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Is There a Dead Man in the House? (Peaches Dann #5)
by Elizabeth Daniels SquirePeaches's father and his new wife, Azalea Marlowe, were in Tennessee to oversee the renovation of her old family home. And when Peaches arrived, she found the excavation process fascinating—it was almost like watching the house's memory come to life. But some of the house's memories are less than pleasant—as proven by the discovery of buried bones over a century old. The ownership of the Marlowe house may rest on the solution to the mystery. But even more disturbing, Azalea's fall from a broken ladder may indicate that violence is about to visit again...
Is a Ship Burning?
by Richard SaleIs a Ship Burning?, first published in 1938, is Richard Sale’s novel of action, adventure and romance aboard an ill-fated cruise ship. Narrator John Banion, the ship’s communications officer, describes the passengers and disastrous fire and sinking, followed by days adrift at sea in a small lifeboat.From the dustjacket:A few wisps of smoke drifting up from below, a muffled shout, the sound of running feet and that all-pervading, cloying smell—the one catastrophe that terrifies all men who follow the sea...The San Marino was afire! Later, when they pulled Banion on the raft, his sensation was one of sheer vacuity, as though the earth had dissolved leaving him there alone with the others; Faroni, the gangster, helpless and abject without his gun; the young man Kilgore, who breathed and spoke, but had died inside; G. Emery Harrington, whose stock certificates and directorships for once gave him no advantage over “Stokehold” McGilley, the other survivor... This is more than a swift exciting picture of a dramatic episode. It is a brilliant piece of writing. Mr. Sale has caught most effectively the overwhelming vastness of the sea, and against a background of sinister disaster he has spun the brief but vital thread of an intensely human love affair.Author Richard Sale (1911-1993) was a prolific writer of pulp fiction, novels, and screenplays, and was also a film director.
Isaac Asimov's Caliban
by Roger Macbride AllenEveryone is protected by the 3 Laws of Robotics, but then a politician is murdered and the evidence points to a robot...
Isaac Asimov's Utopia (Caliban Series, Vol. #3)
by Roger Macbride AllenThe world of Inferno is dying. Maybe dropping a comet on the planet would create new rivers and save it, but the robots won't let them try this, due to the 3 Laws of Robotics.
Isabel Feeney, Star Reporter
by Beth FantaskeyIt&’s 1920s Chicago—the guns-and-gangster era of Al Capone—and it&’s unusual for a girl to be selling the Tribune on the street corner. But ten-year-old Isabel Feeney is unusual . . . unusually obsessed with being a news reporter. She can&’t believe her luck when she stumbles not only into a real-live murder scene, but also into her hero, the famous journalist Maude Collier. The story of how the smart, curious, loyal Isabel fights to defend the honor of her accused friend and latches on to the murder case like a dog on a pant leg makes for a winning, thoroughly entertaining middle grade mystery.
