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Human Resources (Fiction Without Frontiers)
by Robin TriggsThe sequel to Night Shift, praised by Crime Review and Cemetery Dance.Antarctica. A city on the edge of nowhere.Anders Nordvelt is chief of security in this frozen land, so, when a prominent member of a dissident group is murdered, it is his job to find the killer. Unsatisfied with the obvious explanation, Anders keeps pushing until the body of a colleague turns up in his apartment. Could Anders really be the killer? Why does he half-remember wielding the knife? And why are the whispers of a fabled Human Resources black-ops team getting ever louder?As for Anders, he&’s about to enter a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a ruthless killer.FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
Humans, Bow Down
by James Patterson Jill Dembowski Emily Raymond Alexander OvchinnikovIn a world run by machines, humans are an endangered species.The Great War is over. The Robots have won. The humans who survived have two choices--they can submit and serve the vicious rulers they created or be banished to the Reserve, a desolate, unforgiving landscape where it's a crime to be human. And the robots aren't content--following the orders of their soulless leader, they're planning to conquer humanity's last refuge. With nothing left to lose, Six, a feisty, determined young woman whose family was killed with the first shots of the war, is a rebel with a cause. On the run for her life after an attempted massacre, Six is determined to save humanity before the robots finish what the Great War started and wipe humans off the face of the earth, once and for all.
Humber Boy B: Shocking. Page-Turning. Intelligent. Psychological Thriller Series with Cate Austin
by Ruth DugdallFROM THE AUTHOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER THE WOMAN BEFORE ME'Superbly written... The plot twists and turns on the way to a nail-biting finale. A compelling read.' The Sun'Twisty, profound and completely convincing, it grips the reader by the heart. Unputdownable.' Erin Kelly'Sad, chilling and horrifying, Humber Boy B is extraordinary.' Elizabeth ForbesA blur in the sky, a brick no, a trainer, red falls to the water... There seems to be a scuffle... a hand grabbing at the dangling child. Then, with the awfulness of inevitability, the hanging child drops, gravity takes him.A child is killed after falling from the Humber Bridge. Despite fleeing the scene, two young brothers are found guilty and sent to prison. Upon their release they are granted one privilege only, their anonymity.Probation officer Cate Austin is responsible for Humber Boy B's reintegration into society. But the general public's anger is steadily growing, and those around her are wondering if the secret of his identity is one he actually deserves to keep.Cate's loyalty is challenged when she begins to discover the truth of the crime. She must ask herself if a child is capable of premeditated murder. Or is there a greater evil at play?A clever, sophisticated, psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, S.J. Watson, B A Paris and Sophie Hannah
Hummingbird Salamander: A Novel
by Jeff VanderMeerNamed one of NPR's Best Books of 2021From the author of Annihilation, a brilliant speculative thriller of dark conspiracy, endangered species, and the possible end of all things.Security consultant “Jane Smith” receives an envelope with a key to a storage unit that holds a taxidermied hummingbird and clues leading her to a taxidermied salamander. Silvina, the dead woman who left the note, is a reputed ecoterrorist and the daughter of an Argentine industrialist. By taking the hummingbird from the storage unit, Jane sets in motion a series of events that quickly spin beyond her control.Soon, Jane and her family are in danger, with few allies to help her make sense of the true scope of the peril. Is the only way to safety to follow in Silvina’s footsteps? Is it too late to stop? As she desperately seeks answers about why Silvina contacted her, time is running out—for her and possibly for the world.Hummingbird Salamander is Jeff VanderMeer at his brilliant, cinematic best, wrapping profound questions about climate change, identity, and the world we live in into a tightly plotted thriller full of unexpected twists and elaborate conspiracy.
