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Immortals of Meluha_Book 1 of Shiva Trilogy
by Amish Tripathi1900 BC. In what modern Indians mistakenly call the Indus Valley Civilisation. The inhabitants of that period called it the land of Meluha a near perfect empire created many centuries earlier by Lord Ram, one of the greatest monarchs that ever lived. This once proud empire and its Suryavanshi rulers face severe perils as its primary river, the revered Saraswati, is slowly drying to extinction. They also face devastating terrorist attacks from the east, the land of the Chandravanshis. To make matters worse, the Chandravanshis appear to have allied with the Nagas, an ostracised and sinister race of deformed humans with astonishing martial skills! The only hope for the Suryavanshis is an ancient legend: When evil reaches epic proportions, when all seems lost, when it appears that your enemies have triumphed, a hero will emerge. Is the rough-hewn Tibetan immigrant Shiva, really that hero? And does he want to be that hero at all? Drawn suddenly to his destiny, by duty as well as by love, will Shiva lead the Suryavanshi vengeance and destroy evil?
Immovable Objects (Family Secrets: The Next Generation #2)
by Marie FerrarellaRelishing her newfound freedom from adomineering brother, Elizabeth wanted only tocontrol her destiny, her power, her heart. Like abird set loose from its cage, she tested her wingswith Cole Williams. But was the Philadelphiabillionaire too hot for her to handle on her firstsolo flight? Retrieving his priceless piece of stolenart was easy, but the man was dangerously sexy.Despite her desire for independence, she couldn'thelp giving in to temptation—and passion—withCole. But then she learned that someone fromher past was hell-bent on finding her—and Colewas the only one who could keep her safe. Couldshe give herself over to his protection…withoutrisking her body and soul?
Immunity
by Taylor AntrimIn the very near future, a devastating Ebola-like pandemic has struck the world, but for the 1% in New York City it's an excuse for even more twisted behavior.Taylor Antrim delivers a thrilling new novel that combines the best of dystopian fiction with a sharp-eyed exploration of class and wealth in the world's capital. In this fast-paced paranoid, near-future New York City, we meet Catherine, a broke socialite who is getting sick. Desperate, she takes a job with a luxury concierge service that fulfills the most outlandish desires of the ultra-rich--even if that means hunting down the 99%. As the hidden agendas of her employer and his shadowy clients emerge, Catherine realizes things are not remotely as they appear and she finds herself a pawn of mega-corporations and government agents all eager to profit from the cure embedded inside of her."--Joseph O'Neill, author of Netherland
Immunity (Contagion #2)
by Erin BowmanSurvivors of a deadly planetary outbreak take on a new, sinister adversary in the white-knuckle sequel to Contagion, which New York Times bestselling author Amie Kaufman called “gripping, thrilling, and terrifying in equal measures.”Thea, Coen, and Nova have escaped from Achlys, only to find themselves imprisoned on a ship they thought was their ticket to safety. Now the nightmare they thought they’d left behind is about to be unleashed as an act of political warfare, putting the entire galaxy at risk. To prevent an interstellar catastrophe, they’ll have to harness the evil of the deadly Achlys contagion and deploy the only weapons they have left: themselves. Fans of Jonathan Maberry, Rick Yancey, and Madeleine Roux will relish Bowman’s tense, high-stakes conclusion to the events of contagion.
Impact
by Gregory RogersMission commander, Donna Kennedy, faces disaster for herself and her crew. In an event rivaling only Apollo 13, a space shuttle mission faces absolute failure. The Columbia is damaged in space and cannot safely return to Earth. Finding a way to bring the crew home safely will be NASA’s greatest challenge since the infamous mission to the Moon. For Donna, however, it will be the most extreme situation she has ever faced. For the engineers and managers at Kennedy Space Center and Johnson Space Center, they must overcome tremendous challenges to save the lives of seven astronauts. In the course of the story, details of past NASA tragedies will be explained in a manner that will forever change how Americans view the history of the loss of Challenger in 1986 and Columbia in 2003. Truths must be told.
