"[Airth's] meticulously detailed procedural mysteries are beautifully written . . . well worth reading, and rereading." —Marilyn Stasio, The New York TimesSnowed in at a country manor, former Scotland Yard inspectors John Madden and Angus Sinclair find themselves trapped in the company of a murderer.On a trip into Winchester, former chief inspector Angus Sinclair learns of a tragedy that has taken place in the village he is staying in. Beloved church organist Greta Hartmann has slipped and fallen to her death in a shallow creek, and while investigations conclude it to be an accident, her friend and housemate, Vera, remains unconvinced. After learning that Greta was the widow of a prominent anti-Nazi German preacher, Sinclair meets with the distraught Vera, and he resolves to dig deeper into the story. His investigations lead him to the stately manor of Julia Lesage, where she lives with her devoted staff that includes her secretary, cook, and driver.... Views: 634
The New York Times bestselling author of thirty-nine books of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry—including Legends of the Fall, Dalva, and Returning to Earth—Jim Harrison was one of our most beloved and acclaimed writers, adored by both readers and critics. Praised as a raunchy, funny, swaggering, angry, cocksure book." (The New York Times Book Review), Wolf tells the story of a man who abandons Manhattan after too many nameless women and drunken nights, to roam the wilderness of northern Michigan, hoping to catch a glimpse of one of the rare wolves that prowl that territory. Views: 634
DEADLY OBSESSION is the first book in the DS Jack Mackinnon Crime Series.
HE WATCHES ... HE WAITS ... HE STRIKES
A young Polish girl fixated on fame. A killer with a deadly obsession.
DS Jack Mackinnon has his work cut out trying to track down missing student, Anya Blonski. As Mackinnon follows the trail of obsession to the shady owners of the Star Academy, who thrive on society's obsession with reality TV shows, he realises the fame they offer comes at a price.
When a second girl goes missing, Mackinnon believes a serial killer is stalking the city.
DEADLY OBSESSION is a British police procedural, perfect for fans of Peter James and his Roy Grace series. Views: 634
Before you follow the path into your family’s history, beware of the secrets you may find…
The new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author.
Ruth has returned to Edinburgh after many years of exile, left rootless by the end of her marriage, career and now the death of her father, from whom she had long been estranged. She is faced with the daunting task of clearing his house, believing he had removed all traces of her mother. Yet hidden away in a barely used top-floor room, she finds he had secretly kept a cupboard full of her possessions. Sifting through the ancient papers, Ruth discovers the diary and letters written by her ancestor from the eighteenth century, Thomas Erskine.
As the youngest son of a noble family now living in genteel poverty, Thomas always knew he would have to make his own way in the world. Unable to follow his brothers to university, instead he joins first the navy and then the army, rising through the ranks, travelling the world. When he is finally able to study law, his extraordinary experiences and abilities propel him to the very top and he becomes Lord Chancellor. Yet he has made a powerful enemy on his voyages, who will hound him and his family to the death – and beyond.
Ruth becomes ever more aware of Thomas as she is gripped by his story, and slowly senses that not only is his presence with her, but so is his enemy’s. Ruth will have to draw upon new friends and old in what becomes a battle for her very survival – and discover an inner power beyond anything she has imagined. Views: 634
The World's Desire by H. Rider Haggard and Andrew Lang Views: 634
The extraordinary new novel in the #1 New York Times–bestselling series from the grand master of adventure. In October 1943, a U.S. destroyer sailed out of Philadelphia and supposedly vanished, the result of a Navy experiment with electromagnetic radiation. The story was considered a hoax—but now Juan Cabrillo and his Oregon colleagues aren't so sure. There is talk of a new weapon soon to be auctioned, something very dangerous to America's interests, and the rumors link it to the great inventor Nikola Tesla, who was working with the Navy when he died in 1943. Was he responsible for the experiment? Are his notes in the hands of enemies? As Cabrillo races to find the truth, he discovers there is even more at stake than he could have imagined—but by the time he realizes it, he may already be too late. Views: 634
When two "big name fans" go head-to-head at a convention, love isn't the only thing at stake.Charming, charismatic, and effortlessly popular, Conrad Stewart seems to have it all...but in reality, he's scrambling to keep his life from tumbling out of control. Brilliant, guarded, and endlessly driven, Alden Roth may as well be the poster boy for perfection...but even he can't help but feel a little broken inside.When these mortal enemies are stuck together on a cross-country road trip to the biggest fan convention of their lives, their infamous rivalry takes a backseat as an unexpected connection is forged. Yet each has a reason why they have to win the upcoming Odyssey gaming tournament and neither is willing to let emotion get in the way—even if it means giving up their one chance at something truly magical. Views: 634
