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Incubus Dreams: An Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Novel (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter #12)
by Laurell K. HamiltonVampire hunter Anita Blake finds her life is more complicated than ever, caught as she is between her obligations to the living-and the undead.
Incógnito
by Khaled TalibEl Papa Gregorio XVII fue visto por última vez saludando a la multitud en la Plaza San Pedro desde la famosa ventana del Palacio Apostólico. A pesar de varios anillos de seguridad, ni la Gendarmería, ni La Entidad (el Servicio Secreto del Vaticano) o la Guardia Suiza dicen saber algo sobre su misteriosa desaparición. Mientras el mundo llora por el papa, una frenética búsqueda comienza en Italia más allá de sus fronteras en medio de especulaciones de que la Santa Sede debe saber más de lo que cuenta. Ayden Tanner, un ex oficial de comando en el SAE Británico –oficialmente muerto—es enviado con otros dos miembros del grupo a encontrar al Supremo Pontífice en nombre de La Liga de los Caballeros Invisibles, una división encubierta de Anónimos cuyo objetivo es lograr el triunfo del bien sobre el mal Se pauta un encuentro secreto entre el agente Ayden y Rafael Rabolini, el secretario de prensa del Papado en Génova, quien podría darle más información. Pero el problema comienza inesperadamente en el momento que Ayden llega a la ciudad un frio día de invierno…
Indecent Behavior: A Novel
by Caryl RiversThe international bestselling author delivers “a stylish bio tech thriller . . . [that] has you totally in its grasp. The finale is hair-raising!” (Daily News, New York). Sally Ellenberg has a nose for bad news. It’s detrimental to her love life, but perfect for her job on the crime beat. When writing up a report on a minor hold up, she stumbles across a strange detail: in the middle of the robbery, the gunman screamed suddenly before falling dead. In searching for answers, Sally teams up with orderly (and sexy) science-writer John Forbes Aiken to chase down an increasingly bizarre series of clues, from missing autopsy reports to bizarre brain experiments on animals. Digging deeper, Sally and Jack uncover a conspiracy reaching into the highest levels of the US government and the escalating war on terror. A new series of attacks from Al Qaeda terrorists has driven the military to seek new ways to gather intelligence on its enemies. As powerful forces attempt to discredit Sally and Jack, they find themselves increasingly alone as they get closer to the terrifying truth. “Rivers has a very deft hand with prose and a gift for witty dialogue . . . a great novel and a genuine pleasure to read.” —Boston Herald “Rivers tries her hand at a bio-tech thriller, with slickly professional results. Rivers is as amusing as ever, and her leading couple make fine company indeed.” —Kirkus Reviews “There aren’t too many really good newspaper novels, so it’s gratifying to report that Indecent Behavior . . . has the old newsroom pungency, even though, as reporter Sally Ellenberg realizes, newsrooms aren’t what they used to be.” —Chicago Tribune
Indecent Exposure (A Stone Barrington Novel #42)
by Stuart Woods<P>In the latest action-packed adventure from #1 New York Times–bestselling author Stuart Woods, Stone Barrington learns that privacy is hard to come by when you’re one of the rich and mighty. <P>As an eligible bachelor, man-about-town, and mover in the highest social echelons, Stone Barrington has always been the subject of interest and gossip. But when he’s unwittingly thrust into the limelight, he finds himself scrambling to take cover. <P>Before too long Stone’s fending off pesky nuisances left and right, and making personal arrangements so surreptitiously it would take a covert operative to unearth them. Unfortunately, Stone soon discovers that these efforts only increase the persistence of the most troublesome pests . . . and when he runs afoul of a particularly tenacious lady, he’ll be struggling to protect not just his reputation, but his life. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Indecent Exposure (A Stone Barrington Novel #42)
by Stuart WoodsIn this action-packed adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stuart Woods, Stone Barrington learns that privacy is hard to come by when you’re one of the rich and mighty.As an eligible bachelor, man-about-town, and mover in the highest social echelons, Stone Barrington has always been the subject of interest and gossip. But when he’s unwittingly thrust into the limelight, he finds himself scrambling to take cover. Before too long Stone’s fending off pesky nuisances left and right, and making personal arrangements so surreptitiously it would take a covert operative to unearth them. Unfortunately, Stone soon discovers that these efforts only increase the persistence of the most troublesome pests...and when he runs afoul of a particularly tenacious lady, he’ll be struggling to protect not just his reputation, but his life.
