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Joe Hustle: A Novel
by Richard LangeFrom an award-winning author, a &“lean and gritty, thoughtful and nuanced&” neo-noir. Joe Hustle has never had much luck—but things start looking up when he meets an intriguing new woman and scores a rare windfall. Can he outrun disaster long enough to turn things around? (Michael Koryta, author of An Honest Man) Joe Hustle is a survivor. A Gulf War vet and ex-con always one stumble away from catastrophe, he manages to scrape together enough money from various jobs to eke out a precarious existence on the darker fringes of Los Angeles. When he meets Emily, the black-sheep daughter of a wealthy family, the two spark an instant connection—she seems like the best thing to happen to him in a while. But their whirlwind romance is put to the test when what starts out as a simple favor for a friend leaves Joe homeless, unemployed, and on the wrong side of a vengeful drug dealer. An impulsive offer to go on a road trip with Emily promises to take them out of harm&’s way—but may only lead to more chaos. Part hard-boiled love story, part thriller, part portrait of a tormented yet resilient soul, Joe Hustle ratchets up the tension as it rockets from the after-hours clubs and dive bars of the mean streets of L.A. to the mansions of the Hollywood Hills and, finally, to the desolate highways of the Southwest. What emerges is a gritty portrait of a man who may be down but can never be counted out.
Joe Ledger: Special Ops
by Jonathan MaberryCaptain Joe Ledger. Former cop. Former Army Ranger. Currently the top-kick of Echo Team, an elite squad of first-class shooters who roll out to face down the world's most dangerous terrorists. Not fanatics with explosive vests or political hostage takers. <p><p> Joe and his team square off against terrorists who have the most advanced and exotic weapons of mass destruction. Designer bioweapons. Cutting edge transgenics. Real mad scientist stuff.If they have to call Joe Ledger - it's already hit the fan. <p><p> JOE LEDGER: SPECIAL OPS collects several of the Ledger short stories and presents two brand new tales exclusive to this volume. Bonus features include character profiles and a never-before-published glimpse behind the scenes of the Department of Military Sciences. Join the Hunt!
Joe Ledger: Unstoppable
by Jonathan Maberry Bryan Thomas SchmidtJoe Ledger Fans Rejoice!Everyone’s favorite snarky, dangerous, idealistic, relentless covert operative is back, and this time he’s brought friends. Joe Ledger: Unstoppable presents original short stories about Joe Ledger and the Department of Military Sciences by some of New York Times bestseller Jonathan Maberry’s "friends in the industry." Buckle up for powerful, exciting, and nail-biting adventures by Seanan McGuire, Scott Sigler, Larry Correia, Weston Ochse, Steve Alten, David Farland, Aaron Rosenberg, James A. Moore, James Ray Tuck, Javier Grillo Marxuach, Jennifer Campbell-Hicks, Jeremy Robinson, Joe McKinney, Jon McGoran, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Nicholas Seven, Bryan Thomas Schmidt, P.G. Charles, and Dana Fredsti!Joe Ledger is a former Baltimore cop who was recruited into a secret government agency tasked with stopping terrorists who are using bleeding-edge science weapons. The stakes are always high. If you have to call Joe Ledger, it’s already hit the fan!
Joe Pepper (Tales of Texas)
by Elmer Kelton"I can't say I've wasted much time regretting the things I've done. My main regret has been over some men I didn't shoot when I had the chance." So says Joe Pepper, a Texas badman with a past. There aren't many things he hasn't done in forty years of living on both sides of the law: except face the hangman. 'Now, convicted of murder, he is about to have that privilege. But before he hangs, he wants to tell his story, to set the record straight.
