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Lying in Wait: A Novel
by Liz NugentThe second heartstopping suspense novel by international bestselling author Liz Nugent—filled with dark secrets, twisted relationships, and unexpected surprises.My husband did not mean to kill Annie Doyle, but the lying tramp deserved it. In 1980s Dublin, Lydia Fitzsimons seems to have the perfect life—wife of Andrew, a respected judge, and mistress of Avalon, the beautiful house where she grew up. Her pride and joy, however, is her only child, her son Laurence, to whom she is utterly, obsessively devoted. But her husband's murder of Annie Doyle, accidental or not, sets into motion a dark downward spiral. No one knows what Lydia and Andrew were doing with a drug-addled prostitute late at night on a deserted stretch of the strand near Dublin, but they stuffed her body into the trunk of their car and buried it in their tidy suburban garden, hoping that will put the matter to rest. Annie was a junkie from the wrong side of the tracks; surely no one will miss her or care to find out what happened to her. Except that Annie has a sister. Her twin, Karen, who has fared much better in life, is desperate to find her. And when Karen crosses paths with Laurence, isolated and lonely, things begin to unravel. Laurence may be overweight and ungainly and bullied at school, but he's more clever than he's given credit for. He knows that something is very, very wrong in the Fitzsimons household—and he is determined to discover the truth...
Lying in the Deep
by Diana UrbanA juicy thriller of jealousy, love, and betrayal set on a Semester at Sea-inspired cruise ship, with a diverse cast of delightfully suspicious characters who&’ll leave you guessing with every jaw-dropping twist.After being jilted by her ex-boyfriend and best friend, Jade couldn't be more ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime—11 countries in 4 months, all from the luxurious Campus on Board ship—and to wedge an entire globe between her and the people who broke her heart.But when Jade discovers the backstabbing couple are also setting sail, her obsession with them grows and festers, leading to a shocking murder. And as their friends begin to drop like flies, Jade and her new crush must race to clear her name and find the killer they&’re trapped at sea with….before anyone else winds up in body bags.Perfect for readers of Natalie D. Richards, E. Lockhart, and Karen McManus!
Lying on the Couch: A Novel
by Irvin D. YalomFrom the bestselling author of Love's Executioner and When Nietzsche Wept comes a provocative exploration of the unusual relationships three therapists form with their patients. Seymour is a therapist of the old school who blurs the boundary of sexual propriety with one of his clients. Marshal, who is haunted by his own obsessive-compulsive behaviors, is troubled by the role money plays in his dealings with his patients. Finally, there is Ernest Lash. Driven by his sincere desire to help and his faith in psychoanalysis, he invents a radically new approach to therapy -- a totally open and honest relationship with a patient that threatens to have devastating results. Exposing the many lies that are told on and off the psychoanalyst's couch, Lying on the Couch gives readers a tantalizing, almost illicit, glimpse at what their therapists might really be thinking during their sessions. Fascinating, engrossing and relentlessly intelligent, it ultimately moves readers with a denouement of surprising humanity and redemptive faith.
Lying with Strangers
by James GrippandoA first-year resident at a major Boston children's hospital, Peyton Shields finally has the career she's always dreamed of--even though her marriage to Kevin, an up-and-coming young lawyer, is suffering from her hard work and impossibly long hours. But a late-night drive home in a heavy snowstorm changes everything when she is forced off the road.No one, not even Kevin, believes Peyton's claims that the "accident" was deliberate. Suddenly, her wonderful life has turned dark and uncertain, and the terror has only just begun. Her husband is growing inexplicably distant and bitter, accusing her of paranoia, betrayal, and infidelity. And a series of bizarre and frightening events is moving Peyton steadily closer to a faceless, resourceful enemy who is watching her every move.
Lying with the Enemy
by Tim BindingIn 1943, 145,000 Germans had been slaughtered in Stalingrad. The tide of the war was beginning to turn. But not on the quiet, idyllic island of Guernsey, the only British territory to be occupied by German troops in the Second World War. Here Nazi officers still party with local girls, love affairs blossom, and the amateur dramatic society continues to stage its theatricals, if with suspiciously jackbooted pirates in Peter Pan. Then the body of a young woman, her nose and mouth filled with cement, turns up, and the comedy of manners played out by the collaborators and their captors turns sour. Food becomes scarce, facades of civility crack, the skies over Guernsey darken, and the search for a killer unearths horrors shared by the islanders and the enemy alike.
