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The Detective & the Chinese High-Fin: A John Darvelle Mystery (The John Darvelle Mysteries #2)
by Michael CravenFinalist for the 2017 Shamus AwardMichael Craven, author of The Detective & The Pipe Girl, delivers another mystery—for fans of Elmore Leonard and Carl Hiaasen—featuring private detective John Darvelle, who must crack a cold case that pulls him into the high-stakes world of exotic fish collectors.Private Detective John Darvelle is back—drinking cheap beer, playing ping-pong and sharing his philosophy on everything from work/life balance to restaurants with bad air-conditioning. (He doesn’t believe in the former, he despises the latter.)Darvelle is hired to find the killer of Keaton Fuller, a well-born Los Angeles man gunned down in his own driveway. The cops couldn’t solve the case, in part because everyone who came in contact with Keaton despised him. Translation: Anybody could have done it. Following a trail of the dead man’s betrayals, Darvelle finds himself in the exotic, high-stakes world of rare tropical fish. The fish are certainly valuable enough to kill for, but is there something more menacing going on?As Darvelle relentlessly drives toward the truth, a showdown awaits that is at once riveting, visceral, and very, very dangerous. It’s a case only he could solve—just as long as he’s willing to put his life on the line.
The Detective & the Pipe Girl: A Novel (The John Darvelle Mysteries #1)
by Michael CravenFinalist for the 2015 Nero Wolfe AwardFinalist for the 2015 Shamus AwardWith a style as distinct as crime masters such as Elmore Leonard, Carl Hiassen, and Harlan Coben, Michael Craven delivers a richly atmospheric, humorous, fast-paced mystery that introduces unforgettable private eye John Darvelle and brilliantly captures the seductive mood and magnetism of Los Angeles.Private Detective John Darvelle is a man of specific tastes—simple design, smart women, cheap American beer. He’s a man of specific opinions—drive a car nobody can remember, avoid brunch at all costs, and don’t live in Brentwood. And he adheres to his own professional code—an indelible blend of commitment, loyalty, and experience. He also plays a lot of ping-pong.Arthur Vonz is one of Tinseltown’s most powerful men, a filmmaker among the ranks of Spielberg, Coppola, and Kubrick. He hires Darvelle to find a young woman named Suzanne Neal, an incandescent beauty who just might be hiding something.What starts as an easy assignment soon has Darvelle plunging deep into the seductive and hidden world of Hollywood’s elite. A twisting, turning journey that puts him face-to-face with the LAPD, a ruthless underground crime operation, and a cold-blooded killer.It’s the case of a lifetime that could end his life.
The Detention Club
by David YooDetention The best worst thing to happen to Peter Lee? Peter and his best friend, Drew, used to be so cool (or, at least, not total outcasts) in elementary school. But now they're in middle school, where their extensive mica collection and prowess at kickball have earned them a new label: losers. Then Peter attracts the unwanted attention of the school bullies, and his plan to become popular through his older sister, the practically perfect Sunny, backfires. Things go from bad to worse when Peter gets detention. But what at first seems to spell his utter doom turns into an unlikely opportunity for making friends and influencing people. . . .
The Determined Virgin
by Daphne ClairGabriel Hudson is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in New Zealand--and he's not used to being turned down. He's determined to seduce cool beauty Rhiannon Lewis, whatever it takes.Gabriel has every means at his disposal to pursue her and woo her.... But his instincts tell him that a different approach is needed if he's to win Rhiannon. He's got to do something no self-respecting alpha male would normally do--slow it down.The result is surprising: Rhiannon lets down her defenses. But she also reveals to Gabriel something he just didn't expect....
