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An Air That Kills: The Lydmouth Crime Series Book 1
by Andrew Taylor'Andrew Taylor is a master story-teller' Daily TelegraphFrom the No.1 bestselling author of The Ashes of London and Fire of Court, this is the first instalment in the acclaimed Lydmouth seriesWorkmen in the small market town of Lydmouth are demolishing an old cottage. A sledgehammer smashes into what looks like a solid wall. Instead, layers of wallpaper conceal the door of a locked cupboard which holds a box - and in the box is the skeleton of a young baby. Items within the box suggest that the baby was entombed early in the nineteenth century, but when another man is also found dead, the evidence suggests that the baby's death is more recent and that a killer is on the loose. For Journalist Jill Francis, newly arrived from London, this looks like her first story to chase ... 'The most under-rated crime writer in Britain today' Val McDermid'Captures perfectly the drab atmosphere and cloying morality of the 1950s . . . Taylor is an excellent writer. He plots with care and intelligence and the solution to the mystery is satisfyingly chilling' The Times 'There is no denying Taylor's talent, his prose exudes a quality uncommon among his contemporaries' Time Out 'Andrew Taylor is a master story-teller' Daily Telegraph
An Air That Kills: The Lydmouth Crime Series Book 1
by Andrew Taylor'Andrew Taylor is a master story-teller' Daily TelegraphFrom the No.1 bestselling author of The Ashes of London and Fire of Court, this is the first instalment in the acclaimed Lydmouth seriesWorkmen in the small market town of Lydmouth are demolishing an old cottage. A sledgehammer smashes into what looks like a solid wall. Instead, layers of wallpaper conceal the door of a locked cupboard which holds a box - and in the box is the skeleton of a young baby. Items within the box suggest that the baby was entombed early in the nineteenth century, but when another man is also found dead, the evidence suggests that the baby's death is more recent and that a killer is on the loose. For Journalist Jill Francis, newly arrived from London, this looks like her first story to chase ... 'The most under-rated crime writer in Britain today' Val McDermid'Captures perfectly the drab atmosphere and cloying morality of the 1950s . . . Taylor is an excellent writer. He plots with care and intelligence and the solution to the mystery is satisfyingly chilling'The Times 'There is no denying Taylor's talent, his prose exudes a quality uncommon among his contemporaries' Time Out 'Andrew Taylor is a master story-teller' Daily Telegraph
An Air of Glory
by Sarah NeilanIt is the year 1801. Polly Forster is a beautiful but penniless Northumbrian girl who longs to escape from a stifling, unhappy existence as a companion to a miserly spinster cousin. And now her chance has come. The romantic and mysterious man she has met at the home of a friend has charged her with a dangerous mission--to carry an urgent and unknown message to the last remaining Jacobites among the Scottish settlers in Nova Scotia. In a moment of mad passion she accepts the charge--and his offer of a rendezvous in Canada and a promise of marriage. Polly embarks on the Agnes MacVeagh, a sailing ship bound for Pictou, Nova Scotia, with a cargo of refugees from the Highland Clearances in Scotland. But on the hazardous voyage Polly is assailed by doubts. New friends have opened wider vistas for her, and unexpected incidents force her to question her reckless actions and her relationship with Lucian, a man whom she barely knows. Does he really love her? What will happen if he breaks his word? What is in the Jacobite letter? And how much does the British government agent on the ship, the handsome, fascinating yet enigmatic Augustus Fenwick, know about Polly's curious involvement in a treasonable enterprise that is punishable by hanging? Polly must discover the answers to these and many other questions before the perilous voyage is ended if she is to find the happiness she seeks in the new world.
An Air of Treason: A Sir Robert Carey Mystery (Sir Robert Carey Series #6)
by P F ChisholmAfter his hair-raising adventures in London, Sir Robert Carey has finally tracked down Queen Elizabeth, who orders him to investigate the most dangerous cold case of her reign - the mysterious 1560 death of Amy Dudley (née Robsart), unloved wife of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Some thirty years back, the late Dudley was Elizabeth's favorite suitor and potential husband. The Queen has since been one of the most obvious suspects in arranging Amy's murder. This makes Carey deeply uneasy with his sleuthing role. Then someone manages to poison Carey with belladonna, which temporarily blinds him. Worse still, the steadfast Sergeant Dodd has disappeared on the road from London. As the Queen's scandalous past collides with her magnificent State entrance into Oxford, can Carey rally in time to find both Dodd and the true murderer of Amy Robsart?
