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High Tide for Hanging
by Guy Compton D G ComptonAt sea, the danger can't be escaped...Classic crime fiction from the 1960s set around a Thames mooring.'Compton has been one of Britain's most original and consistent novelists since the late Sixties, but he has never received the attention he deserves...Compton's prose is fine-tuned, his human insights sharp, and his narrative pace filled with the weird synchronicities and dissonances of how violent things usually happen' INDEPENDENT
High Time to Tell It
by Mary Alves LongIn this fascinating autobiography the post-bellum South is viewed through the lens of an educated woman whose family had deep and lasting ties to the area. Mary Alves Long was born in Randolph County, North Carolina in 1864, just before the end of the Civil War. Her father, a lawyer and planter, was opposed to succession but had voted for it as a member of the Succession convention. She graduated from Peace Institute [College] in Raleigh, NC and eventually earned a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago.
High Towers
by Thomas B. CostainA magnificent historical romance chronicling the adventures of the fabulous Le Moyne Family of Montreal who became the heroes of French Canada and founded the storied city of New Orleans.“Beyond [a] brief record of [the Le Moyne brothers’] achievements and the vital statistics in the archives at Montreal, what is known of the ten stout brothers? What manner of men were they? Were they typical of the French-Canadian people of this early period, brave, resolute, devout, light-hearted?“To deal with them as characters in a novel, therefore, is a task approaching that of the scientist who tries to reconstruct a monster of prehistoric times with nothing more to go on than a broken rib and a fragment of jawbone. The result is certain to raise doubts in the minds of historians who are skeptical necessarily of anything stemming from the imagination. In my opinion, nevertheless, the only way to tell the saga of the Le Moynes, and to attempt the rescue of these remarkable brothers from the oblivion into which they have sunk, is to set down their story in the guise of historical fiction.” (Thomas B. Costain, Introduction)
High Treason (A Jonathan Grave Thriller #5)
by John GilstrapWhen the First Lady is kidnapped, a rescue specialist discovers her secrets—and a deadly conspiracy—in a thriller by the New York Times bestselling author. First Lady Anna Darmond&’s penchant for late night parties in South East D.C. is a harmless open secret—until she&’s kidnapped out from under the noses of her Secret Service agents in a bloody gunfight. It's an unthinkable crime that, if revealed, could cause public panic. That&’s why hostage rescue specialist Jonathan Grave and his team must operate in absolute secrecy. But Grave soon realizes that, extraordinary as it is, the mission is not all it seems. There are shadows in Mrs. Darmond's past, cracks in the presidential marriage—and leaks in the country's critical shields of security. As Grave tracks the missing First Lady through a labyrinth of lies and murder, he confronts a traitor at the highest level of Washington power—and a devastating scheme to bring a nation to its knees.
High Treason: A Novel (Tom Locke Series #3)
by Sean McFateIn this pulse-pounding action thriller perfect for fans of Brad Thor and David Baldacci, Tom Locke must stop dark forces working to overthrow the president“McFate just might be the next Tom Clancy, only I think he’s even better . . . The action is non-stop and shuttles back and forth between scary-believable and rollicking good fun. I read High Treason during a six-hour plane ride and the trip went by like the snap of my fingers.” —James PattersonWhen the US vice president’s motorcade is hit in a vicious, expertly planned attack, everyone assumes it’s terrorists—everyone except young FBI agent Jennifer Lin. Half a world away, Tom Locke has his own doubts about what happened—and who did it. He suspects his former employer, Apollo Outcomes. But why would the global private military corporation orchestrate such a brutal strike on US soil?Returning to DC, Locke teams with Lin and discovers that a civil war is secretly brewing in the military-contracting world. A division of one company has gone rogue, led by a power-hungry former colleague of Locke’s. But this man couldn’t have pulled it off without help from inside the government.Who could be pulling the strings? Only Locke can get to the bottom of the conspiracy—and blow it apart with one bold strike before it’s too late.“High Treason has brutal assassinations, shocking betrayals, even heated gun battles in the shadow of the White House. It had me breathless—from the sheer audacity of its storytelling to its breakneck pacing. It’s not to be missed!”—James Rollins, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Last Odyssey
High Vaultage: ‘High Vaultage positively crackles with invention and intrigue!’ – Helen Marshall
by Chris Sugden Jen SugdenEVEN GREATER LONDON, 1887. An uninterrupted urban plane encompassing the entire lower half of England and, for complex reasons, only the upper third of the Isle of Wight. The immense Tower casts electricity through the sky, powering the mind-boggling mechanisms of the city. The engineer-army of Isambard Kingdom Brunel swarms across the capital, building, demolishing, and rebuilding whatever they see fit. And at the heart of it all sits the country's first private detective agency.Archibald Fleet and Clara Entwhistle hoped things would pick up quickly for their new enterprise. No-one is taking them seriously, but their break will come soon. Definitely. Probably.Meanwhile, police are baffled by a series of impossible bank robberies, their resources absorbed by the case. Which means that when a woman witnesses a kidnapping, Fleet-Entwhistle Private Investigations is the only place she can turn for help. They're more than happy to oblige!But what's the motive behind the kidnap? As Clara and Fleet investigate, they find more than they could ever have imagined . . .From the creators of the acclaimed audio drama podcast Victoriocity comes a hilarious novel set in the greatest, most chaotic city in history. Twisty, inventive, and joyously funny, High Vaultage is perfect for fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Douglas Adams, and Terry Pratchett.
