- Table View
- List View
Lucky Strike
by Pat Wilson Kris WoodLucky Strike is a light-hearted laugh-out-loud mystery with a cast of characters who epitomize life Down East. Eric Spratt, a conservative accountant from Toronto, is forced to flee to the remote Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia and there, become Charles Trenchant, reclusive writer. He knows that anonymity and discretion are the only weapons he has to protect himself from the retribution of the Mafia dons whom he helped to send to jail. Surely, fifty years of a quiet, unassuming existence would prepare him for the life that he must now lead. However, the steamroller hospitality of the rambunctious locals overwhelms any hope that Charles has to keep his profile lower than low. Within days he is embroiled in their nefarious doings and wild antics. The resident rector, Father Donald Peasgood, and his redoubtable sister drag a reluctant Charles into the fold, while his disreputable next-door neighbor involves him in a scheme to burn down the house for the insurance money. Despite his best intentions to remain aloof, Charles lurches from crisis to crisis as this rollicking tale hurtles like a runaway train to its inevitable disastrous climax. When one very unpleasant lady ends up dead, and Charles is the prime suspect, it looks like the only way he can save himself is to flee the humble sanctuary and the open-hearted people he has come to love on the Eastern Shore. Lucky Strike is as full of fun as a Cape Breton kitchen party and as refreshing as a dip in the Atlantic Ocean.
Lucky Stuff (Jane Wheel Mysteries)
by Sharon FifferOfficially divorced, antiques picker and private investigator Jane Wheel finally faces the reality that she needs to sell her house, which means clearing out her extensive—and beloved—antique collection. While it's a daunting task, the preemptive move proves worthwhile when her house sells in one day. Finding herself suddenly homeless, Jane heads to her hometown, Kankakee, Illinois, to find that it, too, has been turned upside down.Lucky Miller, a little-known comedian, is staging what he calls a comeback. It's all part of his plan to break into showbiz by making it seem like he's always been a big name. Suspicious of what Lucky's trying to prove and why he's chosen to prove it in Kankakee, Jane's mother, Nellie, hires Jane to investigate. But why does Nellie care? Lucky would sure like to know, so he, too, calls on Jane to find out. Still, Nellie may be the least of his problems when a driver on his crew turns up dead hours after claiming that Lucky tried to kill him.With the charming and dogged Jane Wheel at the center of another clever puzzle, Lucky Stuff is an outstanding addition to Sharon Fiffer's popular series.
Lucky Supreme: A Darby Holland Crime Novel (#1) (Darby Holland Crime Novel Series #1)
by Jeff JohnsonBest Crime Novel of the Year--Joy Ride through the Tattoo Underworld of Portland's Old Town.The night world of Old Town, Portland, Oregon, has gone mad in the grip of gentrification, and at the center of it all is Lucky Supreme, a seedy tattoo parlor, whose proprietor is a street-bred artist with a unique approach to problem solving. Darby Holland has enough on his radar, but when some flash (tattoo artwork) stolen from him resurfaces in California he can't help himself. His efforts to reclaim it set him on a dangerous path, dragging along his delightfully eccentric colleagues, including the brains behind his brawn, Delia, a twiggy vinyl-clad punk genius secretly from the other side of the tracks. No one knows why the art signed "Roland Norton, Panama, 1955" is worth anything or how it came to hang on the walls of a tattoo shop in Portland, Oregon. Only the deranged former owner can say--and he's not talking. Before the wrecking balls swing through Old Town in the name of "progress," Darby must settle old scores and face new demons to save his reputation, his shop, and his sanity. He has secrets of his own, and a tattoo shop in Old Town was a perfect place to hide, but when cash, lies, crime, and history collide, Darby Holland will need his ramshackle skill set, his wits, and a lot of luck to rise to the top of a human food chain, or be eaten alive.Lucky Supreme is an intuitive thrill ride from start to finish in the spirit of Elmore Leonard and Dennis Lehane. It is the first of a trilogy featuring Darby Holland, Delia, and the other unforgettable nocturnal residents of Old Town. Jeff Johnson is a hugely entertaining new voice in noir.