Lying, Cheating, and Occasionally . . . Murder (The Detective Sam Lagarde Mysteries)
by Ginny FiteA West Virginia detective investigates a marriage that ended in murder in this mystery by the author of No Good Deed Left Undone.Methodical detective Sam Lagarde knows what it takes to solve a murder. But as for his personal life, he&’s not certain how he managed to find romance at his age. The big mysteries for him have always been love and women . . .All the evidence in his latest case, the murder of Harold Munson, points to his wife, Charlotte, as the primary suspect. Aside from having the means and motive, she&’s unbothered by the news of his death. She would much rather focus her time on her potentially Nobel Prize–winning cancer research and on quality time with her young lover. And when another body is found, she&’s looking all the more guilty.However, dogged Detective Lagarde is not so sure. But identifying the real killer means diving deep into the unhappy couple&’s dirty laundry and seeing who doesn&’t come out clean. &“A well-planned, well-conceived murder mystery. . . . There is so much attention to detail that you&’re not reading the story, you&’re living it.&” — K.J. Simmill, author of the Forgotten Legacies series &“A brilliant mystery that mixes science and suspense in just the right doses to keep you turning pages (and meeting interesting characters) until the end.&” —Sherri Moorer, author of the Tanger Falls mysteries
Lynch-Rope Law (The Twister and Chuckaluck Mysteries #3)
by Brett HallidayTwister and Chuckaluck spring into action to keep an elderly widow from being run off her land Twister Malone and Chuckaluck Thompson are making their way through a West Texas canyon when they smell death. It pollutes every inch of the winding, narrow trail, so thick and foul they fear they might choke. Finally, the two wandering cowpokes emerge onto the mesa, where they encounter the site of a massacre. A whole family of deer lies dead around a small pond, their skeletons bleached by the Texas sun. Someone has poisoned the water hole. Then a rider comes around the corner, rifle in hand, and gets the drop on Twister and Chuckaluck. The Widow Kelso is a hardened old woman, and she's ready to kill. Someone has been trying to drive her off her land, and if Twister and Chuckaluck don't solve the mystery of the poisoned well fast, the deer won't be the only ones lying dead in the sun. Lynch-Rope Law is the 3rd book in the Twister and Chuckaluck Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Lynne Heitman's Alex Shanahan Series: Hard Landing, Parts Unknown, First Class Killing, The Pandora Key (The Alex Shanahan Thrillers)
by Lynne HeitmanFour aviation thrillers from an author who “melds the maze of today’s airline industry with intrigue and mystery” (John J. Nance). The friendly skies are anything but in these expertly crafted novels of suspense set in the cutthroat world of the airline industry, now available in one volume. In Hard Landing—called “an edge-of-your seat thriller that sweeps you up and carries you along for the ride” by Lisa Gardner—Alex Shanahan takes over Majestic Airlines at Logan International Airport, and discovers that her predecessor’s mysterious death may not have been suicide. In Parts Unknown, black market airplane parts put countless lives at risk, including Alex’s. In the “action-filled” First Class Killing, Alex goes undercover as a flight attendant to bust up a mile-high prostitution ring (The Boston Globe). And in The Pandora Key, a very cold case heats up, and puts Alex in the crosshairs of the Russian mob, as acclaimed author Lynne Hinton brings “the whole shebang to a taut, satisfying conclusion” (Publishers Weekly).
Lyrebird Hill
by Anna RomerFrom the bestselling author of Thornwood HouseWhen all that you know comes crashing down, do you run? Or face the truth?Ruby Cardel has the semblance of a normal life - a loving boyfriend, a fulfilling career - but in one terrible moment, her life unravels. The discovery that the death of her sister, Jamie, was not an accident makes her question all she's known about herself and her past.Travelling back home to Lyrebird Hill, Ruby begins to remember the year that has been forever blocked in her memory . . . Snatches of her childhood with beautiful Jamie, and Ruby's only friendship with the boy from the next property, a troubled foster kid.Then Ruby uncovers a cache of ancient letters from a long-lost relative, Brenna Magavin, written from her cell in a Tasmanian gaol where she is imprisoned for murder. As she reads, Ruby discovers that her family line is littered with tragedy and violence.Slowly, the gaps in Ruby's memory come to her. And as she pieces together the shards of truth, what she finally discovers will shock her to the core - about what happened to Jamie that fateful day, and how she died.A thrilling tale about family secrets and trusting yourself
Lysistrata
by Fletcher FloraLysistrata paced relentlessly in the garden, nervously plucking at leaves. It had been seven months since she had seen her husband, Lycon - since he had left her to go off to war.Seven months of lonely days and empty nights - of aching heart and throbbing loins. Seven months of longing.But now a strange smile played around her lips.Tonight he was coming home . . .