Isabel Puddles Abroad (A Mitten State Mystery #3)
by M.V. ByrneFeisty senior sleuth Isabel Puddles—Lake Michigan&’s answer to Miss Marple—strikes out for new territory across the pond in a cozy mystery full of charm, rich storytelling, and mellow humor, sure to delight fans of Jessica Fletcher and Lee Hollis&’s Poppy Harmon series.Merry old England has a murderous surprise in store . . . Isabel has crafted a life she loves in her Lake Michigan hometown, but she&’s eager to use her golden years to make up for missed opportunities. That&’s why she&’s traveling to England for the first time to visit her pen pal, Teddy Mansfield, an acclaimed mystery writer who lives just outside the village of Mousehole, Cornwall. First impressions are charming—Isabel is staying in the guest cottage on the grounds of Teddy&’s beautiful country manor, and Mousehole is home to an assortment of characters as colorful as any in Teddy&’s books. Teddy&’s housekeeper, Tuppence, is a dab hand at baking—her scones are regularly runner-up in the village bake-off, and this year she&’s determined to scoop top prize. But it appears that other, possibly more dangerous rivalries have been brewing in Mousehole. And when a resident is found pushing up daisies in a flowerbed, Isabel is drawn into an investigation that will require all of her newly honed skills to solve—and to survive . . . Praise for Isabel Puddles Investigates &“A mellow mystery, down-home characters, and touches of humor add up to a very pleasant read.&” –KirkusReviews&“A good fit for Murder, She Wrote fans.&”--Publishers Weekly
Isabel Puddles Investigates (A Mitten State Mystery #2)
by M.V. Byrne&“Too late&” isn&’t a factor for Isabel Puddles—until the clock starts ticking on a deadly mystery in the cozy town of Gull Harbor, Michigan . . . Isabel is living life on her terms as summer stirs the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan. Only slowing down to meet her oldest friend for daily coffee, the newly licensed PI has found herself chipping away at the college degree she never completed—and, to her surprise, eagerly awaiting letters from her pen pal, an admired British mystery writer. But when her latest client turns out to be an extravagant recluse who&’s rich both in secrets and money, Isabel becomes embroiled in the strange world of Rust Belt royalty and the Memorial Day Weekend disappearance of a handsome young heir. Beyond the famous family name and ugly rumors surrounding her, Abigail Bachmeier is an enigma. With one great nephew presumed dead after vanishing off the side of a ferry, Abigail makes the strange request to locate another missing relative. As Isabel investigates and gets closer to revealing at least one more possible murder, she begins to suspect yet another life could soon be in terrible danger—her own. Praise for Meet Isabel Puddles &“Fans of Garrison Keillor&’s tales of Lake Wobegon will be enchanted.&” —Publisher Weekly
Isabel Spellman's Guide to Etiquette
by Lisa Lutz Isabel SpellmanEver wonder what Isabel thinks about such topics as: eating, email, dating, weddings, driving, umbrellas (and more)?Her behavioral manifesto: Isabel Spellman's Guide to Etiquette: What Is Wrong with You People will answer these and other common etiquette questions.
Isabel's Daughter: A Novel
by Judith R. HendricksThe first time I saw my mother was the night she died. The second time was at a party in Santa Fe.After a childhood spent in an institution and a series of foster homes, Avery James has trained herself not to wonder about the mother who gave her up. But her safe, predictable life changes one night when she stumbles upon the portrait of a woman who is the mirror image of herself.Slowly but inevitably, Avery is compelled to discover all she can about her mother, Isabel. Avery is drawn into complex relationships with the people who knew her mother. As she weaves together the threads of her mother's artistic heritage and her grandmother's skills as a healer, Avery learns that while discovering Isabel provides a certain resolution in her life, it's discovering herself that brings lasting happiness.
Isabella
by Fiona Mountain_________________An epic 18th-century historical romance from the author of the celebrated Rebel HeiressFletcher Christian and Isabella Curwen are first cousins who grow up together in the Lake District; kindred spirits who, like Heathcliff and Cathy, are bound to fall in love. But Isabella is promised to another cousin, John, and Fletcher, dashing though he is, comes from the poor side of the family.When Isabella, an only child and heir to the Curwen fortune, inherits and John becomes her guardian, he and her relations conspire to prevent her and Fletcher's union. Isabella marries John; Fletcher joins the Navy and later signs on for the Bounty voyage. And the rest, you might think, is history. In fact, it is only the first act in the drama of Fletcher and Isabella - for love cannot be denied forever.
Isabella Moon
by Laura BenedictCarystown, Kentucky, is still scarred by the mysterious disappearance a year ago of Isabella Moon. Faced with an almost complete lack of evidence - lack, even, of a body - the case of the missing girl is still open, and, though the commotion and media circus which engulfed the small town has long since subsided, Sheriff Bill Delaney is no nearer a resolution. But Kate Russell knows that Isabella is not missing, but dead. And she knows that her spirit is hardly resting in peace. For the ghost of the young girl has disrupted Kate's quietly idyllic life, beckoning to her to follow, to reveal to Kate the truth about her death... As the ghost of Isabella draws Kate into the investigation, the charming faccedil;ade of Carystown starts to crumble - the small town will be forever changed by the disappearance of the young girl, undone by murder, secrets, and lies. . .
