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Land of Careful Shadows: A Jimmy Vega Mystery (A Jimmy Vega Mystery #1)
by Suzanne Chazin"Highly recommended." --Lee Child"A winner." --S. J. Rozan Some secrets can't stay buried . . . A body is discovered in a reservoir north of New York City. The victim is young, female and Hispanic. In her purse, police find a photo of a baby. Where is the child? Is she alive? And what about the disturbing note found at the scene? "Go back to your country. You don't belong here." Homicide detective Jimmy Vega knows how hard it can be to walk the razor-thin line of acceptance in a place like Lake Holly. Reluctantly turning to Adele Figueroa, a passionate defender of immigrants' rights, Vega must confront a small town's darkest secrets and deepest obsessions--before they savagely tear apart the world he's sworn to defend. "Suspenseful, involving, and memorable." --Julia Spencer-Fleming "Taut, powerful, finely wrought, and multi-layered . . . the conclusion that left me stunned." --Maggie Barbieri "Engrossing, engaging, psychologically complex... builds to a shocking conclusion." --Publishers Weekly "The strong debut of a promising series."--Booklist"A great suspense novel with people you care about." --Lee Child
Land of Careful Shadows
by Suzanne Chazin"A tremendous talent. "--Lee ChildFrom award-winning author Suzanne Chazin comes a powerful novel of passion, bigotry, and murderous secrets in a homicide detective's picturesque hometown. . . A body is found in a reservoir fifty miles north of New York City. The victim is young, female and Hispanic. In her purse, the police find a photograph of a baby they believe is her daughter--a little girl they can't identify. Or find. Where is the child? Is she still alive? And what is the meaning behind the disturbing note in the woman's bag? "Go back to your country. You don't belong here. " Arriving at the scene is homicide detective Jimmy Vega, who spent the better part of his childhood in the area and still carries the scars. A Latino himself, Vega knows all too well how hard it can be for an outsider to fit into a close-knit place like Lake Holly. Even now, as a respected officer of the law, he has to watch his step in an investigation simmering with ethnic animosities and steeped in local gossip. Both challenged and intrigued by Adele Figueroa--a passionate defender of immigrants' rights who reminds him uncomfortably of his own family's struggles--Vega must rethink everything he believes to uncover long-buried truths about his community, his loved ones . . . and himself. Filled with drama, mystery and raw emotions, Land of Careful Shadows shines a nuanced and timely light on a small town's darkest secrets and deepest obsessions. It is not only a tour de force of literary suspense, but an intimate journey into the human heart.
Land of Careful Shadows
by Suzanne Chazin"A tremendous talent."--Lee ChildFrom award-winning author Suzanne Chazin comes a powerful novel of passion, bigotry, and murderous secrets in a homicide detective's picturesque hometown...A body is found in a reservoir fifty miles north of New York City. The victim is young, female and Hispanic. In her purse, the police find a photograph of a baby they believe is her daughter--a little girl they can't identify. Or find. Where is the child? Is she still alive? And what is the meaning behind the disturbing note in the woman's bag? "Go back to your country. You don't belong here." Arriving at the scene is homicide detective Jimmy Vega, who spent the better part of his childhood in the area and still carries the scars. A Latino himself, Vega knows all too well how hard it can be for an outsider to fit into a close-knit place like Lake Holly. Even now, as a respected officer of the law, he has to watch his step in an investigation simmering with ethnic animosities and steeped in local gossip. Both challenged and intrigued by Adele Figueroa--a passionate defender of immigrants' rights who reminds him uncomfortably of his own family's struggles--Vega must rethink everything he believes to uncover long-buried truths about his community, his loved ones . . . and himself. Filled with drama, mystery and raw emotions, Land of Careful Shadows shines a nuanced and timely light on a small town's darkest secrets and deepest obsessions. It is not only a tour de force of literary suspense, but an intimate journey into the human heart.
