The mastermind behind several brutal murders seems to have
disappeared from the face of the planet and the investigation is
stalled. Detective Inspector Walter Gröhn searches in vain for clues
when a hostage drama suddenly leads the hunt in an unexpected direction.
Everything points to a kidnapping of the man responsible, but by
whom? And for what reason? At the same time, suspicions arise about an
infiltrator in the investigation. Someone inside the police headquarters
seems to be doing their utmost to prevent the murderer being found.
A special task force is assembled and once again, Walter and Jonna
de Brugge are working side by side, against an adversary who always
seems to be one step ahead. Views: 15
Dominic Granville needs a wife--whether he wants one or not! And governess Serena Somerton intends to find one for him. A marriage of convenience would provide the wealthy widower's five children with a mother's tender care. And yet none of Dominic's prospective brides can meet Serena's increasingly high standards.Unconventional, certainly. Outspoken, to be sure. Even so, Miss Somerton's quirks can't curb Dominic's growing interest in the spirited young woman. After his wife's death, Dominic was sure he couldn't love again. But faced with the prospect of losing Serena to another, one fact becomes clear. His imperfect governess could be his ideal wife. Views: 15
Two wives suspected of their husbands' murders have investigative reporter Dana Sloan working to prove their innocence and at odds once again with her boyfriend, homicide detective Al Bruno. Dana quickly learns that one of the wives, a talented artist, was abused by her husband. The other wife, Dana's friend and employee Casey Jordan, admits that her recent wedding was part of a crazy scheme to marry into wealth.But Casey isn't the only one with secrets. Dana uncovers evidence that Casey's bridegroom has his own hidden agenda for marring. What Dana doesn't know is that the murders are all part of another plan, this one the most sinister of all, devised by a killer who won't hesitate to add Dana to the list of victims.From BooklistDana Sloan’s little investigation firm is on overdrive when two men end up dead in Dana’s quiet but growing Chicago suburb. One of the men is investigator Casey’s new husband, Tony, a mysterious but wealthy man whom Casey hoped would secure her financial future. Dana and her cop boyfriend, Bruno, never did trust Tony, and after his death, they learn they had reason to be skeptical. The other dead body is the husband of a budding artist, Judy, who becomes the chief suspect when it’s discovered that she had been an abused wife. Dana has a hunch the two murders are linked and that Judy has nothing to do with either of them, so she enlists the help of her coworkers to find the truth. Snappy dialogue and likable characters enliven this cozy whodunit, the second in the series. A quick, enjoyable read. --Mary Frances Wilkens ReviewSnappy dialogue and likable characters enliven this cozy whodunit, the second in the series. A quick, enjoyable read. --Booklist Views: 15
Katie is on the verge of her Rumspringa, the time in Amish life when teenagers can get a taste of the real world. But the real world comes to her in this dystopian tale with a philosophical bent. Rumors of massive unrest on the “Outside” abound. Something murderous is out there. Amish elders make a rule: No one goes outside, and no outsiders come in. But when Katie finds a gravely injured young man, she can’t leave him to die. She smuggles him into her family’s barn—at what cost to her community? The suspense of this vividly told, truly horrific thriller will keep the pages turning.Review"This is a book to make you fear the shadows--a horrifying and gruesome tale of faith, and things that blink red eyes in the night. I began reading in the daylight, and read on into the late hours, leaning close, biting my lip. I could not look away; I was obsessed. Katie is an unbreakable soul."—Lauren DeStefano, New York Times Bestselling author of the Chemical Garden Trilogy"What an eerily believable, unique story! I can't stop thinking about it--or shivering."—Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author of the Wicked Lovely Books"Tight pacing, suspenseful scenes, Wow! moments of tension, and exposure into a world I knew little about, The Hallowed Ones is an exciting, terse read. . . . Laura Bickle's debut novel for young adults has quickly become my favorite dystopian novel of 2012. . . . It left me wanting more, so much more."—readergirlsblog.com"Readers will find it hard to put down this suspenseful, scary, compulsively readable adventure."—Kirkus"Katie's an original character, and her thoughtful rebellion makes her an interesting addition to supernatural fictions's gallery of strong heroines."—BulletinAbout the AuthorLaura Bickle's professional background is in criminal justice and library science. When she's not patrolling the stacks at the public library, she's dreaming up stories about the monsters under the stairs, and writing contemporary fantasy novels under the name Alayna Williams. Laura lives in Ohio with her husband and five mostly-reformed feral cats. The Hallowed Ones is her first young adult novel. For more about Laura, please visit her website at: *www.laurabickle.com*. Views: 15
An ambitious MBA with a genius for opening her mouth when she shouldn't, Aurora Jenkins wants nothing more than to fix her accident-prone family so she can leave the suffocating rural culture of her hometown and run back to the big city where she belongs.Considered an eccentric hermit with no more ambition than to repair the courthouse clock, Clay McCloud has withdrawn to his brother's South Carolina island home to rethink his wasted corporate life. After giving up his million-dollar lifestyle to pay back the investors devastated by his treacherous, MBA wielding ex-fiancée, all he wants is to be left alone. The last thing he wants is another woman with an MBA and strong opinions.A real estate scam that threatens the island and both their families, and a million dollar bottle cap that can save only one of them, forces these two brilliantly stubborn people to recognize what's really important as they fight for the island, their families, and the chance to love and live again. Views: 15
Running from the MobFBI agent Logan Quail puts his life and career in jeopardy when he blows his cover to save Kate Townsend from a mafia goon. He wasn't able to save his fiancée from Bernardo Salvatore's violent syndicate, but this time he'll make sure that Kate Townsend doesn't get herself killed trying to prove her father was murdered. Now Logan and Kate must work together, each overcoming their separate grief, to bring down a ruthless mob boss. And maybe find some peace through the healing power of love. Views: 15
Arnold Singer is just like any other fifteen year old boy growing up in the suburbs – average height, average looks. The love of his life thinks he’s a geek ... that is if she notices him at all. Pretty normal, and pretty boring, really.
But this normal life is about to change forever. On a school science trip to
watch the test firing of a new particle accelerator, Arn is caught up in an accident that propels him into an extraordinary new world.
In this new land, Arn is the last human alive. It is populated with mysterious and bloodthirsty creatures, some of whom want him dead, while others see him as their only hope for survival.
Can Arn survive in a hostile world and save his new friends? Or has he arrived in time to witness the fall of a mighty empire?
An epic tale of love, betrayal and war in a world both familiar and terrifying. Views: 15
