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Mark Dalton: Owner/Operator
by Edo Van BelkomLOOKING FOR TROUBLE: Mark Dalton isn't sure if he finds trouble or if trouble finds him. But ever since his wife traded him in for a prettier model, and he traded in his Private Eye business for a Peterbilt, it seems to be everywhere he goes. In this collection of loosely interwoven who-dunnits, Edo van Belkom introduces Mark Dalton, Trucker Detective. Whether he's scooping up pretty hitchhikers with secrets, getting back goods stolen right out from under his nose, making a shady repair shop pay, or solving a racially charged, post-9/11 murder, Dalton is one busy trucker. And truth is, he wouldn't have it any other way.
Mark Greaney's Gray Man Series: THE GRAY MAN, ON TARGET, BALLISTIC (Gray Man)
by Mark GreaneyThe first three novels in #1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Greaney&’s Gray Man series—available together for the first time.&“The Gray Man novels blow all other thrillers away!&”—Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Black IceTo those who lurk in the shadows, he&’s known as the Gray Man. He is a legend in the covert realm, moving silently from job to job, accomplishing the impossible and then fading away. And he always hits his target. Always.But there are forces more lethal than Gentry in the world. Forces like money. And power. And there are men who hold these as the only currency worth fighting for. Now, Court Gentry is going to prove that, for him, there&’s no gray area between killing for a living and killing to stay alive….This eBook collection includes:THE GRAY MANON TARGETBALLISTIC
Mark Of The Lion: Number 1 in series (Jade del Cameron #1)
by Suzanne ArrudaIn 1919, when most women only dream of adventure, Jade del Cameron lives it.After driving an ambulance along the front lines of the Great War, Jade can fire a rifle with deadly precision. She may look like a pinup blonde, but she's smart and tough and doesn't shy away from a challenge. So when she agrees to fulfil a fighter pilot's dying wish - that she investigate the death of his father and track down his half brother - she sets off for the wilds of colonial Africa ...never expecting to become involved in murder.Rich with mystery and adventure, Mark of the Lion introduces a fascinating new heroine years ahead of her time, and explores the elusive heart of a compelling and exotic world.
Mark Twain's Medieval Romance
by Otto PenzlerA premier anthology of some of the finest mystery stories in literary history, including tales from Bradbury, Dahl, Huxley, O. Henry, and Twain.Tantalizing, as ingenious as they are devious, the classic stories in this continually arresting collection come with an irresistible challenge: At their end they leave it to you, the reader, to determine how they end. For ultimately it&’s the reader who authors the fate of the brave youth as he contemplates which of the two doors in the king&’s arena he will choose in Frank Stockton&’s famous and unforgettable &“The Lady, or the Tiger?&” And which of the two brothers in three-time Edgar-winner Stanley Ellin&’s &“Unreasonable Doubt&” shoots a bullet square in the middle of their rich uncle&’s forehead? And just what not-so-sweet secret is the prim Miss Spence hiding behind her smile in Aldous Huxley&’s deliciously enigmatic tale? you decide. In all, as in &“The Moment of Decision&”?a chilling tale that seals an escape artist inside an airless stone cell with a heavy wooden door, which may or may not open?the moment of decision is yours.
Mark Twain's Medieval Romance: And Other Classic Mystery Stories
by Otto PenzlerA premier anthology of some of the finest mystery stories in literary history, including tales from Ray Bradbury, Roald Dahl, Aldous Huxley, O. Henry, and Mark Twain.Tantalizing, as ingenious as they are devious, the classic stories in this continually arresting collection come with an irresistible challenge: At their end they leave it to you, the reader, to determine how they end.For ultimately it's the reader who authors the fate of the brave youth as he contemplates which of the two doors in the king's arena he will choose in Frank Stockton's famous and unforgettable "The Lady, or the Tiger?" And which of the two brothers in three-time Edgar-winner Stanley Ellin's "Unreasonable Doubt" shoots a bullet square in the middle of their rich uncle's forehead? And just what not-so-sweet secret is the prim Miss Spence hiding behind her smile in Aldous Huxley's deliciously enigmatic tale? You decide.In all, as in "The Moment of Decision"--a chilling tale that seals an escape artist inside an airless stone cell with a heavy wooden door, which may or may not open--the moment of decision is yours.