Landen
by LAIA FABREGASUna historia sobre coincidencias y accidentes, sobre la adaptación a un país nuevo y sobre la nostalgia, la soledad y el amor incondicional. La palabra holandesa landen tiene dos significados a la vez: «países» y «aterrizar». «Murió durante el aterrizaje», dice Ella al principio de esta misteriosa novela. En un vuelo de Barcelona a Ámsterdam una joven holandesa y un abuelo extremeño se sientan en la misma fila y entablan conversación. Tras la repentina muerte del hombre, Ella, siguiendo un impulso, esconde la enigmática caja que Él iba a entregarle a su hijo y se marcha. Él emigró a Holanda en los años sesenta para trabajar, se casó con una artista holandesa y tuvieron tres hijos. Después de quince años, la familia se traslada a Figueres. Ella trabaja en la hacienda holandesa. Durante el fin de semana busca a las personas que aparecen en una lista de cien nombres, con la esperanza de que una de ellas pueda proporcionarle la información que necesita. La intrigante y obsesiva búsqueda que lleva a cabo la protagonista sumerge al lector en esas casualidades que marcan de forma irreversible nuestras vidas. La crítica ha dicho...«Después de su prometedor debut con La niña de los nueve dedos, Laia Fàbregas escribe de nuevo una novela bien construida y fascinante.»Daniëlle Serdijn, De Volkskrant «Una historia fascinante... Fàbregas no lo desvela todo y es justo ahí donde se esconde su fuerza, porque la sutil tensión del relato y la información bien dosificada hacen de Landen una novela que cautiva de principio a fin.»Marieke Dijkman, Nu.nl «Trauma e historia, magia y azar, concepto y relato. Las novelas de Laia Fàbregas se sitúan en un territorio ambiguo, de disolución de la identidad, de pérdida de la relación tradicional con el territorio, las creencias y las formas de vida de los padres.»Juliá Guillamon, La Vanguardia «Fàbregas sabe mantener las tensiones, dejarse llevar, confiar en los paralelismos, buscar nuevas maneras de plantear los significados que vamos dando a todo lo que nos pasa. El resultado es muy notable, conceptualmente relevante.»Melcior Comes, Avui
Lantern Sam and the Blue Streak Bandits
by Michael D. BeilLantern Sam is the wise-cracking, sarcastic, talking cat (for those who can hear him, that is) who lives onboard the Lake Erie Shoreliner train and is one of the best detectives no one knows about. He doesn't have much patience for humans (unless they bring him sardines), but when 10-year-old traveler Henry can't find his new friend, the exuberant Ellie, Sam's enlisted to help. A ransom note is soon discovered and just like that, Sam and Henry are on the case, with the help of Clarence the Conductor (who supplies Sam's sardines). But is Ellie still on board the train? Did the salesman with his trunk full of samples sneak her off? And why does that couple keep acting so suspicious? Veteran middle-grade mystery author Michael D. Beil has crafted a hilarious and appealing adventure set in the 1930s that's chock-full of quirky characters, red herrings, and all with an irresistible cat at its center.
L'argento Di Giuda
by Steven Savile Ivano ConteUNO DEGLI EBOOK PIÙ VENDUTO DEL 2011 - THE BOOKSELLEROLTRE 75.000 COPIE VENDUTE PER TUTTO IL MONDO"C'è una piaga in arrivo... Per quaranta giorni e quaranta notti la paura attraverserà le strade. Coloro che hanno peccato, bruceranno. La morte inizia ora."Con questo messaggio da brivido, un'onda di terrore mai vista prima si scatena per le strade dell'Europa. Tredici martiri si danno fuoco vivi simultaneamente nelle tredici maggiori città europee.E questo è solo l'inizio.Un culto religioso chiamato i Seguaci di Giuda è sorto nel Medio Oriente. Distorcono le parole di antiche profezie per portare il terrore. Tutto ciò in si crede verrà annullato. Tutto ciò che si crede vero, sarà falso.Giorno dopo giorno l'Occidente si sveglia con atti di terrore in continuo aumento. Mentre la paura si diffonde nelle capitali europee, l'unica domanda è quale sarà la prossima a cadere? Londra? Roma? Berlino?In una lotta contro il tempo (credendo che i terroristi vogliano uccidere il Papa) il singolare team Special Ops di Sir Charles Wyndham, nome in codice Ogmios, percorre un labirinto per arrivare alla verità, ombre di verità e bugie bell'e buone che li porterà dalle strade di Londra all'ombra del Checkpoint Charlie di Berlino e dritti verso il cuore della Santa Sede."Con L'Argento di Giuda, Steven Savile consegna un'incredibile racconto d'azione, intrigo e suspense riuniti in una trama ripiena di segreti antichi e terrore moderno." - - Matt Hilton, autore dei thriller di Joe Hunter."L'Argento di Giuda è la migliore cosa da Il giorno dello sciacallo di Forsyth." - - Robert W. Walker, autore delle serie RANSOM e INSTINCT."L'argento di Giuda è un thriller formidabile. Savile non ha paragoni." - - Jeremy Duns, autore di FREE AGENT e FREE COUNTRY."Reminiscente di James Rollins e David Morrell." - - Joseph Nassise, autore in
The Last Alchemist: Number 64 in Series (The Destroyer #64)
by Richard Sapir Warren MurphyBreathlessly action-packed and boasting a winning combination of thrills, humour and mysticism, the Destroyer is one of the bestselling series of all time.