Joe Pickett: A Mysterious Profile (Mysterious Profiles #No. 12)
by C. J. BoxThe #1 New York Times–bestselling author shares the origin story of his infamous game warden character, Joe Pickett, as he investigates a local poachers attack. Since his first appearance in Open Season, Wyoming gamekeeper Joe Pickett has solved all sorts of mysteries. But now his daughter, Sheridan, would like to solve the mystery that is her father . . . The Pickett family is gathered around the table for Thanksgiving dinner when they&’re interrupted by a telephone call. Poachers struck a nearby ranch, and a suspicious red truck was seen driving away. Before Joe leaves to investigate, Sheridan persuades him to let her tag along. After the two depart, Sheridan reveals her true intention: she is writing a school essay about her father. In this enlightening and heartwarming tale, Sheridan discovers the man behind the game warden, from his childhood, growing up with his parents and brother, to what motivated his career choice and more.Don&’t miss the Joe Pickett series now on Paramount+. Praise for #1 New York Times–bestselling author C. J. Box and the Joe Pickett Mysteries &“One of today&’s solid-gold, A-list, must-read writers.&” —Lee Pace &“C. J. Box is a great storyteller.&” —Tony Hillerman, Edgar Award–winning author of Dance Hall of the Dead &“Box has established a terrific cast of Western characters. . . . When it comes to western contemporary thrillers with intriguing characters, no one does it better than Box.&” —The Columbus Dispatch &“Fans of this outstanding series will know better than to place their money against Joe.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Joe Sherlock, Kid Detective, Case #000001: The Haunted Toolshed
by Dave KeaneWhy are cakes vanishing into thin air? How can a mailbox disappear without a trace? When did something evil move into Mr. Asher's toolshed? Strange and unexplained things are happening on Baker Street after dark, and Joe Sherlock must come face-to-face with the things that go bump in the night. Even though a cold tingle of terror gallops down his spine like a herd of wild gophers, Joe is determined to solve the case -- and have his bundt cake, too.
Joe Sherlock, Kid Detective, Case #000002: The Neighborhood Stink
by Dave KeaneThe mystery is underfoot... On a beautiful, carpetlike lawn in a gated yard sit mysterious and smelly piles of dog poop. Mrs. Fefferland puts Joe Sherlock on the case to sniff out the culprit. But even Sherlock Holmes never encountered a case as baffling or as stomach-churning as this one. Most of the evidence is right under Joe's nose, but danger is never far behind!
Joe Sherlock, Kid Detective, Case #000003: The Missing Monkey-Eye Diamond
by Dave KeaneWhy has a ring with a diamond the size of a monkey's eye suddenly disappeared? Will it be found before the wedding party turns into an angry mob? Most importantly, can somebody get Joe Sherlock out of the bath in time? Armed with only a box of Barf Blockers, a clip-on tie, and his extraordinary sleuthing skills, Joe Sherlock is in a race against time--and a very sensitive stomach. Baskerville's only kid detective will have his brain squeezed in the pressure cooker of his neighbor's mixed-up wedding day. Joe Sherlock is ready for the challenge . . . as long as nobody offers him an egg salad sandwich.
Joe Sherlock, Kid Detective, Case #000004: The Headless Mummy
by Dave KeaneWhy would someone steal a 4,000-year-old mummy's head? Is this the work of shadowy grave robbers or some weird ancient curse? Could the missing noggin be stuck in Mr. Klopper's gigantic, crumb-filled beard? Will a flaming torch be enough to battle Joe Sherlock's fear of the dark? The man knocking at the door of 221 Baker Street has lost his head and is out of his mind with worry! A major scandal is brewing at the museum, and only Joe Sherlock can save Mr. Klopper from certain ruin. In this hushed underworld of eerie tombs, pickled kings, and water-filled surgical gloves, Joe finds his creepiest, most wrinkled-up case ever!
Joe Sherlock, Kid Detective, Case #000005: The Art Teacher's Vanishing Mast
by Dave KeaneHow does a valuable painting vanish from a museum wall without a trace? Can you trust a goofball kid detective to recover priceless artwork? Why does Joe Sherlock's shirt stink worse than a dirty diaper? Ride along as Sherlock uncovers shocking secrets that not only will echo down the halls of Baskerville Elementary School but just might bring City Hall crashing down in a scandal of snot-blowing proportions.
Joe Shoe 2-Book Bundle: The Dells / A Hard Winter Rain
by Michael BlairThis double edition of the Joe Shoe Mystery series presents Michael Blair’s The Dells and A Hard Winter Rain.
Joe Victim: A Thriller
by Paul CleaveNOMINATED FOR THE 2014 EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST PAPERBACK ORIGINALSometimes reality can really get in the way of a good story.Joe Middleton's story is this: He doesn't remember killing anyone, so there' s no way a jury can convict him of serial murder. He calls himself Joe Victim, trying, as he awaits trial, to convince the psychiatrists that he wasn't in control of his actions, trusting that the system will save him in the end.But others know Joe as the infamous Christchurch Carver and they want to see him dead. There's Melissa, Joe's accomplice in one of the murders, who plans on shooting him on his way to the courthouse before he gets a chance to start talking. Then there's Raphael, whose daughter was one of the Carver's victims. Though he's tried to move on with life as the leader of a counseling group for grieving family members, he'd like nothing more than to watch Joe pay. Finally there's Carl Schroder, the ex-detective who locked Joe up and is determined to put things right for the case of his career.To extract himself from this epic mess, Joe has come up with a desperate plan involving a television psychic who's looking to get rich by making people believe just about anything. It's a long shot, but it had better work before he becomes the poster boy for a death penalty that may be reinstated in New Zealand, which isn't quite the dramatic ending he is hoping for...