High Vaultage: ‘High Vaultage positively crackles with invention and intrigue!’ – Helen Marshall
by Chris Sugden Jen SugdenEVEN GREATER LONDON, 1887. An uninterrupted urban plane encompassing the entire lower half of England and, for complex reasons, only the upper third of the Isle of Wight. The immense Tower casts electricity through the sky, powering the mind-boggling mechanisms of the city. The engineer-army of Isambard Kingdom Brunel swarms across the capital, building, demolishing, and rebuilding whatever they see fit. And at the heart of it all sits the country's first private detective agency.Archibald Fleet and Clara Entwhistle hoped things would pick up quickly for their new enterprise. No-one is taking them seriously, but their break will come soon. Definitely. Probably.Meanwhile, police are baffled by a series of impossible bank robberies, their resources absorbed by the case. Which means that when a woman witnesses a kidnapping, Fleet-Entwhistle Private Investigations is the only place she can turn for help. They're more than happy to oblige!But what's the motive behind the kidnap? As Clara and Fleet investigate, they find more than they could ever have imagined . . .From the creators of the acclaimed audio drama podcast Victoriocity comes a hilarious novel set in the greatest, most chaotic city in history. Twisty, inventive, and joyously funny, High Vaultage is perfect for fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Douglas Adams, and Terry Pratchett.
High Vaultage: ‘High Vaultage positively crackles with invention and intrigue!’ – Helen Marshall
by Chris Sugden Jen SugdenEVEN GREATER LONDON, 1887. An uninterrupted urban plane encompassing the entire lower half of England and, for complex reasons, only the upper third of the Isle of Wight. The immense Tower casts electricity through the sky, powering the mind-boggling mechanisms of the city. The engineer-army of Isambard Kingdom Brunel swarms across the capital, building, demolishing, and rebuilding whatever they see fit. And at the heart of it all sits the country's first private detective agency.Archibald Fleet and Clara Entwhistle hoped things would pick up quickly for their new enterprise. No-one is taking them seriously, but their break will come soon. Definitely. Probably.Meanwhile, police are baffled by a series of impossible bank robberies, their resources absorbed by the case. Which means that when a woman witnesses a kidnapping, Fleet-Entwhistle Private Investigations is the only place she can turn for help. They're more than happy to oblige!But what's the motive behind the kidnap? As Clara and Fleet investigate, they find more than they could ever have imagined . . .From the creators of the acclaimed audio drama podcast Victoriocity comes a hilarious novel set in the greatest, most chaotic city in history. Twisty, inventive, and joyously funny, High Vaultage is perfect for fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Douglas Adams, and Terry Pratchett.