Hummus and Homicide (A Kebab Kitchen Mystery #1)
by Tina KashianWhen Lucy Berberian quits her Philadelphia law firm and heads home to Ocean Crest, she knows what she’s getting—the scent of funnel cake, the sight of the wooden roller coaster, and the tastes of her family’s Mediterranean restaurant. But murder wasn’t on the menu . . . Things are slow in the off-season in this Jersey Shore town, but Lucy doesn’t mind. She doesn’t even mind waitressing at the Kebab Kitchen. Her parents have put in a new hummus bar, with every flavor from lemon to roasted red pepper. It’s fun to see their calico cat again, and to catch up with her old BFF, who’s married to a cop now. She could do without Heather Banks, though. The Gucci-toting ex-cheerleader is still as nasty as she was back in high school . . . and unfortunately, she’s just taken over as the local health inspector. Just minutes after eating at the Kebab Kitchen—where she’s tallied up a whole list of bogus violations—she falls down dead in the street. Word on the grapevine is it’s homicide, and Lucy’s the number one suspect . . . Recipes included!
Humo y espejos
by Hannah HoweEl hombre en mi oficina tenía un secreto oscuro, un secreto por cual valía la pena matar. Ese hombre era Tony Ryland, esposo de una madama local, María de Costa. Desgraciadamente para mí, la verdad y la justicia, Tony Ryland estaba muerto. ¿Qué hacía Ryland en mi oficina? ¿Quién lo había asesinado? ¿Cuál era la naturaleza de su oscuro secreto? El rastro llevaba a la esposa de Ryland, María de Costa, a su red de prostitutas y clientes. Las preguntas llevaban a respuestas evasivas y a más muertes. Alguien quería enlodar las aguas, distorsionar la verdad, enterrar el secreto junto con Tony Ryland. Al indagar e investigar, coloqué a mi familia, amigos y a mí misma en peligro. Y por último, el asesinato de Ryland me dejaba con la pregunta: ¿Qué tiene el mayor valor, el amor o la verdad? ‘Humo y espejos’, una historia de traición, duplicidad y encubrimientos, la historia de un escándalo que está hirviendo lentamente dentro de nuestra sociedad.
Hundred-Dollar Baby (Spenser #34)
by Robert B. ParkerApril Kyle, a prostitute from Spenser's past, comes back into his life-with deadly complications.
Hung Out to Die
by Sharon ShortThere's no fun in dysfunctionalSmall-town laundress Josie Toadfern has her own fair share of dirty laundry--namely the Toadfern clan! Ostracized from the family unit ever since her parents dumped eight-year-old Josie in a local orphanage, the stain-busting dynamo's stunned to find herself invited to crabby old family matriarch "Mamaw" Toadfern's Thanksgiving celebration--and too curious to refuse.But an even bigger shock is waiting for her there: Josie's long lost mom and pop, blandly unapologetic and full of new--probably illegal--get-rich-quick schemes. And when a dead body is tossed into the already explosive chaos of bitter feelings, intra-family feuding, and incinerated turkey meat, Josie finds herself in the most uncomfortable position of having to prove her disreputable dad innocent of murder. But cleaning up messes is Josie's business. And sometimes blood is thicker than cranberry sauce--and a much more difficult stain to eliminate.
Hung Up to Die (The Mandy Dyer Mysteries)
by Dolores JohnsonWhen her competitor is discovered dead in her dry-cleaning plant, the top suspect turns amateur sleuth to find the real murderer in this cozy mystery. Dry cleaning entrepreneur Mandy Dyer has a spotless reputation as a business owner—and as a part-time amateur sleuth. Yet when the body of her sleazy business rival is discovered hanging from a conveyor belt in her cleaning plant, Mandy is the lead suspect. So much for making a good impression on sexy homicide detective Stan Foster. But Mandy isn&’t the kind to turn away from a tough spot. Instead, she begins searching for the real culprit, starting with the colorful cast of characters she calls her employees. That is, until the killer begins working their way through Mandy&’s staff with a ticket to kill . . .Praise for Dolores Johnson and the Mandy Dyer Mysteries &“Delightful. Good, clean fun.&” —Dorothy Cannell, author of The Thin Woman &“Dolores Johnson writes with wit and panache. I love her sense of humor.&” —Diane Mott Davidson, New York Times–bestselling author of the Goldy Bear Culinary Mysteries
Hunger of the Pine
by Teal SwanAria Abbott has never had a home. Drifting through the foster system for most of her life, she finally finds herself in a situation so unbearable that she has no choice but to run away. Sleeping on the streets pushes Aria beyond any suffering she has felt before; the only thing worse than seeing no escape is the knowledge that no one in the world cares enough to try and find her. Enter Taylor, a homeless young man with a charismatic smile and a dream of fame, fortune, and the sunshine of LA. Swept up in his energy, Aria and Taylor board a greyhound bus and never look back.In this bright new world, Aria will discover a whole community of people living in the shadows, in the margins of society. As Taylor follows his dreams, Aria follows her heart. But she will discover that it isn&’t always clear who you can trust, that strangers can be kind, or treacherous, or sometimes as familiar as your own reflection, if you&’re willing to look hard enough.
