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Howls of Chaos
by Gabrielle BoydWhen a beautiful werewolf moves back to her Southern hometown, her peaceful new life is disrupted by a rogue pack in this fantasy thriller.Alexsys hasn’t been to Chaosville, Alabama, in nearly two hundred years. But now the beautiful, intelligent werewolf is finally moving back home. And she’s bringing her friendly pack with her. Opening a local business with her boyfriend, all Alexsys wants is to live a normal life. It’s a small-town dream come true . . . until a rogue pack of werewolves shows up in Chaosville.The rival werewolves aren’t just moving in, they’re trying to take over, picking off locals one by one. As Alexsys investigates the killings, she begins to uncover secrets from the past. Now, Alexsys and her pack must team up with the county sheriff in order to face a deadly common enemy.
Howtown
by Michael NavaA controversial case brings lawyer Henry Rios back home to Oakland--and into the sights of a stone-cold killerIt's been almost a decade since Henry Rios has seen his sister, Elena. A troubled family history has left them both with unhappy memories. But his visit with his sister isn't the reunion he imagined. As Rios comes to terms with the results of his partner's HIV test, Elena asks him to defend Paul Windsor, someone they grew up with--who has a history of pedophilia and has just been charged with murder after his fingerprints were found at a crime scene.The victim, who peddled child pornography, was tortured before he was bludgeoned to death in a motel room. The investigation takes Rios back to his old neighborhood and down a twisting trail of blackmail, jealousy, and tainted love. Forced to confront his demons, he'll face off with some hard truths about himself--and with a merciless killer.Howtown is the third book in the Henry Rios mystery series, which also includes The Little Death and Goldenboy.
Hu 2.0: Humanity's Last Hope
by Brent LaddThe future is not all automation and robots. As mankind advances, he also falters…Can a man born of science find his humanity in a polarized dystopian society bent on destruction and greed? In Brent Ladd’s newest release, Hu 2.0 tells a story of mankind’s possible future—one that is ripped apart when the evolution of the species divides into two categories: Human 1.0 (original) and 2.0 (new). The rift sparks a war that leaves the planet decimated, with original humans on the brink of extinction. A man made from science and raised by AI, Jericho must find and fight for his place in this new world if he hopes to save it.
Hub City
by Michael GandyA retired female reporter, pushing ninety, and her young friend, a teenager who wants to pursue a career in journalism, run across the matter of the misuse of teenage girls by the school principal and how he was made to face accountability for his sins.
Huckleberry Finished: A Delilah Dickinson Literary Tour Mystery (Deliah Dickenson Mystery Ser.)
by Livia J. WashburnDead Man Overboard! Delilah Dickinson's literary travel agency is a hit! But the latest package tour, a leisurely steamboat trip down Huckleberry Finn's Mississippi, delivered one dead passenger. As it turns out, Ben Webster made a few enemies before he expired by trying to slug a roulette dealer. Delilah knows the steamship's no-nonsense head of security definitely is dirty and low-down and just plain old mean. . .but could he be a murderer? Pretty soon her list of suspects is longer than the Mississippi is wide. . .not to mention she's taken quite a shine to Mark Twain himself--or rather Mark Lansing, the handsome actor playing Huck Finn's scribe for the tour. Of course, things just ain't never what they seem when Delilah's at the helm, and one tricky murder turns into two and things start to get pretty dicey on yonder steamboat. Hopefully Delilah can nab the killer before she's too many fathoms deep. . .
Hudson's Kill: A Justice Flanagan Thriller (Justice Flanagan #2)
by Paddy HirschSet in 1803 New York, Hudson's Kill is the riveting next historical thriller from NPR reporter and producer Paddy Hirsch, perfect for fans of The Alienist and Gangs of New York.New York in 1803 is rife with tension as the city expands, and whoever knows where the city will build can control it. And violence builds as a mysterious provocateur pits the city’s black and Irish gangs against each other. When a young black girl is found stabbed to death, both Justy Flanagan, now a City Marshal, and Kerry O’Toole, now a school teacher, decide separately to go after the killer. They each find their way to a shadowy community on the fringes of the growing city, where they uncover a craven political conspiracy bound up with a criminal enterprise that is stunning in its depravity.Justy and Kerry have to fight to save themselves and the city, and only then can they bring the girl’s killer to justice.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Hue & Cry
by Elizabeth YatesJared Austin, staunch member of the mutual protection society that defends his 1830s New Hampshire community against thieves, tries to temper justice with mercy when his deaf daughter Melody befriends a young Irish immigrant who has stolen a horse.
