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Brothers in Blood: A Roman Legion Novel
by Simon ScarrowTwo Roman army officers faces a dangerous threat in Brittania in this action-packed historical adventure by the bestselling author of The Blood Crows.A messenger on the streets of Rome has been intercepted and tortured, revealing a plot to sabotage the Roman army’s campaign against Caratacus, commander of Britannia’s native tribes. A treacherous agent’s mission is to open a second front of attack against them and eliminate the two Roman soldiers who could stand in the way.Unwarned, Cato and Macro are with the Roman army pursuing Caratacus and his men through the mountains of Britannia. Defeating Caratacus finally seems within their grasp. But the plot against the two heroes threatens not only their military goals but also their lives . . . A master of his craft, Simon Scarrow is fast becoming a worldwide phenomenon. Brothers in Blood features the vivid historical detail and gripping battles his fans have come to expect, but the stakes are higher than ever for Cato and Macro.Praise for Simon Scarrow and his Roman Legion Novels“I don’t need this kind of competition . . . it’s a great read.” ?Bernard Cornwell“Gripping . . . ferocious and compelling, it is a story of blood, romance and sacrifice?Daily Express (UK)“A new book in Simon Scarrow’s series about the Roman army is always a joy.” ?The Times (UK)“An engrossing storyline, full of teeth-clenching battles, political machinations, treachery, honor, love and death . . . More, please!” ?Elizabeth Chadwick“A satisfyingly bloodthirsty, bawdy romp...perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts who will relish its historical detail and fast-paced action. Storming stuff.” ?Good Book Guide
Brothers in Blood: Cato & Macro: Book 13 (Cato & Macro #13)
by Simon ScarrowIF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!BROTHERS IN BLOOD is the unputdownable thirteenth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow's compelling novels: 'Gripping and moving' The TimesThe Roman Empire's conquest of Britannia is under threat from within. A messenger on the streets of Rome has been intercepted and tortured, revealing a plot to sabotage the Roman army's campaign against Caratacus, commander of Britannia's native tribes. A treacherous agent's mission is to open a second front of attack against them and eliminate the two Roman soldiers who could stand in the way.Unwarned, Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro are with the Roman army pursuing Caratacus and his men through the mountains of Britannia. Defeating Caratacus seems within their grasp. But the plot against the two heroes threatens not only their military goals but also their lives.(P)2014 Headline Publishing Group Ltd.
Brothers in Hope: The Story of the Lost Boys of Sudan
by Mary WilliamsEight-year-old Garang is tending cattle far from his family's home in southern Sudan when war comes to his village. Frightened but unharmed, he returns to find everything has been destroyed. Soon Garang meets up with other boys whose villages have been attacked. Before long they become a moving band of thousands, walking hundreds of miles seeking safety--first in Ethiopia and then in Kenya. Along the way the boys face numerous hardships and dangers, but their faith and mutual support help keep the hope of finding a new home alive in their hearts. Based on heartbreaking yet inspirational true events in the lives of the Lost Boys of Sudan, Brothers in Hope is a story of remarkable and enduring courage, and an amazing testament to the unyielding power of the human spirit.
Brothers in Valor: A Story of Resistance
by Michael O. TunnellThree German teenagers who are members of the Mormon Church join forces to create a youth resistance movement during World War II, putting their lives at risk.
Brothers of Earth (Hanan Rebellion #1)
by C. J. CherryhA novel of the evils and virtues of power, of spirituality and purpose, of prejudice and of love in many forms...