The Development
by John Barth&“A merry satire about the smart, moneyed, and demanding retirees living in a gated community . . . Scintillating on the surface and churning with danger below&” (Booklist). From a National Book Award–winning author, this is a collection of &“nine darkly comic stories set in a gated community on Maryland&’s Eastern Shore&” (Publishers Weekly). Something has disturbed the comfortably aging denizens of Heron Bay Estates, a pristine retirement community in Chesapeake Bay. In the dawn of the new millennium—and the evening of their lives—these empty nesters have discovered that their tidy enclave can be surprisingly colorful, shocking, and surreal. From the high jinks of a toga party to a baffling suicide pact, John Barth, &“a comic genius of the highest order,&” brings compassion to the lives of his characters with the mordant humor that has earned him a reputation as one of our most original storytellers (The New York Times Book Review). &“Disturbing, but humorous . . . Reading &‘The Development&’ is a worthy investment in lofty literary real estate.&” —The Seattle Times &“Perhaps the most prodigally gifted comic novelists writing in English today.&” —Newsweek &“A low-key, clear-eyed, battered-but-unbowed portrait of the diminishments and minor pleasures of age. Barth&’s prose still has its sinew and snap; he examines near-decrepitude with mordant, rueful wit.&” —Kirkus Reviews
The Devil Served Desire
by Shirley JumpThe second book in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shirley Jump's irresistible Sweet and Savory Romances.Maria Pagliano is a woman on a diet mission. Desperate to drop a dress size before her reunion, she joins the Chubby Chums. But waiting next door is sexy, tempting chef and restaurateur Dante Del Rosso. Dante is all wrong for Maria. He tastes and smells like all the foods she has stricken from her diet. But Maria's love for her singing grandfather, cantankerous grandmother, and matchmaking mother all fill a long-empty spot in Dante's heart. He sets out to win her, using every weapon he has, including his tortellini. He's offering her the very thing she's got no will power to resist--desire on a plate. *Special bonus material: Recipes written by the characters inside!* The original version of this eBook was published in 2005, and titled as The Devil Served Tortellini.
The Devil Wears Prada: The Devil Returns
by Lauren WeisbergerAndrea, a small town girl, lands the job a million girls would die for. Assistant to the fabulous editor of Runway magazine.
The Devil You Know: Women's Fiction (The Devilish Divas Series #3)
by M. J. SchillerLife Brings Love, Laughter and Tears for The Lunch Ladies in The Women's Fiction Tale, THE DEVIL YOU KNOW, by M.J. SchillerHaving recently "tied the knot" Dani and Tucker are facing the joys and struggles of a growing blended-family when an accident turns their eager anticipation into fear.Meanwhile, Tucker's teenaged daughter, Zoe, has developed more than a passing interest in the boy next door, Zack. Zoe's plan to get out of Zack's "friend-zone" backfires and puts her in a risky situation when she "uses" Ben.Dani, Max, and Alex want to make sure wedding bells ring for their pal Samantha and her fiancé, Kyle, even if it requires a showdown with Sam's ex and a case of Ding Dongs to avert disaster. Now they just need to find the bride!It's going to take a team effort to rescue Zoe from Ben and get Sam and Kyle to the alter, because no one can hurt you quite like THE DEVIL YOU KNOW.Publisher's Note: This series is a fun look at the serious side of life and will be enjoyed by chick-lit and women's fiction fans of Sophie Kinsella, Fannie Flagg, Colleen Coleman and Sally Thorne as well as Emily Griffin.The Devilish Divas Series . . .To Hell in a Coach BagDamned if I DoThe Devil You KnowSatan, Line One
The Devil in Amber
by Mark GatissLucifer Box, His Majesty's most daring-and depraved-secret agent returns in a mystery set some twenty years after the scandalous events of The Vesuvius Club. This time he faces treachery within his own service and a fascist messiah with a peculiarly Satanic design... Lucifer Box-the gorgeous butterfly of King Bertie's reign, portraitist, dandy and terribly good secret agent-is feeling his age. Assigned to observe the activities of fascist leader Olympus Mons and his fanatical Amber Shirts in a snow-bound 1920s New York, Box finds himself framed for a vicious murder. Using all his native cunning, Box escapes aboard a vessel bound for England armed only with a Broadway midget's suitcase and a string of unanswered questions. What lies hidden in the bleak Norfolk convent of St Bede? What is 'the lamb' that Olympus Mons searches for in his bid for world domination? And what has all this to do with a medieval prayer intended to summon the Devil himself? From the glittering sophistication of Art Deco Manhattan to the eerie Norfolk coast and the snow-capped peaks of Switzerland The Devil in Amber takes us on a thrilling ride that pits Lucifer Box against the most lethal adversary of his career: the Prince of Darkness himself.
