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Calor asfixiante (Serie Castle #Volumen 6)
by Richard CastleLa sexy e intrépida detective Nikki Heat y su pareja, el famoso periodista Jameson Rook, verán en riesgo su relación a causa de sus opiniones contrarias con respecto al nuevo caso de asesinato que están investigando. Un inmigrante ilegal cae aparentemente del cielo. La investigación sobre esta extraña muerte es asignada a la detective de Homicidios Nikki Heat y atrae irresistiblemente la atención de su novio, el periodista Jameson Rook. Cuando decide trabajar en el caso con ella para convertirlo en su próximo gran reportaje, Nikki se alegra de poder pasar tiempo juntos. Hasta que las pesquisas de Rook concluyen en que Heat ha arrestado al hombre equivocado por el asesinato. Compaginar su exigente trabajo con una tormentosa relación ha sido todo un reto para Nikki desde que se enamoró de Jameson. Ahora, a causa del caso más arriesgado de su carrera, su relación ha pasado de ser complicada a conflictiva. Mientras el huracán Sandy amenaza con arrasar Nueva York, Heat se enfrenta a poderosos enemigos, lucha contra un grupo de mercenarios urbanos, y choca con el hombre al que ama. Heat sabe que su trabajo es aclarar asesinatos. Ahora su temor es que resolver este provoque la muerte de su relación. La «Serie Castle» está compuesta por los libros escritos por Richard Castle, protagonista de la serie de televisión Castle, que triunfa con más de 1.500.000 de espectadores. Reseña:«Un libro que hará las delicias tanto de los fans de la serie como de los de la novela de detectives.»Blogcritics
Calor desnudo (Serie Castle #Volumen 2)
by Richard CastleEn el segundo libro de la «Serie Castle», la implacable y sexy detective Nikki Heat y el famoso periodista Jameson Rook se enfrentan a un explosivo caso en el que se ven implicados principales personajes de la prensa rosa, un mundo repleto de secretos, tapaderas y escándalos. Cuando la columnista de cotilleos más despiadada de Nueva York, Cassidy Towne, aparece muerta, Nikki Heat descubre toda una galería de posibles sospechosos, y todos tienen motivos de peso para haber asesinado a la más temida destapadora de escándalos de Manhattan. La investigación del asesinato de Nikki se complica con la reunión sorpresa que tiene con el famoso periodista Jameson Rook. Su ruptura todavía está muy reciente y Nikki prefiere no tener que cargar con ese áspero bagaje emocional. Aunque la intromisión en el caso del atractivo y sobradamente intelectual escritor, ganador de un premio Pulitzer, la obligará a formar equipo con él una vez más. Los residuos no resueltos de su conflicto romántico y la creciente tensión sexual llena todo el aire mientras Nikki y Jameson se embarcan en la búsqueda de un criminal entre famosos y gánsteres, cantantes y prostitutas, atletas profesionales y políticos avergonzados. La «Serie Castle» está compuesta por los libros escritos por Richard Castle, protagonista de la serie de televisión Castle, que triunfa con más de 1.500.000 de espectadores. Reseñas:«Richard Castle es un maestro. Cada vez lo hace mucho mejor que la anterior. Calor desnudo es la prueba.»Michael Connelly, autor de bestsellers de The New York Times «Calor desnudo es una novela llena de menciones a canciones, actores y películas que se mezclan con el eje central del libro, que es resolver el asesinato de Cassidy Towne, y que te hará pasar un buen rato.»Neveradelibros
Calor extremo (Serie Castle #7)
by Richard CastleEn la séptima entrega de la «Serie Castle», la detective Nikki Heat deberá investigar un complejo caso de asesinato que le afecta personalmente, al tiempo que se enfrenta al altibajo más importante de su relación amorosa: la traición de su novio, el periodista Jameson Rook. En la séptima entrega de la serie protagonizada por Nikki Heat, la detective se despierta su primera mañana como capitán de la policía de Nueva York con la terrible noticia de que su psiquiatra ha aparecido muerto en el río Hudson. Y eso no es todo, porque pronto descubrirá que su novio, el periodista Jameson Rook, ha estado entrevistando en secreto a su terapeuta como parte de la investigación para un nuevo y explosivo artículo. El sentimiento de traición de Heat se agrava con la negativa de Rook a compartir información confidencial sobre la víctima. Su relación de pareja no pasa por su mejor momento y, sin el apoyo de su psiquiatra para afrontar las dudas que le surgen sobre su compromiso matrimonial, Nikki está cada vez más confusa. Y, mientras tanto, sobre la mesa de su despacho tiene nada menos que diez sospechosos en la investigación por el asesinato... La «Serie Castle» está compuesta por los libros escritos por Richard Castle, protagonista de la serie de televisión Castle, que triunfa con más de 1.500.000 de espectadores.
