EDITORIAL REVIEW: **Lincoln Rhyme is back, on the trail of a killer whose weapon of choice cripples New York City with fear. **The weapon is invisible and omnipresent. Without it, modern society grinds to a halt. It is electricity. The killer harnesses and steers huge arc flashes with voltage so high and heat so searing that steel melts and his victims are set afire. When the first explosion occurs in broad daylight, reducing a city bus to a pile of molten, shrapnel-riddled metal, officials fear terrorism. Rhyme, a world-class forensic criminologist known for his successful apprehension of the most devious criminals, is immediately tapped for the investigation. Long a quadriplegic, he assembles NYPD detective Amelia Sachs and officer Ron Pulaski as his eyes, ears and legs on crime sites, and FBI agent Fred Dellray as his undercover man on the street. As the attacks continue across the city at a sickening pace, and terrifying demand letters begin appearing, the team works desperately against time and with maddeningly little forensic evidence to try to find the killer. Or is it killers . . . ? Meanwhile, Rhyme is consulting on another high-profile investigation in Mexico with a most coveted quarry in his crosshairs: the hired killer known as the Watchmaker, one of the few criminals to have eluded Rhyme’s net. Juggling two massive investigations against a cruel ticking clock takes a toll on Rhyme’s health. Soon Rhyme is fighting on yet another front—and his determination to work despite his physical limitations threatens to drive away his closest allies when he needs them most . . . Views: 14
In At First Sight, when Lauren meets the perfect guy at the planetarium, she feels like the stars have finally aligned in her favor. The only problem is she met him in the dark and they never got a good look at each other... or got each other's names. Now, Lauren must take matters into her own hands and find the mystery guy before she loses him forever. Views: 14
It takes a strong woman to keep the peace in a city of endless night. . . . Deep beneath Underground, a cunning bid for power and revenge has begun — one that threatens to make Atlanta the new battleground in the ultimate confrontation between good and evil. The powers of hellish Charbydon have the upper hand after plunging the city into primordial night. And under the cover of darkness, a serial killer targets the most powerful Elysians in the city, the angelic Adonai. For Detective Charlie Madigan and her siren partner Hank, tracking deadly predators is all in a day's work . . . but this case will test the limits of their strength and friendship as it draws them into a deadly world of power plays, ancient myths, explosive secrets, and a race against time that risks all that Charlie holds dear. Views: 14
Slocum's got a red, white, and blue bone to pick...If there's one thing John Slocum likes more than whiskey or women, it's winning big at poker. Until a cheater runs off with his money and gets killed, leaving Slocum arrested for murder. His neck is saved when a British beauty named Abigail Cheswick springs him from jail—and into the folds of her skirt. Soon, he's at the Cheswick camp and Abigail's brother, the arrogant Duke William, wants him to catch some wild game worthy of mounting on his royal walls. But once Slocum discovers what the British bully's prey is, he decides to play the game by his own rules... Views: 14
Winner of the Isabella Gardner Poetry Award The Book of Goodbyes speaks to a certain deranged love that throws into question sex, legality, gender-politics, disability, and the end of an affair. The book shifts between lyric and narrative, hyper-realism and magical realism, fact and fiction, and is organized like a play with Act I, Intermission, Act II, and Curtain Call. Views: 14
Weird Tales is the original storytelling magazine of the dark and fantastic. This issue: Clowns on the warpath; an exclusive interview with author Neil Gaiman; original stories of dark fantasy from Tim Pratt, Michael Bishop, and Kathe Koja; a Lovecraftian Christmas carol by Eric Lis; and much more! FICTION - "How to Play With Dolls" | by Matthew Cheney - "Far & Wee" | by Kathe Koja - "The Last Great Clown Hunt" | by Chris Furst - "A Lake of Spaces" | by Tim Pratt - "Catastrophe" | by Felix Gilman - "The Matching Pair" | by Mark Budman - "Ms Ito's Bird" | by Chris Ward - "Wendigo" | by Michaela Morrissette - "Purr" | by Michael Bishop - "My True Lovecraft Gave to Me" | by Eric Lis - "The Man With the Myriad Scars" | by Ben Thomas Views: 14
Emie Jaramillo learned long ago that brains count more than beauty, and that's just fine with her. She doesn't want, nor does she need, a relationship. When her prestigious academic career earns her an invitation to appear on a national talk show, she eagerly looks forward to discussing her genetics work. Little does she know that the episode is really entitled "Those bookworm looks have to go!" Worse yet, gorgeous makeup artist Gia Mendez—a woman around whom Emie stupidly lowers her guard—was in on the humiliating prank.The fiasco just convinces Emie of what she knew all along: relationships are for other people, and women like Gia don't belong anywhere near her world. But Gia's about to make it up to Emie, by convincing her she has not only brains, but beauty...and she's the only woman Gia wants in her life.First in the Amigas y Amor Series Views: 14
SUMMARY: A gripping novel packed with heart and heat based on the hit television series Saving Grace Life’s been tough for Oklahoma police detective Grace Hanadarko. She’s got the talent it takes to make her a damn fine cop—but a personal life that can make your hair stand on end. Earl is not your average angel, but he is determined to lead Grace down the road to salvation—if he can handle the hard-as-nails journey.Oklahoma City is caught in the deadly cross fire between white-supremacist vigilantes known as the Sons of Oklahoma and black and Hispanic street gangs. Grace feels the pressure, especially when her best friend is targeted for protecting the runaway wife of the Sons’ abusive leader. As if arson, vandalism, and bloodshed aren’t enough for Grace to go full throttle, the very sick young friend of her nephew is kidnapped, and his abductors threaten to withhold medical treatment. But Grace has heart—and she won’t put down her gun until there’s nothing left to fight for. Views: 14
