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Lethal Cover-Up
by Darlene L. TurnerSome secrets are dangerous…But uncovering the truth could be deadly. Border patrol officer Madison Steele knows her sister Leah&’s fatal car crash was no accident. Someone&’s willing to kill to cover up a pharmaceutical company&’s deadly crime of distributing tainted drugs. Now they are after Madison to tie off loose ends. But with her high school sweetheart, Canadian police constable Tucker Reed, at her side, can Madison expose the company&’s deadly plan before she becomes the next victim?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Lethal Deception
by Lynette EasonDanger and intrigue lurk around every corner in this classic story from bestselling author Lynette EasonHaving rescued Cassidy McKnight from kidnappers in South America, Gabe Sinclair thought his job was done. Not that the former Navy SEAL could ever forget the brave, beautiful single mother. But when the danger followed her home, Gabe promised to protect her. Why anyone would want to kill Cassidy was a mystery. Was the motive related to the orphaned toddler Cassidy was raising, a sweet little girl who brought out the father figure in maverick Gabe? Or did a newly revealed family secret have killer consequences?Originally published in 2008
Lethal Expedition (Hallie Leland)
by James M. TaborHailed as the new Michael Crichton, compared to Stephen King and Jules Verne, James M. Tabor is an emerging suspense master who deftly blends heart-stopping adventure, cutting-edge science, and gripping intrigue. Now, in this original eBook short story, microbiologist Hallie Leland, the unforgettable protagonist from Tabor's upcoming thriller The Deep Zone, battles a cabal of Islamic militants, Mexican drug lords, and domestic terrorists to save America from bioterror Armageddon. Includes a preview of Tabor's electrifying debut thriller, The Deep Zone, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor called "an absolutely phenomenal read--The Andromeda Strain for the twenty-first century. Ladies and gentlemen, meet James M. Tabor--the new Michael Crichton." More advance praise for James M. Tabor's The Deep Zone "The Deep Zone packs all the suspenseful wallop of Michael Crichton's The Andromeda Strain, Stephen King's The Stand, and Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth. This is a literal cliffhanger that alters the way we look beneath the surface of our reality."--Katherine Neville, New York Times bestselling author of The Eight "Deep-earth adventure, scintillating science, and cutthroat intrigue collide with thrilling results in James M. Tabor's The Deep Zone. Wildly imaginative but grounded in today's headlines, the story left me breathless and awed. Truly impressive."--James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Colony "Just like the perilous cave that serves as its backdrop, this story is dark and terrifying--but with a light at its end. The book should come shrink-wrapped with a seat belt."--Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Columbus Affair "One of the most ripping, primal thrillers I've read in a long while . . . Mixing adventure with breathless suspense, James M. Tabor expertly takes readers to the bottom of one of the world's deepest caves and makes the journey both harrowing and awesome. This one really stands out."--David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of Creepers
Lethal Exposure (Navy SEAL Defenders)
by Elisabeth ReesAn ex-Navy SEAL leaps into action to protect a photographer and her children from harm in this inspirational romantic suspense adventure.When single mother and photographer Rebecca Grey’s home is invaded, she calls former Navy SEAL Conrad “Jack” Jackson. Though she’d never betray her late husband’s memory by falling for his fellow soldier, she’s desperate for Jack’s help. Rebecca is in possession of photos that can expose a plot to sell priceless artwork stolen from a Middle Eastern palace. Now a dangerous enemy wants her to either surrender the pictures . . . or her life. Jack promised his best friend he’d lay down his life for Rebecca and her daughters. And as the danger lurks ever closer, that’s just what he may have to do to save her.“This tale gets off to a dramatic and tense start. Complex characters combine with strong writing in this totally entertaining suspense.” —RT Book Reviews
Lethal Exposure (The Craig Kreident Thrillers)
by Kevin J. Anderson Doug BeasonAt Fermilab near Chicago, researchers use the world’s largest particle accelerator to unlock the secrets of the subatomic universe. While working late one night, Dr. Georg Dumenico—candidate for the Nobel Prize in physics—is bombarded with a lethal exposure of radiation. He will die horribly within days. FBI Special Agent Craig Kreident knows it was no accident—but he has to prove it, and the clock is ticking. The nation’s most valued research is at stake, and only Dumenico himself knows enough to track down his own murderer…if he survives long enough to do it.
