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Chance of a Ghost
by E. J. CoppermanAlison Kerby's guesthouse is haunted all year round. Surviving the dead of winter, though? That's a spooky proposition. Even with a blizzard bearing down on New Jersey, Alison can count on at least two guests--Paul and Maxie, the stubborn ghosts who share her shore town inn. Then there's her widowed mother, who hasn't just been seeing ghosts, she's been secretly dating one: Alison's father. But when he stands her up three times in a row, something's wrong. Is he a lost soul...or a missing apparition? Their only lead is an overdramatic spirit--stage name Lawrence Laurentz--who doesn't take direction well and won't talk until they find his killer. Alison will reluctantly play the part of PI, but when the clues take a sinister turn, the writing is on the wall: If Alison can't keep a level head, this will be her father's final act--and maybe her own.
Chance to Kill
by Dell ShannonTwo men involved in a heist are wanted for double homicide; the body of a young punk is found in an alley; the corpse of a girl lies in the dry riverbed. Everything is, in fact, more or less routine for Lieutenant Luis Mendoza and his colleagues in the Los Angeles Police Department. Then they get the news: the murdered girl was a police officer of fine standing - one of their very own. 'Convincing, compelling reading' Sun
Chance to Kill (A Lieutenant Luis Mendoza Mystery)
by Dell ShannonTwo men involved in a heist are wanted for double homicide; the body of a young punk is found in an alley; the corpse of a girl lies in the dry riverbed. Everything is, in fact, more or less routine for Lieutenant Luis Mendoza and his colleagues in the Los Angeles Police Department. Then they get the news: the murdered girl was a police officer of fine standing - one of their very own.'Convincing, compelling reading' Sun
Chance: A Novel
by Kem NunnFrom Los Angeles Times Book Prize winner Kem Nunn and “principal heir to the tradition of Raymond Chandler and Nathanael West” (The Washington Post)—an intense psychological suspense novel about a San Francisco neuropsychiatrist who becomes sexually involved with a woman suffering from multiple personality disorder, whose pathological ex-husband is an Oakland homicide detective.A dark tale involving psychiatric mystery, sexual obsession, fractured identities, and terrifyingly realistic violence—Chance is set amid the back streets of California’s Bay Area, far from the cleansing breezes of the ocean. Dr. Eldon Chance, a neuropsychiatrist, is a man primed for spectacular ruin. Into Dr. Chance’s blighted life walks Jaclyn Blackstone, the abused, attractive wife of an Oakland homicide detective, a violent and jealous man. Jaclyn appears to be suffering from a dissociative identity disorder. In time, Chance will fall into bed with her—or is it with her alter ego, the voracious and volatile Jackie Black? The not-so-good doctor, despite his professional training, isn’t quite sure—and thereby hangs his fascination with her. Meanwhile, Chance also meets a young man named D, a self-styled, streetwise philosopher skilled in the art of the blade. It is around this trio of unique and dangerous individuals that long guarded secrets begin to unravel, obsessions grow, and the doctor’s carefully arranged life comes to the brink of implosion. Amid San Francisco’s fluid, ever-shifting fog, in the cool, gray city of love, Dr. Chance will at last be forced to live up to his name. Chance is a twisted, harrowing, and impossible-to-put-down head trip through the fun house of fate, mesmerizing until the very last page.
Chances: Gino's Story (Lucky Santangelo Ser. #Bk. 1)
by Jackie CollinsLucky, Lady Boss, Vendetta: Lucky’s Revenge, and Dangerous Kiss…Jackie Collins’ sizzling Lucky saga all began with CHANCES.The book that made Jackie Collins one of America’s favorite authors sweeps you from the sophisticated playgrounds of Europe to the glittering gambling palaces of Las Vegas. It plunges you into the reckless, dangerous world of the Santangelo crime family. It introduces you to Gino Santangelo, the street kid who makes it all the way to the top. And then brings you Lucky—his sensual, stunningly beautiful, and passionate daughter; a woman who dares to win her father’s empire for herself; a woman unafraid of taking…CHANCES.
Chandrakanta
by Devki Nandan KhatriA book which compelled and drove the imagination of a generation and brought Hindi to the forefront, Chandrakanta is first work of prose in modern Hindi language.