Isabella and the Strange Death of Edward II: : An insightful take on an infamous murder
by Paul DohertyThe story of a queen known as 'the she-wolf' and a fresh view of an infamous murder...In a colourful non-fiction narrative, which provides an evocative setting for a scramble for wealth and power, Paul Doherty traces the life of Queen Isabella and her part in the mysterious death of her husband, King Edward II. Perfect for fans of Michael Jecks and Kathryn Warner.'Riveting... Nobody reading could be left in any doubt that... Edward's murder at Berkley is open to question' - Alison Weir, Sunday Times In chess, from the time of Queen Isabella of England, the queen has been considered the most powerful and feared piece on the board. Known to chroniclers as the 'she-wolf', Isabella, daughter of Philip IV of France, married King Edward II of England in 1308 in a union intended to create a lasting peace between the two countries. But after 13 years of enduring her husband's unkind and dissolute nature she fled abroad. With her lover, the exiled Roger Mortimer, she raised an army of mercenaries and invaded England, successfully deposing Edward.Popular belief holds that Edward was murdered in an infamous manner at Berkeley Castle near Gloucester, at the order of his wife and her lover. But after Mortimer's execution a letter arrived at court that cast doubt over Edward's death and raised the possibility of his escape. The evidence remains controversial to this day, and here Paul Doherty examines it in his fascinating detective study, set in one of the most turbulent and exciting periods of English history.What readers are saying about Isabella and the Strange Death of Edward II:'A scholarly and very readable biography of the woman known as the 'She Wolf of France'''Paul Doherty has done a wonderful job in sketching the life and career of this remarkable Queen - it's a real historical page-turner''I could not stop reading this book by Paul Doherty as it is very well written, immensely readable and fascinating. For me an absolute MUST'
Isande kyla
by Hannah Howe”Nödläge!” ”Jösses! Vem sköt henne?” ”Vet inte.” ”Vilken röra.” ”Det är bäst att vi ringar doktor Warburton.” *** Skarpt ljus. En stickande, antiseptisk lukt. Smärta. Illamående. Känner mig så svag. Katten, vem ska mata katten? ”Marlowe.” ”Hon babblar.” ”Hon har förlorat mycket blod.” Mörker. ”Har vi förlorat henne?” Jag vill inte dö! *** En virrvarr av bilder. Min mor, min far, men hans ansikte är suddigt. ”Pappa!” Inget svar. *** En man med bister uppsyn och en spruta. ”Jag ska få dig att somna. Du kommer inte att känna någonting. Räkna nedåt från tio.” ”Tio, nio, åtta...” *** Mardrömmar, mycket levande, alldeles för verkliga. Så förvirrad. Så svag. *** Fjärran röster. Skratt. En sjuksköterska, leende, lugnande. *** Alan, tårar i hans ögon. ”Gråt inte, Alan. Gråt inte...” *** Smärta överallt. Kan inte röra axeln eller armen. Väldigt trött. Fler mardrömmar, för mörka att tänka på. Gör så att de försvinner... *** Svettas. Drunknar. Jag flämtar till, som om jag andas för första gången. Blinkar, vaken. Drar efter andan. Försöker resa mig, men det gör för ont i huvudet. Faller tillbaka på kudden. Jag har ont överallt, men jag lever! *** Jag levde. Men med en snöstorm som håller staden i sitt grepp och en okänd lönnmördare som kommer allt närmare så står jag inför det farligaste ögonblicket i mitt liv och den mycket verkliga utsikten att uppleva dödens iskalla kyla.