Hunger: THE KOREAN CULT CLASSIC THAT SOLD HALF A MILLION COPIES
by Choi Jin-youngTHE KOREAN CULT CLASSIC PHENOMENONYOU ARE W̶H̶A̶T̶ WHO YOU EATHALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD'A feast for the literary senses' ANTON HUR, judge of the INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE'Perfect for fans of BUTTER and THE VEGETARIAN' WATERSTONESNo law, no gun, no God could stop me now. Only him.A woman finds her man murdered on the street - and time stands still.Until she cradles his corpse to her chest and carries it home, where she disinfects every inch of skin before seating herself to begin. What follows reverberates from this realm into the next, where the man is witnessing his own funeral. Together, the lovers lament a lifetime of working themselves to the bone in a country sucking everyone dry - but time's up. The woman is already eating and beating them at their own barbaric game as she entombs the body in her own, where her soulmate will live again.The word-of-mouth sensation that's on everyone's lips, HUNGER is a psychologically and philosophically thrilling cult classic that cuts to the very heart of love, money, and the things they do to us.HUNGER charted for over half a year, breaking records for literary fiction in South Korea.--'Read at your peril' FRANCES CHA, author of If I Had Your Face'I could not put it down' JADE SONG, author of Chlorine'I savoured every word' AYESHA MANAZIR SIDDIQI, author of The Centre'It will consume you as you consume it' DEAN ATTA, author of The Black Flamingo'Unforgettable' HENRY HOKE, author of Open Throat'A work of creative genius' BARBARA ZITWER, author of The Korean Book of Happiness'As slender as it is profound' LING LING HUANG, author of Natural Beauty
Hunger: THE KOREAN CULT CLASSIC THAT SOLD HALF A MILLION COPIES
by Choi Jin-youngTHE KOREAN CULT CLASSIC PHENOMENONYOU ARE W̶H̶A̶T̶ WHO YOU EATHALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD'A feast for the literary senses' ANTON HUR, judge of the INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE'Perfect for fans of BUTTER and THE VEGETARIAN' WATERSTONESNo law, no gun, no God could stop me now. Only him.A woman finds her man murdered on the street - and time stands still.Until she cradles his corpse to her chest and carries it home, where she disinfects every inch of skin before seating herself to begin. What follows reverberates from this realm into the next, where the man is witnessing his own funeral. Together, the lovers lament a lifetime of working themselves to the bone in a country sucking everyone dry - but time's up. The woman is already eating and beating them at their own barbaric game as she entombs the body in her own, where her soulmate will live again.The word-of-mouth sensation that's on everyone's lips, HUNGER is a psychologically and philosophically thrilling cult classic that cuts to the very heart of love, money, and the things they do to us.HUNGER charted for over half a year, breaking records for literary fiction in South Korea.--'Read at your peril' FRANCES CHA, author of If I Had Your Face'I could not put it down' JADE SONG, author of Chlorine'I savoured every word' AYESHA MANAZIR SIDDIQI, author of The Centre'It will consume you as you consume it' DEAN ATTA, author of The Black Flamingo'Unforgettable' HENRY HOKE, author of Open Throat'A work of creative genius' BARBARA ZITWER, author of The Korean Book of Happiness'As slender as it is profound' LING LING HUANG, author of Natural Beauty
Hungrige Erde - Elemente Band 2
by Rain Oxford Marina SunDevon Sanders, ein Privatdetektiv, der für seine Effizienz und Diskretion bekannt ist, arbeitet darauf hin ein Hexenmeister zu werden. Er geht zurück an die paranormale Universität, bereit Magie zu lernen und die Geschichte des Schlosses zu erkunden. Leider ist das Leben an Quintessenz nie so einfach. Als ein Student ohne scheinbare Todesursache verstirbt, entdeckt Devon auf der Suche nach einem Zeugen, dass mehr Geheimnisse unter Quintessenz verborgen sind, als er sich je hätte vorstellen können. Um die paranormale Welt zu retten, die jetzt auch ein Teil von ihm ist, stellt er sich einem Feind entgegen, der seine außergewöhnlichen Kräfte gegen ihn selbst richten kann. Mehr als je zuvor muss Devon sich auf seine Instinkte verlassen, um diesen Fall zu lösen Magie ist elementar.