An Airplane for Pig (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Maryann Dobeck Jackie UrbanovicNIMAC-sourced textbook
An Alaskan Arrangement (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers)
by Michelle Lindo-RiceIt was smooth sailing Until they tied the knot. When cruise ship assistant manager Kaylin Sampson is passed over for a promotion, she takes a break to regroup. And when her sexy ex offers to reignite their old fling and accompany her on an Alaskan adventure, Kaylin can&’t say no. Ethan Harrington knows how to get her out of her funk. Fun is the theme for the week, down to the white water rafting and their fabulous old-timey fake wedding. Except the paperwork is genuine—and now two commitmentphobes are married. The real question is, will it be for better or for worse? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Seven Brides for Seven BrothersBook 1: Rivals at Love CreekBook 2: Cinderella's Last StandBook 3: Twenty-Eight DatesBook 4: An Alaskan Arrangement
An Alaskan Blessing: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Serenity Peak #2)
by Belle CalhouneAn infant on her doorstep… Might lead to the life she&’s always wanted When Skye Drummond finds an abandoned baby outside her family&’s general store, she&’s determined to foster the girl. But the only way she can is by agreeing to regular check-ins from Trooper Ryan Campbell—her ex-fiancé&’s best friend. Skye&’s convinced that Ryan somehow had a role in her breakup, but for the sweet baby, she&’ll play nice. Their tenuous friendship turns into something more as he helps her with the baby. But Ryan&’s ongoing investigation into the baby&’s parents threatens Skye&’s custody. Could it threaten any hope of a shared future? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Serenity Peak Book 1: Her Alaskan ReturnBook 2: An Alaskan BlessingBook 3: His Secret Alaskan Family
An Alaskan Christmas (A Wild River Novel #1)
by Jennifer SnowIn Alaska, it’s always a white Christmas—but the sparks flying between two reunited friends could turn it red-hot…If there’s one gift Erika Sheraton does not want for Christmas, it’s a vacation. Ordered to take time off, the workaholic surgeon reluctantly trades in her scrubs for a ski suit and heads to Wild River, Alaska. Her friend Cassie owns a tour company that offers adventures to fit every visitor. But nothing compares to the adrenaline rush Erika feels on being reunited with Cassie’s brother, Reed Reynolds.Gone is the buttoned-up girl Reed remembers. His sister’s best friend has blossomed into a strong, skilled, confident woman. She’s exactly what his search-and-rescue team needs—and everything he didn’t know he craved. The gulf between his life in Wild River and her big-city career is wide. But it’s no match for a desire powerful enough to melt two stubborn hearts…
An Alaskan Christmas Homecoming (A Wild River Novel)
by Jennifer SnowIn Wild River, Alaska, the sweetest Christmas gift may be a second chance… Jade Frazier is thrilled to see her sister happily in love this holiday season, though she wishes Santa had something special lined up for her, too. For now, Jade will focus on the final assignment for her interior design course—decorating a local business for the holidays. Too bad every store is already decked out…except for the new tattoo shop. Rumors are flying about the owner, Griffin Geller. But instead of the hardened ex-con Jade expected, she finds a sexy, hardworking man trying to get his life back on track. All Griffin wants for Christmas is to reconcile with his family and gain the community&’s acceptance. Then smart, sweet Jade walks into his store, bringing warmth and hope with her. Griffin might deserve a shot at redemption, but love? That seems too much to ask. Yet as the holidays get closer, Griffin can&’t help wishing he could celebrate the season with Jade—the one person who would make Wild River truly feel like home…
An Alaskan Christmas Promise: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (K-9 Companions #11)
by Belle CalhouneA Christmas to cherish… And a secret to protect. This needs to be the best Christmas Kit O&’Malley has ever seen—because she may not be able to see another. Diagnosed with failing vision, it takes all her determination to stay focused on what makes her happy: her daughter, her service-puppy-in-training and the puppy&’s trainer, Leo Duggan. But they can&’t reach their Christmas joy together until Kit&’s secret comes to light… A K-9 COMPANIONS TALEFrom Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb KastnerBook 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa CarterBook 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill LynnBook 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClainBook 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda MintonBook 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill KemererBook 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni ShilohBook 8: The Cowboy's Journey Home by Linda GoodnightBook 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb KastnerBook 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClainBook 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle CalhouneBook 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra Johnson
An Alaskan Christmas: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Alaskan Grooms #6)
by Belle CalhouneA single mom starts over in Alaska and discovers love just in time for the holiday season in this inspirational romance—now a Harlequin movie, Love Alaska.After inheriting a gift shop in Love, Alaska, single mom Maggie Richards is ready for a new beginning—while her little boy is ready for a new daddy! But Maggie has no time for love—she wants to open the shop in time for Christmas, something she’ll do with help from childhood friend Finn O’Rourke. Finn’s on board to help Maggie—but not with the romance rumors that swirl around them like snow. Like Maggie, he’s hiding too many secrets to ever wed. So why do Maggie and her little boy make him dream of finding an unusual gift under the tree—a ready-made family?