Lethal Force
by Trevor ScottJake Adams has seemingly retired and gone fly fishing in Patagonia. But his quiet retreat is interrupted when the Agency sends a man to retrieve him to testify before a congressional committee. His testimony quickly becomes an internet sensation--not a good thing for an autonomous operative. Meanwhile, a college professor is murdered in Oregon and his colleague is nearly killed, sending him running for his life. Jake is drawn back into the shadowy world of espionage to retrieve this professor in Montana and secure his new technology that will make nuclear weapons obsolete. Eventually, Jake finds himself in South Korea in a battle for his life to secure the technology, save a beautiful congresswoman, and stop a cabal of agents from a despotic regime and misguided opportunists. Follow Jake in his most poignant adventure that could either end his life or save his own soul.
Lethal Game
by Julie RoweBook two of Biological Response TeamAs the nation's youngest virologist and hematologist, Captain Sophia Perry has always been one step ahead of her peers. But there's one thing she can't beat--cancer. She wants to make a difference in the time she has left, so when she's sent to investigate a breakout at a Syrian refugee camp, she goes, saying nothing of her diagnosis. But saving the masses isn't easy when the man tasked to protect her is so irresistible.Communications Sergeant Connor Button is back on active duty after a deadly explosion, but he doesn't feel whole again until he meets Sophia. Assigned to keep her safe, he's prepared to die for her, but for the first time in months he truly wants to live--if only she wasn't so determined to put them both in danger.With a secret to keep and nothing to lose, Sophia is determined to find the source of the breakout at any cost. Violent attacks on the camp convince her that someone wants her to pay dearly. But as Sophia's health deteriorates, Connor must find a way to help her defeat her enemies before her body defeats her.72,000 words
Lethal Game: A Riveting Black Ops Thriller (A Jonathan Grave Thriller #14)
by John Gilstrap&“[Gilstrap&’s] greatest strength is the ability to blend breathtaking action with deep emotion regarding the characters.&” —Jeffery DeaverThe exhilarating new thriller from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author takes readers on an action-packed thrill ride from the wilds of Montana to the streets of Mexico, as a sniper attack turns wilderness hunters into the hunted and Grave&’s enemies stalk him with a vengeance… Hostage rescue expert Jonathan Grave and his fellow special-ops veteran, Boxers, are hunting in Montana when shots ring out, and they realize they&’ve become the prey for assassins. In the crosshairs of unseen shooters, cut off from all communication, with the wind at a blood-freezing chill, the nightmare is just beginning. Because Jonathan and Boxers aren&’t the only ones under fire. Back in Fisherman&’s Cove, Virginia, Jonathan&’s Security Solutions team is fighting for their lives too. A vicious onslaught is clearing the way for a much bigger game by eliminating anyone in the way. If Jonathan and Boxers can make it out of the wilderness alive, the real war will begin. "When you pick up a John Gilstrap novel one thing is always true, you are going to be entertained at a high rate of speed." —Suspense Magazine &“Fans of adventure stories will find plenty to like.&” —Publishers Weekly
Lethal Intent
by Cara C. PutmanIf they expected silence, they hired the wrong woman. Caroline Bragg&’s life has never been better. She and Brandon Lancaster are taking their relationship to the next level, and she has a new dream job as legal counsel for Praecursoria—a research lab that is making waves with its cutting-edge genetic therapies. The company&’s leukemia treatments even promise to save desperately sick kids—kids like eleven-year-old Bethany, a critically ill foster child at Brandon&’s foster home. When Caroline&’s enthusiastic boss wants to enroll Bethany in experimental trials prematurely, Caroline objects, putting her at odds with her colleagues. They claim the only goal at Praecursoria is to save lives. But does someone have another agenda? Brandon faces his own crisis. As laws governing foster homes shift, he&’s on the brink of losing the group home he&’s worked so hard to build. When Caroline learns he&’s a Praecursoria investor, it becomes legally impossible to confide in him. Will the secrets she keeps become a wedge that separates them forever? And can she save Bethany from the very treatments designed to heal her? This latest romantic legal thriller by bestseller Cara Putman shines a light on the shadowy world of scientific secrets and corporate vendettas—and the ethical dilemmas that plague the place where science and commerce meet.&“Intriguing characters. Romantic tension. Edge-of-your-seat suspense. And a fast-paced ending that will leave you exhausted (in a good way!).&” —Robert Whitlow, award-winning author of Promised Land
Lethal Intent: A grippingly suspenseful Edinburgh crime thriller (A\bob Skinner Mystery Ser.)