Joe Victim: A Thriller (Christchurch Noir Crime Ser.)
by Paul CleaveNOMINATED FOR THE 2014 EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST PAPERBACK ORIGINAL'Cleave uses words like lethal weapons' New York Times Book Review'A little Hannibal Lecter. A little Richard von Krafft-Ebing. A lot of gore' Kirkus ReviewsSometimes reality can really get in the way of a good story.Joe Middleton's story is this: He doesn't remember killing anyone, so there' s no way a jury can convict him of serial murder. He calls himself Joe Victim, trying, as he awaits trial, to convince the psychiatrists that he wasn't in control of his actions, trusting that the system will save him in the end.But others know Joe as the infamous Christchurch Carver and they want to see him dead. There's Melissa, Joe's accomplice in one of the murders, who plans on shooting him on his way to the courthouse before he gets a chance to start talking. Then there's Raphael, whose daughter was one of the Carver's victims. Though he's tried to move on with life as the leader of a counseling group for grieving family members, he'd like nothing more than to watch Joe pay. Finally there's Carl Schroder, the ex-detective who locked Joe up and is determined to put things right for the case of his career.To extract himself from this epic mess, Joe has come up with a desperate plan involving a television psychic who's looking to get rich by making people believe just about anything. It's a long shot, but it had better work before he becomes the poster boy for a death penalty that may be reinstated in New Zealand, which isn't quite the dramatic ending he is hoping for...
Jogger's Moon
by Jon MessmannRUN FOR YOUR LIFE! Adrienne Taylor, lovely and liberated, jogging in the evening before making love at night. RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! Gordon Asher, millionaire superstud, jogging to keep his superbly virile body in shape. RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! Barbara Higgens, tricked into a jogging porn film, her voluptuous form a magnet for every male in the park. They led the parade of victims on the list of a monstrous murderer who specialized in these moving targets-as detectives Patrick DiSalvo and Anne Marie O'Keefe, and an ever-growing contingent of New York police, were left further and further behind on a jogging path lined with mutilated bodies in a nonstop marathon of death. ...
Jogo Mortal
by Bruno Martins FrancoUma jovem recebe uma ficha de casino com uma mensagem misteriosa: «Quão forte é o teu desejo de fortuna?» Do outro lado, um desafio: «Inscreve-te e atreve-te a jogar. Não tens nada a perder.» Uma jovem deixa-se enganar por uma promessa de fortuna fácil. O que ela não sabia era que, ao entrar no site JSL, se veria enredada num dos jogos mais doentios e mortais de sempre. Quando começam a aparecer pessoas assassinadas, os inspetores da PJ Leonardo Rosa e Marta Mateus são chamados a investigar. E o que descobrem é muito maior do que teriam imaginado. Neste segundo livro da saga «Mortal», os inspetores preferidos dos leitores portugueses voltam a trabalhar juntos ao mesmo que tempo que têm de lidar com o que sentemem relação um ao outro. Leonardo, viúvo, começou a ver a colega, a inveterada solteira Marta, de uma forma diferente. Conseguirão eles ultrapassar todas as mágoas passadas e trabalhar rapidamente para impedir mais mortes? Atreve-se a ler?
