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A Walk Into Murder
by P. J. HelmA Walk Into Murder, first published in 1960 (is a fast-paced novel of crime and intrigue. While hiking along the scenic ocean shore of Devon, England, Martin Ridgway happens upon a corpse—and a tin of marijuana—in the waters off a deserted cove. His discovery leads him into the grips of a man named Summerson, and he wakes up ten days later in a private nursing home, drugged and suffering from memory loss. Given a new identity and kept prisoner on a farm, he manages to escape, only to fall back into the hands of his original captors. Meanwhile, the police intensify their search for Ridgway and begin to close in on a large narcotics operation.
A Walk Through the Fire (A Sharon McCone Mystery #20)
by Marcia MullerSharon McCone, weary of San Francisco's persistent rainy weather, jumps at the chance to investigate sabotage on the set of a documentary film being shot on the island of Kauai. Based on the writings of Hawaiian scholar Elson Wellbright, the film has incited major controversy among some of Wellbright's family members who aren't anxious to see the project reach completion. Vandalism quickly escalates into big-time violence, and McCone discovers a world of family secrets, drug dealing, political insurgency, and murder in this new crime novel by one of the world's most beloved mystery writers.
A Walk Through the Fire (Sharon McCone Book #19)
by Marcia MullerALOHA MURDER! Accidents are plaguing a documentary film crew on breathtakingly beautiful Kauai. Can San Francisco P.I. Sharon McCone ferret out possible sabotage behind the scenes? The job sounds like a breeze--McCone envisions romantic, tropical nights with her lover, Hy Ripinsky. Instead, she finds a troubled paradise with rising tensions between native and non-native Hawaiians, a film going south fast, and a macabre ritual death. Then a mysterious local pilot rattles her commitment to Hy, and soon McCone is in danger herself... caught in the place Hawaiians call "ahi wela maka'u," the place between fire love and fire terror, the place where even a seasoned private eye can get burned.
A Walk in the Dark
by Howard Curtis Gianrico CarofiglioWhen no lawyer accepts to represent Marina in her attempt to bring her boyfriend to trial for assault and battery, Guerrieri takes the case. No witnesses willing to testify and a hostile judge: just his kind of case. Doesn't hurt that he's attracted to Sister Maria, the young woman protecting Marina, who shares his love for martial arts.
A Wallflower’s Guide to Viscounts and Vice
by Manda CollinsA sunshine spinster and a grumpy viscount use their fake engagement to solve a murder mystery in the first book of a new series from Manda Collins. A wallflower by choice, wealthy Lucy Penhallow would rather sit out the dancing all season than listen to false flattery from the fortune hunters who pursue her. But when she and her best friend&’s brother witness a crime in progress, they&’ll need to put every skill Lucy&’s learned from reading detective stories to the test in their hunt for a missing woman. And if Viscount Gilford happens to be handsome as sin and clever to boot? Well, that's no hardship for her. Viscount Gilford needs a wife to save him from financial ruin, and there&’s only one heiress who&’s off limits. So when he and Lucy find themselves inextricably linked in the tabloids, it&’s a disaster. As their investigation progresses, their once unwelcome alliance becomes something more—a love match neither will give up. But there&’s a killer watching their romance from the wings who&’s only too happy to keep these meddlesome sleuths together . . . in the afterlife.