Indecent Secrets: The Infamous Murri Murder Affair
by Christina VellaOn a hot summer day in Italy in 1902, the brutally stabbed body of Count Francesco Bonmartini was discovered, by means of its decomposing stench, inside his locked apartment. He was a typical Italian provincial aristocrat in all but one way: he had married into a prominent but deeply troubled family. His father-in-law was one of the nation's most famous doctors. His wife, Linda, a young freethinker, was the apple of her father's eye. Linda's brother dabbled in anarchism. Linda's lover was her father's top assistant. Her relations with them were illicit, incestuous -- and murderous. The scandal that erupted was a top news story in Europe and America for three consecutive years. Investigators uncovered successive layers of a conspiracy that constantly twisted and changed its shape. The suspects included all these men as well as their servants and lovers. There was a diverse array of murder weapons, including knives, heavy pellets, and poison. There were rumors of missing accomplices. Intimate relations among many suspects were uncovered through sensational letters and testimonials. Witnesses died mysteriously. A suspect tried to kill himself. One question lingered throughout and still haunts researchers today: what role did Bonmartini's widow, Linda, known as "The Enchantress," play? Was she the spider at the center of the vast web, or did the plot originate with the key men who loved her so desperately? Scholar and writer Christina Vella combines meticulous research with a novelist's eye for a great story. As she unspools the tight, tense drama, she offers a fascinating picture of Italian society in the early 20th century, with a historian's insights into life at both the top and the bottom. From sexual dysfunctions, to prison conditions, to the patronage systems that permeated medicine, law, and politics, the Bonmartini murder provides a window into a rich world. The result is an unforgettable story and an invaluable introduction to an Italy that is still recognizable today.
Indefensible
by Pamela CallowWhen Elise Vanderzell plummets from her balcony one night, her children awaken to a nightmare. Their mother is dead. Their father is charged with her murder. Lawyer Kate Lange knows all about nightmares. She survived the darkest period of her life and the wounds are still raw. Now she's been handed a case that seems unwinnable: defending her boss, high-profile lawyer Randall Barrett. A prosecutor's dream suspect, Randall is a man cuckolded by his ex-wife. A man who couldn't control his temper. A man who had argued bitterly with the victim the previous day in full view of the children. With limited criminal law experience, Kate finds herself enmeshed in a family fractured by doubt. Randall's teenage son is intent on killing him. His daughter wants only to feel safe again. And the legal community would like nothing better than to see Randall get a public comeuppance. As Kate races to stay a step ahead of the prosecution, a silent predator is waiting to deal the final blow.
Indefensible: A Novel
by Lee GoodmanIn the bestselling tradition of Defending Jacob, this taut legal thriller follows the trail of a man determined to protect his community--and his family--at any cost.Sometimes a simple walk in the woods can lead you down the deadliest of trails... When birdwatcher Cassandra Randall stumbles upon two men digging what appears to be a grave in a state park, she immediately reports it to the authorities. Federal prosecutor Nick Davis is initially incredulous about her claims, but he agrees to investigate. To his surprise, the far-fetched account turns up a body, and Nick is drawn into a case that will shake both his morals and his personal life to their very core. One body quickly leads to another. The danger Cassandra has uncovered is just the beginning of a game of deadly stakes that implicates small-time drug dealers, petty thieves turned murderers, domestic abuse perpetrators, child pornographers, the highest offices of the legal system...and a criminal who is closer to Davis than he can even imagine.
Indefensible: A brand new totally gripping psychological thriller
by James WoolfA lawyer gets uncomfortably close to a former client, crossing a dangerous line, in this edgy debut thriller. Daniel, a criminal barrister, is working all hours on a sensational trial at the Old Bailey, defending a client he believes is wrongfully accused of a grisly murder. Determined to keep Rod out of prison, he begins to neglect his wife—and soon afterwards suspects she&’s having an affair. After Daniel triumphs in court, the bond he&’s formed with his newly acquitted client grows even stronger. Then Rod offers Daniel a favour that he really shouldn&’t accept . . . When things take a catastrophic turn, Daniel realises his conduct has veered from unprofessional to indefensible—and that he&’s trapped in a nightmare of his own making . . .