Calor helado: Libro basado en la serie de televisión (Serie Castle #Volumen 4)
by Richard CastleLa intrépida y sexy detective Nikki Heat y el famoso periodista Rook Jameson vuelven a estar juntos investigando un misterioso asesinato sin resolver, un caso muy personal para Nikki y con el que lleva obsesionada diez años. La detective de homicidios del Departamento de Policía de Nueva York Nikki Heat llega a su última escena del crimen, en la que aparece una mujer desconocida apuñalada hasta la muerte y metida en una maleta abandonada en una calle de Manhattan. Nikki entra en un gran shock cuando se da cuenta de que este asesinato está conectado a la muerte no resuelta de su propia madre. Una vez más, junto a su compañero sentimental y de investigación, el periodista Jameson Rook, Nikki volverá a trabajar para resolver el misterio del cuerpo de la maleta, mientras se ve obligada a enfrentarse a los resquicios desconocidos de la vida de su madre. Además del brutal peligro que la apunta a ella como la siguiente víctima, la búsqueda de Nikki comienza a destapar dolorosas verdades familiares, a exponer secretos sorprendentes y a hacer que la detective reexamine sus recuerdos. Las preguntas sobre su pasado la llevan a ella y a Rook desde los callejones de Manhattan hasta las avenidas de París en busca de un despiadado asesino. La pregunta es, ahora que el caso sin resolver de su madre se ha descongelado inesperadamente, ¿podrá Nikki resolver por fin el oscuro misterio que la ha atormentado durante diez años? La «Serie Castle» está compuesta por los libros escritos por Richard Castle, protagonista de la serie de televisión Castle, que triunfa con más de 1.500.000 de espectadores. Reseña:«Castle convierte la trama de Calor Helado en un interesante tobogán de giros y cambios argumentales que acrecienta la sensación de intriga y asegura el interés del lector».Revista Krítica
Calore Oscuro: Vampiri 2 (Vampira 2 #2)
by Jan SpringerLa regina guerriera Megan Bloodrayne è stata tradita dai suoi due compagni. In fuga da loro si nasconde presso Vampira, una congrega segreta di vampire che vivono sotto copertura tra gli umani. Una volta ripresa, Megan viene a sapere di essere stata accusata di crimini che non ha commesso. Ma i suoi compagni, Christian e Zane, convinti che sia una traditrice, fanno di tutto per sapere da lei la verità. Megan ha un segreto e farà qualsiasi cosa per proteggerlo, anche sopportare torride torture sensuali. Altri ebook di Vampira: Vampira 1~ Calore dolce Vampira 2 ~ Calore Oscuro Vampira 3 ~ Calore Liquido Vampira 4 - Calore Scarlatto
Calumet City
by Charlie NewtonAmong the most self-assured and sharply crafted debuts in recent years, Calumet City detonates a Molotov cocktail of character-driven suspense and ghetto-Chicago intrigue. Meet Patti Black, the most decorated cop in Chicago. On her ghetto beat, Patti Black redefines the word badass. But her steel-plated exterior -- solitary, stoic, loveless -- belies the wrenching legacy of her orphan childhood. Haunted by the horrifying abuse she suffered at the hands of her foster parents, Patti Black sublimates past torments into a meticulously maintained tough-gal persona. When a series of unrelated cases -- a drug bust gone bad, a mayoral assassination attempt, the murder of a state attorney, the exhumation of a long-concealed body from a tenement basement wall -- all point in Patti Black's direction, she finds herself facing the dark truth: You can't hide from your history, no matter how far into the fog you run. For Patti Black, that history didn't die in the tenement wall; it's alive -- and riding her down. In researching this electrifying thriller, Charlie Newton rode in the squad car with real-life street cop Patti Black. The result is a powerful fiction debut that captures the precise emotional landscape of one cop's hard-bitten life in the trenches. This first-time author joins that rare breed whose fiction is suffused with profound authenticity
Calumet City