Hungry Ghosts
by Peggy BlairInspector Ricardo Ramirez investigates a string of dead prostitutes from Cuba to Canada in this carefully constructed mystery from award-winning author Peggy Blair.Murders always multiply when there's a full moon, Inspector Ricardo Ramirez knows. As he's investigating a vandal in the art world, a ghost appears by Ramirez's side...a sure sign that another murder victim is on the way. Ramirez's fears are confirmed when a dead prostitute is found in Havana with nylons wrapped tightly around her neck, an MO that connects to his only cold case. When another woman's body is discovered in a similar condition on a First Nation reserve in Northern Ontario, Detective Charlie Pike struggles to determine whether the murder is a standalone crime or if the Highway Strangler has struck again. Before long, both detectives find themselves tracking a killer whose reach extends further than they could have imagined. As the pressure mounts, Inspector Ramirez has to piece together the clues and track down an international serial killer before his government silences him.
Hungry Ghosts (Eric Carter #3)
by Stephen BlackmooreStephen Blackmoore’s noir urban fantasy continues, with Los Angeles necromancer Eric Carter caught in a love triangle that is anything but loving…Eric Carter has always had a difficult relationship with the women in his life. That’s hit all-time high since he unwillingly married the Aztec goddess of death, Santa Muerte. Which wouldn’t be so bad if he didn’t wake up every day worrying if every little marital spat might end with her obliterating his very existence. Oh, and every time he’s used his marriage-enhanced powers, his body has slowly been transforming into jade stone. So, couples therapy is definitely not going to help in this situation.Now, Santa Muerte’s own complicated romantic past is going to make things even worse. Because her ex-husband has just gotten out of his supposedly inescapable prison. And, of course, her ex is Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec King of the Dead. Pretty soon, Carter finds himself getting propositioned—or rather, threatened. Because both king and queen want him to kill their spouse.Carter is once again in a hard place with his life on the line, caught between two angry gods as his own magic slowly kills him. But there may be one way for him to save both his life and his soul from this pair of dreaded deities…Take them both out. Permanently.Ain’t love grand?Praise for the Eric Carter series:“Blackmoore employs Chandleresque prose to smoothly incorporate a hard-boiled sense of urban despair into a paranormal plot, with occasional leavening provided by smart-aleck humor.” — Publishers Weekly on Dead Things"In a world where Aztec Mythology, dark magic and grim reality blend together, nothing is what it appears to be... Best of all, Blackmoore’s chillingly good storytelling skills ensures that fans will enjoy every step of this adrenaline fueled journey.” — RT Book Reviews (Top Pick) on Broken Souls“This series is so fucking good. Blackmoore can’t write these books fast enough to suit me. BROKEN SOULS is hyper-caffeinated, turbo-bloody face-stomping fun. This is the L.A-noir urban fantasy you’ve been looking for.” — Kevin Hearne, Author of The Iron Druid Chronicles"Carter’s wry voice is amusing as ever, but the grief he carries is palpable, adding depth and a sense of desperation to this action-packed adventure. Readers will be eager for more after this thrilling, emotionally fraught installment.” — Publishers Weekly on Ghost Money, Starred ReviewSeries Order:1. Dead Things2. Broken Souls3. Hungry Ghosts4. Fire Season5. Ghost Money6. Bottle Demon
Hungry Ghosts: A Darcy Lott Mystery (The Darcy Lott Mysteries #2)
by Susan DunlapIn Buddhist lore, hungry ghosts have huge bellies and needle-thin necks and-because they cannot swallow the food they crave-their hunger is insatiable. The Barbary Coast, San Francisco's infamous red-light district in the days when sailors could sit down for a drink and wake up on a ship bound around the Horn, has plenty of hungry ghosts. But it is the living ghosts who threaten stunt double Darcy Lott when she returns to San Francisco to serve as assistant to her Zen teacher, Leo Garson, in his new zendo.Darcy brings her own ghosts along as well. She is haunted by the disappearance of her beloved brother Mike and her estrangement from her family. From a turret atop a San Francisco Victorian, as she prepares for a thirty-five-foot dive to the sidewalk, she spots Mike on the roof of the zendo. By the time she reaches the roof, he is gone. When someone else she cares about disappears the next day, she fears the past is about to repeat itself. But Lott is unable to convince anyone of the danger, even her oldest brother, a police detective. Until a brutal murder shocks them all.