Hue & Cry: A Hew Cullen Mystery (The Hew Cullan Mysteries #1)
by Shirley McKayIntroducing sixteenth-century Scottish lawyer and amateur sleuth Hew Cullan in &“a gripping mystery that holds the reader to the very last page&” (John Burnside, prize-winning poet and novelist). 1579, St Andrews. A thirteen-year-old boy meets his death on the streets of the university city of St Andrews, and suspicion falls upon one of the regents at the university, Nicholas Colp. Hew Cullan, a young lawyer recently returned home from Paris, uncovers a complex tale of passion and duplicity, of sexual desire in conflict with the repressive atmosphere of the Protestant Kirk and the austerity of the academic cloister. Praise for the Hew Cullan Mysteries &“Charms the reader.&” —Scotland on Sunday &“The authentic Scottish dialogue and gripping narrative make this a must for fans of Scottish history or mystery.&” —Scottish Field &“Wonderful stuff.&” —Good Book Guide &“Informative, suspense filled, downright entertaining.&” —The Bookbag
Hue and Cry: A Golden Age Mystery
by Patricia WentworthAn innocent English governess goes on the lam with a detective hot on her heels in this thrilling mystery by the author of the Miss Silver novels. In six months, Marion &“Mally&” Lee will wed the dashing Roger Mooring and become mistress of Curston, his family estate. Determined to enjoy her freedom before she becomes a married woman, Mally impulsively accepts a position as governess to the young daughter of a shipping magnate. But when she arrives at the Peterson townhouse in London, Mally has the strangest urge to flee. Sir George Peterson, whose wife left him for an itinerant artist, is an enigma. His sister, Lena Craddock, is nice enough, but Mally&’s young charge, Barbara, hates Lena&’s nephew, Paul, with a passion. When Mally is suddenly branded a thief and spy after valuable papers and a priceless diamond pendant disappear, she does the only thing she can: run away. With her fiancé believing the worst of her and private investigators hot on her trail, Mally goes on the lam, feeling like a fugitive from justice. But she&’s stumbled upon a dangerous criminal conspiracy led by men desperate to get back the missing documents before a critical encrypted message is decoded.
Huellas peligrosas: . (Los Gatos Guerreros | Los Cuatro Clanes #Volumen 5)
by Erin HunterUn nuevo enemigo entra en escena en Huellas peligrosas, quinta entrega de «Los Gatos Guerreros | Los Cuatro Clanes». El Clan de la Sombra tiene un inesperado nuevo líder: Estrella de Tigre, el antiguo lugarteniente expulsado del Clan del Trueno por alta traición. Corazón de Fuego se teme lo peor de este poderoso enemigo, en especial cuando lo asaltan sueños premonitorios de un desastre inminente. Sin embargo, nadie sospecha que la verdadera amenaza que pende sobre los clanes proviene de algo mucho más terrible: una manada de perros salvajes se ha ocultado en el bosque y permanece al acecho, ávida de sangre y destrucción. «Los Cuatro Clanes» es la primera saga de «Los Gatos Guerreros», una serie que se ha traducido ya a 36 idiomas, lleva vendidos más de 30 millones de ejemplares en todo el mundo y ha permanecido durante más de dos años en la lista de grandes éxitos de The New York Times.
Huesos Del Río
by Mary DealAl volver a su ciudad natal para comenzar una nueva vida, Sara Mason se entera que hay un asesino serial aterrorizando la zona. A pesar de luchar contra el recuerdo de la muerte de su hermana y de sus padres alcohólicos, Sara está decidida a hacer las paces con su pasado. Sin embargo, Sara descubre que el psicópata suelto la tiene en la mira. Su intento de recostruir su vida se ve también obstaculizado cuando descubren restos humanos en su propiedad. Mientras la investigación estudia diversos sospechosos, Sara descubre pruebas vitales y valientemente se ofrece como voluntaria para un operativo del Departamento del sheriff. El destino de Sara la trajo nuevamente a casa, pero, ¿será su decisión lo que la lleve por un camino peligroso y directo hacia el psicópata?
