A young Mafia Capo is bringing sexy back in this first installment in the series, Alfonzo Alfonzo Diaz has the quintessential New York City swagger and tough attitude borne from growing up in a neighborhood where respect hinge's on how much you're feared. The only male role-model in Alfonzo's life is his beloved Uncle Al but even he can not curb the youth's rebellion or alter the course of Alfonzo's destiny. Alfonzo's fate was written the moment he emerged from the protection of his mother's womb. The blood of a faceless father runs deep in a son's veins and blue eyes are only part of a deadly legacy.When Uncle Al and his wife are brutally murdered the door to the past is sprung open. Lies, greed and a quest for power began on the shores of Italy reaches its bloody hand to New York's inner city to strike at a young man perched to inherit a mafia empire! A pulsating, adult drama packed with heat! Views: 52
An abandoned baby... A kidnapped five-year-old... A dead police officer... And Detective Sergeant Bev Morriss thinks she's having a hard time! Bev doesn't do fragile and vulnerable, and struggling to cope with the aftermath of a vicious attack, she is desperate not to reveal the lurking self-doubt. But her lover has decided it's time to move on and the guv is losing patience. And as for her new partner - think empathy of a house brick. But she can scarcely trust her own judgement, so what's left to rely on? Just when things can't get any worse, the death threat arrives. And the ransom note. And hard doesn't begin to cover it. Views: 52
Before the tragic event that made him seek refuge in a remote corner of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Alex McKnight was a Detroit police officer. It’s a warm summer night, and Alex is out riding the night shift with his partner Franklin. There’s no shortage of trouble to be found on the dark streets of Motown. But on this particular night, Franklin has his own agenda. From Edgar Award-Winning Author Steve Hamilton, Beneath the Book Tower is the first ever short story featuring Alex McKnight, showing a different side of the man readers have come to love. Review“Hamilton’s compelling, vigorous prose doesn’t allow the option of taking a break.” —Los Angeles* Times“Steve Hamilton writes the kind of stories that manly men and tough-minded women can’t resist.” —The New York Times*"Hamilton writes tough, passionate novels.... This is crime writing at its very best.” —George Pelecanos“Hamilton gives us mysteries within mysteries as well as a hero who simply won’t be beaten down.” —*The Miami Herald*“Already one of our best writers.” —Laura Lippman“Hamilton’s prose moves us smoothly along and his characters are marvelously real.” —*Publishers Weekly“Hamilton’s prose...remains an unself-consciously terse pleasure.” —Entertainment Weekly“Hamilton... paints a rich and vivid portrait of a world where the chill in the air is often matched by that of the soul.” —The Providence Journal“Hamilton never misses a beat.” —Rocky Mountain News* Views: 52
E-book exclusive extras:1) Christie biographer Charles Osborne's essay on Nemesis;2) "The Marples": the complete guide to all the cases of crime literature's foremost female detective.Even the unflappable Miss Marple is astounded as she reads the letter addressed to her on instructions from the recently deceased tycoon Mr Jason Rafiel, whom she had met on holiday in the West Indies (A Caribbean Mystery). Recognising in her a natural flair for justice and a genius for crime-solving, Mr Rafiel has bequeathed to Miss Marple a £20,000 legacy—and a legacy of an entirely different sort. For he has asked Miss Marple to investigate…his own murder. The only problem is, Mr Rafiel has failed to name a suspect or suspects. And, whoever they are, they will certainly be determined to thwart Miss Marple’s inquiries—no matter what it will take to stop her.Of note: Nemesis is the last Jane Marple mystery that Agatha Christie wrote—though not the last Marple published. Views: 52
A fallen woman must decide to stay down, or rise and fight… Elijah McKinnon has been found innocent of a heinous murder, but it doesn't erase the hellish years in prison he endured. He boards the train to Pittsburgh a changed man, certain he will never feel free until he's wreaked revenge on the brother who ruined his life. The passenger who catches his eye is intriguing, but he's seen her kind before. The kind who puts on airs-and looks down on Irishmen. Still, he can't seem to stop himself from stepping between her and a pack of ruthless cads. Mary Jane Lawson is grateful for the handsome stranger's help, but her journey has a higher purpose: to rise above her shattered reputation and declare her independence, come flood or famine. Propriety says she should refuse Elijah's suggestion they pose as husband and wife-for her own protection, of course. Her practical side says it won't hurt to pretend, just this once. Come nightfall, though, their little charade must be carried all the way to shared sleeping quarters, where their vulnerabilities become painfully clear. And when danger past and present threatens, trusting each other becomes a matter of life and death. Warning: A hot Irish accent mixed with high adventure may cause combustion. Beware of falling for this hunk. The heroine says he's hers. Views: 52
A young adult paranormal romance from bestselling author C.M. Stunich...Sylvia Noe and Josiah Wakeham are a mated pair.Totally embarrassing, right?But kind of dreamy, too.Too bad his werewolf hunter mother won't stop trying to poison him with wolfsbane tea, or casting weird spells on him in her attempts to turn him back into a human. As if Valentine's Day isn't tricky enough—there're roses and chocolates and jewelry and the big school dance to think about.It's the most romantic night of the year, but Sylvia and Josiah might have bigger things to worry about, like how to keep his mother from kidnapping him and sending him off to boarding school in Connecticut. Like, who does that? Even a silver plated axe isn't enough motivation to make Josiah want to go.Then there's the weird fight happening between their best friends. Love should be in the air, but it looks like it's filled mostly with silver crossbow bolts and misunderstandings. How lame is that?***A Werewolf Valentine's is a... Views: 52
The alien Yuuzhan Vong have launched an attack on the worlds of the Outer Rim. They are merciless, without regard for life - and they stand utterly outside the Force. Their ever-changing tactics stump the New Republic military. Even the Jedi, once the greatest guardians of peace in the galaxy, are rendered helpless by this impervious foe - and their solidarity has begun to unravel.While Luke struggles to keep the Jedi together, Knights Jacen Solo and Corran Horn set off on a reconnaissance mission to the planet Garqi, an occupied world. There, at last, they uncover a secret that might be used to undermine the enemy - if only they can stay alive long enough to use it!Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years! Views: 52
Although often written off as myths, UFOs are found in Renaissance Art, on ancient coins, etched on cave walls-and even reported in the Bible. Even more surprising is when they are documented most: in times of war. These sightings are made by high ranking officials, soldiers, and newsreporters. Why do these sightings spike so drastically during wartime? Could it be mistaken aircraft? Or is someone-or something- looking in on us? Views: 52
The saga continues...Betrayal, murder and black magick have become the norm for Emma Hutchinson. As she is torn between her two loves Dominic and Michael, will the latest problems cost Emma her life? Views: 52