A Wanted Man: A Historical Western Romance (The Stone Creek Novels #2)
by Linda Lael MillerFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, &“another frontier romance loaded with hot lead, steamy sex and surprising plot twists&” (Publishers Weekly). The past has a way of catching up with folks in Stone Creek, Arizona. But schoolmarm Lark Morgan and Marshal Rowdy Rhodes are determined to hide their secrets—and deny their instant attraction. That should be easy, since each suspects the other of living a lie. . . . Yet Rowdy and Lark share one truth: both face real dangers. Such as the gang of train robbers heading their way, men Ranger Sam O&’Ballivan expects Rowdy to nab. As past and current troubles collide, Rowdy and Lark must surrender their pride to the greatest power of all—undying love. &“Linda Lael Miller creates vibrant characters and stories I defy you to forget.&” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Best is Yet to Come
A Wanted Man: A Jack Reacher Novel (Jack Reacher #17)
by Lee Child#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Don&’t miss the hit streaming series Reacher!&“The indomitable Reacher burns up the pages.&”—USA TodayFour people in a car, hoping to make Chicago by morning. One man driving, another telling stories that don&’t add up. A woman in the back, silent and worried. And a hitchhiker with a broken nose. An hour behind them, the FBI descends on an old pumping station where a man was stabbed to death—the knife work professional, the killers nowhere to be seen.All Jack Reacher wanted was a ride to Virginia. All he did was stick out his thumb. But he soon discovers he has hitched more than a ride. He has tied himself to a massive conspiracy, in which nothing is what it seems, and nobody is telling the truth.&“Furious action . . . [Lee] Child keeps the pacing swift and the surprises rolling. . . . [A] feverishly thrilling series.&”—The Miami Herald&“Smart, breathless . . . [with] one of the best female characters in the whole Reacher series.&”—The New York Times&“Subtle and nuanced [with] seductive writing and irresistible plot twists.&”—Newsweek
A Wanted Man: Protecting The Colton Bride A Wanted Man Agent Zero The Secret King (Cold Case Detectives #1)
by Jennifer MoreyA renegade cop seeks justice in the hot new Cold Case Detectives series... After his daughter's brutal murder, former NYPD detective Kadin Tandy opens Wyoming's Dark Alley Investigations to bring violent criminals to justice. Romance is the last thing on the sexy PI's troubled mind. That is, until feisty ad exec Penny Darden asks for his help. Now he's investigating her estranged boyfriend's frightening link to a murder. And despite her relationship status, Penny's fierce independence and frank flirtation revive Kadin's damaged heart. But as an untraceable killer closes in on them, the more harrowing the stakes-and the closer they become. At risk are their lives...and their best shot at love...
A Warrant to Kill: A True Story of Obsession, Lies, and a Killer Cop
by Kathryn CaseyThis book tells about the death of Susan White by police officer Kent McOwan, and the trial that followed.
A Warriner to Protect Her (The Wild Warriners #1)
by Virginia HeathA runaway heiress finds love and protection with a handsome earl in this Regency era romance, the first in a series about brothers beset by scandal.When heiress Violet Dunston escapes from an abduction, she finds an unlikely protector in Jack Warriner—a member of one of England’s most infamous families. Ensconced with mysterious Jack behind his manor’s walls, soon escape is the last thing on Letty’s mind!Jack may be an earl, but his father’s exploits have left him with nothing to offer except a tarnished name. He’s turned his back on the ton, but with Letty tempting him day and night, he finds himself contemplating the unthinkable—a society marriage!“The first of the Wild Warriners series will have readers asking for more.” —RT Book Reviews
A Warriner to Seduce Her: A Night Of Secret Surrender An Earl To Save Her Reputation A Warriner To Seduce Her (The Wild Warriners #4)