Lucky You
by Carl HiaasenJoLayne Lucks lives in a town infamous for its suspicious miracles, but she's still elated when her lottery numbers finally pay off big - $28 million, to be exact. And she has great plans for her fortune: to save a rare piece of Florida paradise from the bulldozers. Only one problem: There's another winning Lotto ticket, and the people who've got it just never learned how to share. When the two militia wannabes swipe JoLayne's ticket, she enlists an off-the-rails newspaperman to help her track down the trigger-happy creeps and their bewildered hostage, a Hooters waitress. Getting rich quick is never easy.
Lucky You
by Carl HiaasenJoLayne Lucks lives in a town infamous for its suspicious miracles, but she's still elated when her lottery numbers finally pay off big: $28 million to be exact.
Lucky You
by Carl HiaasenFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Squeeze Me, a novel starring three lottery winners, two heavily armed psychopaths, and a big-city investigative journalist set deep in Florida Bay.Grange, Florida, is, famous for its miracles-the weeping fiberglass Madonna, the Road-Stain Jesus, the stigmata man. And now it has JoLayne Lucks, unlikely winner of the state lottery. Unfortunately, JoLayne's winning ticket isn't the only one. The other belongs to Bodean Gazzer and his raunchy sidekick, Chub, who want the whole $28 million jackpot to start their own underground militia.The pursuit takes them to a buzzard-infested island deep in Florida Bay, where they finally catch up with the fledgling militia-and their baffled hostage, a Hooters waitress. The climax explodes with the hilarious mayhem that is Carl Hiaasen's hallmark. Lucky You is his funniest, most deliriously gripping novel yet.
Lucky at Cards
by Lawrence BlockA good card mechanic is hard to find and even harder to change His dentist's poker game is the last place that card shark Bill Maynard expects to find another hustler. But that's just what Mrs. Murray Rogers, the scheming wife with her eye on her husband's fortune, is. The only problem is her husband's still alive, and she'll have to enlist the help of Bill in order to get what she wants. They've got a plan, but will Bill stick with it, or will the square life lull him into breaking his lucky streak? This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lawrence Block, including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from his personal collection, and a new afterword written by the author.
Lucky the Detective
by Dean HughesLucky, a twelve-year-old Mormon who travels frequently with his father, joins forces with a girl detective in Missouri to investigate a strange boy who may be a thief.
Lucky the Hard Way
by Deborah CoontsAs Christmases go, this one is proving a bit taxing for Lucky O’Toole, Vice President of Customer Relations for the Babylon, Las Vegas’ most over-the-top Strip resort casino. While facing a murder indictment, Teddie, Lucky’s former lover, has fled to Macau hot on the heels of the man everyone thinks is the real murderer, Irv Gittings. Lucky knows that if Irv finds Teddie first, Lucky will never see him again. Mr. Cho, a powerful figure in the Chinese underworld in Macau, is blackmailing the Big Boss with knowledge of gambling anomalies at the Babylon’s property in Macau. If the Macanese authorities are alerted, the resulting fallout would crumble the financial foundation of Lucky’s entire gambling empire. A trip to Macau is inevitable. With the opening of her own hotel less than a week away, and her engagement still very new, for Lucky the timing couldn’t be worse. As she’s pumping a local source for information about Mr. Cho, the lady is shot in front of her—Lucky narrowly taking the bullet. Lucky has no idea the bullet was really meant for her. With the help of her sidekick, Detective Romeo, Lucky must find Teddie, bring Irv Gittings and Mr. Cho to justice. But can Lucky beat them at their own game without getting caught in the trap? And will she be in time to rescue Teddie?
Lucky's Lady
by Tami HoagShe is willing to risk everything...A powerful, compelling novel from bestselling author Tami Hoag.When Serena Sheridan's grandfather vanishes into the vast and infamous swamps of Louisiana for no apparent reason, she feels compelled to abandon her successful career as a psychologist and go and find him. But Serena is deeply afraid of the hostile territory she is confronting and her only guide is the renegade Lucky Doucet, a dangerous Cajun who offers little hope of protection in the steamy Bayou swamps. However, determined to find her grandfather whatever the cost, she sets off with Lucky on a journey into the watery maze that will irrevocably change both their lives...