Change Agent: A Novel
by Daniel SuarezNew York Times bestselling author Daniel Suarez delivers an exhilarating sci-fi thriller exploring a potential future where CRISPR genetic editing allows the human species to control evolution itself.On a crowded train platform, Interpol agent Kenneth Durand feels the sting of a needle—and his transformation begins... In 2045 Kenneth Durand leads Interpol’s most effective team against genetic crime, hunting down black market labs that perform "vanity edits" on human embryos for a price. These illegal procedures augment embryos in ways that are rapidly accelerating human evolution—preying on human-trafficking victims to experiment and advance their technology. With the worlds of genetic crime and human trafficking converging, Durand and his fellow Interpol agents discover that one figure looms behind it all: Marcus Demang Wyckes, leader of a powerful and sophisticated cartel known as the Huli jing. But the Huli jing have identified Durand, too. After being forcibly dosed with a radical new change agent, Durand wakes from a coma weeks later to find he’s been genetically transformed into someone else—his most wanted suspect: Wyckes. Now a fugitive, pursued through the genetic underworld by his former colleagues and the police, Durand is determined to restore his original DNA by locating the source of the mysterious—and highly valuable—change agent. But Durand hasn’t anticipated just how difficult locating his enemy will be. With the technology to genetically edit the living, Wyckes and his Huli jing could be anyone and everyone—and they have plans to undermine identity itself.From the Hardcover edition.
Change In the Light
by Tami LundShifter pack master Josh doesn't know his human lover is using him. Rachel doesn't know he isn't human. Change In the Light by Tami Lund is a wonderful addition to her paranormal romance series Lightbearer. Book 4 will have you on the edge of your seat as hearts become entangled and two worlds collide. It's anybody's guess where the pieces will fall and who will survive.As the pack master to the Detroit shifter pack, Josh Tigre is obligated to take a mate and produce offspring to carry on his family line. Problem is, the woman he falls for is human. According to the rules of the pack, he can never tell her about his true nature, which means at some point, he has to give her up.Rachel Whitaker is a human woman trying to survive in a world in which it seems the cards are always stacked against her. When she's forced to seduce Josh in exchange for her own life, the task is no hardship--until she falls for the one she is supposed to help destroy.Rachel decides to fight back against the man manipulating her life, starting in motion a chain of events that adversely affect two worlds--and she doesn't even know it.Content Notes: Spicy, Paranormal, Medical, Fairies, Magic, Shifters, Other Weres
Change of Fortune & The Five-Day Reunion: Two Heartfelt Romance Novels
by RaeAnne Thayne Mona ShroffBESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.Change of Fortune by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne ThayneOnly a family crisis could bring Ross Fortune back home to Texas. But clearing his sister of a murder charge is the roving PI's most important mission. Falling for the woman counseling his nephew is a complication he definitely doesn't need. And though the sexy off-limits Fortune is a challenge Julie Osterman can't resist, her personal feelings can't cloud her professional judgment. But when an explosive secret threatens everyone's future, is Julie willing to put it all on the line for the chance to be at Ross's side…forever?Previously published.FREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!The Five-Day Reunion by Mona ShroffLaw student Anita Virani hasn't seen her ex-husband since the ink dried on their divorce papers. Now she's agreed to pretend she's still married to Nikhil until his sister's wedding celebrations are over—because her former mother-in-law neglected to tell her family of their split! Their renewed closeness shows Anita a new side of Nikhil. And reignites his feelings for her…Previously published.
Change of Heart (Robyn Hunter Mysteries #7)
by Norah McClintockRobyn's best friend Billy has been a mess ever since her other best friend Morgan dumped him. To make matters worse, Morgan started dating hockey star Sean Sloane right afterward. Billy is a vegetarian and an animal rights activist—he wouldn't hurt a fly. But when Sean winds up dead on the ice, Billy becomes the prime suspect. Can Robyn prove her friend's innocence?
Change of Heart: A Novel
by Jodi PicoultTHE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'True to form, Jodi Picoult keeps you guessing to the end . . . an edge-of-your-seat thriller' Sunday ExpressWith one terrible, senseless act, Shay Bourne transformed the lives of the Nealon family forever, leaving June Nealon widowed and alone to care for her daughter Claire. Now, as he sits on death row, Shay has one final request. He wishes to donate his heart to Claire and save the young girl's life. To June, accepting such an offer means allowing Shay to stay with them forever. But refusing means risking the life of the only person she has left.'Involving and page-turning' Daily ExpressTHE BOOK OF TWO WAYS, Jodi's stunning new novel about life, death and missed opportunities is available to pre-order now.
Change of a Dress (Cinderella Cleaners)
by Maya GoldThirteen-year-old Diana is to help out at her family dry cleaning business every day after school. But Diana soon discovers that the place has a secret: In the back room, the smart, savvy tailors sometimes try on the cool clothes. When Diana is modeling a luxe coat, she finds in its pocket the invitation to a Broadway gala opening...and decides to assume the role of the coat owner--and go to the event! Hilarity, mistaken identities, and even some light romance ensue...
