Jacky Faber embarks on another rousing adventure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans. The irrepressible Jacky Faber, condemned for life to the English penal colony in Australia for crimes against the Crown, has once again wriggled out of the grasp of British authorities. Back on her flagship, the Lorelei Lee, she eagerly heads back to England in the company of friends and her beloved Jaimy Fletcher. But when the voyage is waylaid by pirates, storms, and her own impetuous nature, Jacky is cast into a world of danger that extends from the South China Sea to the equally treacherous waters of London politics. With the help of her loyal friends, Jacky meets her enemies head-on in this tale of love, courage, and redemption. Views: 9
From the pen of the Edgar Award-winning author of Bootleggers Daughter and Southern Discomfort flows a tale of mystery, money, and murder on the Outer Banks. Populated with colorful, richly drawn characters, Margaret Marons latest novel captures the flavor of life in rural North Carolina. Arriving in Carteret County to fill in for a sick colleague, Judge Deborah Knott finds herself in the thick of battles between sport and commercial fishermen and between old and new money. It is Deborahs bad fortune to discover the body of Andy Bynum, a retired waterman respected by all sides. With no obvious suspects in the murder, Deborah must find the killer in a place where people shoot at loons, sea turtles, and their neighbors. C.J. Critts skillful narration brings Deborah Knott to life, as the judge-detective searches for the truth in her quiet but determined way. Shooting at Loons is Margaret Maron at her suspenseful best. Views: 9
Originally published in Stalkers 1989 Views: 9
In 1939, with war just declared, a group of privileged people board the most luxurious airliner ever — the Pan American Clipper, bound for New York: an English aristocrat, a German scientist, a murderer under escort, a young wife escaping her husband and a charming, unscrupulous thief. For thirty hours, there is no escape from the flying palace. Over the Atlantic, tension mounts and finally explodes in a dramatic and dangerous climax. Views: 9
Big Bad Wolfe:Undercover cop Eric Wolfe's binoculars steamed up every time he watched suspect Tina Kranas.Shady Little Lady:With a two-bit hood for an ex-husband and drug-dealing neighbors, Tina was probably as guilty as she looked.Eric
Wolfe knew Tina's bra size, bedtime and how she liked her eggs -
without ever having spent the night. She was a suspect, and Eric knew
everything about his suspects. But was Tina really a criminal? One way
to find out was for Eric to stop watching her and start wooing her... Views: 9
They wanted her to marry the most unpleasant man she'd ever met, but Amy had other plans.When her guardian announces that she's going to be married to a man she can't stand, Amy Chase decides to escape that fate by becoming a mail-order bride.Paired with a rich widower, Amy arrives in a western mining town only to find that she escaped the frying pan, but landed squarely in the fire. Now, far from everything and everyone she knew, Amy must find a way out of her engagement before she ends up penniless in the street. With the help of an unlikely ally, she soon discovers that love can be found in the most unexpected places.This short novel is the first in the Westward Hearts series of mail-order bride books. Views: 9
The Nebula Award-winning author's fifth installment of his classic Galactic Center series is reissued in this special edition that contains a teaser chapter from his new hardcover "The Sunborn," scheduled for release in March 2005. Views: 8
Book 7 of the NEVER SAY SPY seriesMiddle-aged bookkeeper Aydan Kelly knew pretending to be an experienced secret agent was a bad idea, but it was the only way to protect her lover. Now her lies have caught up to her in the worst possible way: everyone believes them.Armed with nothing but a sleazy porn-star cover identity, Aydan must infiltrate a criminal organization to retrieve a secret weapon prototype. With her lover's life at stake as well as her own, she can't afford to fail. But she has no idea how to succeed...- Spicy suspense served hard-boiled -Books in the series:Book 1: Never Say SpyBook 2: The Spy Is CastBook 3: Reach For The SpyBook 4: Tell Me No SpiesBook 5: How Spy I AmBook 6: A Spy For A SpyBook 7: Spy, Spy AwayMore books coming... Views: 8
He found her in the alleys of the city, cold, starved and close to death; had he always intended for the outcome, or was it just a matter of circumstance for both. She was young and starved for affection, his kindness with that touch of masterfulness touched something locked deep inside her and she stepped willingly into the role of her master's pet. Views: 8