An Alaskan Family Christmas: A Clean Romance (A Northern Lights Novel #7)
by Beth CarpenterA little mix-up…Could make her Christmas wonderful!Natalie Weiss is mortified. After mistaking handsome Tanner Rockford for his cousin, she’s followed him to rural Alaska. Now she’s stranded—until Tanner invites her to spend Christmas with his family in their rustic, cozy cabin. But in this idyllic winter wonderland, Natalie discovers the family she’s never had…and the love she never knew she needed. But what happens when they all discover why she’s really there?A Northern Lights NovelBook 1: The Alaskan CatchBook 2: A Gift for SantaBook 3: Alaskan HideawayBook 4: An Alaskan ProposalBook 5: Sweet Home AlaskaBook 6: Alaskan DreamsBook 7: An Alaskan Family Christmas
An Alaskan Family Found: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (A Northern Lights Novel #9)
by Beth CarpenterA temporary summer arrangement…Or their new forever? Alaskan peony farmer Caleb DeBoer can barely keep up with the weeds—let alone his willful teen daughter and being short-staffed at the start of wedding season. Luckily, sunny counselor Gen Rockford could really use a summer job and a place for her girls to live. Now what began as the perfect solution for Gen and Caleb is transforming into one unforgettable summer. But will one little secret ruin it all?A Northern Lights NovelBook 1: The Alaskan CatchBook 2: A Gift for SantaBook 3: Alaskan HideawayBook 4: An Alaskan ProposalBook 5: Sweet Home AlaskaBook 6: Alaskan DreamsBook 7: An Alaskan Family ChristmasBook 8: An Alaskan HomecomingBook 9: An Alaskan Family FoundBook 10: An Alaskan Family Thanksgiving
An Alaskan Family Thanksgiving: A Clean Romance (A Northern Lights Novel #10)
by Beth CarpenterHis task was simple…Until he met herAdam Lloyd has one job: revitalize the newly acquired failing seniors&’ apartment complex in picturesque Palmer, Alaska, by Thanksgiving. Falling for vivacious activities director Sunny Galloway and having his love of photography reawakened by her precocious daughter wasn&’t part of his plan. His failure would mean eviction for the tight-knit residents and unemployment for Sunny. But even if he succeeds, he can&’t stay in Palmer—can he?From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.A Northern Lights NovelBook 1: The Alaskan CatchBook 2: A Gift for SantaBook 3: Alaskan HideawayBook 4: An Alaskan ProposalBook 5: Sweet Home AlaskaBook 6: Alaskan DreamsBook 7: An Alaskan Family ChristmasBook 8: An Alaskan HomecomingBook 9: An Alaskan Family FoundBook 10: An Alaskan Family Thanksgiving
An Alaskan Homecoming: A Clean Romance (A Northern Lights Novel #8)
by Beth Carpenter&“Ever after&” wasn&’t the plan…Until now!Rowan O'Shea's intention was just to visit her family in the small Alaskan town she calls home. Now she's not sure she wants to leave, given the romantic mess she's left behind. A temporary fake marriage to gorgeous veterinarian Zack Vogel might be the perfect solution, if she can convince Zack. But Rowan's marriage of convenience has a seriously inconvenient snag—she's falling for her new fake husband! A Northern Lights NovelBook 1: The Alaskan CatchBook 2: A Gift for SantaBook 3: Alaskan HideawayBook 4: An Alaskan ProposalBook 5: Sweet Home AlaskaBook 6: Alaskan DreamsBook 7: An Alaskan Family ChristmasBook 8: An Alaskan Homecoming
An Alaskan Proposal: High Country Christmas The Marine's Return Her Cowboy Sheriff An Alaskan Proposal (A Northern Lights Novel #4)
by Beth CarpenterCan he teach her survival skills—without endangering his heart? When Sabrina Bell taps Leith Jordan for a crash course in conquering the great Alaskan outdoors, he figures he’s on safe ground. They’re polar opposites and his spectacular home state’s just a pit stop for the hotshot fashionista. So no one’s more surprised than Leith when he starts falling for her. Now he’s a man with a plan: get Sabrina to fall in love with Alaska…and, hopefully, with him.