The Devil in Amber
by Mark GatissLucifer Box, His Majesty's most daring-and depraved-secret agent returns in a mystery set some twenty years after the scandalous events of The Vesuvius Club. This time he faces treachery within his own service and a fascist messiah with a peculiarly Satanic design... Lucifer Box-the gorgeous butterfly of King Bertie's reign, portraitist, dandy and terribly good secret agent-is feeling his age. Assigned to observe the activities of fascist leader Olympus Mons and his fanatical Amber Shirts in a snow-bound 1920s New York, Box finds himself framed for a vicious murder. Using all his native cunning, Box escapes aboard a vessel bound for England armed only with a Broadway midget's suitcase and a string of unanswered questions. What lies hidden in the bleak Norfolk convent of St Bede? What is 'the lamb' that Olympus Mons searches for in his bid for world domination? And what has all this to do with a medieval prayer intended to summon the Devil himself? From the glittering sophistication of Art Deco Manhattan to the eerie Norfolk coast and the snow-capped peaks of Switzerland The Devil in Amber takes us on a thrilling ride that pits Lucifer Box against the most lethal adversary of his career: the Prince of Darkness himself.
The Devil in Blue Jeans (Naked Moose #1)
by Stacey KennedyA sharp, emotional novel about a tough-minded bar owner who makes a deal with a devil of a cowboy—and might just get burned…Moving to Montana to buy a dive bar with her two best friends sounds like a can&’t-miss idea to Charly Henwood. The scenery is breathtaking, and the cowboys aren&’t bad-looking either. Not that Charly&’s interested. Her heart is as unmovable as the surrounding mountains. After her cheating ex-boyfriend destroyed their relationship and their nightclub, she&’s determined to take care of herself, her friends and their bar.But it turns out the regulars resent newcomers swapping their craft beer for an extensive cocktail menu. One is particularly not happy—The Naked Moose&’s previous owner, Jaxon Reed. The last thing Charly needs is a cocky cowboy telling her how to run her bar, or her life. But maybe she can use Jaxon to her advantage. If he&’ll agree to be the prize in a charity auction, Charly will make the bar a little more cowboy-friendly.When that plan backfires, Charly finds herself doing battle with the biggest temptation in Timber Falls. A man who has made it his mission to win her over, using every infernal means at his disposal. And if her resolve goes up in flames, her heart is sure to follow…From showing up to glowing up, these characters are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way.Don&’t miss these other fun titles from Afterglow Books:The (Fake) Dating Game by Timothy JanovskyThe Bookbinder&’s Guide to Love by Katherine GarberaFrenemy Fix-Up by Yahrah St. JohnThe Boyfriend Subscription by Steven SalvatoreManila Takes Manhattan by Carla de GuzmanFake Flame by Adele BuckOut of Office by A.H. Cunningham
The Devil's Advisor
by Brad AbdulA pacy, twisting, supernatural comedy of the everyday and the devilish, in the tradition of Gaiman and Pratchett's Good Omens.Lucy, the Devil, wants to retire. Brian, the Business Advisor, hates his job. When Brian&’s jealous co-workers put him in Lucy&’s crosshairs, she makes him an offer he can&’t refuse: work for her and increase the productivity in Hell by 50% or suffer the cruel fate planned by his peers. To sweeten the deal, Lucy offers Brian the chance to be her successor if he pulls it off. Brian reluctantly agrees and dives in with both feet to the bureaucratic nightmare of Hell. To make it out alive, Brian faces Death, God, and Lucy&’s own twin children.
The Devil's Candy: The Anatomy Of A Hollywood Fiasco
by Julie Salamon"A definitive portrait of the madness of big-time moviemaking" (Newsweek), now the basis for the new season of TCM's hit podcast, "The Plot Thickens" and featuring a new afterword by the authorWhen Brian De Palma agreed to allow Julie Salamon unlimited access to the film production of Tom Wolfe's best-selling book The Bonfire of the Vanities, both director and journalist must have felt like they were on to something big. How could it lose? But instead Salamon got a front-row seat at the Hollywood disaster of the decade. She shadowed the film from its early stages through the last of the eviscerating reviews, and met everyone from the actors to the technicians to the studio executives. They'd all signed on for a blockbuster, but there was a sense of impending doom from the start--heart-of-gold characters replaced Wolfe's satiric creations; affable Tom Hanks was cast as the patrician heel; Melanie Griffith appeared mid-shoot with new, bigger breasts. With a keen eye and ear, Salamon shows us how the best of intentions turned into a legendary Hollywood debacle.The Devil's Candy joins John Gregory Dunne's The Studio, Steven Bach's Final Cut, and William Goldman's Adventures in the Screen Trade as a classic for anyone interested in the workings of Hollywood. With a new afterword profiling De Palma ten years after the movie's devastating flop (and this book's best-selling publication), Julie Salamon has created a riveting insider's portrait of an industry where art, talent, ego, and money combine and clash on a monumental scale.