Lucky's Lady: A Novel (Doucet #2)
by Tami HoagShe is willing to risk everything - Lucky Lady, from a New York Times bestselling author. When Serena Sheridan's Grandfather vanishes into the vast and infamous swamps of Louisiana for no apparent reason, she feels compelled to abandon her successful career as a psychologist and go and find him. But Serena is deeply afraid of the hostile territory she is confronting and her only guide is the renegade Lucky Doucet, a dangerous Cajun who offers little hope of protection in the steamy Bayou swamps. Howev...
Lucky's Tricks
by Dean HughesEleven-year-old Lucky is worried that the nomadic life he and his father share will come to an end in Provo, Utah, when his father begins seeing a woman with a hostile twelve-year-old son.
Lucre
by Michael GandyA young man who just isn’t into money but really enjoys math finds himself working as an analyst at a financial investment firm. Crunching numbers, he discovers some creative manipulation of funds, but is it embezzlement or something much darker?
Lucro de Matar
by Pedro Henrique Leal Zach AbramsNinguém chora quando o cadáver de Scott Stevenson, um encrenqueiro local, é encontrado com uma presa de marfim fincada em seu peito. Depois de receberem a tarefa de encontrar o assassino, o ISC Alex Warren e sua equipe investigam as numerosas pessoas prejudicadas por Stevenson e se deparam com uma teia de crimes movida a sexo e cobiça. Enquanto a contagem de corpos aumenta, eles lutam para resolver o caso antes que mais vidas sejam perdidas. O primeiro livro na série policial escocesa por Zach Abrmas, Lucro de Matar é um intrigante romance de mistério em alta velocidade nas ruas de Glasgow tomadas pelo crime.
Lucy
by Laurence GonzalesLaurence Gonzales's electrifying adventure opens in the jungles of the Congo. Jenny Lowe, a primatologist studying chimpanzees--the bonobos--is running for her life.A civil war has exploded and Jenny is trapped in its crosshairs . . . She runs to the camp of a fellow primatologist.The rebels have already been there.Everyone is dead except a young girl, the daughter of Jenny's brutally murdered fellow scientist--and competitor.Jenny and the child flee, Jenny grabbing the notebooks of the primatologist who's been killed. She brings the girl to Chicago to await the discovery of her relatives. The girl is fifteen and lovely--her name is Lucy.Realizing that the child has no living relatives, Jenny begins to care for her as her own. When she reads the notebooks written by Lucy's father, she discovers that the adorable, lovely, magical Lucy is the result of an experiment. She is part human, part ape--a hybrid human being . . . Laurence Gonzales's novel grabs you from its opening pages and you stay with it, mesmerized by the shy but fierce, wonderfully winning Lucy.From the Hardcover edition.
Lucy
by Michael GandyWhile closing up one night, a thirty-year-old hardware store owner comes across the dog he and his girlfriend owned in college before she cut out one night, taking Lucy with her. But now the dog has returned and the girl is missing. A check indicates the girlfriend died in a fire years ago. What gives?
Lucy Crisp and the Vanishing House
by Janet HillAfter moving to a seemingly quaint and quiet new town, Lucy faces a new reality in which fairies exist, weather can be bottled and witches hold grudges. Accompanied by gorgeous color paintings, this novel is perfect for fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, The Hazel Wood and Gregory Maguire.It has been a year since Lucy Crisp graduated from high school and she still hasn't found her calling. That is, until she discovers an exclusive arts college called Ladywyck Lodge. On a whim, she applies and is thrilled to be accepted into their program. Lucy moves to Esther Wren, the charming little town where it's based, and stays in the house her father buys as an investment: a magnificent building built by a sea captain in 1876. The house has history and personality --perhaps too much personality. . . Strange things start happening: Lucy hears voices and footsteps in empty rooms. She sees people and things that should not be there. Furniture disappears and elaborate desserts appear. What's worse is that the strange events are not restricted to her house. Lucy begins to understand that the town and its inhabitants are hiding many secrets, and Ladywyck is at the heart. As the eerie happenings escalate, Lucy fears she is being threatened -- but she is determined not to let fairy potions, spells and talk of witchcraft scare her away.Janet Hill's enchanting debut novel is part mystery, part supernatural thriller and all fun.