Indelible (Grant County Series #4)
by Karin SlaughterGillian Flynn says, "Karin Slaughter is simply one of the best thriller writers working today."<P><P> Two armed men enter the police station in tiny Heartsdale, Georgia, and open fire. When the shooting stops, an officer is dead, Police Chief Jeffrey Tolliver is seriously wounded, and the survivors--including a class of grade-school children and medical examiner Sara Linton--are held hostage. In a tense standoff that could erupt at any moment into more bloodletting--with her ex-husband on the threshold of death--Sara must search for answers and an escape in the memories of a time at the start of their relationship when another brutal, shocking crime shattered their small-town world. Because the sins of the past have caught up with Sara and Jeffrey ... with a vengeance.
Indelible (The Chris Honeysett Mysteries #6)
by Peter HeltonIn this series debut, an art school teaching gig turns into a high-stakes murder investigation and a &“fun-filled romp through the art-strewn countryside&” (Booklist). Against his better judgement, laidback painter and private investigator Chris Honeysett has accepted a role as tutor at the Bath Arts Academy and agreed to take part in an exhibition. But preparations are disrupted by a series of peculiar events: a naked, wild-haired figure is glimpsed running through the woods; strange symbols are carved onto trees and gateposts; a metal sculpture takes on a mysterious life of its own. The incidents, which are initially assumed to be student pranks, escalate in menace, until one of Honeysett&’s fellow exhibitors lies dead—and Honeysett finds himself the prime murder suspect. It&’s clear that someone is trying to frame him. But who? And why? Full charming local color and eccentric yet believable characters, Indelible is a &“suspenseful, well-plotted&” chapter in a British cozy mystery series that&’s &“a lot of fun&” (Publishers Weekly). &“A jam-packed Hieronymus Bosch canvas filled with the good, the bad and the just plain wacky.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Indelible: A Novel (Redford Series)
by Kristen HeitzmannIn a clash of light and darkness, can courage prevail? Rescuing a toddler from the jaws of a mountain lion, Trevor MacDaniel, a high-country outfi tter, sets in motion events he can't foresee. His act of bravery entwines his life with gifted sculptor Natalie Reeve--and attracts a grim admirer. Trevor's need to guard and protect is born of tragedy, prompting his decision to become a search and rescue volunteer. Natalie's gift of sculpting comes from an unusual disability that seeks release through her creative hands. In each other they see strength and courage as they face an incomprehensible foe. When a troubled soul views Trevor as archangel and adversary, Redford's peaceful mountain community is threatened. Together with Police Chief Jonah Westfall, Trevor presses his limits to combat the menace who targets the most helpless and innocent.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Indelible: A Sean McPherson Novel, Book 1 (A Sean McPherson Novel)
by Laurie BuchananWhen a sniper killed his partner, Sean McPherson was injured in the ambush. Now an ex-cop, he takes a job at a writing retreat in the Pacific Northwest. At Pines & Quill, he hopes to heal and put his life back together in the Zen-like capacity of groundskeeper and all-around handyman.Sniper, Jason Hughes, blames McPherson for the loss of more than ten million dollars’ worth of heroin—and he wants revenge.In the guise of a New York City limo driver working on a sizzling tell-all memoir, Hughes arrives at Pines & Quill along with three other writers in residence: a bohemian psychic taking a break from grueling work as a forensic intuitive, a bitter divorcée who wants to open herself to a new life, and a vibrant and resilient potter navigating life from a wheelchair.With conflicting agendas, uncertain loyalties, and romantic entanglements at play, Hughes finds it difficult to get McPherson in his sights. Gradually, he forms a different plan, one that threatens the lives of everyone at the retreat.
Indemnity Only: 30th Anniversary Edition (V. I. Warshawski #1)
by Sara ParetskyThe 30th anniversary edition of the first V. I. Warshawski novel, Indemnity Only, featuring a new afterword from Sara Paretsky Meeting an anonymous client late on a sizzling summer night is asking for trouble. But trouble is Chicago private eye V. I. Warshawski's specialty. Her client says he's the prominent banker John Thayer. Turns out he's not. He says his son's girlfriend, Anita Hill, is missing. Turns out that's not her real name. V. I.'s search turns up someone soon enough--the real John Thayer's son, and he's dead. Who's V. I.'s client? Why has she been set up and sent out on a wild-goose chase? By the time she's got it figured, things are hotter--and deadlier--than Chicago in July. V. I.'s in a desperate race against time. At stake: a young woman's life.