The Devil's Code: Kidd 3 (Kidd Ser. #Bk. 3)
by John SandfordThe ultimate con game thriller from the internationally bestselling master of suspense, John Sandford When Kidd&’s colleague, the hacker Jack Morrison, is mysteriously killed, Morrison&’s sister implores him to help her determine his fate. Kidd quickly realizes sinister forces are at work as other talented hackers meet their grisly ends. Will he and LuEllen be able to get to the bottom of this before they&’re targeted as well?***Praise for John Sandford*** &‘One of the great novelists of all time&’ Stephen King &‘A series writer who reads like a breath of fresh air&’ Daily Mirror &‘Delivers twists to the very last sentence&’ Daily Mail &‘Crime writer John Sandford is one of the best around&’ Sun 'John Sandford knows all there is to know about detonating the gut-level shocks of a good thriller' The New York Times Book Review ? 'Sandford is consistently brilliant' Cleveland Plain Dealer &‘Perfect entertainment&’ Kirkus Reviews on Escape Clause
The Devil's Details
by Chuck ZerbyFootnotes have not had it easy. Their dominance of eighteenth- and nineteenth- century literature and scholarship was both hard-won -- following many years of struggle -- and doomed, as it led to belittlement in the twentieth century. InThe Devil's Details,Chuck Zerby playfully explores footnotes' long and illustrious history and makes a clarion call to save them from the new world of the Internet and hypertext. In a story that boasts a marvelous plot and a rogues' gallery of players, Zerby examines traditional footnotes and their less-buttoned-down incarnations, as when used by pornographers. Yes,The Devil's Detailsis full of surprises: Zerby hunts down the first bona fide fully functioning footnote; unearths a multivolume history of Northumberland County, England, that uses one volume for a single footnote; and uncovers a murder plot. He even explains why footnotes are like blind dates. Carefully researched and highly opinionated,The Devil's Detailsaffirms that delight in reading can come from unexpected places.
The Devil's Dictionary
by Ambrose BierceThe Devil's Dictionary is a satirical reference book written by Ambrose Bierce. The book offers reinterpretations of terms in the English language, lampooning cant, and political doublespeak, as well as other aspects of human foolishness and frailty. A number of the definitions are accompanied by satiric verses, many of which are signed with comic pseudonyms such as Salder Bupp and Orm Pludge; the most frequently appearing contributor is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S.J., whose lines bear his initials.
The Devil's Dictionary
by Ambrose BierceThe Devil's Dictionary is a satirical dictionary written by American journalist and author Ambrose Bierce. Originally published in 1906 as The Cynic's Word Book, it features Bierce's witty and often ironic spin on many common English words. Retitled in 1911, it has been followed by numerous "unabridged" versions compiled after Bierce's death, which include definitions absent from earlier editions.
The Devil's Dictionary: Complete & Unabridged
by Ambrose Bierce"Bore: A person who talks when you wish him to listen." "Lawyer: One skilled in circumvention of the law." "Positive: Mistaken at the top of one's voice." These and more than 1,000 other comic definitions appear in Ambrose Bierce's wicked satire of conventional dictionaries. An ideal gift for lovers of language, this classic of American humor features a wealth of quips praised by H. L. Mencken as "some of the most gorgeous witticisms in the English language."
