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Last to Leave the Room: A Novel
by Caitlin StarlingLast to Leave the Room is a new novel of genre-busting speculative horror from Caitlin Starling, the acclaimed author of The Death of Jane Lawrence.The city of San Siroco is sinking. The basement of Dr. Tamsin Rivers, the arrogant, selfish head of the research team assigned to find the source of the subsidence, is sinking faster.As Tamsin becomes obsessed with the distorting dimensions of the room at the bottom of the stairs, she finds a door that didn’t exist before - and one night, it opens to reveal an exact physical copy of her. This doppelgänger is sweet and biddable where Tamsin is calculating and cruel. It appears fully, terribly human, passing every test Tamsin can devise. But the longer the double exists, the more Tamsin begins to forget pieces of her life, to lose track of time, to grow terrified of the outside world.With her employer growing increasingly suspicious, Tamsin must try to hold herself together long enough to figure out what her double wants from her, and just where the mysterious door leads…
Last to Rise (A Rojan Dizon Novel #3)
by Francis KnightThe towering vertical city of Mahala is on the brink of war with its neighboring countries. It might be his worst nightmare, but Rojan and the few remaining pain mages have been drafted in to help. The city needs power in whatever form they can get it -- and fast. With alchemists readying a prototype electricity generator, and factories producing guns faster than ever, the city's best advantage is still the mages. Tapping their power is a risky plan, but with food in the city running out, and a battle brimming that no one is ready for, risky is the best they've got...The spectacular conclusion to the adventures of Rojan Dizon, which began with the thrilling fantasy debut Fade to Black.
Lasting Damage
by Sophie HannahIt's 1.15 a.m. Connie Bowskill should be asleep. Instead, she's logging on to a property website in search of a particular house: 11 Bentley Grove, Cambridge. She knows it's for sale; she saw the estate agent's board in the front garden less than six hours ago. Soon Connie is clicking on the 'Virtual Tour' button, keen to see the inside of 11 Bentley Grove and put her mind at rest once and for all. She finds herself looking at a scene from a nightmare: in the living room, in the middle of the carpet, there's a woman lying face down in a huge pool of blood. In shock, Connie wakes her husband Kit. But when Kit sits down at the computer to take a look, he sees no dead body, only a pristine beige carpet in a perfectly ordinary room . . .
Lasting Damage (Beckett Investigations)
by R. G. GreenSequel to When Past Comes to PresentBeckett Investigations: Book TwoSeven months after the recapture of Miles Trubett, a new murder grabs headlines in Wheaton City, IL. The police believe the case is closed--or would be if they could find their suspect. However, the victim's brother, Kyle Overstreet, claims the police are pinning the murder on the wrong man, and he uses The Wheaton Brigade to make his views known. Fearing slander that could butcher the department if Kyle is right, Lieutenant Danny Baxter asks close friend and private investigator Tyler Beckett to look into the case. Then threatening messages to Tyler's lover Sean St. Claire interrupt Tyler's investigation. With Trubett locked away and Tyler's ex out of the picture, no suspect is apparent. Caught between helping a friend and protecting his lover, the pressure on Tyler mounts--until surprising information reveals the true danger behind the messages, and an unexpected confrontation with Kyle enables an act of revenge that could cost Tyler everything.
Lasting Damage: Culver Valley Crime Book 6 (Culver Valley Crime #6)
by Sophie HannahIt's 1.15 a.m. Connie Bowskill should be asleep. Instead, she's logging on to a property website in search of a particular house: 11 Bentley Grove, Cambridge. She knows it's for sale; she saw the estate agent's board in the front garden less than six hours ago.Soon Connie is clicking on the 'Virtual Tour' button, keen to see the inside of 11 Bentley Grove and put her mind at rest once and for all. She finds herself looking at a scene from a nightmare: in the living room, in the middle of the carpet, there's a woman lying face down in a huge pool of blood. In shock, Connie wakes her husband Kit. But when Kit sits down at the computer to take a look, he sees no dead body, only a pristine beige carpet in a perfectly ordinary room . . .(P)2011 Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks
Lasting Damage: Culver Valley Crime Book 6, from the bestselling author of Haven't They Grown (Culver Valley Crime #6)
by Sophie HannahThe unnervingly good sixth psychological thriller from bestselling crime writer Sophie Hannah, not to be missed for readers of Clare Mackintosh and Paula Hawkins.'Jaw-droppingly assured' Daily Express'A first-class whodunnit' Scotsman Don't go into the other woman's house . . . It's 1.15 a.m. Connie Bowskill should be asleep. Instead, she's logging on to a property website in search of a particular house: 11 Bentley Grove, Cambridge. She knows it's for sale; she saw the estate agent's board in the front garden less than six hours ago.Soon Connie is clicking on the 'Virtual Tour' button, keen to see the inside of 11 Bentley Grove and put her mind at rest once and for all. She finds herself looking at a scene from a nightmare: in the living room, in the middle of the carpet, there's a woman lying face down in a huge pool of blood. In shock, Connie wakes her husband Kit. But when Kit sits down at the computer to take a look, he sees no dead body, only a pristine beige carpet in a perfectly ordinary room . . .