by Quintin JardineSomewhere in Scotland the unthinkable is about to happen - something that would shatter the very bedrock of society. And Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner finds himself facing a triple threat. Ruthless Albanian gangsters have infiltrated Edinburgh's underworld. MI5 believe they are trying to take over the drug scene but could they be after a much bigger score? A police officer's son is found dead in suspicious circumstances. And Scotland's unscrupulous First Minister plans to take over the police force, threatening anyone who gets in his way. As the crimes begin to collide, fragments of the truth are revealed. Skinner and his team race against time to piece them together - but will it all come down to a shot in the dark?
Lethal Intent: A grippingly suspenseful Edinburgh crime thriller (Bob Skinner #15)
by Quintin JardineWould you kill, to save a life? DCC Bob Skinner faces a life-changing dilemma in Lethal Intenet, a gripping and thought-provoking novel in the Bob Skinner series from crime master Quintin Jardine. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin and Peter Robinson.'Well constructed, fast-paced, Jardine's narrative has many an ingenious twist and turn' - Observer Somewhere in Scotland the unthinkable is about to happen - something that would shatter the very bedrock of society. And Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner finds himself facing a triple threat. Ruthless Albanian gangsters have infiltrated Edinburgh's underworld. MI5 believe they are trying to take over the drug scene but could they be after a much bigger score? A police officer's son is found dead in suspicious circumstances. And Scotland's unscrupulous First Minister plans to take over the police force, threatening anyone who gets in his way. As the crimes begin to collide, fragments of the truth are revealed. Skinner and his team race against time to piece them together - but will it all come down to a shot in the dark? What readers are saying about Lethal Intent: 'Brilliant, gripping story [from] start to finish''This [book] has you gripped and not able to put it down. A must read''Five stars'
Lethal Investments: A Thriller (Oslo Detectives)
by K. O. DahlA string of murders sucks the Oslo Detectives into a maelstrom of dark secrets in the latest from the master of Norwegian crime writing.Award-winning author K.O. Dahl has achieved international acclaim with his Oslo Detectives series featuring inspectors Frølich and Gunnarstranda. Now he presents the riveting fourth book in the series, combining rare psychological insight and elegant prose.Lethal Investments opens seven years prior to the case that started it all: The Fourth Man. It's the early nineties, and Oslo is driven by the rapid success of the IT boom. When Reiden Rosendal, a beautiful young woman, is found brutally murdered in her apartment, Inspectors Gunnarstranda and Frølich's top suspect is her lover—until he's discovered dead, too. A trail of clues points the team towards the software company where Reidun worked—a labyrinth of secrets where employees' business and the private lives intertwine in a thick web of hurried sexual dalliances, hushed affairs, and downright lies. When yet another body connected to Reidun surfaces, Gunnarstranda and Frølich must race against time to lay bare the murderer's dark secrets and stop the senseless killing.Once again, Dahl's dark, lyrical writing and haunting, atmospheric setting bring new life to the modern noir mystery.