Hungry Like the Wolf
by Paige Tyler"Hot, action-packed, and sexy as hell."-Sara Humphreys, award-winning author of Vampire TroubleINTRODUCING SWAT: SPECIAL WOLF ALPHA TEAM They're tight They're on target They're as alpha as men can getThe Dallas SWAT team is hiding one helluva secret...they're a pack of wolf shifters.The team of elite sharpshooters is ultra-secretive-and also the darlings of Dallas. This doesn't sit well with investigative journalist Mackenzie Stone. They must be hiding something...and she's determined to find out what.Keeping Mac at a distance proves impossible for SWAT team commander Gage Dixon. She's smart, sexy, and makes him feel alive for the first time in years. But she's getting dangerously close to the truth-and perilously close to his heart...SWAT (Special Wolf Alpha Team) Series Hungry Like the Wolf Wolf TroubleIn the Company of WolvesPraise for Paige Tyler's X-Ops series: "A wild, hot, and sexy ride. I loved it!"-Terry Spear, USA Today bestselling author of A SEAL in Wolf's Clothing "Dangerously sexy and satisfying."-Virna DePaul, New York Times bestselling author of the Belladonna Agency series"Nonstop action and hair-raising storytelling done well."-RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ Stars
Hungry Men
by Edward AndersonHungry Men, first published in 1935, is a Depression-era novel portraying an unemployed musician, Acel Strecker, who travels America as a hobo, taking odd-jobs when he can, and begging for food when he can’t. His experiences, both good and bad, paint a vivid picture of life in America in the 1930s. While in New York, Acel meets and falls in love with an unemployed typist, and together they share a number of adventures. Eventually, Acel forms a street band in Chicago, but its members are arrested when they get into a fight for refusing to play the Communist anthem, the “International.” However, a sympathetic judge applauds the group’s patriotism, and Acel and company are released, with hopes for a brighter future. Author Edward Anderson (1905-1969) worked first as a journalist in the Southwest before wanderlust struck and he rode the rails, slept in parks and flophouses, and ate in soup-kitchens.