Lucy Lane and the Lieutenant
by Helen DicksonA dangerous mission; a passionate past... Nathan Rochefort never understood why his ex-fiancée, Lucy Lane, broke off their engagement. But now, faced with a treacherous mission, he needs her skills more than ever... Lucy had put her handsome officer and his betrayal firmly behind her. Until Nathan explodes back into her life, a fierce reminder of all the hopes and dreams she once held dear. In the depths of the Portuguese mountains, Lucy and Nathan succumb to the intensity of their feelings, little realizing that the consequences of one stolen night will link them together-for always.
Lucy Spires – The Blind Detective
by Peter HamiltonDetective Chief Inspector Lucy Spires has a successful career of almost 30 years in the local North East Police Service. She is currently working on a case of multiple murders of prostitutes where the attacker is taking trophies from his victims. She is also tracking a drug lord and as she nears bringing him to justice, she is blinded in a near-fatal road accident meant to end her life. Two months after the devastating news of losing her sight, her determination and strong will give her the strength to start and re-build her shattered life. She realises that she has been given a second chance, having to adapt to a whole new way of living. Following this awful attempt on her life, she is invited by the police force to go back to work for them in an advisory role, as they have so far not been able to apprehend the serial murderer. Coming back to work, Lucy goes on to solve this complicated case using her other senses. Using her razor-sharp mind to solve further puzzling cases, losing her sight unlocks a new way of working and bringing criminals to justice.
Lucy Trimble Mysteries 2-Book Bundle: Death of a Sunday Writer / Death on the Rocks
by Eric WrightPresenting the first two novels of the Lucy Trimble series by award-winning author Eric Wright, in a definitive ebook bundle. Lucy Trimble is a former bed and breakfast proprietor from rural Ontario turned private investigator in Toronto, where she discovers an exciting but dangerous new life. … there is plenty of wry humour here, and an intriguing storyline supported by interesting secondary characters, lots of local colour, and many promising subplots.– Quill and Quire Includes Death of a Sunday Writer Death on the Rocks
Lucía
by Bernard MinierNúmero 1 de ventas en Francia. Un thriller aterrador y absolutamente adictivo. Salamanca, otoño de 2019. A través de un potente programa informático que permite cruzar datos de los diversos cuerpos policiales, seis estudiantes universitarios tutelados por el catedrático de Criminología Salomón Borges acaban de descubrir la existencia de un misterioso homicida, oculto durante tres décadas, cuyo modus operandi consiste en escenificar composiciones renacentistas encolando los cuerpos de sus víctimas.Al mismo tiempo, la joven teniente Lucía Guerrero, miembro de la elitista Unidad Central Operativa de la Guardia Civil, acaba de descubrir a su compañero crucificado y encolado en una colina de las afueras de Madrid. Un crimen inusitado y atroz que la llevará a conocer a Salomón Borges y a recorrer con él la geografía española, desde las calles de Salamanca hasta Segovia y el Pirineo de Huesca, en busca del abominable asesino.Con Salamanca y la España de hoy como telón de fondo, Bernard Minier nos ofrece un thriller donde todos los personajes se enfrentarán a su propio destino, sus terrores más profundos y una verdad mucho más turbadora que la de cualquier relato mitológico. La crítica ha dicho:«Bernard Minier ahonda hasta el fondo en la cuestión del mal y logra que la mente de sus lectores se tambalee. No había leído nada igual desde Millennium.»L'Obs «Una nueva heroína que sorprende y nos deja sin aliento.»L'Express «El maestro del género.»Le Figaro Littéraire