Thom Baron has been struggling with social anxiety his entire life. He's taken the medications, gone to the therapists, followed the programs, and concluded his best life is a solitary one. When he comes across a dog in obvious need at his local market, it rekindles the desire to have some company around. It may come with a dishevelled coat, a notched ear, and a refusal to respond to anything but its given name "Ugly," but it could still be a friend.However, Thom's new fur buddy has no such need to keep to itself and immediately befriends the man Thom has secretly coveted since he moved in — Justin, Thom's gorgeous, bright-eyed neighbour. No matter how Thom tries to evade the man, the dog keeps drawing them back into each other's lives, and it doesn't take Thom long to recognize it's simply pursuing the demands of Thom's own heart. With the dog giving him the courage to try, Thom reaches out to return the love being offered.Until a stranger shows up insisting the dog is... Views: 634
"This new series has me very excited." —Brad Thor As
the brutal Russian mafia becomes the most powerful and deadly criminal
enterprise in the U.S., it’s up to covert operative Rob Tacoma to fight
back, in a new series by New York Times bestseller Ben Coes.Ruthless,
clever, and unbelievably violent, the Russian mafia has rapidly taken
over the criminal underworld in the U.S. and law enforcement has been
unable to stem the tide. When a powerful Russian mob family declares war
by publicly executing two high-profile American politicians, the
message is unmistakable – opposition will be met with overwhelming
deadly force. With no other viable options, the President creates a
clandestine assassinations team to find and eliminate the unreachable
men running this deadly criminal operation.The CIA recruits two
Tier 1 operators – former Navy SEALs Billy Cosgrove and Rob Tacoma. But
before they can even get started, the Russians act – murdering Cosgrove
in his own home. Now Tacoma is on his own against an organization with
endless resources and no boundaries. Step one requires the near
impossible - find and kill the hidden mob boss behind Cosgrove’s death.
To do this, he’ll have to take on an army in a battle where there are no
rules and no limits. *Review"Think Clear and Present Danger meets John Wick . . . Ben Coes brings the heat with The Russian,
a no-rules, no-limits, punch-to-the-gut of a thriller that takes a
blowtorch to the competition and will leave readers begging for a
follow-up." —The Real Book Spy"Authentic
tradecraft and top-notch action scenes propel the plot. Coes continues
to more than hold his own in a crowded thriller field." —Publishers Weekly
About the Author
BEN COES is the New York Times bestselling author of international espionage thrillers, including Independence Day , First Strike, and Trap the Devil. Before writing his first novel, Power Down , he worked at the White House under two presidents and was a Fellow at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. He lives with his wife and four children in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Views: 634
He's in over his head...And calling for backup!Police officer Mike McMann is always cool under pressure, but taking custody of his infant nephew has left him in a cold sweat. Coming to his rescue is social worker Paige Stedler. Paige gives him a crash course on parenting—and a tempting glimpse into a life beyond the badge. But is Mike ready to trade in his SWAT team aspirations for a white picket fence? Views: 634
How much of what we dream is real? For Tommi, an orphan boy - his dream was the key to his destiny.the book is about a magicain who is a prince who is hidden in a farm in a valley. With his guardian Shanle. Views: 634
It's an all-new horror classic about what happens when the truth is the last thing we want to believe, from Bram Stoker Award–winner and master of thrills and chills, horror legend Adam Cesare.After barely making it out of the Kettle Springs cornfields alive, Quinn's first year away at college should be safe and easy. All she wants is to be normal again.But instead, Quinn finds that her past won't leave her alone when she becomes the focus of online conspiracy theories that claim the Kettle Springs Massacre never happened. It's a deranged but relentless fantasy, and there's nothing Quinn can do to get people to hear the truth—not even on her own campus or in her own dorm room.So when a murderous clown attacks Quinn at a frat party while another goes after her father in Kettle Springs at the same time, Quinn realizes that the facts alone are never going to save her. Her only option is to go back into the cornfields, back where... Views: 634