Lethal Justice (Sisterhood #6)
by Fern Michaels&“Readers looking for an updated Charlie&’s Angels in &‘wild women&’ mode will be most satisfied&” with this thriller in the New York Times bestselling series (Publishers Weekly). The fun, smart, sassy women of the Sisterhood are the best friends a woman wants by her side in good times and bad. Meeting once again in Myra Rutledge&’s beautiful Virginia home, they&’re ready to face a new challenge and right a vicious wrong . . . Alexis Thorn, once a successful securities broker, spent a hellish year behind bars for a crime she never committed. Now she has her freedom, but she&’s left with haunting memories of being hauled from her office in handcuffs . . . of the cell door clanging shut behind her . . . of her pleas going unheard. Meanwhile the real criminals—her former employers—continue to make millions by conning the innocent, especially preying on the elderly and taking their life savings. Alexis dreams of getting even. The legal system failed her, but the Sisterhood won&’t. They have a delicious plan that can give the scammers a taste of their own bitter medicine . . . &“Fans of the series will relish the latest episode because it&’s as full of daring and rough justice as all the rest.&”—Booklist Series praise &“Spunky women who fight for truth, justice, and the American way.&”—Fresh Fiction on Final Justice &“Readers will enjoy seeing what happens when well-funded, very angry women take the law into their own hands.&”—Booklist on Weekend Warriors &“Delectable . . . deliver[s] revenge that&’s creatively swift and sweet, Michaels-style.&”—Publishers Weekly on
Lethal Lawman: Lethal Lawman The Return Of Connor Mansfield Deadly Engagement Secret Agent Secretary (Men of Wolf Creek #2)
by Carla CassidyBestselling author Carla Cassidy dazzles us with her Men of Wolf Creek-heroes who live and love fiercely Marlene Marcoli made the mistake of falling in love and almost lost her life. Hoping to put her abusive marriage behind her, Marlene moves to Wolf Creek, Pennsylvania. But danger follows her once again when her apartment is vandalized. To make matters worse, the sexy detective working the case is distracting her beyond reason. Detective Frank Delaney hasn't been interested in dating since his wife died-until Marlene comes to town. Irresistibly drawn to the blonde, he's got to find a way to make her trust him. And when Marlene's life is threatened, Frank must race to protect her-if they both hope to have a second chance at love.
Lethal Legacy
by Amanda McKinneyAfter watching her father get brutally murdered, young Victoria Henry turned to painting to escape the painful memories of her childhood. Over three decades later, a house fire destroys her Texas mansion and takes the life of her cheating husband, unleashing a series of events that open up the dark past she’s tried so desperately to forget. Former Navy SEAL, Police Lieutenant Danny Dabrowski, suspects arson and while questioning the sexy, alluring wife of the late William King, he becomes suspicious when Victoria shows no signs of emotion other than a fiery attitude toward him. As Danny’s perception of Victoria becomes clouded by desire, all bets are off when he finds out that the past and present are linked to a dangerous cartel that only wants one thing from Victoria. The one thing she doesn’t even know exists. And they’re willing to kill for it.
Lethal Legacy
by Louise HendricksenDr. Amy Prescott has transformed the science of forensics into an art with her intuitive sense for danger and an eye for detail. When Mai Nguyen is found sprawled out on her kitchen floor in a pool of blood and shattered glass, Sheriff Boyce is confident that Amy's colleague, the victim's husband, Dr. Cam Nguyen, is the murderer. Amy combs the scene, determined to uncover the truth, while Cam remains helpless in jail unable to prove his innocence. Amy's involvement in the case becomes too personal when ex-boyfriend Nathan Blackthorn appears and the two discover a trace of calcium carbonate and hidden footprints. When they are unknowingly led down a trail into the Wheeler's Southeast Asian community, haunting secrets threaten to silence the case--and end Amy's life.