Huesos olvidados (Nora Kelly #Volumen 1)
by Douglas Preston Lincoln ChildCrimen, canibalismo, una expedición maldita y un misterio enterrado en el tiempo. Preston & Child inauguran una irresistible serie que mezcla arqueología, historia, crimen y suspense. La joven arqueóloga Nora Kelly recibe una extraordinaria propuesta: liderar un equipo en busca del llamado «Campamento perdido» de la expedición Donner. Su misterio se remonta a 1847, cuando un grupo de pioneros quedó atrapado en las montañas de California y se perdió su pista hasta que algunos famélicos supervivientes pudieron salir del desierto, delirando sobre hambre, asesinatos... y canibalismo. Ahora, el sorprendente hallazgo del diario de una de las víctimas que contiene una enigmática descripción del campamento promete ser la pista definitiva para localizarlo. Nora acepta dirigir una expedición para revelar sus secretos tanto tiempo enterrados pero, una vez en las montañas, se da cuenta de que este es solo el primer paso en una espeluznante aventura. Porque a medida que descubren antiguos huesos y monedas de oro, la verdad que sale a la luz es mucho más impactante y extraña que el mero canibalismo. Y cuando esos horrores del pasado conducen a nueva violencia en el presente, la novata agente del FBI Corrie Swanson es asignada al caso... solo para descubrir que su primera investigación bien podría ser la última. La crítica ha dicho:«Un inicio fantástico para una nueva serie. El talento de los autores brilla en esta mezcla de historia, exploración de la naturaleza y crimen que sin duda acabará en lo más alto de las listas de best sellers».Associated Press «Huesos olvidados supera todas las expectativas a cada oportunidad. Un thriller extraordinario que da un giro a sucesos históricos para crear la base de una narración fascinante e implacable».The Providence Sunday Journal «Cuando encuentras los nombres de Preston & Child en un libro solo quieres dejarlo todo a un lado para leer las fantásticas palabras que han escrito... Una novela del mejor equipo de escritores que hay actualmente que no vas a querer perderte».Suspense Magazine «Un thriller que gustará tanto a los fans de siempre de Preston & Child como a nuevo devotos atraídos por la siempre atractiva historia de un crimen del pasado que llega para atormentar el presente».CrimeReads«Huesos olvidados lo tiene todo: escalofríos, emoción y una combinación de historia y conocimientos arqueológicos que uno solo puede conseguir en una novela de Preston & Child. Me encantó disfrutar de la compañía de Nora Kelly y Corrie Swanson y espero verlas en futuras aventuras».Bookreporter
Huge: A Novel
by James W. FuerstLife hasn't been easy for Eugene "Huge" Smalls. Sure, his IQ is off the charts, but that doesn't help much when you're growing up in the 1980s in a dreary New Jersey town where your bad reputation precedes you, the public school system's written you off as a lost cause, and even your own family seems out to get you. But it's not all bad. Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett have taught Huge everything he needs to know about being a hard-boiled detective . . . and he's just been hired to solve his first case. What he doesn't realize is that his search for the truth will change everything for him.
Hugger Mugger (Spenser #27)
by Robert B. ParkerNow Parker presents Spenser with a deceptively dangerous and multi-layered case: Someone has been killing racehorses at stables across the south, and the Boston P.I. travels to Georgia to protect the two-year-old destined to become the next Secretariat. <P><P>When Spenser is approached by Walter Clive, president of Three Fillies Stables, to find out who is threatening his horse Hugger Mugger, he can hardly say no: He's been doing pro bono work for so long his cupboards are just about bare. Disregarding the resentment of the local Georgia law enforcement, Spenser takes the case. Though Clive has hired a separate security firm, he wants someone with Spenser's experience to supervise the operation.Despite a veneer of civility, Spenser encounters tensions beneath the surface southern gentility. The case takes an even more deadly turn when the attacker claims a human victim, and Spenser must revise his impressions of the whole Three Fillies organization--and watch his own back as well.With razor-sharp dialogue, eloquently spare prose, and some of the best supporting characters to grace the printed page, Hugger Mugger is grand entertainment.
Hugger-Mugger in the Louvre: A Homer Evans Murder Mystery (Dover Mystery Classics)
by Elliot PaulThe gendarmes are baffled and all Paris is agog at the disappearance of a rare Watteau print. Enter master sleuth Homer Evans, whose hilarious approach to crime-solving follows a twisted trail from the darkest recesses of the Louvre to underworld lairs, the studios of shady art dealers, and an insane asylum. Evans and his zany associates—including his sharpshooting girlfriend, Mademoiselle Montana, and his drinking buddy, Gonzo—trace a bizarre series of clues to uncover an ever-thickening plot involving fraud, kidnapping, and murder.Author Elliot Paul satirized the conventions of detective fiction with the first Homer Evans adventure, The Mysterious Mickey Finn. This sequel, hailed as "an excellent cocktail" by The New Republic, offers another furious frolic that upends every convention of the traditional murder mystery.