The Devil's Dictionary: Satirical Dictionary (Dover Thrift Editions #0)
by Ambrose BierceBorn in Ohio in 1842, journalist, short-story writer and critic Ambrose Bierce developed into one of this country's most celebrated and cynical wits--a merciless "American Swift" whose literary barbs were aimed at folly, self-delusion, politics, business, religion, literature and the arts. In this splendid "dictionary" of epigrams, essays, verses and vignettes, you'll find over 1,000 pointed definitions, e.g. Congratulation ("The civility of envy"), Coward ("One who in a perilous emergency thinks with his legs") and Historian ("A broad-gauge gossip"). Anyone who likes to laugh will love The Devil's Dictionary. Anyone looking for a bon mot to enliven their next speech, paper or conversation will have a field day thumbing through what H. L. Mencken called "some of the most gorgeous witticisms in the English language."
The Devil's Own Duke (Wallflowers Vs Rogues #2)
by Lenora Bell'You'll love Lenora Bell!' Eloisa JamesOnce upon a time in Mayfair . . . a group of wallflowers formed a secret society with goals that had absolutely nothing to do with matrimony. Their most troublesome obstacle? Rogues!Lady Henrietta Prince is far too busy for romance. She's dedicated her life to turning her family vineyards into a profitable wine venture. But when she shares a kiss at midnight with a handsome stranger, she's captivated... until he claims to be the distant heir to her father's earldom.Ash Ellis is a gambler who lives life on the edge. Now he's locked his sights on a glittering prize and nothing will stand in his way.When Henrietta is forced to marry the wickedly seductive scoundrel to keep her beloved vineyards, she vows that Ash will never have her trust, or her love. Even if his kisses are more intoxicating than the finest of wines.His new bride is certainly beautiful, but biddable? Not so much. Ash will settle for nothing less than Henrietta's total surrender... but is he the one in danger of losing his heart?Praise for Lenora Bell:'Love is a Rogue is a love letter to bookish girls' Entertainment Weekly'Love is a Rogue has it all with laughter, romance, and all the emotions. Whether this is your first venture into historical romance or you're a long-time fan of Lenora Bell, this book will make your heart flutter!' The Nerd Daily'Brilliant and intoxicating' Booklist (starred review)'Gripping and emotionally charged, this romance promises more good things from the series to come' Publishers Weekly (starred review)'If you've been looking for a bold, new voice in historical romance, the search ends here. Lenora Bell is it!' Sarah MacLean'You've been waiting for Lenora Bell' Sophie Jordan'Lenora Bell is a true delight to read' Lorraine Heath'Fresh, flirty, and fabulous! The new Belle of Historical Romance!' Kerrelyn Sparks
The Devil's in the Diva
by Paul RuditisBryan Stark describes himself as the "Greek Chorus," constantly watching the action and drama unfold around him in the arena with the most high school divas possible--the theater! At Orion Academy, his posh private school in Malibu, the teens are entitled, the boys are cute, and the theater productions extremely elaborate. Bryan sees it all as he directs his best friend Samantha, the most talented of the Orion divas, through the throng. This bind-up is filled with friends, theater, and romance--and throughout it all, Drama! is a heartfelt comedic series.
The Devilish Divas Boxed Set #2, Books 4 - 6: Three Complete Women's Fiction Novels (The Devilish Divas Series)
by M. J. SchillerThe Journey of Sisterhood, Adventure, Happiness, Tears, and Love Continues in Books 4 through 6 of The Devilish Divas Series by M.J. SchillerBook 4: Satan, Line One - Dealing with their ramrod-straight, devil of a new boss has everyone in the kitchen on edge. But when Danielle and Samantha decide to send her to “Lunch Ladies Dating School,” will she become the toast of the town or send them all to the unemployment office? Destiny calls in SATAN, LINE ONE.Book 5: Pitchfork in the Road - Growing up, kindergarten teacher Zoe McCord was a tomboy whose two best friends were guys. Now, as an adult, she must decide between the two. Amid the uncertainty, one thing's for sure: on the way to happily-ever-after, there's bound to be a PITCHFORK IN THE ROAD!Book 6: Sin Worth the Penance – Killian Murphey finds a forbidden distraction from his sorrows Who is the temptress that mistook him for someone else in the dark of the pantry? And why has that kiss set him ablaze? Either way, she is definitely A SIN WORTH THE PENANCE!Publisher's Note: This series is a fun look at the serious side of life and will be enjoyed by chick-lit and women's fiction fans of Sophie Kinsella, Fannie Flagg, Colleen Coleman, and Judith Keim as well as Melanie Summers.The Devilish Divas SeriesTo Hell in a Coach BagDamned if I DoThe Devil You KnowSatan, Line OnePitchfork in the RoadSin Worth the PenanceHell Hath No FurySatan’s SpawnAbout the Author: Bestselling author M.J. Schiller is a retired lunch lady/romance-romantic suspense writer. She enjoys writing novels whose characters include rock stars, desert princes, teachers, futuristic Knights, construction workers, cops, and a wide variety of others. In her mind, everybody has a romance.She is the mother of a twenty-three-year-old and three twenty-one-year-olds--that's right, triplets! So having recently taught four children to drive, she likes to escape from life on occasion by pretending to be a rock star at karaoke. However…you won’t be seeing her name on any record labels soon.