Lasting Summer (Loving Summer #5)
by Kailin Gow"The perfect summer read" - Michelle, Book Briefs Reviews "Not only did it keep me in suspense of what was happening, but the character's responses were believable. Gow really impressed me with this book and I am looking forward to reading her other books." - YA Fiction Book Reviews "I love the romance, but there are bigger issues the author tackles in this book that is appropriate for older teens and young adults and felt realistic." - Constance Summer Jones thought she lost Nat Donovan, the boy she had always had a crush on since she could remember, when he went off on a mission to find his father, the founder and CEO of Donovan Dynamics, the billion dollar security and intelligence corporation who is now protecting her from the stalker who has attempted to kill her twice. He had always been her rock, had always been there for her, but now Nat has disappeared. According to Donovan Dynamics, it was for good. Could Summer continue on? Could Nat's playboy one-night stand legend brother Drew Donovan live up to Nat's legacy as the family's perfect son, as the one who could eventually run Donovan Dynamics? With Nat gone, could he finally get Summer to commit to him with all her heart and soul? All the secrets, all the heartaches, come out in Lasting Summer as the Donovans and Summer learn to deal with the truth about Nat, Drew, and Summer that will test each others' love to each other and to family. THE LOVING SUMMER SERIES IN ORDER - Now Available and Complete! Loving Summer - for older teens, young adults and adults Falling for Summer - New Adult/Contemporary Romance Perfect Summer - New Adult/Contemporary Romantic Suspense Secrets of the Fall - New Adult/Contemporary Romantic Suspense Lasting Summer - New Adult/Contemporary Romantic Suspense Free Fall Series - 10 Years Later - Standalone Series or can be Read in Order Summer's Landing - The Wedding
Lastnight: The 5th Jack Nightingale Supernatural Thriller
by Stephen LeatherA killer is murdering Goths with relish - skinning and butchering them. The cops aren't getting anywhere so Jack Nightingale's nemesis, Superintendent Chalmers, asks him for help.Nightingale discovers that the murdered Goths had one thing in common: a tattoo connected to the secretive Satanic child-sacrificing cult called the Order of Nine Angles.As Nightingale closes in on the killers, the tables are turned and he finds himself in the firing line, along with his friends and family. The Order will stop at nothing to protect their secrets and Nightingale realises that there is nothing he can do to protect himself. Nor can he run, for the Order has connections across the world. It leaves him with only one way to stop the carnage - and that's to take his own life . . .
