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Life or Death
by Michael RobothamWhy would a man escape from prison the day before he's due to be released? Audie Palmer has spent a decade in prison for an armed robbery in which four people died, including two of the gang. Seven million dollars has never been recovered and everybody believes that Audie knows where the money is. For ten years he has been beaten, stabbed, throttled and threatened almost daily by prison guards, inmates and criminal gangs, who all want to answer this same question, but suddenly Audie vanishes, the day before he's due to be released. Everybody wants to find Audie, but he's not running. Instead he's trying to save a life . . . and not just his own.
Life or Death
by Michael RobothamWhy would a man escape from prison the day before he's due to be released?Audie Palmer has spent a decade in prison for an armed robbery in which four people died, including two of the gang. Seven million dollars has never been recovered and everybody believes that Audie knows where the money is.For ten years he has been beaten, stabbed, throttled and threatened almost daily by prison guards, inmates and criminal gangs, who all want to answer this same question, but suddenly Audie vanishes, the day before he's due to be released.Everybody wants to find Audie, but he's not running. Instead he's trying to save a life . . . and not just his own.
Life or Death
by Michael RobothamWhy would a man escape from prison the day before he's due to be released? The award-winning novel by multi-million-copy bestselling author MICHAEL ROBOTHAMAudie Palmer has spent a decade in prison for an armed robbery in which four people died, including two of the gang. Seven million dollars has never been recovered and everybody believes that Audie knows where the money is. For ten years he has been beaten, stabbed, throttled and threatened almost daily by prison guards, inmates and criminal gangs, who all want an answer to this same question, but suddenly Audie vanishes, the day before he's due to be released. Everybody wants to find Audie, but he's trying to save a life . . . and not just his own.Winner of the prestigious Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award, LIFE OR DEATH is one of the best thrillers you will ever read, by world-renowned author MICHAEL ROBOTHAM.**Includes an exclusive extract from Michael's new standalone thriller THE SECRETS SHE KEEPS**'LIFE OR DEATH is a nerve-shredding thriller with the heart and soul so often missing from lesser crime and suspense novels. I couldn't stop reading, yet I didn't want Audie's story to end. Robotham is an absolute master.' - STEPHEN KING'Will have you turning the pages compulsively' - The Times'Robotham doesn't just make me scared for his characters, he makes my heart ache for them.' - LINWOOD BARCLAY'A terrific read' - Guardian
Life or Death: A Novel
by Michael RobothamWinner of the CWA Gold Dagger Award, this breathtaking standalone novel is The Shawshank Redemption meets No Country for Old Men. Don't miss Michael Robotham's new thriller When She Was Good, out now.Why would a man escape from prison the day before he's due to be released?Audie Palmer has spent a decade in prison for an armed robbery in which four people died, including two of the gang. Seven million dollars has never been recovered and everybody believes that Audie knows where the money is.For ten years he has been beaten, stabbed, throttled and threatened almost daily by prison guards, inmates and criminal gangs, who all want to answer this same question, but suddenly Audie vanishes, the day before he's due to be released.Everybody wants to find Audie, but he's not running. Instead he's trying to save a life . . . and not just his own.Praise for Michael Robotham's writing:'I love this guy's books' Lee Child'Will have you turning the pages compulsively' The Times'An absolute master' Stephen King'He writes in a voice with a haunting sense of soul' Peter James'Heart-stopping and heart-breaking' Val McDermid'The real deal' David Baldacci'Superbly exciting . . . a terrific read' Guardian
Life or Death: A Novel
by Michael RobothamWhy would a man serving a long prison sentence escape the day before he's due to be released?Audie Palmer has spent ten years in a Texas prison after pleading guilty to a robbery in which four people died and seven million dollars went missing. During that time he has suffered repeated beatings, stabbings and threats by inmates and guards, all desperate to answer the same question: where's the money? On the day before Audie is due to be released, he suddenly vanishes. Now everybody is searching for him - the police, FBI, gangsters and other powerful figures - but Audie isn't running to save his own life. Instead, he's trying to save someone else's. Michael Robotham has created the ultimate underdog hero, an honorable criminal shrouded in mystery and ready to lead readers on a remarkable chase.
Life's
by Michael GandyThis is the telling of the post-automobile accident experiences of a man who survives alternated with those of a woman surviving a wreck. John’s story is told in first person narrative, with Jennifer’s being presented in third person. Some characters appear in both stories, but each time the narrative changes, the point-of-view changes as well. (It’s not as confusing as it sounds!)
Life's Lottery
by Kim NewmanA brand new edition of Life's Lottery - an exciting speculative fiction novel that invites the reader to assume the role of the protagonist!A role-playing novel that reveals how small decisions can have monumental consequences. If you choose the right possibilities you may live a long happy life, or be immensely rich, or powerful, or win the lottery. If you make other choices you may become a murderer, die young, make every mistake possible, or make no impression on life at all. The choice is yours.