An Alaskan Secret: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Home to Hearts Bay #1)
by Heidi McCahanComing home as a single dad… with a seven-year secret Back home in Hearts Bay, Alaska, Asher Hale&’s past has caught up with him. His son Cameron&’s new reading tutor, Tess Madden, is actually Cameron's mother—but she doesn't know it. Their teenage romance is one neither has forgotten, but Asher&’s secret lies between them. Now he will have to risk it all. Because telling the truth is the only path to a family reunion.From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Home to Hearts Bay Book 1: An Alaskan SecretBook 2: The Twins' Alaskan Adventure
An Alaskan Twin Surprise (Home To Owl Creek Ser. #2)
by Belle CalhouneDiscover this sweet romance set in a snow covered Alaskan town, part of the Home to Owl Creek series.His runaway bride is back… With twins!The last person Gabriel Lawson expects to find in town is Rachel Marshall—especially with twin toddlers in tow. Gabriel refuses to risk his heart again on the woman who left him at the altar years ago. But working to renovate her mother’s house means he must spend time with Rachel and her adorable twins…and soon he can’t help but wish they were his family. From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, and hope.Home to Owl Creek:Book 1: Her Secret Alaskan Family Book 2: An Alaskan Twin SurpriseBook 3: Alaskan Christmas Redemption
An Alaskan Wedding (A Wild River Novel)
by Jennifer SnowThey said goodbye years ago, but wedding bells just might remind these ex-lovers that their relationship was never really over…When they were high school sweethearts, Aurora Klein and Tyler Forrester imagined they would spend their entire lives together. Though Aurora’s dreams of going to college went beyond Wild River, Alaska, she would’ve chosen to compromise if it meant staying close to Tyler. Instead, he ended their relationship after graduation. With a broken heart, Aurora moved to California and never planned on looking back.And yet, six years later, Aurora finds herself back in Wild River to serve as maid of honor at her best friend’s wedding. There’s only one problem: Tyler is the best man. Aurora expects an awkward reunion, but she doesn’t count on rekindling the flame that still burns between them…or having to team up with him to search for the runaway bride!
An Alaskan Wedding (Alaskan Grooms #1)
by Belle CalhouneA Town Called Love Reporter Grace Corbett has the lead of a lifetime. The city girl moves to Love, Alaska, where the mayor's "Operation Love" is matching women from across the country with hunky Alaskan men. Grace pretends to be a woman looking for romance, and her act gets a lot easier when she starts to fall for rugged sheriff Boone Prescott. Grace vowed she'd never let herself love again, but in cold and beautiful Alaska, her heart is thawing for Boone. Still, to win the lawman she'll have to confess everything...and hope that Operation Love can manage one more happy ending.