Last Breath
by Jen Frederick Jessica ClareFrom the bestselling authors of Last Hit comes the next in the steamy series that explores the exquisite power of our darkest passions . . .Regan: I never really knew what misery was until the day I was kidnapped and sold for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Two months later, I'm at a brothel in Rio when I meet Daniel Hays. He says he's here to save me, but can I trust him? All I know of him are his sarcastic retorts and his tendency to solve every dispute with his gun. He's also the only safe thing in my world, and I know it's wrong to fall in love with him, but I can't seem to help myself. He says he'll protect me until his last breath, but I don't know if I should believe him or even if I can.Daniel: For the last eighteen months, one goal has dictated every action I've taken. I've left the Army, turned paid hit man, and befriended criminals all across the globe to find my kidnapped sister. In every brothel I raid and every human trafficking truck I stop, I hope the next face I find is my sister's. In a hidden brothel in Rio, I find Regan Porter, bruised but not broken, and still sane despite her weeks in captivity. I should leave her behind or send her home, because the last thing either of us needs right now is to get involved. But with every passing minute, I find I'm less able to let her go.MATURE AUDIENCE
Last Breath
by Jessica ClareA young woman is kidnapped and taken to Rio where a former Army Ranger searching for his sister finds the victim and rescues her.
The Last Broadcast #1 (The Last Broadcast #1)
by Andre Sirangelo Gabriel IumazarkAn urban spelunking group in San Francisco discovers a secret bunker belonging to the long-vanished 1930s stage magician Blackhall the Incredible at the same time as young, out-of-work magician Ivan receives a mysterious package that points him toward a possible conspiracy involving Blackhall's death in 1934. Both groups dive into the mystery, not yet realizing that it's about the change their lives forever.
The Last Broadcast #2 (The Last Broadcast #2)
by Andre Sirangelo Gabriel IumazarkIvan knows he's gotten himself deep into conspiracy land when he discovers that Dmitri is missing and starts seeing a strange, hooded figure following him. Things are about to get even stranger, however, once his investigation leads him right smack into Backbone headquarters. And the urBex team is less than thrilled to meet his acquaintance"¦
The Last Broadcast #3 (The Last Broadcast #3)
by Andre Sirangelo Gabriel IumazarkIvan, Harumi, and Niko venture back into Blackhall's bunker, and this time, they stumble on more than they bargained for. As more secrets are revealed about the conspiracy surrounding the magician, the members of Backbone start to realize that this may be their most dangerous exploration yet.
The Last Broadcast #4 (The Last Broadcast #4)
by Andre Sirangelo Gabriel IumazarkIvan uses his hypnotism skills on Landell in hopes of finally helping Harumi locate Damon. However, what they learn may not be what they want to hear, especially when it leads them straight into the hideout of the Nonchalants, Backbone's arch-rival urBex team.
The Last Broadcast #5 (The Last Broadcast #5)
by Andre Sirangelo Gabriel IumazarkIvan and Backbone recover from the loss of a team member. Knowing now their very lives are at stake, the team must follow new clues even further into the forgotten places of the city. They are finally about to uncover their true enemies, but do they really want to know the truth?
The Last Broadcast #6 (The Last Broadcast #6)
by Andre Sirangelo Gabriel IumazarkWith truths revealed, Harumi, Niko, and Damon have to team up with Jackpot and the Nonchalants in order to get Ivan back from S.P.I.. But with so many things going wrong all at once, how can they be sure who to trust, even amongst themselves?
The Last Broadcast #7 (The Last Broadcast #7)
by Andre Sirangelo Gabriel IumazarkReunited with Backbone, Ivan must unlock the mysteries of Blackhall's legacy to find the final glowbug and take down S.P.I. once and for all. But will the combined forces of Backbone and the Nonchalants be enough to stop Sir Arthur? Find out in the stunning conclusion to THE LAST BROADCAST!