Iscariot: A Novel of Judas
by Tosca LeeAcclaimed New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee brilliantly adapts the life of Judas Iscariot into a dazzling work of fiction—humanizing the man whose very name is synonymous with betrayal.Based on extensive research into the life and times of Judas Iscariot, this triumph of fiction storytelling by the author of Havah: The Story of Eve revisits one of biblical history&’s most maligned figures and brings the world he inhabited vividly to life. In Jesus, Judas believes he has found the One—the promised Messiah and future king of the Jews, destined to overthrow Roman rule. Galvanized, he joins Nazarene&’s followers, ready to enact the change he has waited for all his life. But soon Judas&’s vision of a nation free from Rome is crushed by the inexplicable actions of Nazarene himself, who will not bow to social or religious convention—and seems, in the end, to even turn against his own people. At last, Judas confronts the fact that the master he loves is not the liberator he hoped for, but a man bent on a drastically different agenda. Praised as &“an absolute must-read&” (New York Times bestselling author Ted Dekker), Iscariot is the story of Judas, from his tumultuous childhood to his emergence as the man who betrayed Jesus. But even more, it is a singular and surprising view into the life of Jesus that forces us to reexamine everything we thought we knew about the most famous—and infamous—religious icons in history.
Ishmael Covenant (Empires of Armageddon #1)
by Terry BrennanHis marriage in tatters and his career ruined by lies, Diplomatic Security Service agent Brian Mullaney is at the end of his rope. Banished to Israel as punishment by his agency, he's assigned to guard a US ambassador and an insignificant box. Little does he know that this new job will propel him straight into a crisis of global proportions.Inside the box is a messianic prophecy about the fate of the world. And a dark enemy known as The Turk and the forces of evil at his command are determined to destroy the box, the prophecy, and the Middle East as we know it. When Ambassador Cleveland gets in the way, his life and his daughter's life are threatened--and Mullaney must act fast.Now agents of three ancient empires have launched covert operations to secure nuclear weapons, in direct defiance of the startling peace treaty Israel and its Arab neighbors have signed. And a traitor in the US State Department is leaking critical information to a foreign power. It's up to Mullaney--still struggling with his own broken future--to protect the embassy staff, thwart the clandestine conspiracies, and unmask a traitor--before the desert is turned into a radioactive wasteland.Fans of Joel C. Rosenberg, Steven James, and Ted Dekker will relish the deadly whirlpool of international intrigue and end-times prophecy in Ishmael Covenant--and will eagerly await the rest of this new trilogy.
Isla negra: Dos asesinatos macabros en la Ibiza del siglo XIX. Una historia inspirada en hechos reales
by Toni MontserratInspirada en un terrible crimen real, Isla negra es una novela policiaca única y sorprendente que nos transporta a la Ibiza del siglo XIX. La noche del 26 de diciembre de 1863 mueren brutalmente asesinados el párroco de la iglesia rural de Sant Jordi, en Ibiza, y su criado. Estos crímenes agitan la vida de los isleños y alarman a las autoridades de la provincia, que claman ante la barbarie y el vandalismo de los ibicencos. Lo extraordinario de las muertes y la falta de avances obligan al Gobierno central a recurrir a Marc Guasch, un investigador que oculta un vínculo con la isla. A medida que avanza en sus pesquisas, Guasch descubre la realidad de una tierra olvidada en la que todo el mundo parece ocultar algo y puede ser culpable de los atroces asesinatos. En su emocionante ópera prima, Toni Montserrat, nacido y residente en Ibiza, aúna la ambientación rigurosa de un periodo desconocido de la isla con la intriga de la mejor novela negra. El resultado es una adictiva trama detectivesca que el lector no podrá abandonar hasta su sorprendente final.