Late Checkout (A Witch City Mystery #9)
by Carol J. PerryA dead ballplayer means foul play in Salem . . . Field reporter Lee Barrett is not happy that her hours are being cut back at WICH-TV, although it is nice to spend more time volunteering with Aunt Ibby, a research librarian at Salem's main branch. But Lee's least favorite task is going up to the stacks, a spooky, seldom-frequented upper section of the library. On this day she has good reason to be afraid—she finds a dead man, surrounded by hundreds of scattered books and torn-out pages. Her police detective beau, Pete Mondello, is soon on the scene, and the deceased is identified as a former minor league baseball player—and ex-con—named Wee Willie Wallace, who hasn't been seen in Salem for twenty years. With help from her friend River's Tarot reading, her clairvoyant cat O'Ryan, and Lee's own psychic gifts, she steps up to the plate to catch the killer who took the old ballplayer out of the game . . . Praise for the Witch City Mysteries“Perfectly relaxing and readable.”—Kirkus Reviews “This rewarding paranormal cozy series debut will have Victoria Laurie fans lining up to follow.”—Library Journal “An entertaining story that keeps readers guessing until the very twisted and eerie end.” —RT Book Reviews
Late Edition (The Godmothers #3)
by Fern MichaelsFrom the #1 New York Times-bestselling author, this is &“a page-turner... the perfect blend of mystery, adventure and romance&” (The Charleston Mercury). Teresa &“Toots&” Loudenberry has a knack for finding adventure, even when she&’s not looking for it. But ever since her friend Sophie convinced her to start holding regular séances, life in Los Angeles is getting a little too dramatic even for Toots&’s tastes. When their friend Ida receives a message from the beyond suggesting that her late husband was murdered, a spooked Toots decides it&’s time the Godmothers left LA for her hometown of Charleston… Meanwhile, Mavis, another friend, has been acting suspiciously, mailing packages in bulk and refusing to divulge what she&’s up to. She should know by now that Ida, Toots, and Sophie will never let secrets rest or ignore a friend in need. And when the Godmothers discover that whoever killed Ida&’s husband has plans for Ida too, they&’ll do what they do best—rally together, concoct a daring plan, and show the world there is no match for these four formidable friends... &“A tale of intrigue, excitement, and friendship…will satisfy your taste for thrill while reinforcing the value of keeping good company in hard times.&” —The Charleston Mercury &“A thrilling read ripped from today&’s headlines. Michaels mixes humor and good old-fashioned cop drama in an endearing way.&” —RT Book Reviews
Late Payments (The Lt. Leroy Powder Novels #3)
by Michael Z. Lewin&“With complexity worthy of Ross Macdonald&”, the award-winning author of Hard Line delivers a tightly crafted police procedural featuring Lt. Leroy Powder (Publishers Weekly). Nineteen years in Night Cover plus five years running the Missing Persons Bureau in the Indianapolis PD has certainly distinguished Lt. Leroy Powder&’s already salty humor. It&’s also granted him an unusual appreciation for the breadth of human behavior. When a twelve-year-old kid struts into the precinct claiming his father&’s missing, Powder&’s instincts tell him this won&’t be a simple case. But neither is the fact that a sick killer is on the loose, targeting the city&’s paraplegics. And now he&’s got to play dad to his own son fresh out of an eighteen-month stint in prison. For Powder, it&’s enough inspiration to crack an ill-timed joke or two, especially when the Feds suspect the lieutenant&’s not playing it straight. Regardless, it&’s time to get justice done. The question is who&’s going to pay for it. Late Payments is the 3rd book in the Lt. Leroy Powder Novels, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Late Rain
by Lynn KostoffDesire, need, and ambition fuel Corrine Tedros, a Lady Macbeth wannabe who arranges the murder of her father-in-law, a soft-drink mogul. It's witnessed by a man in the late stages of Alzheimer's; he provides scattershot details, but cannot accurately communicate what he saw. Dark and beautiful, this novel explores the fear that drives how far people are willing to go to find what they want, and the steps they'll take to get it. Lynn Kostoffis a professor of English at Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina. He's previously writtenA Choice of NightmaresandThe Long Fall.
Late Rain
by Lynn KostoffCorrine Tedros is a Lady Macbeth wannabe who sets in motion the murder of her uncle-in-law (a soft-drink mogul), and things go awry when the murder is witnessed by a senior citizen in the late stages of Alzheimers. Things are complicated by the fact that the daughter of the man with Alzheimers is involved with a former homicide detective who has resigned and moved South in an attempt to reshape and simplify his life; on his own, Decovic starts to make connections in the case that cause Corrine Tedros to up the ante in keeping herself out of the murder investigation.A book about desire and need and the fear that drives how far the characters are willing to go to find what they want.
Late Rain
by Lynn KostoffCorrine Tedros is a Lady Macbeth wannabe who sets in motion the murder of her uncle-in-law (a soft-drink mogul), and things go awry when the murder is witnessed by a senior citizen in the late stages of Alzheimers. Things are complicated by the fact that the daughter of the man with Alzheimers is involved with a former homicide detective who has resigned and moved South in an attempt to reshape and simplify his life; on his own, Decovic starts to make connections in the case that cause Corrine Tedros to up the ante in keeping herself out of the murder investigation.A book about desire and need and the fear that drives how far the characters are willing to go to find what they want.