The Last Day of Christmas: The Fall of Jack Parlabane (short story)
by Chris BrookmyreSnowy London, a few days before Christmas, and a civil servant realises she has a chance for revenge.Kendra has spent her whole life struggling against the Etonian powers-that-be, so when she realises her boss is up to no good, she turns whistleblower, calling a journalist who is looking for a way to fight back himself.Jack Parlabane is a hack who will go to desperate lengths for a good story, and these days desperate is the word.Reduced to peddling PR puff pieces, Parlabane is delighted when Kendra's information threatens to blow up a national corruption case at the highest levels. But as he follows the threads and others get wind of his investigation, Parlabane realises this story might prove dangerous to both of them.This is one Christmas present Parlabane might regret opening.Suspense, conspiracy and Jack Parlabane - a journalist who doesn't know what's good for him - lie within this superb short story prequel to the forthcoming novel Dead Girl Walking.
The Last Day of Christmas: The Fall of Jack Parlabane (short story)
by Chris BrookmyreSnowy London, a few days before Christmas, and a civil servant realises she has a chance for revenge.Kendra has spent her whole life struggling against the Etonian powers-that-be, so when she realises her boss is up to no good, she turns whistleblower, calling a journalist who is looking for a way to fight back himself.Jack Parlabane is a hack who will go to desperate lengths for a good story, and these days desperate is the word.Reduced to peddling PR puff pieces, Parlabane is delighted when Kendra's information threatens to blow up a national corruption case at the highest levels. But as he follows the threads and others get wind of his investigation, Parlabane realises this story might prove dangerous to both of them.This is one Christmas present Parlabane might regret opening.Suspense, conspiracy and Jack Parlabane - a journalist who doesn't know what's good for him - lie within this superb short story prequel to the forthcoming novel Dead Girl Walking.
Last Days in Shanghai: A Novel
by Casey WalkerLuke Slade, a young Congressional aide, begins this business trip to China like all other international travel he's endured with "Lyin' Leo": buried under a slew of diplomatic runarounds, non-functioning cell phones, and humiliation from the Congressman at every turn. But on day two, a new challenge rears its ugly head: Leo goes on a drunken bender and disappears into the night. Unsure what dubious business his corrupt and buffoonish boss had planned, Luke must piece together the Congressman's lies while maintaining appearances with their Chinese contacts.Amidst the confusion, a little bleary from jet-lag and alcohol, Luke receives a briefcase full of money from the mayor of a rural Chinese province. Luke accepts the "gift" in his daze, but when he later realizes his mistake and tries to return the cash, he discovers even more anxiety-inducing news. The mayor is dead.As Luke tries to unravel the complex minefield of corruption he's tumbled into, he must also confront his own role in the events. Unwitting marionette? Fall guy? Or perhaps someone more capable of moral compromise than he would have liked to believe. Last Days in Shanghai is an unforgettable debut by a writer to watch. It's both a hold-on-to-your-seat thriller and a pitch-perfect exploration of present day China-the country's rapacious capitalism, the shocking boom of its cities and the wholesale eradication of its traditions.
The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes: A Novel
by Anna McPartlinInternational BestsellerMia-"Rabbit"-Hayes knows that life is hard for everyone. And she knows that she's one of the lucky ones. She loves her life, ordinary as it is. And she loves the extraordinary people in it: her spirited daughter, Juliet; her colorful, unruly family; the only man in her big heart, Johnny Faye. Rabbit has big ideas, full of music and love and so much life. She has plans for the world. But the world, it turns out, has other plans for Rabbit: a devastating diagnosis.Rabbit is feisty. And with every ounce of love and strength in her, she promises that she will overcome. She will fight fight fight. She will be with those who love her for as long as she can, and she will live as long as she can with music and love and so much life. And as her friends and family rally round to celebrate Rabbit's last days, they look to her for strength, support, and her unyielding zest for life. Because she is Rabbit Hayes and she will live until she dies.