High Water
by Lynn Hightower&“A dynamite tale of family fallout, mystery and intrigue, southern-style. Demands to be read in one all-night page-turning frenzy.&” —David Baldacci, #1 New York Times–bestselling author In her beloved hometown of Beaufort, South Carolina, Georgie Smallwood has carved out a life for herself, but it hasn&’t been easy. A teenage mother at sixteen, she built a thriving business restoring and selling antiques with the help of her steel magnolia mother. But little does Georgie know how deep the secrets run in her family—until her mother dies under circumstances that she finds suspicious, even if her sister and brother don&’t. Georgie can&’t help but think the worst of her controlling, unfaithful father, whose murky military past haunts him. The slow drops of doubt pool into a surging wave of fear that threatens to destroy the bond between Georgie and her siblings—and sink the very foundations they have built their lives upon.High Water is a gripping Southern thriller about blood ties, betrayal, and the legacy of silence—where the past rises like the tide and nothing stays buried forever. &“High Water is a lyrical, compelling novel about secrets, family, and even love.&” —Lisa Scottoline, New York Times–bestselling author &“Hightower fills the story with plot twists that will appeal to thriller fans, but the novel, steeped in the feel of small-town South, also offers an introspective look at a woman&’s life, her personal relationships, and her sense of family loyalty.&” —Booklist &“This intensely involving study of family dysfunction . . . is distinguished by its driving prose, lyricism and psychological nuance.&” —Publishers Weekly &“The story hurtles along as rapidly as any of Hightower&’s police procedurals or thrillers but finds room for a world of family pain and southern warmth.&” —Kirkus Reviews
High White Sun
by J. Todd ScottEven though the corrupt Sheriff Ross is dead and gone, outlaws still walk free, peace comes at a price, and redemption remains hard to find in this fiery and violent novel from the author of The Far Empty.In the wake of Sheriff Stanford Ross's death, former deputy Chris Cherry--now Sheriff Cherry--is the new "law" in Big Bend County, yet he still struggles to escape the shadow of that infamous lawman. As Chris tries to remake and modernize his corrupt department, bringing in new deputies, including young America Reynosa and Ben Harper--a hard-edged veteran homicide detective now lured out of retirement--he finds himself constantly staring down a town unwilling to change, friends and enemies unable to let go of the past, and the harsh limits of his badge.But it's only when a local Rio Grande guide is brutally and inexplicably murdered, and America and Ben's ongoing investigation is swept aside by a secretive federal agent, that the novice sheriff truly understands just how tenuous his hold on that badge really is. And as other new threats rise right along with the unforgiving West Texas sun, nothing can prepare Chris for the high cost of crossing dangerous men such as John Wesley Earl, a high-ranking member of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas and the patriarch of a murderous clan that's descended on Chris's hometown of Murfee; or Thurman Flowers, a part-time pastor and full-time white supremacist hell-bent on founding his violent Church of Purity in the very heart of the Big Bend.Before long, Chris, America, and Ben are outmaneuvered, outnumbered, and outgunned--inexorably drawn into a nearly twenty-year vendetta that began with a murdered Texas Ranger on a dusty highway outside of Sweetwater, and that can only end with fire, blood, and bullets in Murfee's own sun-scorched streets...
High Wire
by Kam MajdA WOMAN STANDS ACCUSED BUT THE COST TO PROVE HER INNOCENCE… MAY JUST BE HER LIFE Captain Kate Gallagher has a plane to land and a daughter to get home to. But first, she’s got to contend with a confrontational co-pilot, blizzard conditions, and something far more treacherous–a plane contaminated with a lethal virus. When the controls refuse to respond to her commands, she’s got two choices: Turn the plane around or trust her instinct. One day later, the world’s press is picking through the mangled remains of Flight 394 and crying pilot error. To clear her name and find out what really happened, Kate must uncover a shocking conspiracy that has already zeroed in on a new target: another plane, another deadly disaster. With only seconds to save the 262 passengers on board, Kate Gallagher will fight her way back into the pilot’s seat and up into the air–in a life-and-death race against time, a madman, and a computer code that is wired, running, and ready to kill again. . . . And the price for saving all those lives may be only one. . . hers. From the Paperback edition.
High Wire (Orca Currents)
by Melanie JacksonZack Freedman has complete control and feels a sense of calm on the high wire. If only he could say the same about the rest of his life. His fellow youth circus performer and roommate, Cubby, hates him, and his aunt dumps a yappy, excitable dog on him. When a necklace is stolen during a circus performance and the victim of the theft threatens to shut down the circus, Zack is desperate to solve the mystery so he can keep his place on the wire.