by Charlie NewtonAmong the most self-assured and sharply crafted debuts in recent years, a finalist for the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award, the Edgar Award for Best First Novel, the Macavity Award for Best First Mystery Novel, and an International Thriller Writers Award, and named the American Library Association's Best Crime Novel Debut of 2008 (one of six), Calumet City detonates a Molotov cocktail of character-driven suspense and ghetto-Chicago intrigue. Meet Patti Black, the most decorated cop in Chicago. On her ghetto beat, Patti Black redefines the word badass. But her steel-plated exterior--solitary, stoic, loveless--belies the wrenching legacy of her orphan childhood. Haunted by the horrifying abuse she suffered at the hands of her foster parents, Patti Black sublimates past torments into a meticulously maintained tough-gal persona. When a series of unrelated cases--a drug bust gone bad, a mayoral assassination attempt, the murder of a state attorney, the exhumation of a long-concealed body from a tenement basement wall--all point in Patti Black's direction, she finds herself facing the dark truth: You can't hide from your history, no matter how far into the fog you run. For Patti Black, that history didn't die in the tenement wall; it's alive--and riding her down. In researching this electrifying thriller, Charlie Newton rode in the squad car with real-life street cop Patti Black. The result is a powerful fiction debut that captures the precise emotional landscape of one cop's hard-bitten life in the trenches. This author joins that rare bread whose fiction is suffused with profound authenticity.
Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking (A Caribbean Kitchen Mystery #2)
by Raquel V. ReyesIt&’s time for a savory soirée—but something sinister is stewing—in Raquel V. Reyes&’s second delightful Caribbean Kitchen mystery, perfectly delicious for fans of Mia P. Manansala.Fall festivities are underway in Coral Shores, Miami. Cuban-American cooking show star Miriam Quiñones-Smith wakes up to find a corpse in her front yard. The body by the fake tombstone is the woman that was kicked out of the school's Fall Festival the day before. Miriam's luck does not improve. Her passive-aggressive mother-in-law puts her in charge of the Women's Club annual gala. But this year, it's not canapes and waltzes. Miriam and her girlfriends-squad opt for fun and flavor. They want to spice it up with Caribbean food trucks and a calypso band. While making plans at the country club, they hear a volatile argument between the new head chef and the club's manager. Not long after, the chef swan dives to his death at the bottom of the grand staircase. Was it an accident? Or was it Beverly, the sous chef, who is furious after being passed over for the job? Or maybe it was his ex-girlfriend, Anastasia? Add two possible poisonings to the mix and Miriam is worried the food truck fun is going to be a major crash. As the clock ticks down and the body count goes up, Miriam's life is put in jeopardy. Will she connect the dots or die in the deep freeze? Foodies and mystery lovers alike will savor the denouement as the truth is laid bare in this simmering stew of rage, retribution, and murder.
La Calzada de los Muertos
by Gloria Cifuentes Dowling Brian L. PorterEn las ruinas de la antigua ciudad de Teotihuacán, el cuerpo mutilado de un joven aparece como mudo testigo de la obra de un asesino en serie. Luego de la trágica muerte de su hermano, el detective Juan Morales decide tomarse unas merecidas vacaciones. Sin embargo, aquel cadáver de un joven cuyo corazón ha sido arrancado en la Calzada de los Muertos, no es precisamente el tranquilo descanso que tenía en mente. En ese mismo lugar trabaja la inteligente y atractiva arqueóloga, Sophia Kanakarides, por quién Morales se siente fuertemente atraído. Mientras surgen más crímenes espantosos, Sophia pone su experiencia a disposición de la policía y, sin darse cuenta, cae en manos del asesino. Alucinante y de trama muy bien elaborada, La Calzada de los Muertos revive el escalofriante mundo de los asesinatos rituales y los sacrificios humanos.