The Last Dead Girl
by Harry DolanDavid Loogan's dark past is revealed in this prequel to Bad Things Happen--the critically acclaimed mystery that Stephen King called a "great f***ing book." On a rainy night in April, a chance encounter on a lonely road draws David into a romance with Jana Fletcher, a beautiful young law student. Jana is an enigma: living in a run-down apartment and sporting a bruise on her cheek that she refuses to explain. David would like to know her secrets, but he lets them lie--until it's too late. When Jana is brutally murdered, the police consider David a prime suspect. But as he sets out to uncover the truth about Jana, he begins to realize he's treading a very dangerous path--and that her killer is watching every move he makes.
The Last Death of Jack Harbin: A Samuel Craddock Mystery (Samuel Craddock Mysteries)
by Terry ShamesThe shocking murder of a wounded veteran challenges the investigative skills of ex-chief Samuel Craddock. Just before the outbreak of the Gulf War, two eighteen-year-old football stars and best friends from Jarrett Creek, Texas, signed up for the army. But Woody Patterson was rejected and stayed home to marry the girl they both loved, while Jack Harbin came back from the war badly damaged. The men haven't spoken since. Just as they are about to reconcile, Jack is brutally murdered. With the chief of police out of commission, it's up to trusted ex-chief Samuel Craddock to investigate. Against the backdrop of small-town loyalties and betrayals, Craddock discovers dark secrets of the past and present to solve the mystery of Jack's death.From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Last Goodbye: A Last Goodbye And No Honor Among Thieves (Ali Reynolds Series)
by J. A. JanceNew York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance brings her trademark breakneck pace to this fun and exciting e-novella, where fan favorite Ali Reynolds takes on double responsibilities as both sleuth and bride.Ali Reynolds is finally getting married to her longtime love B. Simpson. They wanted a simple Christmas Eve wedding, but nothing is ever simple with Ali. Even as a motley crew of her friends--Leland Brooks, Sister Anselm, and others--descend on Vegas, the bride-to-be finds herself juggling last-minute wedding plans and a mystery in the form of a stray miniature dachshund. Ali's grandson rescues the little dog, but Ali's not in the market for a new pet right before her honeymoon, and leaves no stone unturned in hunting for the dog's owner. But what she finds is more than just a shaggy dog story...Bella's elderly owner has vanished, and her son seems to be behind it. So it's Ali and B. to the rescue--and still making it to the church on time!
The Last Guy Breathing (The Guy Series)
by Skylar M. CatesA Work in The Guy SeriesHenry Clueley doesn't want to be in Glamour, not after moving far away to overcome a difficult, if privileged, childhood. He's no longer that pudgy kid desperate to escape his hometown, but it still holds painful memories. When his recently widowed mother needs him, however, "dependable Henry" does the right thing--even if it means leaving the IRS to take a boring corporate position. Things don't stay boring for long. Soon Henry helps the local sheriff's department unravel a crime. Posing as half of a fake couple seems like a fun idea... until Henry learns he already knows the deputy playing his other half. Deputy Locke may be new to the Glamour Sheriff's Department, but he's fought his way up in the world and is determined to make a good impression. He keeps his private life quiet, even from his beloved younger brother. Locke knows better than most the need to protect what's his. Henry resents the arrogant, gorgeous cop, and Locke thinks Henry is sheltered and spoiled. Their secret and steamy encounter only adds to the animosity. As they join forces, Henry thinks a relationship with Locke would be catastrophic, but the white-hot passion between them makes it hard to resist.
The Last Heir: A Mystery (The Jack MacTaggart Mysteries #3)
by Chuck GreavesPhilippe Giroux, estimable patriarch of the Château Giroux wine empire, has tragically lost a son. Or has he? Once confirmed by the court, Alain Giroux's death will pave the way for his brother Phil to inherit America's most storied winery. Or will it? Andy Clarkson, Alain's boyhood chum, covets the Château Giroux vineyard acreage for his neighboring golf resort. Or does he? Claudia Giroux, Philippe's hauntingly beautiful daughter, has proof that Alain's death may not have been all that it seems. Or does she?As the scions of a privileged California wine dynasty grapple for control of their family's legacy, attorney Jack MacTaggart is caught in a cross fire of estrangement, betrayal, and murder. To complicate matters, Jack is being shadowed by film star Ethan Scott, who hopes to spin the dross of a family's private travails into box-office gold.Amid the stately oaks and sylvan vineyards of California's fabled Napa Valley, Jack learns the hard way that while blood may be thicker than water, money is a powerful anticoagulant. As the long-buried secrets of a troubled family are finally revealed, only one question remains to be answered: Who will survive to become the Last Heir?