Hungry Spirits: Historical Mystery (Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery #4)
by Alice DuncanDaisy Gumm Majesty, spiritualist to people with more money than sense, is asked by a Salvation Army captain to teach a cooking class for immigrant German ladies. Since Daisy's only culinary talent is burning water, she's sure the captain is nuts.But Daisy steps up and forces herself to confront her own prejudices about Germans, whom she blames for her veteran-husband's war illness.Then one of her students disappears and Daisy discovers that the help her students need has nothing to do with cooking—there's an anarchist's scheme about to boil over."Daisy's upbeat attitude gives her great appeal. Recommend to fans of Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs." - BooklistTHE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES, in series orderStrong SpiritsFine SpiritsHigh SpiritsHungry SpiritsGenteel SpiritsAncient SpiritsDark SpiritsSpirits OnstageUnsettled SpiritsBruised SpiritsSpirits UnitedSpirits UnearthedShaken Spirits
Hunt (Dr Bloom #3)
by Leona DeakinSometimes to catch a killer you have to become the prey.'A satisfying and pacey thriller from a talented author' J M Dalgliesh, author of ONE LOST SOUL___________________________________**THE THIRD DR BLOOM THRILLER**___________________________________The Foreign Secretary is being held under the Terrorism Act. He will answer the police's questions on one condition - they let him speak to Dr Augusta Bloom.He asks Bloom to track down his niece, Scarlett, who hasn't spoken to her family for ten years. The last they heard, Scarlett was getting involved with Artemis - an organisation dedicated to women's rights and the feminist movement, led by the charismatic Paula Kunis.But as Bloom learns more about Artemis, she's torn. Is this organisation everything it claims to be, or do they have a secret side and an alternative agenda? And if so, what has become of Scarlett?The only way to find out for sure is for Bloom to go undercover. But will she make it out safely - or will she become the next Artemis woman to disappear?*****LONGLISTED FOR THE ARNOLD BENNETT BOOK PRIZEREADERS LOVE DR BLOOM'S LATEST INVESTIGATION:'Jam packed with excitement and twists around every corner' *****'Once again Leona Deakin has hit the ball out of the park' *****'What a gripping book, so many brilliant twists and turns' *****'This book is unlike any other crime/mystery novel that I have ever read' *****'A really intense and gripping read' *****'Well written and a real page-turner' *****'I was completely riveted by this book' *****
Hunt For The Bear (Columbus)
by Derek HaasWhen he takes a contract, death follows. Notorious hitman Columbus is known in the trade as a silver bear: an expert assassin who earns top fees because he never defaults on a contract. Columbus believes himself immune to the pressures of his chosen life. But after a mission to take out a prominent mark on the streets of Paris, suddenly Columbus finds himself in a new position - as a target. Taut, intense, and action-packed, HUNT FOR THE BEAR is a cinematic thriller for fans of Robert Ludlum and Lee Child, and stars the same lead character as Haas's tense and disturbing debut thriller THE SILVER BEAR.
Hunt Ghosts With a System: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Gui ZhiBiZhou Yang had accidentally acquired a strange system. Not only were there all kinds of mystical pill runes, there were also many ghost missions. The only way to increase his own abilities was to complete the quest to acquire ghost coins and buy items from the system. Would Zhou Yang, who possessed this strange system, become a God, or would a quest accidentally turn into a vengeful spirit?
Hunt Ghosts With a System: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Gui ZhiBiZhou Yang had accidentally acquired a strange system. Not only were there all kinds of mystical pill runes, there were also many ghost missions. The only way to increase his own abilities was to complete the quest to acquire ghost coins and buy items from the system. Would Zhou Yang, who possessed this strange system, become a God, or would a quest accidentally turn into a vengeful spirit?
Hunt Ghosts With a System: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Gui ZhiBiZhou Yang had accidentally acquired a strange system. Not only were there all kinds of mystical pill runes, there were also many ghost missions. The only way to increase his own abilities was to complete the quest to acquire ghost coins and buy items from the system. Would Zhou Yang, who possessed this strange system, become a God, or would a quest accidentally turn into a vengeful spirit?
Hunt Her Down (The Bullet Catchers #7)
by Roxanne St. ClaireFourteen years ago, undercover FBI agent Dan Gallagher watched his lover, Maggie Varcek, flee into the Miami night as gunfire exploded around them. Now a Bullet Catcher, Dan has learned that drug lord Ramon Jimenez is out of prison after the FBI bust Maggie unwittingly aided, and is looking for revenge. Determined to protect the woman who still haunts his memory, Dan tracks Maggie down, undercover once again -- until his identity is stunningly blown. Furious at his past betrayal, Maggie refuses Dan's help, yet the passion between them still burns irresistibly hot. Then Ramon strikes terrifyingly close. The Jimenez family will do anything to gain the key they believe Maggie holds to their hidden fortune, and the rejoined lovers are forced into a race against time, trying to unlock the secret before everything they hold most dear is destroyed...forever.