Life's Work
by Jonathan ValinCincinnati Cougars' Billy Parks was All-Pro and a hero to many...and now he's missing. P.I. Harry Stoner's job is to find him, as hired by the Cougars who say Billy's disappearing act is part of a contract dispute. Leads in the form of Parks' soon-to-be-cut teammate Bluerock and a pretty little number from a dance club point to some questionable influences in Parks' life, including Cougars' management, a reverend, agents, his mother, a pregnant stripper-turned-holly-roller girlfriend - and there seems to be something more much more deadly at hand that a contract renegotiation.
Lifeblood
by N. J. CooperSix months on from the events in NO ESCAPE, forensic psychologist Karen Taylor is busy assessing prisoners out on parole for a Ministry of Justice project designed to predict which of them will re-offend. One of them is Randall Greer, a violent serial rapist, whose last offence took place on the Isle of Wight. Karen is sure he will attack again - and that this time he will probably kill. So when Randall breaks the terms of his parole and goes missing, Karen breaks all the rules. She returns to the Isle of Wight to warn DCI Charlie Trench, because he was involved in Greer's arrest and subsequent trial for the rape of Lizzie Fane. Randall had threatened to kill Lizzie if she gave evidence against him. Lizzie Fane has secretly reinvented herself as Lisa Raithe, and is enjoying a burgeoning career as a successful artist. She's settled into an attractive village well away from the Island - and has tentatively started dating again. As Lisa, she has everything going for her. Until she hears that Randall is out, and on the loose. She has stoically rebuilt her shattered life - how far will she go to protect it? Soon people who gave evidence at Randall's trial are found murdered. Has the rapist now turned killer, as Karen predicted? Has Lizzie herself turned avenging angel? Or, as Karen starts to suspect, is someone else pulling the strings?
Lifeblood (Rachel Chavez Mysteries #0)
by Penny RudolphRachel Chavez, a recovering alcoholic, owns and lives in an apartment on the top floor of a parking garage in downtown Los Angeles. She leases parking space and the use of the rooftop helicopter pad to nearby businesses.
Lifeguard
by James Patterson Andrew GrossThe perfect job. Working for an easy-going boss at his luxurious mansion by the sun-kissed beach, watching beautiful women walk by. The perfect girl. Tess - gorgeous, funny, apparently very rich and crazy for him.The perfect score. Five million up for grabs. And to get his share, all he needs to do is trigger three house alarms to throw the cops off the scent of the real robbery.Could things get any better for Ned Kelly? But things don't go according to plan. And when Tess is brutally murdered and the others involved in the robbery are massacred, Ned is the prime suspect. With danger at every twist and turn, he's running for his life.(P)2012 Headline Digital
Lifeguard: A Novel
by James Patterson Andrew GrossWorking as a lifeguard in a posh Florida resort, Ned Kelley finds the woman of his dreams. The only thing he needs is money. So when his friends offer to cut him into a deal that promises $1,000,000 each, how can he turn it down? The plan is simple--a fast break-and-enter to grab paintings from a rich collector. But on the night of the heist, they're double-crossed. Worse, Ned's friends are brutally executed. Now hes the prime target of both the FBI and the killers. With no one to trust, Ned must dodge the authorities and the vicious killers in a desperate effort to avenge his friends and clear his name. Written with the astonishing velocity and hairs breadth plotting that only James Patterson can master, Lifeguard is the wildest thriller yet from one of America's most influential authors (New York Times).
Lifeguard: Bookshots
by James Patterson Andrew GrossThe perfect job. Working for an easy-going boss at his luxurious mansion by the sun-kissed beach, watching beautiful women walk by. The perfect girl. Tess - gorgeous, funny, apparently very rich and crazy for him.The perfect score. Five million up for grabs. And to get his share, all he needs to do is trigger three house alarms to throw the cops off the scent of the real robbery.Could things get any better for Ned Kelly? But things don't go according to plan. And when Tess is brutally murdered and the others involved in the robbery are massacred, Ned is the prime suspect. With danger at every twist and turn, he's running for his life.