Mark of Demons: A New Adult Paranormal Romance Novel (Eternal Chaos Trilogy #2)
by Rebecca Hamilton Brea ViraghDruids on the loose, wolves out for revenge…what’s the Devil to do?Stella Andrila works for the Department of Metaphysical and Naturalistic Detection (D.M.N.D.) solving murders in New Orleans. The one thing she never expected? Someone to kidnap her.Upon escape, her life is thrown into turmoil, and the only thing left to do is to trust the one person she knows she can’t: the same man who threw her in a cage. She’ll have to rely on enemies and friends alike to help her track down the Creator and stem the madness before the world breaks. But with everything going wrong and the bad guys lurking around every corner, this proves to be her toughest assignment yet.With archangels preparing to rampage and the secrets of the past coming to life, can Stella manage to stay one step ahead of fate? Or will the prophecy happen whether she wants it to…or not?Fans of Linsey Hall, C.N. Crawford, and Nalini Singh will thrill to this slow burn urban fantasy romance packed with action, magic, and mystery!Scroll up and one-click today to read what happens when it turns out Lucifer is actually a kick-ass female detective!
Mark of Evil: The End Series, Book 4 (The End Series #4)
by Craig Parshall Tim LaHayeIn the final installment of The End series, economies have collapsed, freedom has been suppressed, and peace is a distant memory.The world is falling apart. Joshua Jordan&’s protégé Ethan March, along with Jimmy Louder and Rivka Reuban, have been left behind in a world that is rapidly coming under the complete influence of the Antichrist.Technology is growing by leaps and bounds with BID-Tag implants, robotic police units, and drone-bots flying overhead . . . all designed to control and dominate those who resist the Antichrist&’s reign of evil. As Biblical prophecy is fulfilled each new day, Ethan and the others in the Remnant struggle to eat, to procure necessary goods, and to avoid the Global Alliance—in short, to survive.But when the forces of evil attempt to pervert the world&’s most powerful information system to their own sinister ends, eliminating everyone who gets in their way, it&’s up to Ethan and the Remnant to subvert their dark ambitions.From New York Times bestselling author Tim LaHaye, creator and co-author of the world-renowned Left Behind books, Mark of Evil is the final thrilling chapter to The End series.Futuristic Christian political thrillerThe final installment of The End seriesBook 1: Edge of Apocalypse Book 2: Thunder of HeavenBook 3: Brink of ChaosBook 4: Mark of EvilIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Mark of Murder (A Lieutenant Luis Mendoza Mystery)
by Dell ShannonLieutenant Luis Mendoza of the Los Angeles Police Department was vacationing in Bermuda with his wife when the call came. His friend Sergeant Art Hackett had been forced over the edge of a mountain road in a murderous automobile attack.Rushing back to LA to take charge of the investigation, Mendoza discovers another horror awaiting him: a serial killer who has already committed four grisly murders in ten short days . . .'A Luis Mendoza mystery means superlative suspense' Los Angeles Times.
Mark of Murder (Lieutenant Luis Mendoza #7)
by Dell ShannonLieutenant Luis Mendoza of the Los Angeles Police Department was vacationing in Bermuda with his wife when the call came. His friend Sergeant Art Hackett had been forced over the edge of a mountain road in a murderous automobile attack. Rushing back to LA to take charge of the investigation, Mendoza discovers another horror awaiting him: a serial killer who has already committed four grisly murders in ten short days...
Mark of the Beast
by Adolphus AnekweMark of the Beast: A searing medical thriller by Adolphus A. Anekwe, a renowned doctor, about the ramifications of isolating a gene that causes violent behavior Dr. Regina Dickerson is a Catholic physician in San Diego who has discovered that there is a certain genetic marker that indicates the carrier is prone to psychotic violence. Working on blood from prison inmates, her theory begins to prove itself time and again with violent offenders. The variety of crimes is diverse: one couple murders their children for organ money, another man kidnaps young girls to seduce and kill them, yet another has a penchant for cyanide. As Dickerson's work begins to show results and catches the attention of the media, people begin to fear that witch hunts and Spanish Inquisition–style mayhem will result if forcible testing is carried out. Meanwhile, a race begins to find a cure. With science and religion at odds, Dickerson must find her own answers while trying to escape those who want to put an end to her inflammatory research. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Mark of the Demon (Kara Gillian #1)
by Diana RowlandOn the edge of the Louisiana bayou, Officer Kara Gillian finds evidence that the Symbol Man--a serial killer with the ability to inhabit multiple bodies--is back. Her determination to crack the case is tempered only by her special understanding as a demon summoner. Is she the lead investigator, or the reason the killer is stalking her parish?