Isla's Missing: A Gripping DCI Reece Thriller (The DCI Reece Thrillers #3)
by Liam HansonSome secrets are best taken to the grave. Jailed thirty years ago for a murder he didn’t commit, Arvel Baines has been plotting his revenge ever since. He’s going to ruin the lives of all those responsible for framing him. And one man in particular will be made to suffer more than the rest. When the son of the true killer wakes up on his kitchen floor to find his wife dead and teenage daughter missing, so begins a deadly game of cat and mouse. Soon the Murder Squad are tasked with finding the missing girl, drawing DCI Reece into the mix. Can Baines carry out his gruesome vendetta before he’s caught? Will Reece outsmart another killer? And what happens to the missing Isla? A fast-paced, crime thriller, perfect for readers of Stuart MacBride.
Island
by Richard LaymonWhen Rupert Conway set out on a cruise with seven other people, he planned to swim a little, get some sun He certainly didn't plan to get shipwrecked. But after the yacht blew up, that's what happened--he and his shipmates were stranded on a deserted island. Luckily for them, the island has plenty of fresh water and enough food to last until they get rescued. And luckily for Rupert, most of his fellow castaways are attractive women. But that's where his luck ran out--because the castaways aren't alone on the island. In the dense jungle beyond the beach there's a maniac on the loose, a killer with a murderous heart, a clever mind and a taste for blood. He doesn't like his new neighbors and he plans to slaughter them all... one by one.
Island (Watchers #5)
by Peter LerangisA teenage girl follows a mysterious boy to an island with a dark secretSince she was born, Rachel&’s whole life has been planned out for her, from prep school to the Ivy League to a job as a doctor or lawyer. Only her grandfather understands that, at thirteen, she would rather just be a kid. Rachel is suffering through a boring yacht party when she catches the eye of a busboy who, like her, doesn&’t seem to belong. He convinces her to do something impulsive: She jumps off the boat to take a dip in the ocean. It&’s the biggest mistake she&’ll ever make. Rachel nearly drowns, and wakes up on the beach of a mysterious island called Onieron. It&’s almost like a theatrical summer camp, with boys and girls in costumes, having fun. Though it&’s nice at first, soon Rachel just wants to go home. But leaving the island is something the Onieronians will never allow. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Peter Lerangis including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
Island 731: A Thriller
by Jeremy RobinsonA research vessel’s crew is shipwrecked on a mysterious island with a deadly past in this terrifying thriller by a New York Times–bestselling author.Mark Hawkins, former park ranger and expert tracker, is on board a research vessel studying the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. But his work is interrupted when his ship is plagued by malfunctions and the crew is battered by a raging storm . . .The next morning, the beaten crew awakens to find themselves anchored in the protective cove of a tropical island—and no one knows how they got there. The ship has been sabotaged, two crewmen are dead, and a third is missing. Hawkins spots signs of the missing man on shore and leads a small team to bring him back. But they soon discover evidence of a brutal history left behind by the island’s former occupants: Unit 731, Japan’s ruthless World War II human experimentation program. As more of his colleagues start to disappear, Hawkins begins to realize the horrible truth: that Island 731 was never decommissioned and the person taking his crewmates may not be a person at all—not anymore . . .“Robinson puts his distinctive mark on Michael Crichton territory with this terrifying present-day riff on The Island of Dr. Moreau . . . One of the best Jurassic Park successors.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Island Blues: A Sabrina Dunsweeny Mystery (Sabrina Dunsweeny Mysteries #0)
by Wendy Howell MillsSabrina Dunsweeney desperately needs a job. After moving to isolated Comico Island with her parakeet Calvin to start a new chapter of her life, Sabrina is discovering that life in a beautiful, tropical environment isn't all fun and games. When the town council offers her employment as the islands first official ombudsman to cope with the burgeoning tourist influx, Sabrina is thrilled. Her first order of business is to deal with a number of burglaries. But as she digs deeper into the theftless break-ins, she begins to suspect that this mystery originated in the rum-soaked days of prohibition. Then, Sabrina must face the Hummers who have booked a week at one of the local hotels. The Hummers claim that they can hear a hum that no one else can, and they believe they can only rid themselves of the annoying, persistent noise by following very private rituals. When the spokesman of the Hummers is murdered, Sabrina develops a theory that makes her the target of a killers rage. Will survive her first week on the job?