Hula Done It?
by Maddy HunterDead in the Water For travel escort Emily Andrew and her fellow Iowans, aloha means "hello" to all the sun, surf, and scrumptious cuisine their Hawaiian cruise has to offer. But for Professor Dorian Smoker, a renowned expert on the legendary Captain Cook, aloha also means "good-bye" -- as in "man overboard." Sure, it could have been an accident. But Emily wonders if some guest with a grudge might have knocked off the opinionated professor. Or maybe it had something to do with that missing journal Nana's friend lent him -- the one with the mysterious treasure map. Emily figures the map is probably a fake. But when another copy turns up, she and her friends take off, rafting down rivers and plunging through jungles to find the treasure themselves. Unfortunately, Professor Smoker's killer just might have the same idea. And this tropical heat wave could quickly turn into a crime wave...
Hullo Russia, Goodbye England
by Derek RobinsonFlight Lieutenant Silk, a twice-decorated Lancaster pilot in WW II, rejoins the R. A. F. and qualifies to fly the Vulcan bomber. Piloting a Vulcan is an unforgettable experience: no other aircraft comes close to matching its all-round performance. And as bombers go, it's drop-dead gorgeous. But there's a catch. The Vulcan has only one role: to make a second strike. To act in retaliation for a Russian nuclear attack. Silk knows that knows that if he ever flies his Vulcan in anger, he'll be flying from a smoking wasteland, a Britain obliterated. But in the mad world of Mutually Assured Destruction, the Vulcan is the last - the only - deterrent. Derek Robinson returns with another rip-roaring, gung-ho R. A. F. adventure, one that exposes and confronts the brinkmanship and sabre-rattling of the Cold War Era.
Hum Little Birdie (The Cain City Novels)
by Jonathan FredrickA West Virginia PI uncovers a deadly criminal conspiracy in this crime novel by the author of Cash City. Two years removed from the events of Cash City, PI Nick Malick&’s life is oddly normal. He has a solid relationship with his girlfriend and her son, and plenty of investigative work from a local law firm. Meanwhile, after decades of economic decline and a crippling crime wave, Cain City is undergoing a major revitalization. But the sunny outlook is quickly clouded over by Malick&’s latest investigation. Soon Malick finds himself tugging the threads on a criminal conspiracy that touches all rungs of Cain City society, from the squalid street corners to the prosperous upper crust. As the body count rises, the case threatens the lives of the people Malick loves most. And to stop Cain City from being destroyed, Malick must confront the sins of his past.
Hum: A Novel
by Helen PhillipsA Most Anticipated Book for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time, Goodreads, LitHub, and Book Riot A Best Book of the Summer for Esquire, Electric Lit, and Town & Country A People Book of the Week From &“one of our most profound writers of speculative fiction&” (The New York Times), this &“tense dystopian thriller&” (Time) and &“tender portrait of love and care in an uncertain world&” (Esquire) is an urgent and unflinching portrayal of a woman&’s fight for her family&’s security in a world shaped by global warming and rapid technological progress.In a near-future world addled by climate change and inhabited by intelligent robots called &“hums,&” May loses her job to artificial intelligence. Desperate to resolve her family&’s debt and secure their future for another few months, she becomes a guinea pig in an experiment that alters her face so it cannot be recognized by surveillance. Seeking reprieve from her recent hardships and her family&’s addiction to their devices, May splurges on passes for her family to spend three nights respite in the Botanical Garden: a rare green refuge where forests, streams, and animals still thrive. But when her children come under threat, May is forced to put her trust in a hum of uncertain motives to save her family. Written with &“precision, insight, sensitivity, and compassion&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), Hum is a &“striking new work of dystopian fiction&” (Vogue) that delves into the complexities of marriage, motherhood, and selfhood in a world compromised by global warming and dizzying technological advancement, a world of both dystopian and utopian possibilities.
Human After All
by Connie BaileyIn the future, corporations buy the life contracts of infants and raise them for specific careers. Jaymes, aka The Prince, is Erotic Bioware, Thoroughbred Class, trained to seduce and give pleasure in the highest tiers of society. But his latest client involves him in a political assassination, and Jaymes must flee the comforts of the city for the barbaric outlands. With Drue the Fox, Bioware, Exotic Class, Jaymes struggles through the last wilderness on his world in his quest to return to civilization and his pampered life. The ruthless corporate mercenary on their trail should make them want to work together--but Jaymes and Drue are diametrically opposed in personality, class, and ideology and can't stop bickering about Bioware inequality. Eventually, Jaymes's dislike of Drue evolves into something else as Jaymes wakes up to the reality of his place in society and admits that Drue is right. It will take great courage, a band of ex-military outcasts, and a sympathetic politician to clear Jaymes's name and bring about lasting changes for all Bioware. Only then can he and Drue have a life together with all the rights a human deserves.