Change-Up: Mystery at the World Series (Final Four Mystery #4)
by John FeinsteinA behind-the-scenes mystery at the World Series from bestseller John Feinstein. Bestselling author, journalist, and Edgar Award winner John Feinstein is back with another high-stakes sports mystery. Teen reporters Stevie Thomas and Susan Carol Anderson are covering baseball's World Series, and during the course of an interview with a new hot pitcher, they discover more than a few contradictions in his life story. What's he hiding? An embarrassing secret? A possible crime? Let the investigation begin! From the Hardcover edition.
Changeling (The Sisters of the Moon, Book #2)
by Yasmine GalenornThree sisters ridding the Otherworld of evil-one monster at a time. We're the D'Artigo sisters: Half-human, half-Faerie, we're savvy-and sexy-operatives for the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. But our mixedblood heritage short-circuits our talents at all the wrong times. My sister Camille is a wicked-good witch whose magic is as unpredictable as the weather. My sister Menolly is a vampire trying to get the hang of being undead. And me? I'm Delilah. When I'm under stress, I transform into a tabby cat-and a series of violent murders is really getting me bent out of shape... Someone's been slaughtering the Weres of the Rainier Puma Pride, and my sisters and I have been enlisted to investigate by Zachary Lyonnesse, golden boy of the werepumas. Right away we smelled demon trouble, and we tracked it directly into the snare of the Hunters Moon Clan, sworn enemies of Puma Pride. But there's more than Were rivalry at work. It's that old demon Shadow Wing who's setting a deadly snare for the Pumas. We have to find out why, which means a visit to one of the Immortals. Unfortunately for my sisters and me, our half-human blood is just enough to put us in mortal danger.
Changes (The Dresden Files, Book #12)
by Jim ButcherThe new novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files series. Long ago, Susan Rodriguez was Harry Dresden's lover--until she was attacked by his enemies, leaving her torn between her own humanity and the bloodlust of the vampiric Red Court. Susan then disappeared to South America, where she could fight both her savage gift and those who cursed her with it. Now Arianna Ortega, Duchess of the Red Court, has discovered a secret Susan has long kept, and she plans to use it against Harry. To prevail this time, he may have no choice but to embrace the raging fury of his own untapped dark power. Because Harry's not fighting to save the world, he's fighting to save his child.
Changing Today’s World: Days in the Life of Yaroslav Kandybavych Melnykenko
by Carl DouglassThe author is a nonpolitician but is passionate about his country and deeply concerned about the perils it faces, including the specter of World War III. The book is a tale—a fictional biography—of a Ukrainian security agent/spy who is engaged in the Russian dictator's war since 2014. It is a story of victories, defeats, love, comradeship, betrayal, and the highest of adventures. It is evidentiary—a serious look into the abyss, the end of times, which begins in Ukraine. It may be considered an allegory of our times.
Changing of the Guard Dog (A Pet Palace Mystery #3)
by Lane StoneAt Buckingham Pet Palace doggy daycare, the (canine) customer is always king—but when a killer strikes, owner Sue Patrick is the queen of crime-solving . . . An early morning beach jog takes a somber turn when Sue Patrick and Lewes, Delaware’s Chief of Police, John Turner, encounter a gentleman dressed in a tux—and indisputably dead. While John runs to alert police, Sue witnesses an interloper rummaging through the victim’s pockets, right before he’s shot by a second stranger who attacks Sue. Two trusty doggy friends come to her aid, but the shooter escapes. The well-dressed corpse was Danish conductor Georg Nielsen, darling of the classical music world. Lewes is hosting the world debut of Georg’s new sonata, and the show must go on . . . but there’s major discord amongst the musicians. Lady Anthea, Sue’s aristocratic business partner, joins her in trying to bring the curtain down on a killer. But they’ll need four-legged help to stop a maestro murderer who seems to have orchestrated the perfect crime . . .
Chango's Fire: A Novel
by Ernesto QuinonezIn New York City's Spanish Harlem, Julio and Maritza are each searching for a path that will give their lives meaning, even if it's shadowed by controversy. Julio is an arsonist for hire, pocketing thousands of dollars from investors eager to capitalize on more expensive real estate. But when he has reason to stop setting his neighborhood ablaze and vows to change his ways, Julio's employers threaten his life -- and the lives of those close to him. Maritza, meanwhile, has become the pastor of a progressive Pentecostal church -- the perfect cover for the scam she's running. For the right price, she'll make anyone an American citizen. With a cast of characters as colorful as the city itself, Ernesto Quiñonez brings to life a landscape we can all recognize.