Impact
by Stephen GreenleafWhen SurfAir 617 crashes on its way from Los Angeles to San Francisco, the disaster touches many lives.For Alec Hawthorne, an internationally famous aviation lawyer, it means money - and the chance to fight once again for safety in the skies.For Keith Tollison, a small-time lawyer, the crash has a more personal implication; Jack Donahue, the husband of the woman Keith loves, was on board the plane. On Laura Donahue's behalf, the former friends reunite to take on the airline. But as the trial progresses Alec, Keith and Laura find themselves caught in a complex web of intrigue and deceit, and the secrets revealed threaten to destroy them all.
Impact
by Stephen GreenleafA legal battle turns violent in the aftermath of a tragic plane crash The fog is thick as SurfAir 617 readies to land. Onboard, a mother consoles her daughter, two children reminisce about Disneyland, flight attendants flirt with each other, and two lovers agonize over their infidelity. None of them know they are minutes from death. Then SurfAir 617 drops out of the sky, the pilots blinded by the fall, and explodes onto the runway. Only eighteen of more than one hundred passengers survive. The families of the victims soon find themselves under siege by ruthless lawyers and corrupt insurance investigators who will do whatever it takes to cheat them out of their rightful settlements. In retaliation, lawyer Keith Tollison dives into the jungle of aviation law—and a fight to prove that SurfAir 617 should never have been cleared to fly.
Impact (Outer Earth #3)
by Rob BoffardFollowing Tracer and Zero-G comes Impact, the explosive conclusion to the Outer Earth trilogy - a heart-pounding thriller set in space where the hero moves like lightning and the consequences for failure are deadly. A signal has been picked up from Earth. The planet was supposed to be uninhabitable. But it seems there are survivors down there - with supplies, shelter and running water. Perhaps there could be a future for humanity on Earth after all. Riley Hale will find out soon enough. She's stuck on a spaceship with the group of terrorists that is planning to brave the planet's atmosphere and crash-land on the surface. But when the re-entry goes wrong, Riley ends up hundreds of miles from her companions Prakesh and Carver, alone in a barren wilderness. She'll have to use everything she knows to survive. And all of them are about to find out that nothing on Earth is what it seems . . .
Impact (Wyman Ford #3)
by Douglas PrestonWyman Ford is tapped for a secret expedition to Cambodia... to locate the source of strangely beautiful gemstones that do not appear to be of this world. A brilliant meteor lights up the Maine coast... and two young women borrow a boat and set out for a distant island to find the impact crater. A scientist at the National Propulsion Facility discovers an inexplicable source of gamma rays in the outer Solar System. He is found decapitated, the data missing. High resolution NASA images reveal an unnatural feature hidden in the depths of a crater on Mars... and it appears to have been activated. Sixty hours and counting.
Impact Zone (Tactical Crime Division: Traverse City #3)
by Julie Anne LindseyRide along on the riveting cases of the Tactical Crime Division — TCD. An elite team of FBI agents specializing in high-risk threats.When Grand Rapids falls victim to a serial bomber, the Tactical Crime Division launches into action.Veteran TCD special agent Max McRay is the definition of unflappable. But when a serial bomber wreaks havoc in the town where his ex-wife, Allie, and infant son live, suddenly a high-profile case becomes personal. The bomber is ruthless…and now Max&’s family is in his sights. Can the TCD stop this killer&’s deadly rampage before Max and Allie pay with their lives?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover the lives and loves of the remaining team members in the Tactical Crime Division: Traverse City series:Book 1: Rookie Instincts by Carol EricsonBook 2: Toxin Alert by Tyler Anne SnellBook 3: Impact Zone by Julie Anne LindseyBook 4: Hunting a Killer by Nicole Helm
Impact of Evidence: A Welsh Borders Mystery (British Library Crime Classics)
by Carol CarnacNear St. Brynneys in the Welsh border country, isolated by heavy snow and flooding from the thaw, a calamity has occurred. Old Dr. Robinson, a known 'menace on the roads', has met his end in a collision with a jeep on a hazardous junction. But when the police arrive at the scene, a burning question hints at something murkier than mere accident: why was there a second body—a man not recognised by any locals—in the back of Robinson's car?As the local inspectors dive into the muddy waters of this strange crime, Chief Inspector Julian Rivers and Inspector Lancing are summoned from Scotland Yard to the windswept wilds, where danger and deceit lie in wait.Puzzling and atmospheric, this exceedingly rare mystery from one of the masters of crime fiction's Golden Age returns to print for the first time since its publication in 1954.