Late Season
by Christobel KentAn isolated Tuscan farmhouse on the edge of an ancient wood is the perfect setting for a late September holiday. As a group of old friends from university and their families gather to relax and unwind, all are hoping it will be a chance to put the tragic events of the previous year behind them. There were six of them once; now they are are five. Watching the British visitors arrive from her own terrace is Anna Viola, whose family has lived for centuries in the crumbling red-brick farmhouse above Il Vignacce. As a little girl during the war, Anna watched an Englishman arrive at the house, seeking shelter from the Germans. His appearance would change her life for ever; it still haunts the family home she holds in trust for her beloved son Paolo.
Late Season
by Christobel KentAn isolated Tuscan farmhouse on the edge of an ancient wood is the perfect setting for a late September holiday. As a group of old friends from university and their families gather to relax and unwind, all are hoping it will be a chance to put the tragic events of the previous year behind them. There were six of them once; now they are are five. Watching the British visitors arrive from her own terrace is Anna Viola, whose family has lived for centuries in the crumbling red-brick farmhouse above Il Vignacce. As a little girl during the war, Anna watched an Englishman arrive at the house, seeking shelter from the Germans. His appearance would change her life for ever; it still haunts the family home she holds in trust for her beloved son Paolo.
Late Season
by Christobel KentAn isolated Tuscan farmhouse on the edge of an ancient wood is the perfect setting for a late September holiday. As a group of old friends from university and their families gather to relax and unwind, all are hoping it will be a chance to put the tragic events of the previous year behind them. There were six of them once; now they are are five. Watching the British visitors arrive from her own terrace is Anna Viola, whose family has lived for centuries in the crumbling red-brick farmhouse above Il Vignacce. As a little girl during the war, Anna watched an Englishman arrive at the house, seeking shelter from the Germans. His appearance would change her life for ever; it still haunts the family home she holds in trust for her beloved son Paolo.
Late Victorian Crime Fiction in the Shadows of Sherlock
by Clare ClarkeThis book investigates the development of crime fiction in the 1880s and 1890s, challenging studies of late-Victorian crime fiction which have given undue prominence to a handful of key figures and have offered an over-simplified analytical framework, thereby overlooking the generic, moral, and formal complexities of the nascent genre.
Later
by Stephen King#1 bestselling author Stephen King returns with a brand-new novel about the secrets we keep buried and the cost of unearthing them.SOMETIMES GROWING UP MEANS FACING YOUR DEMONSThe son of a struggling single mother, Jamie Conklin just wants an ordinary childhood. But Jamie is no ordinary child. Born with an unnatural ability his mom urges him to keep secret, Jamie can see what no one else can see and learn what no one else can learn. But the cost of using this ability is higher than Jamie can imagine as he discovers when an NYPD detective draws him into the pursuit of a killer who has threatened to strike from beyond the grave.LATER is Stephen King at his finest, a terrifying and touching story of innocence lost and the trials that test our sense of right and wrong. With echoes of King's classic novel IT, LATER is a powerful, haunting, unforgettable exploration of what it takes to stand up to evil in all the faces it wears.(P) 2021 Simon & Schuster Audio
Later (Reports Of Investigations #No. 48)
by Stephen King#1 bestselling author Stephen King returns with a brand-new novel about the secrets we keep buried and the cost of unearthing them. <P><P>SOMETIMES GROWING UPMEANS FACING YOUR DEMONS The son of a struggling single mother, Jamie Conklin just wants an ordinary childhood. But Jamie is no ordinary child. Born with an unnatural ability his mom urges him to keep secret, Jamie can see what no one else can see and learn what no one else can learn. <P><P>But the cost of using this ability is higher than Jamie can imagine – as he discovers when an NYPD detective draws him into the pursuit of a killer who has threatened to strike from beyond the grave. LATER is Stephen King at his finest, a terrifying and touching story of innocence lost and the trials that test our sense of right and wrong. With echoes of King’s classic novel It, LATER is a powerful, haunting, unforgettable exploration of what it takes to stand up to evil in all the faces it wears. <p><p>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Latimer
by Brian MartinThe narrator resigns his post at an Oxford school where Latimer's son has been educated. This enables him to develop his relationship with Latimer's wife, Francine, in order to discover more about Latimer himself - whose past is not what it seems. As events descend into a spiral of distrust, jealousy, sex and murder, the narrator is increasingly certain that he is being haunted by the presence of Latimer's son - and that these unseemly happenings are more than just the product of his over-active imagination. A spine-chilling, psychological drama, Latimer shows Brian Martin at his most thoughtful, thrilling best.
