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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
Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Cicero Trilogy Ser. #1)
by Robert HarrisFrom the bestselling author of Fatherland and Pompeii, comes the first novel of a trilogy about the struggle for power in ancient Rome.In his “most accomplished work to date” (Los Angeles Times), master of historical fiction Robert Harris lures readers back in time to the compelling life of Roman Senator Marcus Cicero. The re-creation of a vanished biography written by his household slave and righthand man, Tiro, Imperium follows Cicero’s extraordinary struggle to attain supreme power in Rome. On a cold November morning, Tiro opens the door to find a terrified, bedraggled stranger begging for help. Once a Sicilian aristocrat, the man was robbed by the corrupt Roman governor, Verres, who is now trying to convict him under false pretenses and sentence him to a violent death. The man claims that only the great senator Marcus Cicero, one of Rome’s most ambitious lawyers and spellbinding orators, can bring him justice in a crooked society manipulated by the villainous governor. But for Cicero, it is a chance to prove himself worthy of absolute power. What follows is one of the most gripping courtroom dramas in history, and the beginning of a quest for political glory by a man who fought his way to the top using only his voice—defeating the most daunting figures in Roman history.
Impervious: A Sean McPherson Novel, Book 3 (A Sean McPherson Novel)
by Laurie BuchananIn the village of Fairhaven—nestled between Washington state’s Bellingham Bay and the Cascade Mountains, home to writers’ retreat Pines & Quill,—friends and family have gathered for the union of Sean McPherson and Emma Benton. Sean has been working with the FBI and local police to help solve crimes, particularly murders bearing the mark of crime boss Georgio “The Bull” Gambino. Emma, who has just learned to walk again, has begun to feel at home and hopes to one day raise a family. But just as the festivities begin and corks fly, an explosion shatters everything, killing one and injuring others. From Bellingham to San Francisco and New Orleans, the chase is on to discover who’s dead set on ensuring the newlyweds don’t live happily ever after. The writers currently in residence at Pines & Quill include a vineyard owner, a Bryn Mawr College professor, a special education teacher accompanied by her seeing-eye dog, and an intuitive who can’t—or won’t—identify the killer. Gambino has a knack for finding people in even the most inaccessible places to do his bidding. Could one of the writers be on his payroll?
Impitoyable et Mortelle
by Diana Brandão Ml BinelliUne proposition. Une victime. Un mariage forcé pour dissimuler un abus. Franc-maçonnerie, inceste, la Sainte Inquisition et un voyage en direction du Nouveau Monde pavent le chemin d'une femme qui est Impitoyable et Mortelle pour tous ceux qui l'entourent. Dans le Portugal du 18ème siècle, Bárbara est forcée à se marier avec un inconnu pour dissimuler une injure. Avec son intelligence et de la planification, elle devient le bourreau de tous ceux qui lui ont fait du mal. Elle part alors pour la Nouvelle Orléans pour commencer une nouvelle vie avec le mari qui lui a été imposé, mais qui devient son complice car il est fasciné par elle. Mais une passion imprévue changera son destin. Quand tuer devient facile, le chemin vers l'abîme est ouvert. Bárbara est une force de la nature. Ceux qui ne se soumettent pas à elle sont détruits.
Implacable Alpha (Team Psi #2)
by W. Michael GearNew York Times bestselling author Gear continues the thrilling sci-fi mystery of Prisoner Alpha in book two of the Team Psi novels.Called the 'Ennoia,' the woman who came within a heartbeat of killing prisoner Alpha in the Grantham parking garage is back. This time she's snatched Dr. Timothy Ryan. The Psi Team find themselves caught in a battle that has been raging across timelines for 2000 years. But, can they trust the Ennoia? Or is she using our timeline for her own purposes? Meanwhile, Bill Stevens has his own agenda, and his goons have already crossed blades with Psi Team. Now they are coming for Alpha, and all the revenge they can get. Because just as things seemed like they could get no worse, Alpha is back. And this time, she's coming for blood.
Implacable. Amor y Resistencia en la Alemania de la Preguerra.
by Marion Kummerow Heidy Baratto EllgutterBerlín, Alemania, 1932. En una época de agitación política y conflictos, un hombre encuentra el valor para resistirse… El Dr. Wilhem “Q” Quedlin, ingeniero químico e inventor, vive para su ciencia. Una mujer no está en sus planes —tampoco que lo acusen de espionaje industrial. Pero las cosas se ponen peor. Observar el ascenso de Hitler al poder, aviva su deseo de evitar otra guerra que destruiría por completo su amado país. Q toma la decisión consciente de luchar contra lo que sabe que está mal, incluso si trabajar contra los nazis podría significar la muerte segura para él —y para los que ama. Hilde Dremmer ha jurado no volver a amar nunca más. Pero después de encontrar a Q, quiere darle una segunda oportunidad al amor. Cuando Q revela su plan de resistencia, Hilde tiene que escoger entre su vida protegida sin él, o la amenaza constante de tortura, si lo apoya en su lucha en contra de la injusticia. Ella ha atestiguado suficientes acciones violentas del gobierno nazi, como para sentirse paralizada por el nuevo poder político, pero ¿será suficiente para que una joven común y corriente haga lo extraordinario y apoye al hombre que ama en una época de total desolación? Esta historia de espionaje de la Segunda Guerra Mundial se basa en eventos verídicos de la lucha de una pareja por la felicidad, mientras libra una batalla en contra de sus propios líderes. Basado en una historia real.