Channel X (Sweet Valley University Thriller #10)
by Francine Pascal Laurie JohnDon't touch that dial... SVU STUDENTS: EARN CASH JUST FOR WATCHING TV! When Nina Harper and Bryan Nelson see the sign, they think it's too good to be true. All they have to do is watch television with electrodes strapped to their heads, some guy takes notes, and Nina and Bryan get paid. It's a cinch. But nobody tells them about the side effects. Nobody tells them that every student who takes part in the experiment changes--really changes. At first the students' behavior turns a little weird, then it gets disturbing. Before long it grows horribly, brutally violent. Nina seems safe from the side effects--for now. But will she be safe from the vicious attacks sweeping the campus...and from Bryan?
Chant: Code Of Blood (The Chant Mysteries #1)
by George C. ChesbroProfessional assassin and martial arts master Chant is about to go from hunter to hunted in this thriller from the author of the Mongo Mysteries. John &“Chant&” Sinclair is precise, patient, perfect. A highly trained killer with a mastery of martial arts, he&’s able to slip in and out of any situation, in any disguise, all while maintaining absolute control. In a former life Chant was a soldier, but now he&’s the world&’s most wanted criminal, working for himself and taking only the jobs he wants. Governments want to either hire him or kill him. No matter the foe, Chant&’s skills have made him untouchable . . . until now. Years ago, one man taught Chant to be a dealer of death, a warrior whose very name, Bai, strikes fear into the hearts of men. Now, Bai has been hired to take out his former protégé, and when master and student face off, only one will emerge victorious—and alive. Chant is the 1st book in the Chant Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Chantaje
by Hannah HoweCon su marido aún desaparecido durante su misión, Ann Morgan se enfrenta a la posibilidad de pasar sola Navidad y su primer aniversario de bodas. Sin embargo, una llamada de Alistair Blythe, un joven con el que salió brevemente antes de casarse con Emrys, la sitúa en un camino que lleva a un asesinato, pasa por el mercado negro y amenaza su vida. Con ayuda del maestro del espionaje Charles Montagu y del detective Max Deveraux, Ann descubre un gran secreto sobre la guerra. Y, en un momento en que la nieve de Navidad lo cubre todo, recibe un regalo que jamás olvidará.
Chantaje en Belgrave Square
by Anne PerryPero cuando el inspector Pitt encuentra en el despacho de la víctima una lista donde figuran algunos caballeros distinguidos de Londres, empieza a comprender la magnitud del caso: Weems no sólo era un usurero sino también un perverso chantajista. Charlotte, la perspicaz esposa de Pitt, será la encargada de esclarecer en la alta sociedad londinense un entramado de turbias pasiones y vil avaricia.
Chantaje en Belgrave Square (Inspector Thomas Pitt #Volumen 12)
by Anne PerryEl inspector Pitt apreciará una vez más la ayuda de su perspicaz esposa Charlotte, quien esta vez deberá investigar entre la alta sociedad el misterio del asesinato de un usurero de los bajos fondos. La decimosegunda novela de la serie del inspector Pitt Cuando William Weems, un oscuro prestamista, aparece asesinado, no hay lágrimas por su muerte, sino una discreta alegría entre aquellos cuyos escasos ingresos esquilmaba sin piedad. Pero cuando el inspector Pitt encuentra en el despacho de la víctima una lista donde figuran algunos caballeros distinguidos de Londres, empieza a comprender la magnitud del caso: Weems no solo era un usurero, sino también un perverso chantajista. Charlotte, la perspicaz esposa de Pitt, será la encargada de esclarecer en la alta sociedad londinense un entramado de turbias pasiones y vil avaricia.
Chanukah Guilt
by Ilene SchneiderRabbi Aviva Cohen lives an uneventful life, until she presides at the funeral of an unpopular land developer. Was he murdered? Why was there a suicide after the funeral?
Chaos
by A D SwanstonFebruary 1574 and London is in a fervour of paranoia, superstition and rumour. Mob violence is commonplace. A whispered word is all it takes to condemn a woman to burn as a witch.Having foiled the 'Incendium' plot against the Queen, intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff's standing within court is high. However, he has no time to reap any reward. Counterfeit coins bearing the likeness of his master, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, are circulating on London's streets. This in itself is a treasonous offence, but now slogans have begun to appear on walls and doorways, implying that Leicester harbours treacherous intent. So Radcliff and his team of informants and amateur spies are sent out into the city's markets, drinking dens and brothels to track down who might be behind such outrageous and subversive acts. It will take them down a murderous path in pursuit of an elusive foe with an extraordinary agenda. And time is running out: for when rumour and fear catch fire, then surely violent insurrection and bloody chaos will follow . . . 'A fantastic tale of spies, deceit and murder in the Elizabethan age'S. D. SYKES