Latimer
by Brian MartinThe narrator resigns his post at an Oxford school where Latimer's son has been educated. This enables him to develop his relationship with Latimer's wife, Francine, in order to discover more about Latimer himself - whose past is not what it seems. As events descend into a spiral of distrust, jealousy, sex and murder, the narrator is increasingly certain that he is being haunted by the presence of Latimer's son - and that these unseemly happenings are more than just the product of his over-active imagination. A spine-chilling, psychological drama, Latimer shows Brian Martin at his most thoughtful, thrilling best.
Latimer's Law
by Mel SterlingTHE PROMISE OF A NEW FUTURE AWAITS ONE COUPLE IN MEL STERLING'S STUNNING DEBUT NOVEL Stealing a pickup truck, newly widowed Abby McMurray hopes to escape her abusive brother-in-law. But the vehicle's owner and his attack dog halt her plans. She knows she's made a terrible mistake. Yet there's something tender about the stranger that makes her feel safe. K-9 deputy Cade Latimer senses Abby isn't a criminal. And when he sees her bruises, he knows she's running from someone. Physically and emotionally scarred from a botched investigation, Cade has his own demons. Yet he can't resist protecting the gentle woman who's capturing his heart. But little do they know, Abby's brother-in-law will go to any lengths to track Abby down....
Latinoamérica criminal: Trece relatos seleccionados por Daniel Galera para la revista McSweeney's
by Daniel GaleraA través de trece relatos electrizantes, la revista McSweeney's nos ofrece una selección de la mejor literatura latinoamericana contemporánea.Esta antología, llevada a cabo por el autor brasileño Daniel Galera, toma como punto partida el género negro y criminal para acabar revelando un variopinto muestrario de la vida actual en Latinoamérica. Viajamos así a prisiones venezolanas secretas, a resorts uruguayos, a habitaciones empapadas de sangre en México y Perú, o a la casa de un transexual llamado Amy Winehouse en La Habana. En estas páginas encontramos algunas de las voces más consolidadas de diez países latinoamericanos, entre las que destacan Alejandro Zambra, Juan Pablo Villalobos, André Ressia Colino, Mariana Enríquez y Andrés Felipe Solano, entre otros.Daniel Galera y McSweeney's nos proponen una lectura imprescindible para cualquier lector interesado en la topografía cambiante de la literatura latinoamericana y la vida en sus diferentes países, un abanico representativo de las dificultades y los anhelos de sus gentes.Reseña:«Una trepidante antología de relatos que van mucho más allá del género, firmados por los escritores latinoamericanos del momento.»Dave EggersAutores:Santiago Roncagliolo (Perú), Mariana Enriquez (Argentina), Jorge Enrique Lage (Cuba), Alejandro Zambra (Chile), Joca Reiners Terron (Brasil), Juan Pablo Villalobos (México), Andrés Felipe Solano (Colombia), Rodrigo Rey Rosa (Guatemala), Rodrigo Blanco Calderón (Venezuela), Andrés Ressia Colino (Uruguay), Bernardo Carvalho (Brasil), Rodrigo Hasbún (Bolivia), Carol Bensimon (Brasil).
Latitude Zero
by Diana Renn"I have to run," said Juan Carlos. "You will call? Please? It is very important." "Yes. I will call. Definitely. At two." That's what Tessa promises. But by two o'clock, young Ecuadorian cycling superstar Juan Carlos is dead, and Tessa, one of the last people ever to speak to him, is left with nothing but questions. The media deems Juan Carlos's death a tragic accident at a charity bike ride, but Tessa, an aspiring investigative journalist herself, knows that something more is going on. While she grapples with her own grief and guilt, she is being stalked by spies with an insidious connection to the dead cycling champion. Tessa's pursuit of an explanation for Juan Carlos's untimely death leads her from the quiet New England backwoods to bustling bike shops and ultimately to Ecuador itself, Juan Carlos's homeland. As the ride grows bumpy, Tessa no longer knows who's a suspect and who is an ally. The only thing she knows for sure is that she must uncover the truth of why Juan Carlos has died and race to find the real villain--before the trail goes cold.