Brothers of Fate: A Paranormal Romance Novella Collection
by Allyson LindtThis collection contains both novellas in Allyson Lindt's sexy paranormal Brother's of Fate seriesCourting Mortality When it comes to the destinies, fates, and curses that come with being a demi-god, Eli got screwed over.He’s spent eternity thwarting the same family curse that granted his brother, Loki, ever-lasting fame. As long as Eli doesn’t fall in love, no one gets hurt. His plan to stay single and detached has worked for several millennia. And then he meets Marley. She's making him abandon all his resolutions, except the one that never lets him forget the curse. Falling for her means her death, and he won’t let that happen. Seducing Destiny The vengeance of the gods has ripped love from Blake three times.He’s not making the mistake of falling for a mortal again. He’s shelved his personal life and dedicated the rest of eternity to ensuring those individuals with a destiny are able to fulfill it. When he meets the curvy, gorgeous Luci, memories of his past surge back to haunt him, and when a goddess from another pantheon tries to kill her, he's forced to admit fate may not be done with him yet. Denying that his attraction to Luci and her voluptuous figure is anything but physical, Blake's racing against time and doing everything in his power to figure out why the gods want her dead and to keep history from repeating itself.Other Books by Allyson LindtGame for CookiesSeduction Games (MMF Ménage Romance)Control Games (MMF Ménage Romance)3D20Roll Against Trust (MFM Ménage Romance)Roll Against Regret (MFM Ménage Romance)Roll Against Discovery (MFM Ménage Romance)Roll Against Betrayal (MFM Ménage Romance) (Newsletter Exclusive. Sign up today at http://newsletter.allysonlindt.co)Subscribe, Live, LoveRed Hunted (Menage Romance)Red Consumed (Menage Romance)Beauty Claimed (Menage Romance)Beauty Awakened (Menage Romance)Love EquationThe Rival and the Billionaire (MF Contemporary Romance)The Geeks and the Socialite (FFM Ménage Romance)The Second Chance and the Auctioneer (MF Contemporary Romance)The Virgin and the Kingpin (MF Contemporary Romance)The Nerds and the CEO (MMF Ménage Romance)The Boyfriends and The Matchmaker (MMF Ménage Romance)Love HackBreaching His Defenses (MF Contemporary Romance)Sheltering His Desire (MF Contemporary Romance)
Brothers of the Badge: Alaska State Troopers, FBI Agents, and U.S. Marshals, Probe an Informant's Death
by Ron WaldenBill Gant and Alan Pulis, both retired Alaska State Troopers are halibut fishing when they find a body floating in the rip at the center of Cook Inlet. They discover the victim, wearing a life preserver, has been shot in the back. Captain Rollin Caswell of the Alaska State Troopers recruits the retired men to investigate the case on a contract basis. They find the victim is a local banker and suspect the killing was a mob hit. A local waitress had been dating the banker and is found to be on the list of hit men. The investigation leads the investigators to New Jersey and to an organized crime boss, causing them to rely on the FBI and U.S. Marshals to assist in the investigation. From local intrigue to international banking the story winds leaving death and fear in its wake.
Brothers of the Blade: vol 6
by Garry Douglas KilworthAfter the final dreadful battle in the mud and cold of the Crimea, there could hardly be a greater contrast - 'Fancy Jack' Crossman, minus a hand, and newly promoted to Lieutenant, finds himself taking ship for the heat and excitement of India. He is to assist the East India Company Army in gathering intelligence at a time when there are ominous signs of restlessness amongst the native troops. Crossman lands at Bombay, expecting to make his way north to the Punjab region where he will be seconded to the irregular infantry force known as Coke's Rifles. Accompanying him is Sgt Farrier Jones, a military cartographer. Jones is a highly intelligent man, educated at a village church school. Yet Crossman, himself risen from the ranks, sees nothing of his former self in Jones and believes the sergeant is reaching too high. The two men do not get on. Then Crossman meets the Maharaja of Rajputan who offers him a third companion on his journey to the Punjab, a tall and sullen Rajput, who has no desire to be the bodyguard of a British officer. The unlikely trio undergo several trials and adventures before being swept up in the Indian Mutiny of 1857 and the march to relieve Delhi.
Brothers of the Blade: vol 6 (Fancy Jack Crossman Novels Ser.)
by Garry Douglas KilworthAfter the final dreadful battle in the mud and cold of the Crimea, there could hardly be a greater contrast - 'Fancy Jack' Crossman, minus a hand, and newly promoted to Lieutenant, finds himself taking ship for the heat and excitement of India. He is to assist the East India Company Army in gathering intelligence at a time when there are ominous signs of restlessness amongst the native troops. Crossman lands at Bombay, expecting to make his way north to the Punjab region where he will be seconded to the irregular infantry force known as Coke's Rifles. Accompanying him is Sgt Farrier Jones, a military cartographer. Jones is a highly intelligent man, educated at a village church school. Yet Crossman, himself risen from the ranks, sees nothing of his former self in Jones and believes the sergeant is reaching too high. The two men do not get on. Then Crossman meets the Maharaja of Rajputan who offers him a third companion on his journey to the Punjab, a tall and sullen Rajput, who has no desire to be the bodyguard of a British officer. The unlikely trio undergo several trials and adventures before being swept up in the Indian Mutiny of 1857 and the march to relieve Delhi.