High-Caliber Christmas: High-caliber Christmas Winchester Christmas Wedding (Whitehorse, Montana: Winchester Ranch Reloaded #2)
by B.J. DanielsA secret agent returns home to the woman he left behind and puts them both in danger in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author.When Jace Dennison left Whitehorse twelve years ago, he never meant to return—until a family tragedy draws the undercover agent back to the town—and the woman he left behind. Suddenly Jace must deal with a life-changing Winchester revelation and serious danger. His Christmas homecoming is stirring up a hornet’s nest of trouble, and his ex-fiancée, Kayley Mitchell, is smack dab in the middle.The last thing Jace wanted was to put the warm and loving woman in harm’s way, but whoever has it out for him has taken Kayley hostage. Jace knows, without a doubt, he’ll risk his own life to save Kayley’s—and if he’s given a second shot at her love, he’ll take it.
High-Caliber Cowboy
by B. J. DanielsLand. Money. Cattle. All part and parcel of the Big Sky business in New York Times bestseller B.J. Daniels’ MCCALLS’ MONTANA. The McCalls have been sworn enemies of the VanHorns for generations…until now. Black sheep of the family, Brandon McCall, has zero to lose by crossing the property line. His own father can’t fault hard work—no matter the employer. But fraternizing with a female VanHorn is out of the question. Except this woman is already in a heap of trouble. Anna Austin is determined to find out what happened to her past, her parents…only, someone else wants those secrets to remain buried. With Brandon by her side, only certain death can stop her pursuit.Anna Austin is determined to find out what happened to her past, her parents…only, someone else wants those secrets to remain buried. With Brandon by her side, only certain death can stop her pursuit. Originally published in 2005.
High-Caliber Holiday
by Susan SleemanCAUGHT IN THE CROSSHAIRS Held hostage on a train, ex-lawyer Morgan Thorsby finds her powers of persuasion failing her for the first time. Former marine sniper Brady Owens is her only hope-but his split-second hesitation on the trigger leaves her wounded. Yet when an obsessed stalker threatens Morgan, Brady steps up. Protecting someone so tough and beautiful is hardly a chore, but Brady pulls back every time they get close. Morgan isn't ready for the connection forming between them, either, but she knows she needs his help. Can Brady capture the culprit in time for Christmas? First Responders: Brave men and women alert and ready for danger and love.
High-Heeled Alibi
by Sydney RyanA MAN WITH NO IDENTITY...A WOMAN WITH GREAT SHOES...AND A KILLER ON THE LOOSEHis allies murdered and his identity erased, secret agent Mick James was as good as dead. His only chance-blow the conspiracy that set him up and turned his covert agency against him. His only hope-a resistant alibi in stilettos named Bitsy Leigh.With bullets whizzing by her, Bitsy had no time to question Mick's innocence. Nor to protect herself from her captor's threatening masculinity. Her life was surely in danger. But on the run with Mick, trained assassins at their heels, Bitsy wondered just who was more dangerous....
High-Powered, Hot-Blooded (Man of the Month)
by Susan MalleryMr. December: Duncan Patrick, CEO ScroogeHis Objective: Lose the "bah humbug" attitudeHis Plan: Find the right (temporary) mistressA powerful businessman, Duncan didn't like ultimatums, unless he was making them. But the board demanded his public image change. When he encountered sweet kindergarten teacher Annie McCoy, he knew she'd make him look like a perfect angel, though it would take some devilish manipulation.Once he had Annie playing his pretend mistress, Duncan needed to make her his real-life lover. Could a grouchy CEO cultivate the charm necessary to win the woman he'd almost destroyed?
High-Priority Asset: High-priority Asset (a Hard Core Justice Thriller) / Colton Christmas Conspiracy (the Coltons Of Kansas) (A Hard Core Justice Thriller #3)
by Juno RushdanTo safeguard California’s Witness Protection Program, recovering leaked information is the top priority.The safety of every person in California’s Witness Protection Program rests in US marshal Dutch Haas’s capable hands. So inserting himself into Isabel Vargas’s life to get the drop on her criminal uncle is a no-brainer. Except his target is fiery and intelligent—and she quickly becomes his partner instead of his mark. With threats stacking up, will Isabel and Dutch be able to stop Isabel’s past from catching up with her before it is too late?
High-Risk Homecoming
by Alison StoneHOMETOWN PROTECTOR After being attacked in her own store, Ellie Winters no longer considers her hometown a safe haven. Nor can she believe the lawman helping her recover is Johnny Rock, her former childhood friend-and the boy who once threw her family into turmoil. Though she's secretly happy to see Johnny again, he's only back to stop a drug ring. Too bad the trail leads straight to Ellie's shop. Despite their rocky history, Johnny knows the pretty business owner can't possibly be guilty. Now, with Johnny as the only thing standing between Ellie and a killer, he will do anything to keep her safe...and prove he's worthy of Ellie trusting him with her heart.