Lethal Legacy (Alexandra Cooper #11)
by Linda FairsteinWhen Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cooper is summoned to Tina Barr's apartment on Manhattan's Upper East Side, she finds a neighbour convinced that the young woman has been assaulted. But the terrified victim, a conservator of rare books and maps, denies that and refuses to co-operate with Alex and the police investigators. Tina disappears, and then another woman is found murdered in the same apartment, with an extremely valuable book at her side. The book has probably been stolen, but from whom and how? Pursuing the murderer Alex is drawn into the strange and privileged world of rich and secretive book collectors, where avarice and greed is as strong an inheritance as wealth..In a beguiling mix and history and suspense Linda Fairstein takes readers on a breath-taking ride through collections of beautiful first editions, supposedly 'lost' atlases, and deep into the hidden rooms and tunnels of the great New York Public Library.
Lethal Legacy: A Novel (Alex Cooper, Book #11)
by Linda FairsteinWhen Assistant District Attorney Alex Cooper is summoned to Tina Barr's apartment on Manhattan's Upper East Side, she finds a neighbor convinced that the young woman was assaulted. But the terrified victim, a conservator of rare books and maps, refuses to cooperate with investigators. Then another woman is found murdered in that same apartment with an extremely valuable book, believed to have been stolen. As Alex pursues the murderer, she is drawn into the strange and privileged world of the Hunt family, major benefactors of the New York Public Library and passionate rare book collectors who may be willing to kill for their treasures.Copy and paste the URL below into your browser to download a free pdf of Linda Fairstein's new novel, Hell Gate, available in hardcover March 2010:http://knopfdoubleday.com/marketing/Hell_Gate_Chapter_1.pdfFrom the Paperback edition.
Lethal Legacy: Stormy Haven Lethal Legacy Defense Breach
by Carol J. PostTo solve the mystery of her parents’ murders a woman must reunite with the man she left behind in this inspirational novel of romantic suspense.Andrea Wheaton thought her parents’ tragic deaths were accidental. But while visiting their cabin in Murphy, North Carolina, she interrupts a burglary in progress that quickly becomes a terrifying attack. Now a target of vicious criminals, Andi is desperate to figure out what they’re looking for and why.Her ex-sweetheart Sheriff Deputy Bryce Caldwell insists on protecting her. After their difficult past, he’ll have to work hard to earn back her trust. But with a killer closing in, can she and Bryce uncover her family’s secrets before it’s too late for them both?
Lethal Letters (A Books by the Bay Mystery #6)
by Ellery AdamsRestaurant owner and aspiring novelist Olivia Limoges is busy planning a delicious menu for Oyster Bay's biggest soiree of the spring. But she'll need to serve some justice as well after one resident gets eighty-sixed... Everyone's got their hands full in Oyster Bay, North Carolina. Aside from two upcoming weddings, there's also the historical society's annual fund-raiser: the Secret Garden Party and Candlelit Ball. Adding to the excitement, Olivia witnesses the discovery of a time capsule in the foundation of a local church. The historical society president hopes to display its contents at their party, but when the items are finally revealed to the public, Olivia notices one of them has vanished. After a frightening find beneath the pier--the body of Ruthie Holcomb--Olivia is certain there's a connection between the young woman's death and the missing piece from the time capsule. With the help of her fellow Bayside Book Writers, Olivia sets out to uncover some clues and ensure a killer has no reason to celebrate...