Jogo duplo
by Jens LapidusBestseller internacional Um olhar emocionante e brutal sobre o submundo das drogas e o sexo de Estocolmo «Contundente. . . A imagem da fragilidade social sueca é poderosa.» Publishers Weekly Emelie é uma jovem advogada que acaba de abrir a sua própria firma. Teddy é um criminoso reformado em busca de um novo começo. A primeira vez que se uniram para investigar o caso de um assassinato, muito tempo atrás, descobriram os segredos de uma rede de tráfico de pessoas e sexo sueca. Durante décadas, uma rede secreta em Estocolmo tem explorado raparigas, eliminando implacavelmente qualquer um que ameace revelar o seu segredo. Embora a parceria entre Emelie e Teddy tenha sido gratificante - tanto profissional quanto pessoalmente - não voltaram a ver-se. Mas quando uma cliente jovem e vulnerável da advogada é assassinada antes de poder testemunhar contra os seus agressores, esta pede ajuda a seu ex-parceiro (e amante). O sobrinho de Teddy, Nikolas, decidiu não repetir os erros do tio e ficar longe do mundo do crime. Não entanto o assassinato do seu melhor amigo, relacionado com um gangue, o coloca de volta numa trilha de vingança violenta. E no caminho de Roksana, uma hipster ingênua cuja descoberta de um esconderijo de drogas lhe está dando um perigoso curso intensivo no lado negro de Estocolmo. A polícia estabeleceu uma equipa especial para descobrir quem está envolvido na rede, mas parece que não consegue chegar perto o suficiente. E quem é que tenta silenciar Teddy e Emelie, usando todos os meios necessários? Os elogios da crítica: «Contundente. . . A imagem da fragilidade social sueca é poderosa.»Publishers Weekly «Lapidus desenha suavemente as histórias num enredo fascinante, enquanto traça paralelos nítidos entre as lealdades perigosas e a insensibilidade da elite de Estocolmo e dos mundos dos gangues.»Booklist «[Jens Lapidus] é um herdeiro digno de grandes predecessores como Sjöwall & Wahlöö, Henning Mankell e Stieg Larsson.»Information «Lapidus é credível em todas as situações, consegue e, de facto, cria uma linguagem própria.»Göteborgs-Posten «Jens Lapidus expõe as maiores traições da sociedade.»Expressen «A era moderna é retratada com olhos claros e o diálogo é estreito e inteligente. Fala da busca de sucesso e riqueza entre os tubarões do mercado de ações do centro da cidade e os criminosos nos subúrbios. E sobre o amor - porque mesmo os criminosos podem ser atingidos pelas setas de Cupido.»Femina «Narrado com habilidade e conhecimento sobre o submundo de Estocolmo, mas também sobre empresários de sucesso que se comportam de maneira semelhante, sem que as consequências tenham que ser as mesmas.»Dagens Nyheter «Jogo Duplo é um romance policial bem escrito de um autor que visa mais do que apenas criar tensão.»Bok 365 «Jens Lapidus ainda é o melhor da classe.»Dagbladet «Jogo Duplo é um policial emocionante e também um retrato realista da sociedade moderna.»Ekstra Bladet
Jogo final
by Daniel ColeO final explosivo da série bestseller «Boneca de Trapos» Mais de 1 milhão de exemplares vendidos Uma sala fechada. Um cadáver. Um segredo bem enterrado. Quando Finlay Shaw,agente da polícia reformado,é encontrado sem vida num quarto fechado por dentro, tudo apontaparasuicídio. Porém, o infame inspector William «Wolf» Fawkes não acredita nessa versão da história.Com a ajuda da antiga colega, a inspectora-chefe Emily Baxter,e o detective privado Edmunds, Wolf, que fez um acordo com os seus ex-superiores para conduzir umainvestigação antes de ser julgado por seus crimes, começa a esmuiçaros primórdios da carreira de Shaw. Levantam-se então dúvidas em relação à idoneidade da vítima e suspeitas de uma relação extraconjugal.Nemtodos desejam o regresso de Wolf e, enquanto ele mergulha nas profundezas da corrupção policial, não ficará em jogo apenas a sua carreira, mas também as vidas daqueles que ama profundamente.
Jogo vertiginoso
by Franco AlesciDescrição do livro Uma série de crimes se abate sobre o território veneziano, mas não há nenhuma relação entre eles e não existem razões que possam tê-los motivado. Andrea, um ex-astrônomo que migrou para a política, leitor de romances de violência e policiais, um homem passional e dotado de uma imaginação fértil, descobre por casualidade estranhos indícios que o levam a desconfiar de David, o filho da sua namorada. Somente um fato é certo: o assassino age seguindo uma lei temporal regida pela sequência de Fibonacci. Quem descobre isso é Bobo, um dos amigos de faculdade de David, uma mente lógico-matemática brilhante.
Jogos Perversos - Série Steele Security - Livro 1
by A. D. JusticeEla tem a história de uma vida que todo repórter investigativo sonha em conseguir. Mas a trilha de evidências incriminatórias leva ao único homem que ela já amou. Quando perde seu voo, ela observa o avião explodir em pleno ar, sabendo que a bomba estava a bordo para silenciá-la. Em quem ela pode confiar? Ele não tem sido o mesmo desde o dia em que ele a perdeu. Então ele pega um intruso na sua casa, só para descobrir que seu amor, morta há muito tempo, ainda está viva. Luxúria, amor, traição e lealdade guerreiam dentro dele. Traição, mentiras e perigo os ameaçam. Quando um inimigo desconhecido tem todas as cartas, como eles podem sobreviver aos jogos perversos?