Lifeless (Tom Thorne Novels #5)
by Mark BillinghamThe fifth book in the Tom Thorne series, from bestselling author Mark Billingham.A SERIES OF KILLINGSThree men, sleeping rough on London's mean streets, have been found brutally murdered - each victim kicked to death and found with a £20 note pinned to his chest. But were they killed at random, or were they targeted for a reason?A DEADLY MISSIONTom Thorne is posted to the same streets - working undercover, disguised as a homeless man. In a harsh and harrowing underworld, Thorne discovers the horrifying link between the homeless victims and the perpetrators of a fifteen-year-old atrocity. A RUTHLESS ENEMYThose who know are keeping quiet. But the word on these streets is that the killer is a cop...__________Read what everyone's saying about the heart-racing Tom Thorne series:'Literary superstar' Mail on Sunday'Ingenious' Guardian'Ground-breaking' Sunday Times'Mark Billingham gets better and better' Michael Connelly'A cracking read . . . I couldn't put it down!' Shari Lapena'A damn fine storyteller' Karin Slaughter'Twisted and twisty' Linwood Barclay'One of the most consistently entertaining, insightful crime writers working today' Gillian Flynn'The next superstar detective is already with us. Don't miss him' Lee Child
Lifeless (Tom Thorne Novels #5)
by Mark BillinghamA SERIES OF KILLINGSThree men, sleeping rough on London's mean streets, have been found brutally murdered - each victim kicked to death and found with a £20 note pinned to his chest. But were they killed at random, or were they targeted for a reason?A DEADLY MISSIONTom Thorne is posted to the same streets - working undercover, disguised as a homeless man. In a harsh and harrowing underworld, Thorne discovers the horrifying link between the homeless victims and the perpetrators of a fifteen-year-old atrocity. A RUTHLESS ENEMYThose who know are keeping quiet. But the word on these streets is that the killer is a cop...
Lifeless (Tom Thorne Novels Ser. #5)
by Mark BillinghamThe fifth book in the Tom Thorne series, from bestselling author Mark Billingham.A SERIES OF KILLINGSThree men, sleeping rough on London's mean streets, have been found brutally murdered - each victim kicked to death and found with a £20 note pinned to his chest. But were they killed at random, or were they targeted for a reason?A DEADLY MISSIONTom Thorne is posted to the same streets - working undercover, disguised as a homeless man. In a harsh and harrowing underworld, Thorne discovers the horrifying link between the homeless victims and the perpetrators of a fifteen-year-old atrocity. A RUTHLESS ENEMYThose who know are keeping quiet. But the word on these streets is that the killer is a cop...__________Read what everyone's saying about the heart-racing Tom Thorne series:'Literary superstar' Mail on Sunday'Ingenious' Guardian'Ground-breaking' Sunday Times'Mark Billingham gets better and better' Michael Connelly'A cracking read . . . I couldn't put it down!' Shari Lapena'A damn fine storyteller' Karin Slaughter'Twisted and twisty' Linwood Barclay'One of the most consistently entertaining, insightful crime writers working today' Gillian Flynn'The next superstar detective is already with us. Don't miss him' Lee Child
Lifeline (The Security Experts #2)
by Christy BarrittOnly a former navy SEAL can help a woman who is convinced her deceased former fiancé is alive—and out for revenge in this exciting suspense, part of The Security Experts series from USA TODAY bestselling author Christy Barritt. “I did it for you.” The chilling words in the text message have Julianne Grace fearing for her life. She’s sure that her abusive ex-fiancé has killed two people—and that she’s the next target. But will anyone believe that her presumed dead ex is really alive? The only man who can help Julianne is cool, aloof security specialist Bradley Stone. Not only does she need his protection, but he’s also the link to finding answers about her ex-fiancé’s death. And the closer Bradley and Julianne get to the truth—and to each other, the angrier the madman after Julianne becomes. One wrong move and they could both fall prey to the killer’s deadly scheme.Experience more action-packed mystery and suspense in the rest of The Security Experts series by Christy Barritt:Key WitnessLifelineHigh-Stakes Holiday ReunionFrom Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Lifeline: A Jack Mcmorrow Mystery (A\jack Mcmorrow Mystery Ser. #3)
by Gerry BoyleThe tendency toward mayhem that follows Jack McMorrow like a shadow finally sends his girlfriend Roxanne fleeing to the relatively stable urban center of Portland, leaving Jack to nurse a sore heart and mull an ultimatum alone in the wilds of Maine. In an effort to clean up his act, Jack takes a job as a courthouse reporter for the Kennebec Observer. What seems like a safe choice becomes dangerous when Jack is drawn into a domestic abuse case that leaves a woman dead and McMorrow tangled in a messy web of innuendo, conflicted emotions, and mortal danger. It’s time for Jack to grow up, but can he do it? Is it his destiny to follow his subjects into a life of rancor and violence, or will he be able to escape the call of his darker side and find some measure of peace?