Indemnity Only: V.I. Warshawski 1
by Sara ParetskyMeeting an anonymous client on a sizzling summer night is asking for trouble. Especially when the client lies and tells V I Warshawski he’s the prominent banker John Thayer, looking for his son’s missing girlfriend. But V I soon discovers the real John Thayer’s son – and he’s dead. As V I begins to question her mysterious client’s motives, she sinks deeper into Chicago’s darker side: a world of gangsters, insurance fraud and contract killings. And while she must concentrate on saving the life of someone she has never met, it becomes clear that she is in danger of losing her own. Newly available 25 years after a stunning debut, Indemnity Only introduces one of the world’s best-loved private investigators.
Indemnización por Despido
by Daniel Rosales Diego ToniniJack es un rebelde, no tolera que nadie lo obligue a sufrir encerrado en una oficina de ocho a seis, por cinco días a la semana, esa no es vida, es una prisión legalizada... pero tambien es bueno en lo que hace, las empresas lo buscan y la necesidad del dinero lo lleva continuamente a rebajarse a compromisos y sus necesidades, aunque por cada nuevo empleo, sus ganas de escapar crece cada vez más hasta volverse insostenible. Sin embargo, esta vez parece diferente: un nuevo trabajo, un jefe amable, compañeros simpáticos, una recepcionista bella a morir... Parece todo perfecto y por primera vez, Jack se siente satisfecho, llega a incluso amar lo que hace, a sentirse parte del gran mecanismo que siempre ha combatido con todas sus fuerzas. Pero el mundo del trabajo es una guerra, y la podredumbre se esconde justo donde todo parece estar más limpio... Pero no es solo cuestión de dinero, Jack deberá luchar por su vida, más allá que solo obtener una adecuada Indemnización por Despido.
Independence Day
by Ben CoesDewey Andreas, former Delta and newly recruited intelligence agent, is sidelined after screwing up his last two operations. Still drowning in grief after the tragic murder of his fiancé, Dewey has seemingly lost his focus, his edge, and the confidence of his superiors. A high level Russian hacker, known only as Cloud, is believed to be routing large amounts of money to various Al Qaeda terror cells, and the mission is to capture and render harmless Cloud. At the same time, a back-up team is sent after the only known associate of Cloud, a ballerina believed to be his girlfriend. Unwilling to sit out the mission as ordered, Dewey defies his superiors, and goes rogue, surreptitiously following and tracking the two teams. What should be a pair of simple snatch and grab operations, goes horribly wrong—both teams are ambushed and wiped out. Only through the unexpected intervention of Dewey does the ballerina survive. On the run, with no back-up, Cloud’s girlfriend reveals a shocking secret — a plot so audacious and deadly that their masterminds behind it would risk anything and kill anybody to prevent its exposure. It’s a plot that, in less than three days, will completely remake the world’s political landscape and put at risk every single person in the Western world. With only three days left, Dewey Andreas must unravel and stop this plot or see everything destroyed. A plot that goes live on July 4th — Independence Day.
Independence Hall (I.Q. #1)
by Roland SmithTeenagers Q (Quest) and Angela are accompanying rockers Blaze and Roger on their U.S. tour. In Philadelphia, Angela realizes she's being followed, and Q soon learns the secret about Angela's real mother--a former Secret Service agent.
Independence Slay
by Shelley FreydontOn the Fourth of July, Old Glory is flying high in Celebration Bay--until someone raises a red flag... With Independence Day fast approaching, Liv Montgomery is swamped coordinating one of the town's biggest festivals. In addition to the traditional July fourth events, the town stages a spooky Revolutionary War reenactment that can't be missed. Every year, the ghost of local war hero Henry Gallantine--played by his eccentric descendant of the same name--appears at the top of the family mansion, kicking off the night's revelries. But Henry's annual cameo goes awry after the ghost signals SOS instead of his traditional cue. When Liv rushes to the rescue, she finds Henry missing and a real dead body instead of a fake haunt. Now she will have to hunt down both a murderer and a missing person quickly before unwanted political fireworks ignite and someone else winds up as local history...