Impacto
by Douglas PrestonEn tres puntos distantes del planeta están sucediendo cosas extraordinarias. Todo parece indicar que las piedras preciosas halladas en una mina de Camboya son de origen extraterrestre. Al mismo tiempo, un meteorito ha impactado en las costas de Maine, y dos valientes mujeres reman en un bote dispuestas a examinar el cráter. Entretanto, el científico de la NASA que detectó una inexplicable emisión de rayos gamma en Marte ha aparecido decapitado, y alguien ha robado todos sus papeles. Sin duda, había algo oculto en el planeta rojo, y ahora se halla en el interior de un cráter y parece haber despertado. Comienza la cuenta atrás..."Un thriller absorbente, obra de uno de los escritores más inteligentes de nuestro tiempo."Fantasy Book Critic
Impaired Judgment
by David ComptonBook Description The new First Family plans to restore honor to the White House, and First Lady Paula Candler, to show she's just another working mom, decides to retain her position as a Virginia federal judge. The president, a devoted husband and father, supports his wife completely, and they share everything--at least until she is assigned to hear the case against reputed mobster Tony Remalli, who is accused of murdering another female judge. Representing Remalli is legendary Mob attorney Don Ross, whose law-skirting investigator hits pay dirt in his effort to dig up dirt on the supposedly pristine Paula Candler. When Ross uses the evidence to blackmail the judge, Candler is faced with the moral dilemma of letting bullies rule her courtroom or risking the safety of her family and the future of her husband's presidency. Compton fashions an exciting legal thriller that uses its high-concept premise to good advantage.
Impasse: A Novel
by Royce Scott BuckinghamIn Royce Scott Buckingham's Impasse, a man is left to die in Alaska while on an "adventure vacation" and must somehow survive to get his revenge on those who betrayed him.Forty and facing a mid-life crisis, Stu Stark has lost his mojo. He simply gave up after being fired from his prestigious job as a prosecuting attorney for losing the biggest case of his career. So when Stu's best friend gifts him a one-week trip into the Alaskan wilderness to rediscover his manhood, Stu thinks it just might do him some good. But after a horrible week, Stu is crushed when he realizes that no one is coming back for him. Dying, Stu is found by a grizzled old hunter who informs that winter has set in, and they're not going anywhere for a while.So begins Stu's training to become the man he never was…and to get revenge on those who betrayed him. This adult debut by the internationally bestselling YA author is a modern day take on The Count of Monte Cristo.
Imperfect Justice
by Cara C. Putman“This is the way legal thrillers are meant to be—compelling, intelligent, and deeply satisfying.” —Randy Singer, author of Rule of LawTHE POLICE SAY THE WOMAN WAS A MURDERER. EMILIE WESLEY KNOWS THEY CAN’T BE TALKING ABOUT HER CLIENT . . . CAN THEY?To the world it seems obvious: Kaylene Adams killed her daughter and then was shot by police. Attorney Emilie Wesley knows a different story: Kaylene would never hurt anyone and was looking for a way out of a controlling, abusive relationship. Her death shakes Emilie’s belief that she can make a difference for women in violent marriages. Self-doubt plagues her as she struggles to continue her work in the wake of the tragedy.Reid Billings thought he knew his sister—right up until he learned how she died. He discovers a letter from Kaylene begging him to fight for custody of her daughters if anything should happen to her. No attorney in her right mind would support an uncle instead of the father in a custody case, but Kaylene’s letter claims Emilie Wesley will help him.Thrown together in a race to save Kaylene’s surviving daughter, Emily and Reid pursue the constantly evasive truth. If they can hang on to hope together, can they save a young girl—and find a future for themselves in the process?