by Virginia HeathA sensible schoolmistress is awakened by a notorious rake in the final Regency romance in the series of four sexy brothers who find their hearts’ desires.In this Wild Warriners story, schoolmistress Felicity Blunt feels old beyond her years—and desperately dull. Meeting confirmed rake Jacob Warriner brings her gloriously to life, yet no matter his allure, she must remain immune to his obvious charms and unashamed flirtation. But is Jacob merely a mischievous scoundrel, or is there much more to this Warriner than meets the eye?“Readers will savor the growing relationship between a savvy spy and a clever schoolmistress as they navigate the thin line between love and death, and the exciting plot points and quick pacing.” —RT Book Reviews“Boasting a strong plotline, two attractive central characters with scorching chemistry and a wonderful cast of secondary characters, A Warriner to Seduce Her is a superb end to an excellent series.” —All About Romance
A Wartime Marriage: A glorious, romantic wartime adventure - the perfect dose of escapism
by Mary Jane StaplesFor fans of Katie Flynn & Fiona Valpy, this is an exhilarating romantic journey across war-torn Europe from the multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples.READERS ARE LOVING A WARTIME MARRIAGE!"Couldn't put it down." -- 5 STARS"Once again she had me hooked." -- 5 STARS"Each page kept you guessing to the end." -- 5 STARS"An excellent read for a cold damp day in front of the fire." -- 5 STARS****************************************************WILL THEY FIND HAPPINESS?1918: the Kaiser's empire is about to fall and Captain Harry Phillips, a prisoner of war in a Romanian hospital, has had a very hard time of it. Then, out of the blue, comes an offer he can't refuse: a ticket home to his beloved England and to the arms of his much missed fiancée Elizabeth.But this ticket comes with a heavy price to pay; Harry must marry beautiful, headstrong Princess Irena of Moldova, who's only hope of survival is to leave the country and he must risk both their lives by escorting her back to England.As they set off on their long and treacherous journey with enemies at every turn, Harry begins to realise that Irena is not only dangerous but extremely precious cargo.
A Wash of Black (Di Erika Piper Ser. #Vol. 1)
by Chris McDonaldDoes death imitate art? An actress&’s body on an ice rink echoes one of her famous scenes in this &“clever, chilling and absolutely addictive&” thriller (Noelle Holten, author of Dead Inside). Anna Symons is famous, talented . . . and dead. The actress&’s body was found mutilated on an ice rink in Manchester, recreating a scene from a blockbuster film she once starred in. DI Erika Piper, having only recently returned to work after suffering a near-fatal attack, finds she must prove her worth as the hunt for the media-dubbed &“Blood Ice Killer&” intensifies. But when another body is found and the killer issues a personal threat, Erika must put aside her demons to crack the case or suffer the deadly consequences . . . &“A pacy murder mystery, full of deceit, suspicion and revenge, Chris McDonald&’s debut is a highly entertaining tale with plenty of shocks along the way.&” —T. M. Logan, bestselling author of The Curfew &“A superb tale deftly told with a human touch and a real eye for detail.&” —Rob Parker, author of Far From the Tree &“McDonald creates a strong, rounded lead in DI Erika Piper and I, for one, cannot wait to read the next.&” —M. Sean Coleman, author of The Cuckoo Wood
A Waste Of Shame
by Jim LusbyMcCadden's first big test in the Irish Murder Squad - a 97-year-old woman strangled and grotesquely mutilated.On the first day of the new Millennium the body of a 97-year-old woman is found strangled and mutilated in her ramshackle house in a remote seaside village in west Cork. The local police are inclined to pin it on a pair of travellers who have set up camp in the neighbourhood, after drug money. McCadden, still new in his job on the all-Ireland murder squad, is not so sure. The viciousness of the attack seems to suggest something much deeper. What has this woman done in her 97 years to inspire such rage? The answer goes back almost to the beginning of the twentieth century ...
A Waste of Shame
by Jim LusbyOn the first day of the new Millennium the body of a 97-year-old woman is found strangled and mutilated in her ramshackle house in a remote seaside village in west Cork. The local police are inclined to pin it on a pair of travellers who have set up camp in the neighbourhood, after drug money. McCadden, still new in his job on the all-Ireland murder squad, is not so sure. The viciousness of the attack seems to suggest something much deeper. What has this woman done in her 97 years to inspire such rage? The answer goes back almost to the beginning of the twentieth century.