Independence Square: A Novel
by A. D. MillerA powerful, timely novel that moves seamlessly between the euphoria of revolution and intimate dramas of love and loyalty. Once a senior diplomat in Kiev, Simon Davey lost everything after a lurid scandal. Back in London, still struggling with the aftermath of his disgrace, he is traveling on the Tube when he sees her. . . . This woman, Olesya, is the person Simon holds responsible for his downfall. He first met her on an icy night during the protests on Independence Square. Full of hope and idealism, Olesya could not know what a crucial role she would play in the dangerous times ahead—and in Simon’s fate. Or what compromises she would have to make to protect her family. When Simon decides to follow Olesya, he finds himself plunged back into the dramatic days which changed his life forever. And he begins to see that her past has not been what he thought it was, and neither has his own. Independence Square is a story of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary times. It is a story about corruption and betrayals, and a story about where, in the twenty-first century, power really lies.
Independence Square: Arkady Renko in Ukraine (The Arkady Renko Novels #10)
by Martin Cruz SmithDetective Arkaday Renko—&“one of the most compelling figures in modern fiction&” (USA TODAY)—risks his life when he heads to Ukraine shortly before the Russian invasion to find an anti-Putin activist who has mysteriously disappeared.Martin Cruz Smith has written nine previous novels featuring Arkady Renko, one of modern detective fiction&’s most popular characters. These novels, beginning with 1981&’s international sensation Gorky Park, have collectively traced Russia's evolution over the last half-century. Now, with Independence Square, Smith focuses on the fraught and frenzied days leading up to Vladimir Putin&’s war against Ukraine. It&’s June 2021, and Arkady knows that Russia is preparing to invade and subsequently annex Ukraine as it did Crimea in 2014. He is, however, preoccupied with other grievances. His longtime lover, Tatiana Petrovna, has deserted him for her work as an investigative reporter. His corrupt boss has relegated him to a desk job. And he is having trouble with his dexterity and balance. A visit to his doctor reveals that these are symptoms for Parkinson&’s Disease. This is an ingenious autobiographical conceit, as Martin Cruz Smith has Parkinson&’s, and is able through Arkady to movingly describe his own experience with the disease. Parkinson&’s hasn&’t stopped Smith from his work, and neither does it stop Arkady. Rather than dwell on his diagnosis, he throws himself into another case. An acquaintance has asked him to find his daughter, Karina, an anti-Putin activist who has disappeared. In the course of the investigation, Arkady falls for Karina's roommate, Elena, a Tatar from Ukraine. The search leads them to Kyiv, where rumblings of an armed conflict grow louder. Later, in Crimea, Tatiana reemerges to complicate Arkady&’s new romance. And as he gets closer to locating Karina, Arkady discovers something that threatens his life as well as the lives of both Elena and Tatiana. Few fiction writers have better captured contemporary Russia with more insight or authenticity than Martin Cruz Smith. He does the same here for Ukraine and the events that preceded Russia&’s invasion. Independence Square is a timely and a uniquely personal mystery novel-meets-political thriller by a master of the form.