The Devilish Divas Boxed Set, Books 1-3: Three Complete Women's Fiction Novels (The Devilish Divas Series)
by M. J. SchillerEmbarq Upon a Journey of Sisterhood, Adventure, Happiness, Tears and Love in the First Three Full-Length Novels from The Devilish Divas Series by M.J. SchillerBook 1: To Hell in a Coach Bag - A wacky widow, a wild divorcee, a frustrated wife and their mid-life hormonal boss are the "lunch ladies". On a quest to find solace from life's disappointments and recapture their youthful spirit, Dani, Sam, Alex and Max set out on a cross-country road trip.Book 2: Damned if I Do - Dogged by past heartache, Dani returns to the hotel to win Tucker back. But her hot roadie is nowhere to be found. Picking up a few clues, Dani goes in hot pursuit, but will it be for better or for worse? Sam has pushed her man Kyle away. And when the Canadian hockey referee reappears, he faces an icy reception. Now Sam must decide if she wants to turn her "I don't" into "I do".Book 3: The Devil You Know - Lunch Ladies Dani, Max, and Alex want to make sure wedding bells ring for pal Samantha and her fiancé, Kyle, even if it requires a showdown with Sam's ex and a case of Ding Dongs to avert disaster. But first, they need to find the bride! Meanwhile newlyweds Dani and Tucker face the joys and struggles of a growing blended-family as Tucker's teenaged daughter, Zoe, who is enamored with the boy next door, enacts a plan that puts her in a risky situation.Publisher's Note: This series is a fun look at the serious side of life and will be enjoyed by chick-lit and women's fiction fans of Sophie Kinsella, Fannie Flagg, Colleen Coleman and Judith Keim as well as Melanie Summers.The Devilish Divas SeriesTo Hell in a Coach BagDamned if I DoThe Devil You KnowSatan, Line OnePitchfork in the RoadAbout the Author: Bestselling author M.J. Schiller is a retired lunch lady/romance-romantic suspense writer. She enjoys writing novels whose characters include rock stars, desert princes, teachers, futuristic Knights, construction workers, cops, and a wide variety of others. In her mind everybody has a romance.She is the mother of a twenty-three-year-old and three twenty-one-year-olds--that's right, triplets! So having recently taught four children to drive, she likes to escape from life on occasion by pretending to be a rock star at karaoke. However…you won’t be seeing her name on any record labels soon.
The Devious Book for Cats: A Parody
by Joe Garden Chris Pauls Anita Serwacki Scott Sherman Janet GinsburgThis parody from the authors of "The Dangerous Book for Dogs" shows how cats can reclaim their devious nature. Written (with help) by cats and for cats, this book provides insight on everything from laying claim to a cardboard box to the proper method for infuriating allergy sufferers.
The Diamond Bride: The Redemption Of Darius Sterne / The Sultan's Harem Bride / Playing By The Greek's Rules / To Wear His Ring Again / Innocent In His Diamonds / The Man To Be Reckoned With / Claimed By The Sheikh / The Millionaire's Proposition (Nanny Wanted! #8)
by Carole MortimerRead this classic romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book!Nanny wanted…When brooding billionaire Rufus hired Annie as his live-in nanny, he didn’t anticipate that she’d be so stunning! Now, consumed by his attraction, he’s finding it harder and harder to stay away. But what if innocent Annie feels the same? Unable to deny their sizzling connection, Rufus will secure their relationship with a diamond ring — and a mother for his child!Originally published in 1997