Lysistrata
by Fletcher FloraLysistrata paced relentlessly in the garden, nervously plucking at leaves. It had been seven months since she had seen her husband, Lycon - since he had left her to go off to war.Seven months of lonely days and empty nights - of aching heart and throbbing loins. Seven months of longing.But now a strange smile played around her lips.Tonight he was coming home . . .
Lysistrata
by Fletcher FloraLysistrata paced relentlessly in the garden, nervously plucking at leaves. It had been seven months since she had seen her husband, Lycon - since he had left her to go off to war.Seven months of lonely days and empty nights - of aching heart and throbbing loins. Seven months of longing.But now a strange smile played around her lips.Tonight he was coming home . . .
Lágrimas
by Rafa RussoEn Segovia, Bernardo Olmedo lleva desde hace años una óptica. Su vida se rige por una tranquila rutina tan solo aderezada por el desparpajo de Tatiana, su ayudante. Un día, tras prescribirle unas gafas, una mujer rompe a llorar en su consulta. Desde ese momento Bernardo buscará incansablemente la razón de las lágrimas de la mujer, y al hacerlo descubrirá el pozo de serena tristeza que guardaba en su interior sin apenas imaginarlo.
Lärm unter dem Bett
by Erick CarballoIn Mexiko-Stadt erhält ein Mann einen Anruf aus Real del Monte mit der Nachricht, dass seine Mutter schwer erkrankt ist und er und seine Familie sofort in die Stadt reisen müssen. In dieser kurzen Geschichte entdeckt er eine Reihe von Ereignissen, die den Seelenfrieden einer ganzen Familie stören werden.
Línea de Quiebre
by Cole SteeleLos detectives Román Lee y Lonnie Temple descubren una conspiración en el Hospital Memorial con la ayuda de la Dra. Marlene Scott. El primer procedimiento en el mundo para unir de forma física un cerebro humano con un implante de IA es un éxito y todos los ojos se posan en la compañía del multimillonario Sebastián Conroy, Neurolink, y su empleado recientemente repotenciado, John Bentley. Pero apenas unas semanas después de ser dado de alta, algo ha estado sucediendo agudizando su memoria y su personalidad. John Bentley está perdiendo la noción del tiempo. Los minutos se convierten en horas. Despertar en un callejón junto al edificio donde trabaja es solo el comienzo. Podría haber perdido mucho más…
Línea de Sangre: Una Novela De Espionaje De Granger
by John J. DavisLos thrillers de espionaje redefinen al criminal: la serie Granger Spy Novel presenta a una familia encantadora con problemas letales atrapados en el punto de mira de los traficantes de armas de todo el mundo. Línea de sangre Cuando un simple allanamiento de morada resulta no ser tan simple, Ron Granger debe dejar de lado su tranquila vida rural y regresar a la Agencia Central de Inteligencia para enfrentarse a los traficantes internacionales de armas. Ayudado por su hermosa esposa, Valerie, y su ingeniosa hija adolescente, Leecy, Ron debe decidir rápidamente a quién creer: a los oportunistas calculadores, a los criminales astutos o a las agencias de inteligencia rivales hambrientas de poder. Cualquier aliado puede ser fatal, todos ellos en carrera por poseer el avance tecnológico que cambiará para siempre la faz de la guerra moderna. Pero cuando Leecy es secuestrada, Ron y Val deben elegir entre la misión y el rescate. Ante una decisión imposible, con el tiempo corriendo, Ron sólo sabe una cosa: Cuando no puedes confiar en nadie más, confía en tu familia.
Líneas Carmesí
by Cole SteeleUna víctima de una picadura de insecto aparece en la sala de emergencias de Memorial Hospital infectada con un virus mortal que se cree que se ha extinguido. Mientras investiga un fatal accidente peatonal, Roman Lee descubre que los dos están relacionados con la ayuda de la Dra. Marlene Scott. El CEO de una compañía farmacéutica bajo el escrutinio del Congreso por aumentar el precio de las recetas para salvar vidas trama venganza fuera de la red en el sitio en las profundidades del Amazonas. Jaxson Lathos está desarrollando un virus dirigido a mujeres embarazadas y niños. El virus llega desde el Amazonas a los Estados Unidos por las aves migratorias infectadas. Él solo será el único con la cura y podrá nombrar su precio por la cura.