Island Bound
by Betty LevinChris Fossett can't resist a dare to spend a week alone on rocky, isolated Fowlers Island off the coast of Maine. He expects to spend his time hunting for food--not ghosts. But there's no denying an eerie presence in the fog, and Chris recalls his grandfather's tales of a girl who was left behind on the island. A fierce girl...who may still be there. Joellen Roth, who comes to the island's bird cliffs with her scientist father and his new girlfriend, wants nothing to do with Chris--nor he with her. But when the two stumble upon a hidden journal, the pages reveal a story strikingly similar to one that Joellen is writing.
Island Deathtrap (Mack Bolan The Executioner #56)
by Don Pendleton[from the back cover] "Live Free or Kill! A foreign terrorist group had taken over a small island off the coast of Maine as a conduit for the importation of men and arms into the U.S. To ensure the secrecy of their hardsite, the criminals needed the help of the local lobstermen and independent fishermen. The mob had begun a campaign of terror aimed at wives and families to "soften up" the boatmen. One man, Ed Warner, had gotten through to Stony Man headquarters. Mack Bolan was determined to avenge the misery of Warner and his neighbors. He plunged head-on into the island deathtrap to grind hardened killers into minced meat.... And in his most perilous impersonation yet, Bolan breached the gang's defenses and became walking Death."
Island Inferno (Task Force Valor Series #2)
by Chuck HoltonTask Force ValorExplosive Ordnance Disposal-The Bomb SquadAs the global war on terror heats up, the U.S. deploys a team of highly trained special operators overseas to locate and neutralize threats, bringing EOD expertise to dangerous missions that have no room for error.A DEADLY EXPLOSIVEA new specialty explosive is on the black market: ITEB looks like water, but when it's exposed to air, the effects are lethal! The United States government is frantic to keep it from our shores. Staff Sergeant Euripides "Rip" Rubio knows how destructive ITEB can be. He has already risked his life to thwart a horrific terrorist plot involving the chemical. Now Task Force Valor heads to Panama, on the trail of an arms dealer who plans to use ITEB to make a killing-literally. AN ADVENTURE ABROADFernanda Lerida is a University of Panama grad student who jumps at the chance to join a biological expedition to a mysterious former prison island. But the snakes, bugs, and crocodiles are soon the least of her worries as the group stumbles upon something they were not meant to see. To make matters worse, Fernanda soon finds herself alone and being pursued by an unseen foe.A RISKY RESCUEWhen Rip's path collides with Fernanda's, they find themselves caught in the midst of a brutal turf war. Can they use the chaos to their advantage, or will one false step set the entire island ablaze?From the Trade Paperback edition.
Island Intrigue: Island Style Mystery (Sabrina Dunsweeny Mysteries #0)
by Wendy Howell MillsSane people are boring, Sabrina Dunsweeney tells her friends when they try to convince her that she is crazy to travel to tiny, isolated Comico Island to recover from a cancer scare and the sudden loss of her mother. Sabrina, who has a tendency toward hypochondria and very bad cooking, soon meets Lima Lowry, the tallest tale-teller on the island. He tells her all about the pirate Walk-the-Plank Wrightly, who died two hundred years ago and who has recently made a cameo reappearance in Sabrina's rose garden. Lima invites her to a campaign fund-raising tea party at the prestigious Tittletott House, where Sabrina is surprised to find the stoic islanders clutching monstrous neon teapots as they begin a mass stampede toward the lone bathroom, spurred on by an unexpected ingredient in the chocolate scones. It seems someone is determined to ruin Brad Tittletott's campaign for the most coveted title on the island: president of the sanitary commission. Everyone is sure it's the crazy Wrightlys, who have hated the Tittletotts for centuries, but could it be a member of Brad's own family? Then Sabrina finds the ghost now truly dead in her rose garden and is soon drawn into a maze of deadly island intrigue! Island Intrigue starts a fascinating new series.