Implant: A Novel (Thriller Ser.)
by F. Paul WilsonThe New York Times–bestselling author of The Select is &“one of the masters of the medical thriller and this one will keep you page-turning&” (Larry King, USA Today). Dr. Duncan Lathram is a brilliant plastic surgeon who recently invented a dissolving implant that allows incisions to heal without scarring. His unparalleled artistry in the operating room is the salvation of all the biggest power players in Washington, DC, whenever they need to be TV ready. Lathram appears to have it all, but something isn&’t right . . . When young Gina Panzella isn&’t hustling as a house doctor at a local community hospital, she assists Dr. Lathram with surgery. She&’s known him almost her entire life and respects him deeply, yet there are a few things about him she can&’t quite figure out—like why so many of his patients are mysteriously dying. Overcome with suspicion and fear, Panzella enlists the help of Gerry Canney, a high school classmate now working with the FBI, to dig deep into the doctor&’s past. Soon they will discover what Lathram is truly capable of . . .
Importance of Being Urnest: A Coffee House Cozy (The Maggy Thorsen Mysteries #10)
by Sandra Balzo&“Witty…There are loads of eccentric suspects and juicy motives, and the clues are wrapped in lively conversation.&”—Publishers Weekly The choice of an antique silver coffee urn as the final resting place for elderly Celeste Bouchard's ashes might seem a cruel joke. After all, the wealthy boutique owner was taken ill and died while daughter Hannah was off having lattes at Uncommon Grounds. But Maggy Thorsen, the coffeehouse&’s owner, has more pressing things on her mind: a jailbreak and subsequent shoot-out has forced her main squeeze, Sheriff Jake Pavlik, to take refuge with her. Maggy is pondering her decision about marriage—but it&’s hard to think about when there&’s still an escaped convict on the loose…
Impossible (Orca Soundings)
by Jocelyn ShipleySeventeen-year-old Jemma's older brother took her in when she needed to get away from her abusive ex-boyfriend, Razor. All Jemma wants now is to be a good mom to her baby daughter, Violet. But one night she needs to go out, just for a few minutes, to get diapers and ice cream. On her way back, she witnesses the drive-by shooting of a kid, Kwame, who lives in the same building. The driver is Razor. Jemma is terrified. If she tells anyone what she saw, they'll know she left her baby alone and she might lose custody. But if she doesn't, Kwame's killer will go free. Razor convinces Jemma to make a deal to save her life, but Jemma isn't sure she can live with the consequences.
Impossible Choice
by Sybil BartelBook two of UncheckedAfter her parents were murdered, Layna Blair spent three years on the run--until Marine Sergeant Blaze Johnson stepped in and saved her. With him, Layna knew safety for the first time...but shortly after shipping out for another tour in Afghanistan, Blaze comes home early.When Layna sees the jagged wounds covering his body, every truth she thought she knew is destroyed. Blaze is distant and angry and though her heart is shattered, Layna desperately tries to keep their relationship together in the face of another tragedy. When the tenuous bonds holding them together are ripped apart by a revenge-hungry maniac, Layna must trust her survival instinct and bury her past for good.But the enemy is two steps ahead, and before she can take action, Layna's hand is forced by his deadly demands--save herself or save the man who risked his life for her freedom. Blaze saved her once. This time it's her turn to protect him.90,730 words
Impossible Promise
by Sybil BartelThree years ago, Layna Blair listened in horror over a telephone line as her parents were murdered. When the killer said she was next, Layna panicked and made a deadly deal-his secret in exchange for her life. She's paid the price every day since, becoming a prisoner in plain sight.Marine Sergeant Blaze Johnson offers Layna a way out-her freedom, his rules, no questions asked-and she takes it, despite knowing what her keepers do to people who get too close. She doesn't know Blaze is fighting his own demons or that beneath his warrior façade is a man on the verge of breaking.Embarking on a wild revenge mission with Blaze and his smooth-talking best friend, Talon, is not what Layna signed on for. But attempting to run when Blaze has made no secret he intends to make her his is a reckless mistake. With the killer closing in, it's up to Blaze to save them all-and to Layna to realize that she's risked the one thing she can't afford to lose.Book one of two93,000 words
Impossible Views of the World
by Lucy IvesA witty, urbane, and sometimes shocking debut novel, set in a hallowed New York museum, in which a co-worker's disappearance and a mysterious map change a life foreverStella Krakus, a curator at Manhattan's renowned Central Museum of Art, is having the roughest week in approximately ever. Her soon-to-be ex-husband (the perfectly awful Whit Ghiscolmbe) is stalking her, a workplace romance with "a fascinating, hyper-rational narcissist" is in freefall, and a beloved colleague, Paul, has gone missing. Strange things are afoot: CeMArt's current exhibit is sponsored by a Belgian multinational that wants to take over the world's water supply, she unwittingly stars in a viral video that's making the rounds, and her mother--the imperious, impossibly glamorous Caro--wants to have lunch. It's almost more than she can overanalyze. But the appearance of a mysterious map, depicting a 19th-century utopian settlement, sends Stella--a dogged expert in American graphics and fluidomanie (don't ask)--on an all-consuming research mission. As she teases out the links between a haunting poem, several unusual novels, a counterfeiting scheme, and one of the museum's colorful early benefactors, she discovers the unbearable secret that Paul's been keeping, and charts a course out of the chaos of her own life. Pulsing with neurotic humor and dagger-sharp prose, Impossible Views of the World is a dazzling debut novel about how to make it through your early thirties with your brain and heart intact. From the Hardcover edition.