Líneas fronterizas
by L. E. FitzpatrickCuando aparece el trabajo perfecto, Charlie no lo piensa dos veces antes de tomarlo. Este es el descanso que ha estado buscando, y nadie, ni siquiera el resto de su equipo, puede persuadirlo de lo contrario. El trabajo significa trabajar para un viejo enemigo y cruzar la frontera hacia Londres. Ambos son riesgosos, pero Charlie no tiene idea de qué tan alto está en juego realmente. El equipo tendrá que enfrentar su pasado, el uno al otro y un asesino que está más cerca de lo que creen. ¿Pero pueden todos salir de la ciudad con vida? "Todos recordamos a ese chico en Piccadilly. Esa mirada decidida que tenía en su rostro cuando él le quiso todas esas personas. Solo usando su mente, él los acercó a ellos y los hizo pedazos. Podría ser cualquiera. Su vecino, tu amigo, tu amante. Permanece vigilante. Los ladrones están en todas partes ". Border Lines es el segundo libro en L.E. Serie de Reachers de Fitzpatrick.
Lírio De Tigre De Bangkok Em Londres: A Tigresa Acorda Novamente! (Lírio De Tigre De Bangkok #2)
by Owen JonesLÍRIO DE TIGRE DE BANGKOK EM LONDRES por Owen Jones A Tigresa acorda novamente enquanto estudava em um hospital infantil em Londres. Lírio de Tigre de Bangkok em Londres Depois do efeito devastador que sua violência causou em sua própria vida e dos cidadãos de Bangkok em seus primeiros dias como estudante de medicina, a vida de Lily se acalmou e ela se estabeleceu em seus estudos. Depois de dois anos, ela ganhou uma bolsa de estudos para trabalhar no Hospital Infantil Great Ormond Street, em Londres, e se mudou para lá sem Ron, que continuou seus estudos em Bangkok. ‘Lírio de Tigre de Bangkok em Londres’ retoma sua história no segundo ano de dois anos como estudante de medicina no hospital. Ela ama seu trabalho lá e se dá bem com a equipe e com os pacientes infantis, mas ela não tem amigos fora do trabalho. Em um de seus dias de folga, ela lê um artigo no Sunday Times sobre rede organizada de pedofilia em Londres envolvendo o próprio establishment do país e isso a deixa furiosa. Ela pode ignorar isto ou se envolver. Sua primeira reação é evitar o despertar do Demônio que a possuiu em Bangkok apenas dois anos antes, mas quando ela encontra outras vítimas de abuso infantil, parece que o dado foi lançado. Esta história não é para quem tem estômago fraco, mas não descreve atos de abuso infantil. No entanto, faz referências frequentes a cenas notórias de abuso infantil, especialmente o infame "Abatedouro de Carnes" em Piccadilly Circus, no centro de Londres. Que vergonha para os nossos chamados líderes, que preferem proteger os abusadores poderosos do que os impotentes abusados! Muitas das questões levantadas ainda estão sob investigação policial no momento em que escrevo, embora poucas pessoas esperem que algo venha delas.
Lírio de Tigre de Bangkok (Lírio de Tigre de Bangkok #1)
by Owen JonesLírio de Tigre de Bangkok Quando as sementes da vingança florescem! Lily nasceu no nordeste de Isaan, perto do rio Mekong, filha única de chineses-tailandeses que possuíam uma loja em sua pequena aldeia. Seus pais tinham um amigo próximo que a Lily chamava de Tio, que costumava sorrir e levar presentes para ela quando ela era criança. No entanto, quando ela tinha apenas onze anos, a natureza dos presentes mudou e havia sempre um preço a pagar por eles, o que Lily odiava. “Experimente contar a seus pais e você vai ver o que te acontece.” Um acidente do destino na escola deu a Lily uma ideia de como acabar com o problema de uma vez por todas e foi então que seus pais perceberam o que estava acontecendo na vida dela. Logo após o incidente, o pai de Lily morreu. Alguns disseram que foi de vergonha. A própria Lily recebeu uma compensação que ela queria usar para mudar sua vida. Sua decisão foi ir para a Universidade em Bangkok. Foi lá que ela percebeu que a compensação, que parecia uma fortuna na aldeia, não seria suficiente para financiar sua vida universitária na íntegra e ela desceu para o lado mais sórdido da vida em Bangkok. Um serial killer está tirando a vida de homens em Bangkok e a cidade está com medo. Não é apenas homens marcados na morte, mas uma marca registrada de flores que é deixada no local de cada assassinato. A imprensa diz que este é o serial killer mais assustador desde o assassino de crianças canibais, Si Ouey Sae Urng dos anos 50. O medo assombra a cidade e ninguém sabe quem vai morrer em seguida ou como as vítimas são escolhidas. A polícia está desconcertada e os cidadãos de Bangkok se escondem atrás de portas fechadas com medo de suas vidas.
