In 1902 New York, Alice Roosevelt, the bright, passionate, and wildly unconventional daughter of newly sworn-in President Theodore Roosevelt, is placed under the supervision of Secret Service Agent Joseph St. Clair, ex-cowboy and veteran of the Rough Riders. St. Clair quickly learns that half his job is helping Alice roll cigarettes and escorting her to bookies, but matters grow even more difficult when Alice takes it upon herself to investigate a recent political killing—the assassination of former president William McKinley.Concerned for her father's safety, Alice seeks explanations for the many unanswered questions about the avowed anarchist responsible for McKinley's death. In her quest, Alice drags St. Clair from grim Bowery bars to the elegant parlors of New York's ruling class, from the haunts of the Chinese secret societies to the magnificent new University Club, all while embarking on a tentative romance with a family friend, the son of a prominent local... Views: 21
Lucy Kincaid is back--with a vengeance. A Washington Sex ScandalIt has been seven years since Lucy was attacked--and almost killed--by an online predator. Today, she is well on her way toward a new life. While waiting to begin her training at the FBI Academy, Lucy's is tireless in her fight against cyber sex crime. Her current mission: to find out who killed a high-priced call girl linked to a powerful Congressman. A Cold-Blooded KillerA number of known prostitutes--with scores of high profile clients--are turning up dead all over D.C. Is this the work of a depraved killer? Or the result of an inside job? Lucy's investigation will take her into an underground network of prostitutes, the chambers of the country's most powerful players, and her own dark past to confront an unknown enemy who's always one step ahead of her. With the help of her P.I. boyfriend Sean Rogan, Lucy must find and protect the only witness who can identify the killer and end the conspiracy, but can the witness be trusted? Lucy will risk everything to expose the truth and ensure justice is served, even if that means putting herself in the line of fire ..."Engrossing."--PublishersWeekly"Riveting."--RT Book Reviews "A world-class nail-biter."--Lee ChildReview“Engrossing.”—PublishersWeekly“Riveting.”—RT Book Reviews“A world-class nail-biter.”—Lee Child"The evolution of Lucy Kincaid from former victim to instinctive and talented agent continues in Brennan’s new heart-stopping thriller. . .From first to last, this story grabs hold and never lets go." —RT Book Reviews (an RT Book Reviews Top Pick)From the Back CoverLucy Kincaid is back--with a vengeance. A Washington Sex ScandalIt has been seven years since Lucy was attacked--and almost killed--by an online predator. Today, she is well on her way toward a new life. While waiting to begin her training at the FBI Academy, Lucy's is tireless in her fight against cyber sex crime. Her current mission: to find out who killed a high-priced call girl linked to a powerful Congressman. A Cold-Blooded KillerA number of known prostitutes--with scores of high profile clients--are turning up dead all over D.C. Is this the work of a depraved killer? Or the result of an inside job? Lucy's investigation will take her into an underground network of prostitutes, the chambers of the country's most powerful players, and her own dark past to confront an unknown enemy who's always one step ahead of her. With the help of her P.I. boyfriend Sean Rogan, Lucy must find and protect the only witness who can identify the killer and end the conspiracy, but can the witness be trusted? Lucy will risk everything to expose the truth and ensure justice is served, even if that means putting herself in the line of fire ..."Engrossing."--PublishersWeekly"Riveting."--RT Book Reviews "A world-class nail-biter."--Lee Child Views: 21
The explosive spy thriller of the new Russia. Set in Vladimir Putin's new, enriched Russia, where democracy has been hijacked by the neo-KGB, RED TO BLACK is both a thriller and a love story that unfolds in the dimly lit worlds of the Russian and British secret services and a truly frightening portrait of the new, aggressive Russian state dominated by the KGB's successors; powerful, modern, technocratic and free from political control. Views: 21
Agatha's away with the fairies...and the little folk are causing big trouble for her! Angry at being jilted by new husband James, Agatha follows a fortune-teller's advice and rents a cottage in pretty Fryfam. There, she hopes, true love will come chasing after her. But her romantic notions are dispelled by a series of odd goings-on in the village: strange lights start appearing in her back garden; there are thefts of paintings and pottery; and, her beloved cats vanish. And then the local squire is found dead. Agatha's nose for trouble ensnares her in a maelstrom of jealousy, blackmail and dangerous liaisons, especially with a murderer who plans to keep irrepressible Agatha permanently in Fryfam - as a resident corpse! Views: 21
Charlie Beckham is a rising star among federal prosecutors until a deranged homeless man turns Charlie’s life upside with a single word. He calls Charlie by a secret nickname known by only one other person in the world-his brother. Charlie has questions but the homeless man disappears before Charlie can ask a single one. So begins Charlie’s search for answers and his brother in Boston's underworld Views: 21
Forensic expert Professor Nick Fennimore has engineered lectures in Chicago and St Louis – a ploy to get to Detective Chief Inspector Kate Simms. She's in the United States on sabbatical with St Louis PD, and he's keen to see her again. Simms is working with a 'method swap' team, reviewing cold cases, sharing expertise. But Simms came to the US to escape the fallout from their previous case – the last thing she needs is Fennimore complicating her life. A call for help from a sheriff's deputy in Oklahoma seems like a welcome distraction for the professor – until he hears the details: a mother dead, her child gone – echoes of Fennimore's own tragedy. Nine-year-old Red, adventuring in Oklahoma's backwoods, has no clue that he and his mom are in the killer's sights. Back in St Louis, investigators discover a pattern: victims – all of them young mothers – dumped along a 600 mile stretch of I-44. The Oklahoma and St Louis investigations converge,... Views: 21
Old grudges die hard in this fast-paced installment of the Cupcakes in Paradise series. Missy, Chas and the gang rally around Kel when a horrific murder takes place in his newly-opened gallery. Will they catch the killer before the unthinkable happens? Dangerous incidents play out too close to home, and the pressure is on to catch the murderer who is turning Calgon upside down.
Missy's business has grown so significantly that she needs to advertise for help, and finds relief in the hilariously cantankerous Aunt Beulah, who is everything that she could have hoped for and more.
Spencer goes on the hunt for his missing ex-girlfriend and once again finds out that things are rarely as they seem.
Lives are changed and hearts are broken in this intense 4th book of the series. What's in store for Calgon next?? Views: 21
In the words of Lee Child on Gone to Dust, "I want more of Nils Shapiro." Emmy-award winning author Matt Goldman happily obliges by bringing the Minneapolis private detective back for another thrilling, standalone adventure in Broken Ice.Nils Shapiro has been hired to find missing Linnea Engstrom, a teenager from the small northern hockey town of Warroad, MN. Most of Warroad is in Minneapolis for the state high school hockey tournament, and Linnea never returned from last night's game. Linnea's friend Haley Housch is also missing—and soon found dead. Shot through the arm with an arrow at the Haley Housch crime scene, only the quick work of medical examiner Char Northagen saves Nil's life. Nils should be in the hospital recovering from his near fatal injury, but he knows that the clock is ticking. Linnea could be anywhere, and someone doesn't want her found. Is Linnea a victim, or is she playing a dangerous game? As bodies start piling up,... Views: 21