Imperfect Women: A Novel
by Araminta HallFROM THE AUTHOR OF OUR KIND OF CRUELTY"A stunning, dark novel about who women want to be and the reality of who they are.” —Samantha Downing, author of His Lovely Wife"Promises to please those who enjoy psychological thrillers and all those who love Elena Ferrante but wish her series was just a bit (okay, a lot) more twisted." —Molly Odintz, Lit Hub"A psychological thriller in the truest sense of the word . . . At points I was folding pages repeatedly.” —Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal"Creeps on you slowly, like a fog, until you find yourself enveloped in this tangled skein of relationships, eager to see how all this is going to play out, who is going to betray whom and in what way." —Sarah Lyall, The New York Times Book ReviewWhen Nancy Hennessy is murdered, she leaves behind two best friends, an adoring husband and daughter, and a secret lover whose identity she took to the grave. Nancy was gorgeous, wealthy, and cherished by those who knew her—from the outside, her life was perfect. But as the investigation into her death flounders and her friends Eleanor and Mary wrestle with their grief, dark details surface that reveal how little they knew their friend, each other, and maybe even themselves.A gripping, immersive novel about impossible expectations and secrets that fester and become lethal, Imperfect Women unfolds through the perspectives of three fascinating women. Their enduring, complex friendship is the knot the reader must untangle to answer the question Who killed Nancy?Imperfect Women explores guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and the compromises we make that alter our lives irrevocably. With the wickedly sharp insights and finely tuned suspense that has drawn comparisons to Patricia Highsmith and Paula Hawkins, Araminta Hall returns with another page-turning, thought-provoking tour de force.
Imperfect Women: The blockbuster must-read novel of the year that everyone is talking about
by Araminta Hall'Rare and complex' MARIAN KEYES'A dark, delicious thriller' LOUISE O'NEILL'Loved this book' ELIZABETH MOSSFRIENDS TELL EACH OTHER EVERYTHING. DON'T THEY?Nancy has the perfect life. She is bright, beautiful and rich with an adoring husband and daughter.At least that's what it seems on the outside to her two best friends.But then Nancy is murdered.And as the lies start to unravel, they realise they never knew their perfect friend at all.She clearly had as many secrets as they do...This novel was previously published as Perfect Strangers in paperback, ebook, and audio.***MORE PRAISE FOR IMPERFECT WOMEN:'Immersive and unsettling' Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal'I read this in no time. An excellent twist' Dorothy Koomson, author of The Ice Cream Girls'Beautifully written . . . should not be missed' Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife'Immersive, intelligent and gripping' S.E. Lynes, author of Mother
Imperfect Women: The blockbuster must-read novel of the year that everyone is talking about
by Araminta Hall'Rare and complex' MARIAN KEYES'A dark, delicious thriller' LOUISE O'NEILL'Loved this book' ELIZABETH MOSSFRIENDS TELL EACH OTHER EVERYTHING. DON'T THEY?Nancy has the perfect life. She is bright, beautiful and rich with an adoring husband and daughter.At least that's what it seems on the outside to her two best friends.But then Nancy is murdered.And as the lies start to unravel, they realise they never knew their perfect friend at all. She clearly had as many secrets as they do...This novel was previously published as Perfect Strangers in paperback, ebook, and audio.***MORE PRAISE FOR IMPERFECT WOMEN:'Immersive and unsettling' Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal'I read this in no time. An excellent twist' Dorothy Koomson, author of The Ice Cream Girls'Beautifully written . . . should not be missed' Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife'Immersive, intelligent and gripping' S.E. Lynes, author of Mother
Imperi de llops
by Kayla OlsonCom sobreviure quan s’ha perdut tota esperança? ANY 2049. LA TERRA ESTÀ A PUNT DE DESAPARÈIXER. Abans de la guerra, l’Eden tenia una vida fàcil. Hi havia aire condicionat, gelats i llargs dies a la platja. Llavors va arribar la revolució, i tot va canviar. Ara, un grup poderós controla la Terra i els seus recursos. Malgrat que l’Eden ho ha perdut tot a mans dels Llops, es nega a permetre que la destrueixin del tot. Coneix les coordenades de l’únic espai neutral que queda al món, un lloc anomenat Illa Refugi, i està desesperada per arribar a les seves platges. L’Eden fuig dels Llops amb tres rebels més, però quan arriben a l’illa mítica, una desapareix. Amb gran coratge, s’endinsen a la selva per buscar l’aliada perduda, i aviat descobreixen que l’Illa Refugi és plena de paranys letals, i que tenen un enemic inesperat. Potser l’illa és més mortífera que el món que l’Eden ha deixat enrere, però sobreviure-hi és l’únic camí cap a la llibertat.