Luda: A Novel
by Grant MorrisonA drag queen initiates her protégée into the magical arts in this phantasmagoric epic, the first novel from the legendary comics writer and New York Times bestselling author. &“Grant Morrison is a modern mythmaker.&”—Alex Segura, bestselling author of Secret Identity Luci LaBang is a star: For decades this flamboyant drag artist has cast a spell over screen and stage. Now she&’s the leading lady in a smash hit musical. But as time takes its toll, Luci fears her star is beginning to dim. When Luci&’s co-star meets with a mysterious accident, a new ingenue shimmers onto the scene: Luda, whose fantastical beauty and sinister charm infatuate Luci immediately . . . and who bears a striking resemblance to Luci herself at a much younger age. Luda begs Luci to share the secrets of her stardom and to reveal the hidden tricks of her trade. For Luci LaBang is a mistress of the Glamour, a mysterious discipline that draws on sex, drugs, and the occult for its trancelike, transformative effects. But as Luci tutors her young protégée, their fellow actors and crew members begin meeting with untimely ends. Now Luci wonders if Luda has mastered the Glamour all too well . . . and exploited it to achieve her dark ambitions. What follows is an intoxicating descent into the demimonde of Gasglow, a fantastical city of dreams, and into the nightmarish heart of Luda herself: a femme fatale, a phenomenon, a monster, and, perhaps, the brightest star of them all.
Luka and the Fire of Life: A Novel
by Salman Rushdie&“You&’ve reached the age at which people in this family cross the border into the magical world. It&’s your turn for an adventure—yes, it&’s finally here!&” So says Haroun to his younger brother, twelve-year-old Luka. The adventure begins one beautiful starry night in the land of Alifbay, when Luka&’s father, Rashid, falls suddenly into a sleep so deep that nothing and no one can rouse him. To save him from slipping away entirely, Luka embarks on a journey through the world of magic with his loyal companions, Bear, the dog, and Dog, the bear. Together they encounter a slew of fantastical creatures, strange allies, and challenging obstacles along the way—all in the hope of stealing the Fire of Life, a seemingly impossible and exceedingly treacherous task.
Lukaash - Khuni Darinda: लूकाश - खूनी दरीन्दा
by Zulfikar Aliसाहिल कम्पनी की ओर से एक मीटिंग अटेंड करने दुबई के लिए घर से निकलता है लेकिन रास्ते में हुए भयानक हादसे की वजह से पहुंच जाता है एक अनजान और सुनसान द्वीप पर। लेकिन वो वहां अकेला नहीं है, वहां रहता है एक खून का प्यासा वेम्पायर और उसकी पिशाच सेना। जो बरसों से इंतजार में हैं किसी ऐसे शख्स की जो बुझाए उसकी खून की प्यास। जिसका मकसद है दुनिया पर हुकूमत कायम करना। जो खुद में समेटे हुए है कई राज। जिसके जाल में फसां साहिल जितना उसे जानने की कोशिश करता है, उतना ही उलझता जाता है। साथ ही मिलते हैं और कुछ ऐसे पात्र जो साहिल की जिंदगी में उथल-पुथल मचा देते हैं। क्या साहिल वेम्पायर के जाल से बच सका ऐसे कौन से राज है जिन्हें जानने के बाद साहिल खुद उलझ जाता है कौन है वो लोग जो साहिल से मिलते हैं जानने के लिए पढ़िए रहस्य, रोमांच, एक्शन के साथ-साथ नफ़रत और जज्बातों से भरी दास्तां - लुकास (खूनी दरिन्दा)।
Luke
by Jennifer BlakeLuke Benedict figures he's the only one in Turn-Coupe, Louisiana, who can save novelist Aril Halstead from someone intent on revenge. If only he could get April to cooperate.Years ago, Luke had let April down-in the worst possible way. She's never been able to forgive him and she still doesn't want anything to do with the man she once loved.But that's not about to stop Luke. He'd never turn his back on a friend-especially one whose life is in danger. And if he's got to kidnap a woman who despises him to keep her safe, he will. 'Cause down in Louisiana, this man will do whatever it takes....