An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors: Book One in the Risen Kingdoms (The Risen Kingdoms #1)
by Curtis CraddockA delightful and engrossing fantasy debut featuring an intelligent heroine and her guardian, a royal musketeer.In a world of soaring continents and bottomless skies, where a burgeoning new science lifts skyships into the cloud-strewn heights, and ancient blood-borne sorceries cling to a fading glory, Princess Isabelle des Zephyrs is about to be married to a man she has barely heard of, the second son of a dying king in an empire collapsing into civil war.Born without the sorcery that is her birthright but with a perspicacious intellect, Isabelle believes her marriage will stave off disastrous conflict and bring her opportunity and influence. But the last two women betrothed to this prince were murdered, and a sorcerer-assassin is bent on making Isabelle the third. Aided and defended by her loyal musketeer, Jean-Claude, Isabelle plunges into a great maze of prophecy, intrigue, and betrayal, where everyone wears masks of glamour and lies. Step by dangerous step, she unravels the lies of her enemies and discovers a truth more perilous than any deception.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
An Ale of Two Cities (A Literary Pub Mystery #2)
by Sarah FoxIn this intoxicating mystery by USA Today bestselling author Sarah Fox, a winter carnival becomes a recipe for disaster when a Shady Creek celebrity gets iced. The Winter Carnival always brings holiday cheer, Christmas joy—and tourists with cash—to picturesque Shady Creek, Vermont. At the center of the glittering decorations and twinkling lights is booklover and pub owner Sadie Coleman, creating original cocktails, hosting a literary trivia evening, and cheering on her loyal employee Melanie “Mel” Costas as she competes in the ice carving competition. But holiday cheer can’t compete with former resident and renowned chef Freddy Mancini, who arrives with his nose in the air, showing off his ice-sculpting skills like a modern-day Michelangelo. During the artists’ break in the night-long contest, Mel’s tools disappear . . . and Freddy is found dead with her missing pick in his chest. Although the police turn their attention to Mel, it seems everyone in town had a grudge against Freddy, including his assistant, his mentor, his former flame, and even his half-brother. Faster than she can fling a Huckleberry Gin, Sadie finds herself racing to make sure the police don’t arrest the wrong suspect—all while sharing a flirtation with local brewery owner Grayson Blake. Their chemistry leads to a heated rivalry at the hockey rink—and to the hot pursuit of a killer.
An Alex Cross Omnibus: Cat And Mouse and Pop Goes The Weasel
by James PattersonTwo classic Alex Cross novels in one fantastic package. In CAT AND MOUSE, Alex Cross is called to Union Station train terminal a man is on the loose, firing at random into the swarming crowds of travellers. Psychopath Gary Soneji seems determined to go down in a blaze of glory, and he wants Alex Cross to be there. Will this be the final showdown? In POP GOES THE WEASEL, the mounting numbers of bodies threatens to spiral out of control with the murder of yet another Jane Doe. Alex Cross must work alone to find a dangerous and clever killer with the perfect cover, someone beyond suspicion and almost impossible to track down...
An Alex Cross Omnibus: Roses Are Red and Violets Are Blue
by James PattersonA great value omnibus edition comprising two Alex Cross novels - the bestselling US detective series of the last decade. ROSES ARE RED: A series of bank robberies ends in murder and Alex Cross must pit his wits against the bizarre and sadistic mastermind behind the crime. Torn between dedication to his job and commitment to his family, Cross cannot ignore the case, despite the risks he know will come with hunting down a killer - and the heartbreaking cost. In Roses Are Red James Patterson takes us deep inside the crazy world of the psychopath - where mind games lead to violence and the slightest mistake will be punished with death. VIOLETS ARE BLUE: The Mastermind is back - and he's hot on Alex Cross's trail. His threats make Alex angry - and deeply concerned about his family's safety. Meanwhile, Alex Cross is involved in his most bizarre investigation yet. Two San Francisco joggers are found dead - bitten and hung by their feet to drain the blood. Is this the work of a cult or modern-day vampires? Alex teams up with Jamilla Hughes, a savvy female detective, and the FBI's Kyle Craig. But Alex Cross has never been closer to defeat, or in greater danger. In a shocking conclusion, he must survive a deadly confrontation - and will learn at last the terrible secret of the Mastermind.
An Algonquin Maiden: A Romance of the Early Days of Upper Canada
by G. Mercer Adam A. Ethelwyn WetheraldShort excerpt: Man versus nature-the successive assaults of perishing humanity upon the almost impregnable fortresses of the eternal forests-this was the struggle of Canadian civilization, and its hard-won triumphs were bodied forth in the scattered roofs of these cheap habitations.