Imperial Hunters: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Yue BanDaMoWangEach industry had its own revered patriarchs, just as the coppersmiths' patriarchs were Old Lord Li, the dyers' patriarchs were the Second Sage Maegor, the carpenters' patriarchs were Luban, and the hunters' patriarchs were the gods. According to the Mountain and Sea Scripture, the brothers lived on a mountain in the East China Sea called the Duso Temple, so most of the temples used by the hunters to worship their ancestors were named the Temple of Dushi.Hunters were gradually fading out of sight in the modern world, and naturally, the Dushi Temple was also largely abandoned. There was very little incense burning, but the best hunting skill had been passed down from generation to generation in the Hunter Families. Today, the most experienced hunters are pursuing the goal and glory of the cannibal beast.Yao Yun and Wei Wuji were the descendants of the two Battalion Commanders, Yao and Wei. Relying on the hunting secret manuals passed down from their ancestors, they had learned a set of excellent hunting techniques, but they were rarely of use. On a fortuitous occasion, Yao and Wei Wuji rescued Ashely, the head of the ifa-foundation, who had been attacked by wild boars.In order to earn money for their brothers and donkeys to support their families, as well as to find out the real reason for the mysterious death of their donkeys, they started a dangerous journey to hunt man-eating beasts around the world at the invitation of Ashley. Abnormal man-eating bear, strange "zombie" human, black dragon, hidden mysterious treasure, bizarre death...From the jungles of Burma to the wilds of India, they followed the trail of the cannibals. It was as if there was an invisible hand controlling everything. Was it the fate of the hunter or was it something else? A shocking conspiracy was about to unfold …
Imperial Scandal (Rannoch Fraser Mysteries #4)
by Teresa GrantHusband-and-wife British spies investigate a murder in Brussels amid a whirlwind of war and revelry in this &“superb&” Regency-era mystery (Historical Novel Society). Removed to glamorous Brussels in the wake of Napoleon&’s escape from Elba, intelligence agent Malcolm Rannoch and his wife, Suzanne, warily partake in the country&’s pleasures—lush, bucolic afternoons followed by nights filled with lavish balls. But with the Congress of Vienna in chaos and the Duke of Wellington preparing for battle, the festivities are cut short when Malcolm is sent on a perilous mission that unravels a murderous world of espionage. No one knows what the demure and respectable Lady Julia Ashton was doing at the château where Malcolm and a fellow British spy were ambushed. But now her enigmatic life has been ended by an equally mysterious death. And as the conflict with Napoleon marches toward Waterloo, and Brussels surrenders to bedlam, Suzanne and Malcolm will be plunged into the search for the truth—revealing an intricate labyrinth of sinister secrets and betrayal in which no one can be trusted . . . &“A superb storyteller.&” —Deanna Raybourn, New York Times–bestselling author
Imperial Scandal (The Rannoch Fraser Mysteries #4)
by Teresa GrantAs two countries prepare for war, the whirl of revelry hides unimaginable deceit. Nights waltzing at candlelit balls…champagne-filled picnics on golden afternoons…When Napoleon's escape from Elba puts the Congress of Vienna into chaos, Intelligence Agent Malcolm Rannoch and his wife, Suzanne, remove to Brussels where the Duke of Wellington is preparing for battle. They find the city, on the verge of war, seemingly bent on pleasure. But one night Malcolm slips away from one of the endless round of lavish balls to meet with a fellow spy. Gunfire interrupts their meeting and claims an unexpected victim. No one knows what Lady Julia Ashton, the demure wife of a British officer, was doing at the château where Malcolm and his fellow British spy are ambushed. But now her enigmatic life has ended in an equally mysterious death. As the conflict with Napoleon marches toward Waterloo, and Brussels surrenders to bedlam, Suzanne and Malcolm search for the truth. The secrets behind Lady Julia's life and death lead them into an intricate labyrinth of secrets and betrayals in which no one can be trusted…not even a spouse. "A brilliantly multilayered mystery and a must-read for fans of the Regency era." --Publishers Weekly