Lifeline: A page-turning racing thriller about corruption on the racecourse
by John FrancomeThis is one race you can't afford to lose...Lifeline is another dark racing thriller from 'the natural successor to Dick Francis' (Irish Times), John Francome. The perfect read for fans of Felix Francis' Pulse and Triple Crown.'Chasing the winning post is not only the aim of the jockey, it becomes compelling for the reader as Francome delves deeply into the murky side of racing' - Oxford Times Unlike some jockeys, Tony Byrne has never taken a bung and never ridden a dishonest race. All the same, his career is heading for the rocks, dragged down by weight problems and woman trouble - and too many slow horses. In comparison, Freddy Montague has never been fussy about sticking to the rules, either on the racetrack or in bed with another man's wife. And if there's money on offer to fix races, Freddy's guaranteed to be first on the gravy train. Unfortunately for both men, the guarantees run out once Freddy's train comes off the rails. That's when the gravy turns to blood...What readers are saying about Lifeline:'The style is quick and absorbing, with many twists and turns both on and off the racecourse''Fast and furious intrigue and murder''I have never been a fan of horseracing but this book brought to life the thrill of the chase for me'
Lifeline: A page-turning racing thriller about corruption on the racecourse
by John FrancomeThis is one race you can't afford to lose...Lifeline is another dark racing thriller from 'the natural successor to Dick Francis' (Irish Times), John Francome. The perfect read for fans of Felix Francis' Pulse and Triple Crown.'Chasing the winning post is not only the aim of the jockey, it becomes compelling for the reader as Francome delves deeply into the murky side of racing' - Oxford Times Unlike some jockeys, Tony Byrne has never taken a bung and never ridden a dishonest race. All the same, his career is heading for the rocks, dragged down by weight problems and woman trouble - and too many slow horses. In comparison, Freddy Montague has never been fussy about sticking to the rules, either on the racetrack or in bed with another man's wife. And if there's money on offer to fix races, Freddy's guaranteed to be first on the gravy train. Unfortunately for both men, the guarantees run out once Freddy's train comes off the rails. That's when the gravy turns to blood...What readers are saying about Lifeline:'The style is quick and absorbing, with many twists and turnsboth on and off the racecourse''Fast and furious intrigue and murder''I have never been a fan of horseracing but this book brought to life the thrill of the chase for me'
Lifelines
by C. J. LyonsThis book is a gripping behind-the-scenes drama of four women who face life and death every day.
Lifelines: Angels Of Mercy, Book 1 (Angels of Mercy Medical Suspense #1)
by CJ LyonsFrom the New York Times–bestselling author, &“a breathtakingly fast-paced medical thriller&” starring four women who face life and death every day (Publishers Weekly). It&’s the first of July, the most dangerous day of the year, as the interns fresh from med school show up for their first day at Angels of Mercy Hospital.New ER doctor Lydia Fiore finds herself losing the wrong patient—the Chief of Surgery&’s son. To save her career, Lydia must discover the truth behind her patient&’s death, even if it leads her into unfamiliar—and risky—territory, finding new friends, new love, and new enemies who will stop at nothing to silence her. Drawing from her own experiences as a pediatric ER doctor, New York Times–bestselling and Thriller Award-winning author CJ Lyons reveals the secrets of an urban trauma center in the first novel in this dramatic, compelling series. &“All the best episodes of ER and Grey&’s Anatomy squeezed into one breathtaking novel.&” —HHI Magazine &“A pulse-pounding adrenaline rush.&” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Before She Disappeared &“An exciting debut novel . . . Engrossing, intriguing.&” —Heather Graham, New York Times–bestselling author of Danger in Numbers
Lifetime
by Liza MarklundThe next installment from #1 New York Times bestselling author Liza Marklund.Police Officer Nina Hoffman finds her fellow officer David Lindholm naked on his bed with bullets through his head and stomach. Next to the body is his wife, Julia. The traumatized Julia rambles on about a woman entering the house, killing David and running off with her son, but all the evidence seems to point in Julia's direction. Annika Bengtzon covers the case and is drawn in headfirst when she sees that Julia is about to be falsely charged. Working against the clock, Annika must clear Julia's name and find her missing son. until the stores open, buy another" (James Patterson).
Lifey
by Claudio HernandezLifey was Count Dracula's true love and this is the true story of someone whose heart only beats for her. She discovers the dark secret of Dracula and how the figure of the vampire came about. Told down to the smallest detail, this novel aims to show you the real side of this passionate story of love, death, and terror in equal parts. The story is written from the perspective of three scenarios; the writer, Dracula, and Lifey. Will they be wandering the dark streets in the middle of the night today? Who was Dracula really? What finally inspired the masterpiece of vampirism? And what is the secret to discover?
Lift up the Lid (Mr Crook Murder Mystery)
by Anthony GilbertA rich, curmudgeonly old husband, a beautiful young wife, a mysterious voice from the past - and murder...Classic crime from one of the greats of the Detection ClubWhen murder hits the sleepy town of Hinton St Luke tongues start wagging. It's what you might call a cosy domestic murder: a beautiful young wife; her much-older husband dying at just the right moment; a jealous nurse; a mysterious voice from the past and a set of anonymous letters.But which one will lead directly to the killer's front door?