Independence Square: Arkady Renko in Ukraine (The\arkady Renko Novels Ser. #10)
by Martin Cruz SmithPRE-ORDER THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM MARTIN CRUZ SMITH, COMING 2025!&‘The later Renko novels are stark, spare and beautiful, like trees in winter. Martin Cruz Smith does more on a page than most writers manage in a chapter. He is unique and irreplaceable&’ MICK HERRON ARKADY RENKO IS BACK . . . Renko has been confined to a desk job by his superiors to keep him out of the way. Although he&’s more disillusioned with policing and the general state of Russia than ever, he feels an odd sense of hope. A rebellion is bubbling in the country, with new values butting heads against old-school regimes. People want change and politician Leonid Lebedev could be the man to do it. When Karina, a staunch supporter of Lebedev and member of the Forum, goes missing, Renko is asked by her father to find her. Soon after his investigation begins, Alex, a close friend of Arkady&’s son, is found dead. He was also a member of the Forum. The night before his murder, Alex sent Arkady a cryptic message, simply containing three pictures of Russian writers. The link between the pictures is there, if only Renko could see it. But Arkady has just been diagnosed with Parkinson&’s and the physical and psychological effects of the disease are taking their toll. This time, he must fight more than the impenetrable Russian regime to get answers – he will need to fight himself. PRAISE FOR MARTIN CRUZ SMITH: &‘Smith was among the first of a new generation of writers who made thrillers literary&’ Guardian &‘One of those writers that anyone who is serious about their craft views with respect bordering on awe&’ Val McDermid &‘Martin Cruz Smith writes with an immediacy, depth and lightness of touch that is rare in its combination, and impossible to resist . . . Independence Square is no exception, and further crystallises Cruz Smith as one of the finest writers of our age&’ Charlotte Philby &‘The undisputed master of the political crime thriller&’ Abir Mukherjee 'A moving portrayal of struggle against political and personal tides' New York Times 'Renko started off investigating murders in Soviet Russia, now it's political corruption in Putin's Russia. And it's even more gripping than before' Gareth Rubin &‘Cruz Smith&’s most powerful and engaging novel since Gorky Park&’ Paul Burke, CrimeTime FM
Independent Bones: A Sarah Booth Delaney Mystery (A Sarah Booth Delaney Mystery #23)
by Carolyn HainesCarolyn Haines's Independent Bones is the next novel in the series that Kirkus Reviews characterizes as “Stephanie Plum meets the Ya-Ya Sisterhood” featuring sassy Southern private investigator Sarah Booth Delaney.When Dr. Alala Diakos, a visiting professor of Greek literature, comes to teach at Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi, it doesn't take long for controversy to follow. With her fervent feminist ideals and revolutionary leanings, she quickly earns the admiration of many—and the ire of others. During a speech in the park, in which Alala tries to organize the women of Zinnia to demand equal pay, the crowd gets unruly, with men heckling the professor. And when PI Sarah Booth Delaney finds a sniper rifle and scope in the bushes, she begins to worry that there are more than fighting words at stake.Sarah Booth calls her boyfriend, Sheriff Coleman Peters, who offers the protection of the Zinnia police department, but Alala rejects him, saying she has no use for the law or men. And when a notorious domestic abuser is found dead the next day, suspicions turn to Alala herself, who was overheard bragging that she would take him down. Tensions deepen when connections are drawn between Alala and two similar, previous deaths.But Sarah Booth doesn't want to believe Alala is a murderer, and when the professor shows up at Sarah Booth’s doorstep, asking her to find the real criminal, Sarah Booth embarks on a case stretching across the Delta. Yet Alala remains at the center of it all, and Sarah Booth can’t help but wonder if the killer has been with her all along...
Indestructible (Maximum Men #4)
by Cassie MilesTest Subject: Drew KincaidAbility: Self-healingWeakness: Melinda Winston and the baby she's carrying. His baby.Drew Kincaid had always been in someone's crosshairs, and once again it was time to move on before his elusive tracker got too close. Only this time, he'd be leaving behind Melinda Winston. From the moment they met, Drew and Melinda shared a connection he'd never thought possible, thanks to his extraordinary—and secret—ability to self-heal. Now, with a baby on the way, Melinda needed protection, not a man trying to stay one step ahead. But after barely rescuing her from the hands of his enemies, Drew was ready to admit to his troubled past and its effect on their future. He knew self-healing was a powerful gift…but the damage would be irreparable if he lost Melinda and his baby.
Index to Murder: A Miss Zukas Mystery (Miss Zukas Mysteries)
by Jo DereskeNo one could be more orderly or organized than dedicated librarian Helma Zukas. No one could be more rash and raucous than avant-garde artist Ruth Winthrop. Yet the two women are best friends and a resourceful, ingenious, crime-solving team. So when two of Ruth's latest paintings—each depicting an ex-lover who met a very untimely and mysterious end—are stolen, the amazing amateur detectives get to work. But digging through Ruth's romantic rendezvous turns up more than broken hearts. There's an angry ex-wife, a jealous fellow artist, and a rampaging group of local tree-huggers. There's trouble brewing in Bellehaven . . . and only Helma and Ruth can make certain that mayhem doesn't lead to murder.