Mark of the Devil
by William KerrNavy Special Warfare officer Matt Berkeley is on a new hunt. Under the seas off the coast of Florida, in a corpse-filled German U-boat, he finds a document lost for more than half a century, which leads him to the vaults of the German National Archives, an elderly widow and her horrifying memories of the Auschwitz death camp, and ultimately to the submarine's most guarded secret#151;a revelation that could forever disgrace the Catholic Church in the eyes of the world. Each mind-shattering twist plunges Berkeley further into a conspiracy littered with lies, betrayal, death, and the discovery of a single gold ingot bearing the mark of the devil.
Mark of the Devil: A Gripping Thriller that Will Have You Hooked (The Inspector Jim Carruthers Thrillers #3)
by Tana CollinsA murder in a remote town puts a Scottish detective on the trail of a deadly international conspiracy in this tense crime thriller. While Det. Chief Inspector Jim Carruthers and his team are busy investigating a series of art thefts, they receive an anonymous tip about the body of a young woman on a deserted beach. The bizarre clues to the woman&’s murder include a strange tattoo, a set of binoculars and a slab of meat left on the cliffs. The trail leads to a local shooting estate and its wealthy owner. Carruthers starts to wonder if the missing art, the dead woman, and the estate are all connected. And when the body of a young gamekeeper is pulled from the sea, Carruthers finds himself entering a sinister world of international crime and police corruption. On a case that extends far beyond Fife, Carruthers is out on a limb against powerful individuals who are ready to kill anyone who gets I their way.
Mark of the Lion
by Suzanne ArrudaWith her caramel coloring and green eyes, American Jade del Cameron is nothing short of exotic. But don't mistake her for a hothouse flower; she's tough, brave, smart, and stubborn, as she proved during her service in France during the Great War. What's more, she's a crackerjack shot. Her temperament and talents get a workout when she agrees to investigate the death of the father of a young fighter pilot who died in the war, and to track down the young man's illegitimate half brother. It's a task that takes her to colonial East Africa, where she encounters racial and gender prejudice as well as kindness, courage, and greed. She also comes face-to-face with superstitions that blend seamlessly into reality. Arruda manufactures an intriguing backdrop for the debut of her new series, delivering both a heady sense of East Africa's cultural and geographical landscape during the early 1900s and an outspoken heroine, who proves herself gratifyingly ahead of her times in numerous ways.
Mark of the Plague: The Blackthorn Key; Mark Of The Plague; The Assassin's Curse; Call Of The Wraith (The Blackthorn Key #2)
by Kevin SandsChristopher Rowe is back and there are more puzzles, riddles, and secrets to uncover in this follow-up to the Indie Next pick The Blackthorn Key, which was called a &“spectacular debut&” by Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.The Black Death has returned to London, spreading disease and fear through town. A mysterious prophet predicts the city&’s ultimate doom—until an unknown apothecary arrives with a cure that actually works. Christopher&’s Blackthorn shop is chosen to prepare the remedy. But when an assassin threatens the apothecary&’s life, Christopher and his faithful friend Tom are back to hunting down the truth, risking their lives to untangle the heart of a dark conspiracy. And as the sickness strikes close to home, the stakes are higher than ever before…
Mark the Sparrow
by Clark HowardA suspenseful novel about the last-minute battle to save a man on death row and the uproar surrounding his case as his time runs out . . . Weldon Whitmen was arrested for committing a series of robberies and bizarre sex crimes while out on parole. Now he&’s condemned to die. Claiming innocence, he makes headlines with his appeal—and two people decide to come to his aid. One is a journalist who thinks the sentence is unjust. The other is a law librarian who has feelings for Whitmen. Amid public outcry and political warfare, they will fight the execution while the nation watches, unsure whether justice will ultimately be done . . . This edgy, twisting tale comes from an Edgar Award–winning author whose works have been adapted for film and for television programs such as Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
Mark: The Cross of the Sword
by Luis Hernanz Burrezo"I saw nothing of what I wrote..." Can a betrayal change the world? Follow Marcus Marcius, Mark, a tough centurion of the X Legion, through a journey full of dangers, adventures, and impossible passions, towards the very heart of the Gnostic mysteries and the heart of primitive Christianity. Live with him, and with the rest of the characters of "Mark, The cross of the sword", the terrible and enigmatic events that precipitated the writing of the most decisive Gospel for Christians and the Roman church. Walk the desert roads of Galilee; delve into the forbidden depths of the Q'mrán cave; storm the imposing walls of Jerusalem; discover the legendary library of Alexandria; trace, with the keel of a gauloi, the secret paths of the ancient Mare Nostrum; escape from the dark shadow of the druids on the island of Mona; be the guardian of the word of Jesus the "Nazorene" and Paul of Tarsus and the only one who knows the secret of an immense treasure that does not exist but that everyone is looking for; ...and end up in Rome. Always Rome. Where the struggle for power and knives in the dark will draw the last lines of the final labyrinth.
