do town filled with commuters drawn to its rugged coastline and country roads. A peaceful, predictable place—until popular restaurateur Laurel Thibodeau is found brutally murdered in her own home. Suspicion naturally falls on Laurel&’s husband, Simon, who had gambling debts that only her life insurance policy could fix. But there are other rumors too . . . Among the group of six friends gathered for Alice Stone&’s fortieth birthday, theories abound concerning Laurel&’s death. Max Barbosa, police chief, has heard plenty of them, as has his longtime friend, Unitarian minister Georgia Fitzhugh. Local psychiatrist Farley Drake is privy to even more, gleaning snippets of gossip and information from his patients while closely guarding his own past. But maybe everyone in Monreith has something to hide. Because before this late-summer evening has come to a close, one of these six will be dead. And as jealousy, revenge, adultery, and greed converge, the question becomes not who among these friends might be capable of such a thing, but—who isn&’t?
Nowhere Safe (Rafferty Family #3)
by Nancy BushSuspected predators are being executed one by one in this chilling crime thriller from the New York Times-bestselling author of Bad Things.The Guilty She senses their twisted desires before she meets them. It&’s as if fate is helping her stop these monsters from preying on others the way she was preyed upon. And after she has delivered brutal justice, she&’ll let the whole world see their guilt.Will Atone &“I must pay for what I&’ve done.&” The first victim—naked, bound, frozen to death—wore the note strung around his neck. Now there&’s another note—this one attached to Detective September Rafferty&’s own stepbrother. Stefan survives, but September is sure he knows more than he&’s saying. Someone is eliminating suspected sexual predators. And the only thing more dangerous than a madman is a killer who&’s ruthlessly sane. Racing to predict the next target, September finds herself drawn into a harrowing and deeply personal case. For this time, there are no innocents—only the one who kills, and those condemned to die… &“Nancy Bush always delivers edge-of-your seat suspense!&”—Lisa Jackson, New York Times bestselling authorPraise for Nancy Bush&’s Nowhere to Hide &“Pulse-pounding…Readers will tear through the pages.&”—Publishers Weekly &“Edge-of-your-seat suspense keeps the pages turning. This is one definite thrill ride.&”—RT Book Reviews
The Long Flight Home
by Alan HladA USA Today Bestseller Inspired by fascinating, true, yet little-known events during World War II, The Long Flight Home is a testament to the power of courage in our darkest hours—a moving, masterfully written story of love and sacrifice. It is September 1940—a year into the war—and as German bombs fall on Britain, fears grow of an impending invasion. Enemy fighter planes blacken the sky around the Epping Forest home of Susan Shepherd and her grandfather, Bertie. After losing her parents to influenza as a child, Susan found comfort in raising homing pigeons with Bertie. All her birds are extraordinary to Susan—loyal, intelligent, beautiful—but none more so than Duchess. Hatched from an egg that Susan incubated in a bowl under her grandfather&’s desk lamp, Duchess shares a special bond with Susan and an unusual curiosity about the human world. Thousands of miles away in Buxton, Maine, young crop-duster pilot Ollie Evans decides to join Britain&’s Royal Air Force. His quest brings him to Epping and the National Pigeon Service, where Susan is involved in a new, covert mission to air-drop hundreds of homing pigeons in German-occupied France. Many will not survive. Those that do will bring home crucial information. Soon a friendship between Ollie and Susan deepens, but when his plane is downed behind enemy lines, both know how remote the chances of reunion must be. Yet Duchess will become an unexpected lifeline, relaying messages between Susan and Ollie as war rages on—and proving, at last, that hope is never truly lost.&“Hlad adeptly drives home the devastating civilian cost of the war.&”—Booklist