Brothers of the Gun
by Cotton SmithWhen Star McCallister and his gang break out of the Dodge City jail, there's hell to pay. And it looks like McCallister's half-brother, former Texas Ranger John Checker, will be the one paying. McCallister and his gang murder two of Checker's friends, burn the homestead of his sister, kill her husband, and take her two small children into the wild Indian Territory. Checker knows it's up to him to set things right-and he knows his half-brother will be waiting for him in the wilderness. He's counting on a final confrontation with the ruthless McCallister. But there's something he hasn't counted on, a dark secret he never expected-a secret that could very well kill him.
Brothers of the Heart: A Story of the Old Northwest, 1837-1838
by Joan W. BlosFourteen-year-old Shem spends six months in the Michigan wilderness alone with a dying Indian woman, who helps him, not only to survive, but to mature to the point where he can return to his family and the difficulties of life as a disabled teen in a frontier village.
Brothers of the Moon (Masks #1)
by Wayne MansfieldWhen night falls, darkness cloaks the land. It is a time of shadows and those creatures who move in shadow. What truly happens in the hours we spend sleeping blissfully unaware in our beds? Only the moon knows. And the Brothers of the Moon. This collection contains thirteen tales of horror and fantasy, of passion and lust, from the realm of darkness. A demon on the beach demonstrates a degree of trickery that reinforces our fear. Spectres from beyond the grave return to help, console, and once again enjoy carnal pleasures long since left behind. The lonely Nullabor Plain plays host to extraterrestrial visitors. Ancient vampires bestow the Moonkiss on a troubled young man. Beings who have no name move unseen throughout the world, altering our lives in small but important ways. And all the while there is the call of the flesh -- the unceasing passion for closeness and gratification that binds human to supernatural.Join the Brothers of the Moon . Let them lead you to places you can only imagine. Let them caress you. Let them kiss you. If you dare.
Brothers of the Quill: Oliver Goldsmith in Grub Street
by Norma ClarkeOliver Goldsmith arrived in England a penniless Irishman and toiled for years in the anonymity of Grub Street. Norma Clarke tells how this destitute scribbler became one of literary London's most celebrated authors, transmuting dark truths about the empire into fable and nostalgia whose undertow of Irish indignation remains just barely perceptible.
Brothers of the Wind
by Tad WilliamsSet in the New York Times bestselling world of Osten Ard, this short novel continues the saga that inspired a generation of fantasistsPride often goes before a fall, but sometimes that prideful fall is so catastrophic that it changes history itself.Among the immortal Sithi of Osten Ard, none are more beloved and admired than the two sons of the ruling family, steady Hakatri and his proud and fiery younger brother Ineluki -- Ineluki, who will one day become the undead Storm King. The younger brother makes a bold, terrible oath that he will destroy deadly Hidohebhi, a terrifying monster, but instead drags his brother with him into a disaster that threatens not just their family but all the Sithi -- and perhaps all of humankind as well.Set a thousand years before the events of Williams's The Dragonbone Chair, the tale of Ineluki's tragic boast and what it brings is told by Pamon Kes, Hakatri's faithful servant. Kes is not one of the Sithi but a member of the enslaved Changeling race, and his loyalty has never before been tested. Now he must face the terrible black dragon at his master's side, then see his own life changed forever in a mere instant by Ineluki's rash, selfish promise.
Brothers of the Wind: A Last King of Osten Ard Story
by Tad WilliamsPride often goes before a fall, but sometimes that prideful fall is so catastrophic that it changes history itself.Among the immortal Sithi of Osten Ard, none are more beloved and admired than the two sons of the ruling family, steady Hakatri and his proud and fiery younger brother Ineluki - Ineluki, who will one day become the undead Storm King. The younger brother makes a bold, terrible oath that he will destroy deadly Hidohebhi, a terrifying monster, but instead drags his brother with him into a disaster that threatens not just their family but all the Sithi - and perhaps all of humankind as well.Set a thousand years before the events of Williams's The Dragonbone Chair, the tale of Ineluki's tragic boast and what it brings is told by Pamon Kes, Hakatri's faithful servant. Kes is not one of the Sithi but a member of the enslaved Changeling race, and his loyalty has never before been tested. Now he must face the terrible black dragon at his master's side, then see his own life changed forever in a mere instant by Ineluki's rash, selfish promise.Kes and his master will range the world, risking countless dangers and meeting both mortals and immortals of many kinds as they try to undo the tragedy that springs from Ineluki's fatal pledge. During this journey, the seeds are planted for events that will culminate centuries later in the Storm King's War in Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn and the dreadful Norn Queen Utuk'ku's assault on humanity in The Last King of Osten Ard.In the end, Pamon Kes must question everything about his life - and risk everything, too - as he struggles to save his beloved master, Hakatri. But will anything Kes does be enough? Or has Ineluki's rash promise already set the entire world on an unstoppable course toward destruction?