Cam Girl
by Leah RaederFrom the USA TODAY bestselling author of Unteachable and Black Iris comes a new, sexy romantic suspense novel about two best friends who are torn apart by a life-shattering accident...and the secrets left behind.Vada Bergen is broke, the black sheep of her family, and moving a thousand miles away from home for grad school, but she's got the two things she loves most: her art and her best friend--and sometimes more--Ellis Carraway. Ellis and Vada have a friendship so consuming it's hard to tell where one girl ends and the other begins. It's intense. It's a little codependent. And nothing can tear them apart. Until an accident on an icy winter road changes everything. Vada is left deeply scarred, both emotionally and physically. Her once-promising art career is cut short. And Ellis pulls away, unwilling to talk about that night. Everything Vada loved is gone. She's got nothing left to lose. So when she meets some smooth-talking entrepreneurs who offer to set her up as a cam girl, she can't say no. All Vada has to do is spend a couple hours each night stripping on webcam, and the "tips" come pouring in. It's just a kinky escape from reality until a client gets serious. "Blue" is mysterious, alluring, and more interested in Vada's life than her body. Online, they chat intimately. Blue helps her heal. And he pays well, but he wants her all to himself. No more cam shows. It's an easy decision: she's starting to fall for him. But the steamier it gets, the more she craves the real man behind the keyboard. So Vada pops the question: Can we meet IRL? Blue agrees, on one condition. A condition that will bring back a ghost from her past. Now Vada must confront what she's been running from. A past full of devastating secrets--those of others and those she's been keeping from herself...
Cam Jansen: The Mystery Writer Mystery (Cam Jansen #27)
by Adler David A.Cam Jansen, her friends, and their parents are at school for a book fair. Everyone's favorite mystery writer, Jim E. Winter, is also there signing books. During the signing, Danny's parents discover their car is missing. Was it stolen? Jim E. Winter thinks he can solve the mystery. But will super sleuth Cam click her way to the thief first?
Cam Jansen: The Triceratops Pops Mystery (Cam Jansen #15)
by Adler David A.Cam can't wait to buy the latest recording by her favorite group, the Triceratops Pops. But when she and Eric get to the store, all the Tpops CD's are gone.The clerk just put six on the shelf a few minutes ago -- did they sell that fast, or were they stolen? It's up to Cam to crack the case!
Cam Jansen: Cam Jansen and the Graduation Day Mystery #31
by Adler David A.The beloved elementary school sleuth Cam Jansen is back in her 31st mystery!Eric's father is finally graduating from college. But before the celebration can begin, a very special present from Grandpa Shelton disappears. Was it lost--or stolen? There's no way Cam will let a thief ruin the graduation celebration! She must use her photographic memory to track down the gift. .
Cam Jansen: The Wedding Cake Mystery (Cam Jansen #30)
by Adler David A.Cam Jansen and her friends are volunteering at a talent show at the local senior center. They're having fun entertaining the guests and enjoying treats donated by Ken's Bakeshop. But during the show someone steals the wedding cake from Ken's truck out front. Can Cam use her photographic memory to solve the mystery before the wedding? The 30th mystery in this series has Cam volunteering in her community and tracking down a thief with a sweet tooth!
Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the U.F.O. (Cam Jansen #2)
by David AdlerWhat are those strange colored lights in the sky? Will Cam's friend Eric win a contest with his photograph of a U.F.O.? Or will creatures from outer space keep Cam and Eric in the dark?