Johanna's Bridegroom and Plain Protector
by Emma Miller Alison StoneTwo Amish stories of faith and love Johanna's Bridegroom by Emma Miller Johanna Yoder stuns Roland Byler when she asks him to be her husband-in a marriage of convenience. With both of them widowed single parents, why shouldn't their families become one? But Roland has never forgotten his long-ago love for her and he's determined to woo the stubborn Johanna and convince her to accept his offer of happily-ever-after. Plain Protector by Alison Stone Social worker Sarah Gardner doesn't want to run again, but when an unknown assailant attacks her shortly after moving to Apple Creek, she may not have a choice. Unless deputy sheriff Nick Jennings can protect her. Nick knows Sarah holds secrets that threaten both their lives, but he can't turn away a woman in peril...especially one he can't imagine a future without.
John Brown's Body (Alphonso Clay Mysteries of the Civil War)
by Jack MartinA man investigating treason is assassinated, and the case must be solved by a &“brilliant and haunted Southerner&” working for the Union Army (RP Dahlke, author of the Dead Red Mysteries). Cpt. Alphonso Clay had been summoned to meet John Brown—not that John Brown, but a former Boston detective recruited by Abe Lincoln to put his skills to work in the war effort. Brown has now ferreted out treachery among powerful military figures . . . but he&’s killed before he can meet with Clay. Now Clay&’s only hope is to decipher Brown&’s cryptic notes and follow his deductive instincts to solve the murder, unmask the traitors, and ensure the Union&’s victory at Vicksburg . . .
John Cardinal Mysteries 3-Book Bundle
by Giles BluntWhen we first meet Detective John Cardinal in Forty Words for Sorrow he is haunted by a criminal secret in his own past and hounded by a special investigation into corruption on the force. Cardinal is on the brink of losing his career and his family, and his refusal to give up on four missing teenagers only alienates him further from the Homicide Unit. And when the mutilated body of a 13-year-old is discovered in a mineshaft, he is the only one willing to consider the horrible truth of what's really happening in Algonquin Bay. The first three novels in the award-winning, bestselling John Cardinal mystery series revisit this northern Ontario setting with wholly unique, thrilling and suspenseful tales, and an unforgettable protagonist who has been called "the quintessential modern Canadian crime fiction hero" (The Walrus).
John Creasey Box Set 1 (Department Z)
by John CreaseyIn one volume: three classic Department Z detective novels by the Edgar Award–winning writer who sold eighty million novels worldwide. Department Z is the super-secret team of investigators that works within British intelligence—now, this special collection offers three action-packed pre–World War II tales of mystery. Included are: First Came a Murder Sir Basil Riordon is a mysterious, frightening, and immensely wealthy man. But is he also a killer? After a member of an exclusive London club is poisoned, the head of England’s elite secret service, Gordon Craigie, has to navigate among some important and intimidating people to find out. Death Round the Corner Leopold Gorman studies the World Economic Conference with interest—and then picks five rich and powerful men to bring his plan to fruition. If any one of them shows reluctance to fall in with his scheme, he’ll be dead within the hour. The only thing standing in the master criminal’s way is Department Z . . . The Mark of the Crescent The mark of the crescent signs an order for murder. Gordon Craigie and Department Z are embroiled in a desperate investigation involving drugs, and must uncover who is behind the mysterious mark before the anonymous culprit claims another victim. The trail starts at the country estate of Greylands—but where will the mark of the crescent lead?
John Doe Cold Case (A Procedural Crime Story #2)
by Amanda StevensA shocking discovery just turned a cold case red-hot.And for one detective, it strikes way too close to home... The discovery of skeletal remains in a Florida cavern sends cold case detective Eve Jareau on a collision course with her past. Concealing the truth from her boss, police chief Nash Bowden, becomes impossible when the spark between them reignites. And now a killer hell-bent on keeping decades-old family secrets hidden forever is lying in wait…to bury Eve and Nash alive.A Procedural Crime StoryFrom Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the A Procedural Crime Story series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Little Girl GoneBook 2: John Doe Cold Case
John Doe on Her Doorstep
by Debra WebbDr. Dani Archer's orderly life had become complete chaos. First, her father mysteriously died, then a sexy stranger--with no memory--appeared on her doorstep.... Complicating matters, someone was trying to kill her. Like an avenging angel, the John Doe became her very own personal protector, displaying instincts and performing feats almost superhuman. And now, the key to her safety lay in unraveling the long-buried secrets of the past to solve her father's death.