High-Risk Investigation: Baby On The Run Credible Threat High-risk Investigation
by Jane M. ChoateA reporter is out to find her parents’ killer with the help of a handsome bodyguard in this inspirational romantic thriller.Reporter Scout McAdams has always followed in the footsteps of her mother, a successful true crime writer. Now she’s determined to finish the investigation that got her parents killed. But when she starts receiving death threats, former Army Ranger Nicco Santonni is assigned to be her bodyguard.Scout begrudgingly accepts Nicco’s protection—on one condition. He can’t get in the way of her investigation. Shadowing her every move, Nicco comes to admire the smart, beautiful woman who won’t stop until justice is served. But when they uncover a deadly secret beyond anything they imagined, it will take all their grit, strength, and faith to stay alive.
High-Risk Rescue (Honor Protection Specialists #1)
by Elizabeth GoddardIn the shadow of Mt. Rainier her life hangs in the balance. Surviving a shoot-out is not how Hannah Kahn planned to start her new job. But when her boss is killed, the shooters think she knows something and make her their next mark. She&’ll have to rely on Ayden Honor—her boss&’s bodyguard and her ex—to outrun the mysterious mercenaries now intent on chasing her. And the secret she&’s kept from him must finally come to light…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Honor Protection Specialists Book 1: High-Risk Rescue
High-Risk Reunion: High-risk Reunion Targeted For Murder Deadly Setup (Lone Star Justice)
by Margaret DaleyWhen a prosecutor is threatened by dangerous criminals, she finds refuge with the Texas Ranger she never stopped loving in this romantic suspense novel.When district attorney Tory Carson returns home after a long day in court prosecuting a gang leader, she finds her house trashed. Concerned that the vandalism is connected to the trial, the local police chief calls the Texas Rangers . . . and her former love Cade Morgan responds.Tory’s history with Cade—and the secret they share—makes her reluctant to let him back into her life. But Tory doesn’t want to choose between bringing down a gang leader and protecting her teenage daughter. As the case continues and the threat escalates, the safest place for Tory and her daughter is at Cade’s ranch. But can Cade protect them long enough for Tory to bring the criminal to justice?
High-Speed Showdown (Hardy Boys #137)
by Franklin W. DixonThe Northeast National Offshore Races are coming to Bayport, showcasing some of the fastest and most powerful racing boats in the world. The winner will walk away with a $100,000 prize, but much more than money is at stake. Someone is rigging the boats and rigging the game--putting every racer's life at risk! The Hardy's are not about to stand onshore and let danger take its course. They're going to rev up their engines and make some waves of their own. The fix may be in, but once Frank and Joe kick into gear, all bets are off--because when the fists and the flames begin to fly, they're sure to be right in the thick of it! Check out Bookshare for over 200 more adventures with the Hardy boys.
High-Stakes Bachelor (The Prescott Bachelors #1)
by Cindy DeesA woman with a dark past risks her heart when she’s pursued—and protected—by a sexy celebrity in this romantic suspense from a New York Times bestseller.Wannabe stuntwoman Ana Izzolo can’t believe she’s landed a starring role in actor-producer Jackson Prescott’s new film. A plain-Jane nobody and a megastar? Their on-screen chemistry is electric, burning up the celluloid—but offscreen, Ana is stalked by danger. Like a true Hollywood hero, Jackson whisks her to his oceanfront mansion, practicing love scenes while keeping her safe. But when their real-life relationship starts mirroring the movie’s leading couple, the confirmed bachelor fears he may fall for the doe-eyed ingenue. If the stalker doesn’t get her first.
High-Stakes Blizzard
by Rebecca HopewellPursued through a snowstorm…Will they live to find the truth? Rain Jordan doesn&’t know what really happened during her troubled brother&’s final days. But someone is hunting her and her dog, Maple, through a ferocious mountain blizzard. Rain&’s only hope is her firefighter ex, David Hernandez, who&’s determined to protect his heart this time. Together, they must battle killer conditions and lethal surprises…even if survival threatens to separate them for good.