Lethal Licorice (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery #2)
by Amanda FlowerAn Amish sweets contest is interrupted when a bitter rivalry turns deadly in this cozy mystery by the Agatha Award-winning author of Criminally Cocoa. Harvest, Ohio, is a long way from New York City, where Bailey King left a coveted job as a chocolatier to take over Swissmen Sweets, her grandparents&’ Amish candy shop. She wants to honor her grandfather&’s memory, but she may be biting off more than she can chew when she enters the annual Amish Confectionery Competition. Between cooking up lavender blueberry fudge and chocolate cherry ganache truffles, Bailey&’s search for a missing pot-bellied pig leads her to a dead body. Josephine Weaver, an Amish candy maker who wanted Bailey disqualified for being an Englischer, died from a licorice allergy. Now Bailey finds herself topping the list of murder suspects, along with Josephine&’s niece, a young woman going through her rumspringa. Now it falls to Bailey, who&’s sweet on the local sheriff&’s deputy, to clear both their names and catch a killer with a cast-iron stomach for cold-blooded murder… Recipe Included!
Lethal Lies
by Lara LacombeTrusting the man she loves could cost her her life Putting her faith in someone who lies for a living isn't the safest thing Dr. Jillian Mahoney has ever done. But to stay alive, she has to believe the undercover agent-who's kidnapped her to prove his innocence-isn't a traitor to the FBI. And to help him, she must deny their intense attraction as they run from two vengeful killers. Her captor, Alex Malcom, has lived a life of lies-some worse than others. Still, there's one truth he's reluctant to disclose to Jillian, the woman of his dreams. One that could stop their relationship cold.
Lethal Lies
by Laurie BretonChelsea Logan never gets the chance to file the storythat would have shocked the blue-collar town ofSerenity, Maine, to its core. Her death is ruled asuicide, but her cousin Faith Pelletier knows Chelseabetter than that. Faith returns to their hometown andbegins to ask questions-questions that no one wantsto answer. And it’s not long before she uncovers somenasty little truths about life in this fading mill town.As Faith closes in on a web of drugs and violence,she is forced to turn to police chief Ty Savage forinformation. After all these years he still gets underher skin, but should she trust him? As the circle ofdeceit draws ever tighter, Faith must outwit a facelessenemy who will stop at nothing to have her silenced.
Lethal Lies (Blood Brothers #2)
by Rebecca ZanettiA deadly secret can't stay buried forever . . . Revenge. It's the only thing that will help Anya Best sleep at night. The serial killer who murdered her sister is on the loose, and Anya will stop at nothing to put him behind bars-even use herself as bait to lure him out of hiding. But she can't do this alone.Private investigator Heath Jones's job is to bring bastards to justice. This time it's personal. He knew the Copper Killer's latest victim so when her sister asks for his help, he's all in. But when Anya uses the media to taunt the killer, she exposes Heath's identity, putting them both in jeopardy. Now, secrets buried long ago are coming to light and the forces determined to destroy him are watching Heath's every move, waiting to exact their own revenge. And they'll use anything and anyone to get to Heath.With twists and turns that will take your breath away, LETHAL LIES is sexy, action-packed suspense at its very best from New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti.
Lethal Lies: A gripping, addictive thriller (Blood Brothers #2)
by Rebecca ZanettiLethal Lies is the second book in New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti's breathtaking romantic suspense series, Blood Brothers, that will be loved by fans of Karen Rose, Kylie Brant, Elaine Levine, Maya Banks's KGI series and Lisa Jackson.A deadly secret can't stay buried forever... Revenge. It's the only thing that helps Anya Best sleep at night. The serial killer who murdered her sister is on the loose, and Anya will stop at nothing to put him behind bars. But she can't do it alone.Private investigator Heath Jones's job is to bring the bad guys to justice. He knew the Copper Killer's latest victim so when her sister asks for help, he's all in. But when Anya uses the media to taunt the killer, she exposes Heath's identity, putting them both in jeopardy. Now, long-buried secrets are coming to light - and the forces determined to destroy Heath are watching, waiting to exact their own revenge by any means necessary...For more addictive romantic suspense look out for the rest of the titles in the Blood Brothers and Sin Brothers series. And for thrilling passion played out against a dangerous race for survival, look for the titles in The Scorpius Syndrome series: Mercury Striking, Shadow Falling, Justice Ascending.