Brothers of the Wind: A Last King of Osten Ard Story
by Tad WilliamsPride often goes before a fall, but sometimes that prideful fall is so catastrophic that it changes history itself.Among the immortal Sithi of Osten Ard, none are more beloved and admired than the two sons of the ruling family, steady Hakatri and his proud and fiery younger brother Ineluki - Ineluki, who will one day become the undead Storm King. The younger brother makes a bold, terrible oath that he will destroy deadly Hidohebhi, a terrifying monster, but instead drags his brother with him into a disaster that threatens not just their family but all the Sithi - and perhaps all of humankind as well.Set a thousand years before the events of Williams's The Dragonbone Chair, the tale of Ineluki's tragic boast and what it brings is told by Pamon Kes, Hakatri's faithful servant. Kes is not one of the Sithi but a member of the enslaved Changeling race, and his loyalty has never before been tested. Now he must face the terrible black dragon at his master's side, then see his own life changed forever in a mere instant by Ineluki's rash, selfish promise.Kes and his master will range the world, risking countless dangers and meeting both mortals and immortals of many kinds as they try to undo the tragedy that springs from Ineluki's fatal pledge. During this journey, the seeds are planted for events that will culminate centuries later in the Storm King's War in Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn and the dreadful Norn Queen Utuk'ku's assault on humanity in The Last King of Osten Ard.In the end, Pamon Kes must question everything about his life - and risk everything, too - as he struggles to save his beloved master, Hakatri. But will anything Kes does be enough? Or has Ineluki's rash promise already set the entire world on an unstoppable course toward destruction?(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Brothers on Ice
by John DanakasTroy and Trent are brothers who play on the same Winnipeg hockey team, Trent as forward and Troy in goal. When Trent takes a turn in nets he finds out he's a natural, the best goalie on the team. Troy has to fight for ice time, and the brothers' relationship grows colder and colder. Brothers on Ice is a poignant story of the struggle to learn what brings families together, and what drives them apart.
Brothers to the Death (The Saga of Larten Crepsley #4)
by Darren ShanAfter years of wandering, Larten has finally found his way back to his vampire family and resumed the vigorous, brutal training to become a General. But there are vampires determined to pull Larten into starting a war that could have global implications and casualties. Vampires who will stop at nothing. Vampires who would betray Larten in the most cutting way.
Brothers' Tears (The Chief Inspector Peach Mysteries #17)
by J. M. GregsonA double murder reveals the dirty dealings and family secrets of a former Irish rugby star in &“a formidable puzzle&” for the &“indomitable&” British detective (Kirkus Reviews). Irish ex-rugby player and now successful businessman, Jim O&’Connor, was shot dead at point blank range in the parking lot of Claughton Towers where he was hosting a celebratory dinner. DCI Percy Peach is brought back from holiday to head up the high-profile investigation. It doesn&’t take long before he has a surfeit of suspects on close watch—from the victim&’s cheating wife to an avenging crime lord to the head of a local prostitution ring to an assassin for the Provisional IRA. Considering Jim&’s dicey past, and shadier associations, each suspect has a clear motive. But the case takes a sharp detour when Jim&’s upstanding and much-loved brother Dominic is murdered next. To piece together this deadly puzzle, Peach looks a little closer to home, where the most dangerous impulses may run foul in the O&’Connor family blood. &“This series [is] a winner.&” —Booklist
Brothers, Boyfriends & Other Criminal Minds
by April LurieBrooklyn 1977. April Lundquist lives in Dyker Heights, a neighborhood populated by the Mafia. Three hit men live on her block: Francesco "Frankie the Crunch' Consiglione, Vincent "Gorgeous Vinny" Persico, and Salvatore "Soft Sal" Luciano. When Soft Sal approaches April and her best friend, Brandi Rinaldi, for a favor, well . . . the girls can't refuse. But does the favor, along with the crisp hundred-dollar bills that turn up in their schoolbooks, mean that April and Brandi are nowinwith the Mob? Will April be able to get "protection" for her older brother, Matt, when he makes the big mistake of falling for the daughter of a big crime boss? And will April's connection to Soft Sal bring her closer to Dominick DeMao, bad-boy rocker and heartbreaker? Soft Sal, Matt, Dom . . . in April's neighborhood the guys stir up all the trouble, but April wouldn't have it any other way. From the Hardcover edition.