A Wasteland of Strangers (Beeler Large Print Mystery Ser.)
by Bill PronziniEdgar Award Finalist: A mysterious stranger sparks mistrust and violence in a gripping tale of small-town prejudice, jealousy, and murder from Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Bill Pronzini. The arrival of big, ugly John C. Faith in a battered Porsche sends up warning flags throughout the small Northern California resort community of Pomo. No one trusts the stranger who refuses to talk about why he is there. And when a local beauty with questionable morals is found murdered, suspicion immediately falls on him. Condemned without a trial, Faith hides among Pomo&’s outcasts and conducts his own investigation. But his hunt for the killer and the town&’s hunt for him threaten to dredge up secrets best left uncovered in this powder keg of a town, exposing crimes and dark compulsions that can only lead to more violence and death. A riveting thriller told from various points of view, A Wasteland of Strangers is an extraordinary feat of literary invention from one of noir fiction&’s most acclaimed practitioners.
A Watermelon, a Fish and a Bible: A heartwarming tale of love amid war
by Quercus Christy LefteriA moving novel of love and war by the author of The Beekeeper of AleppoIt is July 1974 and on a bright, sunny morning, the Turkish army has invaded the town of Kyrenia in Cyprus. For many people, this means an end to life as they know it. But for some, it is a chance to begin living again. Everyone has always talked about Koki. They never believed she was her father's daughter and her mother died too soon to quiet their wagging tongues. And when she became pregnant and there was no sign of a husband, her fate was sealed. So she lives outside the town and hides from her neighbours' eyes. But, held captive with the very women who have made her life so lonely, Koki is finally able to tell them the truth. To talk of the Turkish shoe-maker who came to the town and took her heart away with him when he left. And how she has longed for him all these years. Meanwhile, Adem Berker finds himself back in Kyrenia, his former home, now as a member of the invading force. Here he left everything he ever wanted and, by cover of darkness, risking his life, he is searching every house, every cafe, every old pathway, for just a glimpse of the only woman he has ever loved.For readers of The Island, The Book Thief and The Kite Runner.
A Watermelon, a Fish and a Bible: A heartwarming tale of love amid war
by Quercus Christy LefteriA moving novel of love and war by the author of The Beekeeper of AleppoIt is July 1974 and on a bright, sunny morning, the Turkish army has invaded the town of Kyrenia in Cyprus. For many people, this means an end to life as they know it. But for some, it is a chance to begin living again. Everyone has always talked about Koki. They never believed she was her father's daughter and her mother died too soon to quiet their wagging tongues. And when she became pregnant and there was no sign of a husband, her fate was sealed. So she lives outside the town and hides from her neighbours' eyes. But, held captive with the very women who have made her life so lonely, Koki is finally able to tell them the truth. To talk of the Turkish shoe-maker who came to the town and took her heart away with him when he left. And how she has longed for him all these years. Meanwhile, Adem Berker finds himself back in Kyrenia, his former home, now as a member of the invading force. Here he left everything he ever wanted and, by cover of darkness, risking his life, he is searching every house, every cafe, every old pathway, for just a glimpse of the only woman he has ever loved.For readers of The Island, The Book Thief and The Kite Runner.(P)2019 Quercus Editions Ltd
A Watery Grave: A Mystery (Wiki Coffin Mysteries #1)
by Joan DruettThe year is 1838, and after more than ten years in the planning, the famous United States Exploring Expedition is set to launch into uncharted waters from the coast of Virginia. A convoy of seven ships filled with astronomers, mapmakers, naturalists, and the sailors charged with getting them around the world, the "Ex. Ex." is finally underway, with much fanfare.Aboard the convoy as ship's linguist is Wiki Coffin. Half New Zealand Maori and half American, Wiki speaks numerous languages and is expected to help the crew navigate the Pacific islands that are his native heritage. But just before departure Wiki, subject to the unfortunate bigotry of the time, is arrested for a vicious murder he didn't commit.The convoy sails off, but just before the ships are out of reach Wiki is exonerated, set free to catch up with his ship and sail on. The catch: the local sheriff is convinced that the real murderer is aboard one of the seven ships of the expedition, and Wiki is deputized to identify the killer and bring him to justice. Full of the evocative maritime detail and atmosphere that have won her numerous awards for her nonfiction, Joan Druett's A Watery Grave is the mystery debut of a masterful maritime writer.
