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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 (SWAT #1)
by Paige TylerJulie Ann Walker's Black Knights Inc. meets the Black Dagger Brotherhood in this high-octane shifter romance filled with alpha wolves, red-hot romance, and thrilling action from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Paige Tyler.The Dallas SWAT team is hiding one hell of a secret—they're a pack of alpha werewolves. They can take down threats no one else can handle without breaking a sweat, but SWAT team commander Gage Dixon wasn't prepared for the intense heat investigative journalist Mackenzie Stone can bring with a single look…Mackenzie never backs down from a story when her gut tells her something is up. And the fact that Gage Dixon has handpicked his perfect team of officers and keeps everyone else at a distance doesn't sit well with her. They must be hiding something…and she's determined to find out what.Keeping Mac at a distance proves impossible for Gage. 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… Can he protect his wolf brothers and be honest with Mac at the same time, or will she expose the truth of who's really keeping Dallas safe?Praise for Hungry Like the Wolf: "Hot, action-packed, and sexy as hell. Paige Tyler burns up the pages and I couldn't read it fast enough."—Sara Humphreys, award-winning author of Vampire Trouble "Filled with action-packed passion."—Publishers Weekly "Total fun…[Tyler] playfully brings to life werewolves who might just find a humanitarian use for their strength and skills."—Booklist "Hungry Like the Wolf is a great read for those of us who love an action-packed adventure with sexy shifters in uniform."—Tome Tender
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.
Hunt for Sonya Dufrette
by R. T. RaichevAt a house party on the day of the royal wedding in 1981, a little girl named Sonya Dufrette wanders off and is never seen again. Twenty years on, divorcee and librarian Antonia Darcy sets out to solve the mystery.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Hunt for the Enemy (The Enemy Trilogy)
by Rob SinclairThey&’ve erased his past and wiped out his very existence—but Carl Logan isn&’t finished yet . . . &“A spectacular finale to the trilogy.&” —Crime Book Junkie Logan—once an invaluable asset, now branded a traitor—has been framed for murder. His own firm, the secretive Joint Intelligence Agency, has labeled him a rogue operative after two decades of loyal service. The agency is tracking him down . . . and they&’re not the only ones. But there&’s much more at stake than just Logan&’s life. One by one, agents and informants from all sides, all allegiances, are dying. And Carl Logan is the only man who can put a stop to it, once and for all. The hunt is on.Praise for Rob Sinclair and Hunt for the Enemy &“An excellent action thriller, perfect for fans of Jack Reacher and Ben Hope . . . A great series.&” —Off the Shelf Book Reviews &“Fast paced and gripping . . . highly tense.&” —Sarah Hardy, By the Letter Book Reviews
Hunt the Darkness: The Real Werewives Of Vampire County; When Darkness Comes; Real Vamps Don't Drink O-neg; And Hunted By The Others (Guardians of Eternity #11)
by Alexandra IvyWhen an irresistible witch seduces a vampire, their desire is dangerously powerful in this supernatural romance by the New York Times bestselling author. Always in control, the vampire Roke never lets his raw sensuality get the better of him. Yet somehow he's allowed the unthinkable to happen: a nymph-like witch named Sally has tricked him into mating with her. The pair will remain bound for eternity unless Sally breaks the spell. The trouble is, she has no idea how. Mating with Roke was an accident; at least that's what Sally keeps telling herself. Now, to release the spell, she must go on the hunt for her demon father. The search won't be easy with Roke shadowing Sally's every move. As they mate with a ferocity that leaves them both aching for more, Sally isn't sure if her world is more dangerous with Roke—or without him.
Hunt the Dawn
by Abbie Roads"Dark and delicious."--Kerrelyn Sparks, New York Times bestselling author on Race the DarknessOut of darkness and danger You can't hide your secrets from Lathan Montgomery-he can read your darkest memories. And while his special abilities are invaluable in the FBI's hunt for a serial killer, he has no way to avoid the pain that brings him. Until he is drawn to courageous, down-on-her-luck Evanee Brown and finds himself able to offer her something he's never offered another human being: himself.Dawns a unique and powerful loveNightmares are nothing new to Evanee Brown. But once she meets Lathan, they plummet into the realm of the macabre. Murder victims are reaching from beyond the grave to give Evanee evidence that could help Lathan bring a terrifying killer to justice. Together, they could forge an indomitable partnership to thwart violence, abuse, and death-if they survive the forces that seek to tear them apart.Fatal Dreams series: Race the Darkness (Book 1)Hunt the Dawn (Book 2)
Hunt the Moon (Mated by Fate #1)
by Kari ColeA repressed werewolf knocks an Alpha pack leader off his feet in this paranormal romance.When Isabelle “Izzy” Meyers arrives in Montana and discovers her human foster brother is marrying into the local werewolf pack, she wishes she’d brought an arsenal. Werewolves can’t be trusted, and Izzy should know . . . she is one.Luke Wyland never planned on becoming an Alpha. He’s still navigating how to protect the pack from the rogue threat that’s been hunting in his territory, claiming his father as one of their victims. Yet the moment Luke lays eyes on Izzy, something primal takes root. Finding a mate who wants nothing to do with him is a complication he doesn’t need, but letting Izzy go isn’t an option.After a childhood marred by shifter violence, Luke is everything Izzy was raised to hate. So then why does being with him feel so intensely right? With a thinning pack to defend, Luke knows what he has to do: embolden Izzy to unleash her true nature—or risk losing everything.
Hunt the Wolf: A SEAL Team Six Novel (A Thomas Crocker Thriller #1)
by Ralph Pezzullo Don MannNavy SEAL Team Six commando Don Mann infuses his debut military thriller with the real-life details only a true insider can reveal. In the midst of a grueling training exercise, Thomas Crocker, USN, unearths a pocket of terrorism that leads straight from the slopes of K2 to the cities of Europe and the Middle East. Crocker and his team, who are trained for the most intense kinds of combat in the most extreme environments, must blaze through a perilous web of terrorist cells to track down a ruthless sheikh who is running an international kidnapping ring before his captives pay the ultimate price. HUNT THE WOLF is an adrenaline-packed novel sure to appeal to fans of Vince Flynn and Brad Thor, featuring the world's most elite soldiers and based on the experiences of renowned SEAL Team 6 commando Don Mann.
Hunt with the Hounds
by Mignon G. EberhartWhen murder descends on a small Southern town, nothing is more dangerous than telling the truth Ernestine Baily was killed at dusk on a cold fall day as fog and darkness rolled over Hollow Hill. Five months later, her husband, Jed, whom she accused of the crime, stands trial. But in the small Virginia town of Bedford, many question his culpability, among them the murder&’s lone witness: Sue Poore. Sue&’s testimony ensures Jed&’s freedom—something the local paper quickly seizes on as evidence of a scandalous romance. But beyond causing her to suffer this indignity, Sue&’s avowal makes her a marked woman, targeted by a local policeman as the next best suspect, and by a mysterious gunman whose second bullet may not miss. In a town like Bedford, almost anyone can look guilty, and when Sue becomes caught between three men—two vying for her heart and one for her imprisonment—she knows that the real murderer sits quietly in their midst.