Brothers: A Novel
by Da ChenAt the height of China's Cultural Revolution a powerful general fathered two sons. Tan was born to the general's wife and into a life of comfort and luxury. His half brother, Shento, was born to the general's mistress, who threw herself off a cliff in the mountains of Balan only moments after delivering her child. Growing up, each remained ignorant of the other's existence. In Beijing, Tan enjoyed the best schools, the finest clothes, and the prettiest girls. Shento was raised on the mountainside by an old healer and his wife until their deaths landed him in an orphanage, where he was always hungry, alone, and frightened. Though on divergent roads, each brother is driven by a passionate desire--one to glorify his father, the other to seek revenge against him.Separated by distance and opportunity, Tan and Shento follow the paths that lie before them, while unknowingly falling in love with the same woman and moving toward the explosive moment when their fates finally merge. Brothers, by bestselling memoirist Da Chen, is a sprawling, dynamic family saga, complete with assassinations, love affairs, narrowly missed opportunities, and the ineluctable fulfillment of destiny.From the Hardcover edition.
Brothers: Star Brothers (Voyagers Ser. #3)
by Ben BovaArthur Marshak, a brilliant and driven scientist, dreams of the ultimate biomedical breakthrough: regenrating human organs within the patient's own body. If he succeeds he will be able to cure the incurable, restoere sight to the blind, make the paralysed walk once more. But before he can test his theories on fellow human beings, he must convince others. Not just his fellow-scientists, both admirers and enemies. There is the corporation that sees Arthur Marshak alternatively as an asset and an expensive luxury. And his brother Jesse, who once shared his dream. And above all, Jesse's wife Julia. The one woman to who Arthur ever gave his heart. The woman whose child is about to need Arthur's lifesaving discovery. 'The science fiction author who will have the greatest effect on the world.' Ray Bradbury
Brothersong: A Green Creek Novel (Green Creek #4)
by TJ KluneBrothersong is the fourth and final book in the Green Creek Series, the beloved fantasy romance sensation by New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune, about love, loyalty, betrayal, and family.“Complex and startling... Green Creek is the perfect setting.” —Charlaine HarrisThe Bennett family has a secret: They're not just a family, they're a pack. Brothersong is Carter Bennett's story.In the ruins of Caswell, Maine, Carter Bennett learned the truth of what had been right in front of him the entire time. And then it—he—was gone. Desperate for answers, Carter takes to the road, leaving family and the safety of his pack behind, all in the name of a man he only knows as a feral wolf. But therein lies the danger: wolves are pack animals, and the longer Carter is on his own, the more his mind slips toward the endless void of Omega insanity. But he pushes on, following the trail left by Gavin. Gavin, the son of Robert Livingstone. The half-brother of Gordo Livingstone.What Carter finds will change the course of the wolves forever. Because Gavin’s history with the Bennett pack goes back further than anyone knows, a secret kept hidden by Carter’s father, Thomas Bennett. And with this knowledge comes a price: the sins of the fathers now rest upon the shoulders of their sons.The Green Creek Series is for adult readers.Now available from Tor Books.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Brought In Dead
by Jack HigginsWhen a young woman commits suicide, Detective Sergeant Nick Miller follows a hazardous trail to find the powerful man responsible for the girl's fate, only to watch him walk out of court a free man. But the dead girl's father swears to exact justice--with or without the law on his side.
Brought Together by Baby
by Margaret McdonaghDiscovering he has a motherless newborn son, lone wolf Dr Gus Buchanan needs to reach out. Nurse Holly Tait thought she had a special bond with Gus - until he chose her pretty sister over her. But now he desperately needs her help. . . Can they put aside their painful past and forge a new beginning with baby Max?