Human Assets
by Alex Walters&“I am a huge fan . . . this book deserves 10 stars. Fast-paced and action-packed . . . Brilliant!&” —Rock Chick Fee, five starsAfter her son&’s tragic death, a former cop discovers his dangerous secret life—and picks up where he left off . . . Former police officer Emma Raven has a heartbreaking task ahead of her: gathering her late son&’s possessions from his Cambridge college. His death was deemed a suicide. But once she enters Paul&’s room accompanied by his director of studies, Colin Gormley, and finds it&’s been ransacked, she&’s troubled. When this is followed by attacks against both Emma and Colin, the two flee. But the danger doesn&’t stop there. Before long, the grieving mother is entangled in a deadly mystery that puts her right in the line of fire . . .
Human Collateral: A Miles Darien Detective Thriller (A\miles Darien Detective Thriller Ser. #1)
by Harry PinkusWould you sacrifice a body part to pay off a debt? She did!Private Detective, Miles Darien, is hired by Cora Sims to find her missing daughter Olivia, who has been living alone in Chicago. Miles enlists his best friend, investigative journalist, Ryan Duffy to assist in the search. Mrs. Sims has no idea where her daughter works or how she makes a living. First, they must uncover the clues which will lead them to her workplace, hoping to connect with someone who can take them to Olivia. They eventually succeed in uncovering her workplace and who she is staying with. When they find Olivia, she's barely alive as a result of an infection after having a kidney surgically removed. Turns out the kidney was payment for an illegal loan given by criminals who prey on people in dire financial trouble by forcing them to use their bodies as collateral.Olivia can't seek medical care or go to the police because the criminals have threatened to kill her if she does. Miles and Ryan must bring down the criminals to keep them from silencing Olivia.They join forces with the FBI to look for the syndicate behind these loans. The syndicate is also hunting them down to erase any trail that would lead back to them. Who will erase who first?
Human Matter: A Fiction (Latin American Literature in Translation)
by Rodrigo Rey RosaThis prizewinning Guatemalan author&’s meta-novel delves into the secret police records and history of political violence in his homeland. In 2005, novelist Rodrigo Rey Rosa started visiting the Historical Archive of the Guatemala National Police, where millions of previously hidden records were being cataloged, bringing to light detailed evidence of crimes against humanity. In response, Rey Rosa crafted a meta-novel that weaves the language of arrest records and surveillance reports with the contemporary journal entries of a novelist (named Rodrigo) who is attempting to synthesize the stories of political activists, indigenous people, and others ensnared in a deadly web of state-sponsored terrorism. When Rodrigo&’s access to the archive is suspended, he proceeds to the General Archives of Central America and the Library of Congress, also collaborating with the son of the Identification Bureau's former head in a relentless pursuit of understanding. Human Matter is both a tour de force of fiction and a sobering meditation on the realities of collective memory, raising timely questions about how our history is recorded and retold.
Human Matter: A Fiction (Latin American Literature in Translation)
by Rodrigo Rey RosaThis prizewinning Guatemalan author&’s meta-novel delves into the secret police records and history of political violence in his homeland. In 2005, novelist Rodrigo Rey Rosa started visiting the Historical Archive of the Guatemala National Police, where millions of previously hidden records were being cataloged, bringing to light detailed evidence of crimes against humanity. In response, Rey Rosa crafted a meta-novel that weaves the language of arrest records and surveillance reports with the contemporary journal entries of a novelist (named Rodrigo) who is attempting to synthesize the stories of political activists, indigenous people, and others ensnared in a deadly web of state-sponsored terrorism. When Rodrigo&’s access to the archive is suspended, he proceeds to the General Archives of Central America and the Library of Congress, also collaborating with the son of the Identification Bureau's former head in a relentless pursuit of understanding. Human Matter is both a tour de force of fiction and a sobering meditation on the realities of collective memory, raising timely questions about how our history is recorded and retold.
Human Remains
by Elizabeth HaynesNew York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Haynes returns with a disturbing and powerful tale that preys on our darkest fears. Police analyst Annabel wouldnt describe herself as lonely. Her work and the needs of her aging mother keep her busy. But Annabel is shocked when she discovers her neighbors decomposing body in the house next door, and she is appalled to think that no one, including herself, noticed the womans absence. Annabel sets out to investigate, despite her colleagues lack of interest, and discovers that such cases are frighteningly common in her hometown. A chilling thriller and a hymn to all the lonely people whose individual voices haunt its pages, Human Remains shows how vulnerable we are when we live alone, and how easily ordinary lives can fall apart when no one is watching.