A Wealth of Deception (A Scandal Mountain Antiques Mystery #2)
by Trish EsdenDanger, art, and a touch of romance collide in Trish Esden&’s second exquisitely crafted Scandal Mountain Antiques mystery, perfect for fans of Jane K. Cleland and Connie Berry.Some people are willing to die for their art. Others are willing to kill for it.When Vermont antique and art dealer Edie Brown discovers an unsettlingly dark collage by the famed reclusive &“outsider&” artist known only as Vespa, she opens a Pandora&’s Box of deception and danger.Edie teams up with Uncle Tuck and Kala to investigate the background of the collage but only uncover secrets that are more disturbing than the artwork itself. As Edie tracks down the validity of the piece, she stumbles into an art underground where some people are willing to kill to keep their schemes a secret. Esden expertly crafts a complex cast of characters, a breathtakingly gorgeous setting, and a twisty plot that often poses more questions than answers.
A Web of Lies (A Shade of Vampire Series #27)
by Bella ForrestLies run deep in this mysterious new world... Return to The Shade in A Web of Lies!
A Wedding in Maine: A McCullagh Inn Story (BookShots Flames)
by James Patterson Jen MclaughlinThe McCullagh Inn is now open for weddings.Jeremy Holland is exactly what Chelsea O'Kane wants in a man. After he proposes, she's ecstatic to host their wedding at the inn they built together. But it isn't long before the secrets from Chelsea's past refuse to stay buried, and they could ruin everything....BookShots Flames Original romances presented by JAMES PATTERSON Novels you can devour in a few hours Impossible to stop reading
A Wedding in the Family
by Kathryn AlexanderA SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE?Single mother Angela Sanders trusted in the Lord. But men? They were a different story. No way was Angela seeking another unhappily-ever-after. Besides, raising three children alone left her little chance for romance. So why had God planted warm, attractive Adam Dalton smack-dab in her path?Adam awakened hopes Angela never knew she'd had. Hopes of love and laughter and happily-ever-after. Adam was great with her kids, and trustworthy to a T. Yet his past harbored secrets that shadowed Angela's dreams. Was Adam leading her toward heartbreak...or guiding her to love?
A Wedding to Die For
by Leann SweeneyFrom the author of Pick Your Poison comes a crazy case of matrimonial murder and a broken-hearted bride-to-be when a family guest gets hit over the head with a gift. The bad reception only gets deadlier for Houston PI Abby Rose, enlisted to resolve the wedding fiasco. .
A Wedding to Die For (Brandt and Donnelly Capers #3)
by Xavier MayneA Brandt and Donnelly Caper: Case File ThreeWhen a high-profile gay celebrity couple asks two of the city's most established vendors to provide cake and flowers for their wedding and they refuse, a resulting boycott threatens to shut them down. It's up to the next generation in the family-owned businesses to save them from ruin. Justin Capella, baker's son, and Roman Montgomery, floral scion, work together to plan the gay wedding of the year. Justin and Roman haven't seen each other since that fateful day in third grade when a single kiss shocked Justin and sent Roman to boarding school. As fate would have it, Justin and Roman rediscover love while working on the wedding. But disaster might pry them apart again. Troopers Brandt and Donnelly are working with a statewide task force for the rights of LGBT citizens--all while searching for a killer wedding planner. As guests at the "wedding of the year," they are the first responders when all hell breaks loose. In investigating, the troopers are led to a shadowy figure they believe seduced Roman into doing his bidding. But the real murderer will cover his tracks at all costs, including Roman and Justin's lives.