Imperial Stout (Trouble Brewing #1)
by Layla ReyneLayla Reyne spins off from her pulse-pounding Agents Irish and Whiskey books with Imperial Stout, the first installment in the Trouble Brewing seriesIt’s a good thing assistant US attorney Dominic Price co-owns a brewery. He could use a cold one. Nic’s star witness has just been kidnapped, his joint operation with the FBI is in jeopardy, his father’s shady past is catching up with him and the hot new special agent in San Francisco is the kind of distraction best handled with a stiff drink.Kidnap and rescue expert Cameron Byrne has his own ideas about how to handle Nic, but his skills are currently needed elsewhere. The by-the-book FBI agent goes deep undercover as a member of an infamous heist crew in order to save Nic’s witness, break up the crew and close the case before anyone else gets hurt. Nic in particular. Things heat up when Cam falls for Nic, and the witness falls for Cam. As the crew’s suspicions grow, Cam must decide how far he’s willing to go—and how far into his own dark past he’s willing to dive—to get everyone out alive.This book is approximately 62,000 wordsOne-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!Carina Press acknowledges the editorial services of Deborah Nemeth
Imperio de lobos
by Kayla OlsonAntes de la guerra, la vida de Eden era fácil. Luego ocurrió la revolución y todo cambió. ¿Cómo sobrevivir cuando se ha perdido toda esperanza? AÑO 2049. LA TIERRA ESTÁ A PUNTO DE DESAPARECER. Antes de la guerra, la vida de Edén era fácil. Había aire acondicionado, helados y largos días en la playa. Pero llegó la revolución y todo cambió. Ahora, un poderoso grupo controla la Tierra y sus recursos. Y a pesar de que Eden lo ha perdido todo a manos de los Lobos, se niega a permitir que también acaben con ella. Tiene las coordenadas del único terreno neutral que queda en el mundo, un lugar llamado isla Santuario, y está desesperada por escapar a sus playas. Edén huye de los Lobos con otras tres rebeldes, pero cuando llegan a la mítica isla, una de ellas desaparece. Al desafiar a la selva en busca de su aliada perdida, pronto descubren que Isla Santuario está llena de trampas mortales y un enemigo que jamás imaginaron.
Imperium: A Novel Of Ancient Rome (Trilogía de Cicerón #Volumen 1)
by Robert HarrisEl aclamado autor de Pompeya y maestro de la innovación en la ficción histórica cautiva con su «Trilogía de Cicerón», que arranca con Imperium y que está ambientada en la Roma antigua, una época de traiciones e intrigas políticas, tan alejada de la nuestra y, sin embargo, tan cercana. Un hombre de principios, apasionado e idealista, en un mundo dominado por la corrupción, los intereses económicos y la falta de escrúpulos de los políticos. La titánica lucha de Cicerón, el mayor orador de la historia, por conseguir el poder en Roma. Roma, siglo I a.C. Cuando una fría mañana de noviembre, Tiro, el secretario y confidente de Cicerón, abre la puerta a un aterrorizado habitante de Sicilia, víctima del corrupto gobernador de la isla, no sabe que acaba de desencadenar una de las disputas judiciales más apasionantes de la historia. Una confrontación que fue mucho más allá de la justicia y que tuvo consecuencias históricas para la República, porque desencadenó un torbellino de conspiraciones en el que, por su afán por conseguir el imperium, el poder supremo del Estado, se vio inmerso Cicerón. Reseña:«En manos de Harris el juego más complejo se reviste de belleza.»The Times