Cam Jansen: The Mystery at the Haunted House (Cam Jansen #13)
by David AdlerCam Jansen and her friend Eric are spending the day at the amusement park. They take Cam's aunt and uncle with them through the scary haunted house. Plastic skeletons hang from the ceiling. A large black form jumps out of the shadows of a dark room. Everyone has a wonderful time until they get hungry and thirsty. When Cam's aunt tries to pay for some snacks, she discovers her wallet is no longer in her purse. Will Cam be able to solve the mystery of the missing wallet with her amazing photographic memory?
Cam Jansen: The Chocolate Fudge Mystery (Cam Jansen #14)
by David AdlerCam and her friend Eric are selling chocolate fudge and rice cakes door-to-door for charity. Eric can't remember what to tell the customers. But Cam has no trouble. She simply looks at the speech and says "click". Then she stores a picture of it in her mind. When Cam sees a woman coming from a yellow house, she knows something is wrong. The woman is wearing a rain coat, but it isn't raining. She's wearing dark glasses, but the sun isn't shining. And the yellow house looks deserted. Will Cam be able to solve the mystery with her amazing photographic memory?
Cam Jansen: The Green School Mystery (Cam Jansen #28)
by David AdlerCam Jansen's school is going green. For each can or bottle Cam and her classmates bring in to be recycled, the school earns a nickel. But when all the nickels go missing, everyone suspects they were stolen. Can Cam click! and use her photographic memory to solve this mystery?
Cam Jansen: The Basketball Mystery #29
by David A. Adler Joy AllenCam Jansen and her friend Eric are having fun at a local basketball game. They watch the teamÕs retiring coach receive a basketball signed by his former players, including the governor. But after the game, the ball is gone. Was it stolen? In this latest addition to the bestselling chapter book series, Cam uses her photographic memory to solve the sporty mystery!
Cam Jansen: The Mystery Of The Dinosaur Bones (Cam Jansen #3)
by David A. Adler Susanna NattiWhen Cam and Eric go on a field trip to the museum with their fifth grade class, Cam - with her photographic memory - makes an interesting discovery: dinosaur bones are missing from one of the exhibits. When no one believes them, they decide to catch the thieves themselves. As they stake out the library, a mysterious milk truck stops by. Cam knows something is wrong. The logo on the truck does not match the logo on the milk carton they drank from at lunch. The game is afoot! Will they find the missing dinosaur bones when they follow the truck to a neighborhood house, or just a truckload of sour milk?
Cam Jansen: The Birthday Mystery (Cam Jansen #20)
by David A. Adler Susanna NattiNot only does Cam Jansen have a birthday mystery to solve...she has one to celebrate! The Cam Jansen series marks its twentieth year with the twentieth book featuring Cam Jansen and her photographic memory. When Cam's grandparents are robbed on their way to a surprise birthday party, Cam puts her memory to work to solve the mystery. The clue is in the story--try to find it before Cam does!
Cam Jansen: The Snowy Day Mystery (Cam Jansen #24)
by David A. Adler Susanna NattiThe snow is falling hard, but that doesn't stop Cam and Eric from solving a mystery. Three computers are missing from Mrs. Bell's computer lab. Who could have taken them? How did the thief get away amid the snowy day chaos of parents, students and teachers? 'Click, click' with Cam Jansen as she gathers clues around the school.
Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Stolen Corn Popper (Cam Jansen #11)
by David A. Adler Susanna NattiJennifer "Cam" Jansen is a crack detective who solves every mystery that comes her way. In this new mystery, the sign in a department store window reads "Smart Shoppers Shop at Binky's"--but it seems a thief is shopping there, too! When Cam's amazing memory clicks into action, she's sure she knows who's guilty
Cam Jansen: The Mystery of Flight 54 (Cam Jansen #12)
by David A. Adler Susanna NattiWhen Cam the fifth-grade sleuth and her friend Eric go to the airport to meet Cam's aunt, just arrived from France, it's all systems go. But before you can say "bonjour," a young French girl has disappeared. Will Cam be able to find her?
Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Monster Movie (Cam Jansen #8)
by David A. Adler Susanna NattiThere's nothing like a good monster movie--except when the second reel gets stolen. It's up to Cam and her friend Eric to piece together clues that leave everyone else in the dark.