In the tradition of P. D. James, Jane Haddam's novels combine compelling story lines with a keen-eyed, complex sense of the character's psychology and sharp, evocative sense of place. Over the years her novels featuring retired F. B. I. agent Gregor Demarkian have won her the respect of the critics and an ever-increasing number of devoted readers. Now with Conspiracy Theory, all of Haddam's ample of gifts are on display in a chilling novel of class, conspiracy, and murder.Cavanaugh Street is a mostly quiet Armenian neighborhood in downtown Philadelphia where nearly everyone knows everyone else and certainly knows their business. But that quiet is destroyed when the Armenian Orthodox church is destroyed by bombing and its cleric, Father Tibor Kasparian, is hospitalized as a result. What would normally be a front page event, however, is overshadowed by another event across town - when Philadelphia Main Line society is shocked by the murder of one of their... Views: 46
Winner of the 2011 Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime NovelTwo years after witnessing the murder of a young Jewish woman in Poland, Charlie Berlin, ex-bomber pilot and former POW, has rejoined the police force a different man. While he is investigating a spate of robberies in rural victoria the body of a young girl is discovered and Berlin's pursuit of her killer reveals that the war has changed even the most ordinary of people and places. 'A feisty, beautifully researched thriller . . . shot through with brilliant insights and great dialogue. The best new Aussie entrant in the crime stakes since Peter Temple.' The Mercury 'A bottler of a book . . . superbly crafted. A terrific book in all respects.' Weekly Times 'Charlie Berlin [is] a wonderfully flawed human being doing his duty, falling apart and picking himself back up again.' Austcrimefiction.org 'McGeachin's reconstruction of post-war... Views: 46
Can he trust his client's dreams and visions–even when they threaten to destroy his future?Supernatural visions filled with images of keys, hatchets, hammers, and fires. An eccentric old man in jail–accused of robbing a church and knowing things he has no right to know. A lawyer turned pastor–suddenly summoned to a stranger's cell by a dream.How much will one man risk to defend another, when the truth lands him in prison...and the only evidence proving his innocence comes by a dream?New from Practicing Attorney Robert Whitlow–The Master of Southern Legal Thrillers with a Supernatural Twist. Views: 46
In 1523, Benjamin Daunbey and Roger Shallot are summoned to London. A Florentine envoy has been murdered and King Henry is determined to unmask the perpetrators. To discover the identity of the assassin they must travel to Florence - it sounds simple but the reality is murderously different Views: 46
Evil dreams plague Emily St. Clair, who uncovers a past life in medieval England. Led to the mystical castle ruins near Stonehenge, she returns to the place of her dreams and finds her true love, the legendary Black Knight of Montavere. To save him from a witch's power, Emily must bring him to the present, but she unleashes a darkness that threatens their love... Views: 46
Product DescriptionCaspia Chastain is gifted (or plagued, if you ask her) with the ability to draw the future, usually at the worst possible times. Her parents are four years dead; everyday she watches her brother Logan fight his cancer diagnosis. When an outsider named Ethan appears, determined to protect Caspia and her brother from dangers he won’t explain, she's not sure what to think. She’s seen him before: in a drawing of a frightening future, surrounded by brilliant light, dark wings, and intense violence. It's a future she can only hope won't come true. But when Caspia finds herself in the middle of a supernatural war, she has no choice but to turn to her self-appointed guardian for help. Together they uncover long buried secrets involving her hometown and bloodline. In a place where Dark doesn't equal evil and Light isn't always good, Caspia and Ethan face strange alliances and even stranger sacrifices to save those they love. What others are saying: "It's beautiful and descriptive. She has a gift for choosing the right words. If you enjoy paranormal romance, I would definitely recommend that you read Gifts of the Blood." - Stacey Wallace Benefiel, author of Glimpse and Glimmer "This book was filled with romance, mystery, adventure. Whatever you are looking for- it's in there and you're sure to be satisfied after finishing it." - Jamie from Sparkling Reviews "She can turn a phrase like nobody’s business, giving her descriptions a lilting, poetic quality that’s telling of her background as a multi-degree student of literature.Coupled with that, there are some touches of pure genius. The town of Whitfield equals Stars Hollow (from Gilmore Girls) meets Hogwarts. Sound cool? It is." - V.J. Chambers, author of Breathless,Trembling and Tortured About the author: Vicki Keire grew up in a 19th C haunted house in the Deep South full of books, abandoned coal chutes, and plenty of places to get into trouble with her siblings. She teaches writing and literature at a large, football-obsessed university while slipping paranormal fiction in between the pages of her textbooks. Please stop by her website, www.vickikeire.com, to learn more about upcoming releases, check out free downloads, and connect with her online. She loves hearing from readers. Includes a preview of Book II in the Gifted Blood Trilogy: Darkness in the Blood, now available from Amazon, and an excerpt from the award winning novel Jenny Pox by J.L. Bryan. Views: 46
Between these sheets lie three burning-hot fairy tales of fantasy and ecstasy...Redd HotReal estate mogul Andrea Redd is ruthless in business and pleasure. So when her sexy new client starts putting on the moves she sweetens the deal by stripping down and offering him a night of blazingly hot sex and incredibly erotic love-making...Just RightAshley Clark's love life is a mess and her best friend Daryl knows just how to fix it. He takes her on a sex-only vacation filled with lust-filled days and passion-soaked nights that leave them lost in the pleasures of carnal delights...Stroke Of MidnightExploring the ruins of a sunken ship, diver Beth Simpson doesn't expect to bump into a sexy guy who arouses her with one look. She can't wait to slowly dry him off and savor each sensual touch of his naked body as her desire builds for so much more...Praise for P.J. Mellor"Sizzling...a great, fun-loving read."—Romantic... Views: 46
This is a heart-rending page turner which sweeps from war-torn Europe to Thailand and back again ...As a child Julia Forrester spent many idyllic hours in the hothouse of Wharton Park estate, where her grandfather tended the exotic flowers. So when a family tragedy strikes, Julia returns to the tranquility of Wharton Park and its hothouse. Recently inherited by charismatic Kit Crawford, the estate is undergoing renovation. This leads to the discovery of an old diary, prompting the pair to seek out Julia's grandmother to learn the truth behind a love affair that almost destroyed Wharton Park. Julia is taken back to the 1940s where the fortunes of young couple Olivia and Harry Crawford will have terrible consequences on generations to come. For as war breaks out Olivia and Harry are cruelly separated... Views: 46
SUMMARY: A brand new novel in the "dark, dramatic, and erotic" Vampire Babylon saga. With the female master of the London Underground in her hands, stuntwoman-turnedvampire hunter Dawn Madison must fight off her followers, a vicious pack of undead teenage girls who put the vamps Dawn had to deal with in Los Angeles to shame... Views: 46
Lanie’s a happy woman. She’s successful in her business, she has a daughter, and she just bought a house. The last thing she needs is a man. Especially an infuriating man.Frank is a happy bachelor until his best friend, Kate, makes a bet with him: He can’t make Lanie fall in love and marry him within a year. He’s not even sure he likes Lanie, but now he’s trying to win the bet. Does he even want to win? Frank is clumsy and accident prone around Lanie, and she’s touchy and argumentative around him. She tells him not to call, write or email her ever, and soon she’s getting notes and gifts from a secret admirer. Not all of the notes are from Frank. He’s getting help from a whole team of matchmakers. Which is a good thing because with Lanie he needs all the help he can get. Views: 46