Lügen haben kurze Beine (Mord in Merrychurch)
by K.C. WellsJonathon de Mountfords Besuch bei seinem Onkel Dominic im Dorf Merrychurch steht von Anfang an unter einem schlechten Stern. Bei seiner Ankunft wartet Dominic nicht am Bahnhof, und als Jonathon ihn schließlich tot in seinem Arbeitszimmer auffindet - offenbar infolge eines Sturzes -, stellt sich seine ganze Welt auf den Kopf. Zum einen ist Jonathon der nächste Erbe des Herrenhauses, zum anderen bezweifelt er, dass es sich bei dem Tod seines Onkels um einen Unfall handelt. Mithilfe von Mike Tattersall, dem Besitzer des Dorfpubs, macht sich Jonathon daran, seine Theorie zu beweisen - soweit er sich konzentrieren kann, ohne von dem gut aussehenden Mike abgelenkt zu werden.Die beiden stoßen auf eine immer länger werdende Liste von Leuten, die Grund hatten, Dominic den Tod zu wünschen. Als die Ereignisse schließlich eine unerwartete Wendung nehmen, sind die Amateurdetektive ratlos. Erschwerend kommt hinzu, dass der ermittelnde Inspektor der Letzte ist, den Mike sehen möchte, und die beiden strikt angewiesen werden, sich aus den Polizeiangelegenheiten herauszuhalten.Doch Jonathon fühlt sich durch dieses Verbot erst recht angestachelt, die Wahrheit ans Licht zu bringen …
L’amour et la peur sur le Chemin de Compostelle
by Gonçalo Jn DiasUn polar psychologique Un livre à vous couper le souffle ! Un jeune homme décide de faire le Chemin de Compostelle en solitaire. C’est là qu’il rencontre Valeria, une jeune Brésilienne qui, à la suite d’une mauvaise rupture, est prête à recommencer une nouvelle vie. Les deux se rencontrent, marchent ensemble et finissent par tomber amoureux. Comme ils commencent à planifier leur avenir, quelque chose d’incroyable va toutefois se produire au milieu du Chemin où ils devront se battre, non pas seulement pour leur relation, mais aussi pour leurs propres vies.
L’apocalissi di Wildermoor: libro primo Accolito
by Chris Tetreault-BlayLo avevano creato per dar vita a un nuovo mondo. Poi però tornò per distruggerlo. Nel 1684 la figlia di Franklin James, Evelyn, scompare di casa nel cuore della notte. Partiti alla sua ricerca, i soccorritori si spingono fino ai confini più segreti di Wildermoor, finendo direttamente nelle grinfie del Consiglio della Luce Eterna. Centinaia di anni dopo l’ispettore Truman Darke tenta in ogni modo di incastrare Colin Dexler, sospettato di aver commesso un inspiegabile omicidio di inaudita brutalità. Un altro delitto capovolgerà però le vite di entrambi. Diventato ora il principale sospettato, Truman fugge in cerca di risposte, scoprendo così tratti misteriosi e impensabili del suo passato e trovandosi ad affrontare un male oscuro rimasto in agguato nelle tenebre per oltre trecento anni.
L’enlèvement de Jenny
by Ellen GableAprès trois fausses couches déchirantes, Tom et Jenny Callahan anticipent avec joie la naissance de leur sixième enfant. Un voisin, cependant, est en train de mettre au point un sinistre complot dans lequel verra Jenny et son bébé se battre pour leur vie.
L’hôpital hanté (Orca Currents en Français)
by Marty ChanKey Selling Points Haunted Hospital is a paranormal romp of a read where a group of friends get more than they bargained for when playing a game in an abandoned hospital. Think Dungeons & Dragons meets Ghost Hunters. This book features a role playing game called Spirits and Specters. With the popularity of shows like Stranger Things and Riverdale, there has been a huge resurgence of the 1980s role-playing games. The setting is a based on an actual abandoned and supposedly haunted hospital in Edmonton. Marty Chan has many middle-grade titles to his name. He is a tireless presenter and promoter and his humor and hijinks are a hit with audiences. New, enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.