Marked (Dark Protectors #7)
by Rebecca ZanettiJanie Kayrs has known Zane almost her whole life. He was her friend in the dream world. She trusted him. But that was before he kidnapped her, spiriting her away to an isolated cabin to learn what her dreams never told her. Like how dangerous he looks. How he got on the wrong side of the negotiating table. And how much sexier he is in real life...Zane is a battle-hardened warrior, used to command and solitude. But Janie has drawn him from the minute they met. His need for her could destroy everything he's worked for, but the risk is too sweet not to take it. They call her the Chosen One. But when it comes down to the questions of peace or war, life or death, safety or passion, it will be Janie who makes the choice...Love is about to start conquering... "Paranormal romance at its best!" --Cynthia Eden "Hot and fast from beginning to end." --Kate Douglas on Fated "Sizzling sex scenes and a memorable cast." --Publishers Weekly on Claimed87,300 Words
Marked (Orca Currents)
by Norah McClintockColin didn't think getting a job would make him a suspect in a series of robberies. When Colin accepts the job to clean up the graffiti in an upscale neighborhood he worries that he might be targeted by gangs. But every time he is sent to clean up graffiti, the police are nearby investigating a crime. Colin knows he's done nothing wrong, but even he acknowledges his presence at the crime scenes looks suspicious. The only way he can clear his name is to figure out what is really going on. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Also available in French.
Marked Down for Murder
by Josie BelleBetween spending Valentine's Day with her sweetheart, Sam, and shopping upcoming Presidents' Day sales with the Good Buy Girls, everything is coming up roses and bargains for Maggie Gerber. But when the mother of Maggie's nemesis comes to town, things stop looking so rosy. Summer's mom is hoping to set her spoiled daughter up with Sam, and she'll do whatever it takes to make the match happen. When Maggie heads to her romantic rival's house to put a stop to the scheming, she discovers Summer standing over a dead body--holding a weapon. As much as Maggie would love to see Summer get her just desserts, she can't shake the feeling that the meddling menace is, in fact, innocent. Now Maggie and the Good Buy Girls will have to sort through racks of suspects to find a killer--or Summer will wind up getting a truly raw deal... INCLUDES THRIFTY RECIPES!
Marked Man
by Howard ChaykinTo the casual observer, Mark LaFarge has it going on. He's got a beautiful wife, cute kids, a McMansion in the South Bay... the guy is the living embodiment of the American dream. But nothing is ever as it seems. LaFarge is a career criminal who's never done an honest day's work in his life... and that life of crime, completely separate from the life he presents to the world, is about to catch up with him. And there will be blood... a great deal of blood. Collects Marked Man stories from Dark Horse Presents #1-#8.* All-new adult intrigue from the creator of American Flagg! and Black Kiss!* From the pages of Dark Horse Presents!
Marked Man: A Joe Gunther Novel (Joe Gunther Series #32)
by Archer MayorIn Archer Mayor's Marked Man, the death of a local millionaire becomes suspicious when Joe Gunther learns that he was not who he claimed.A year ago, local philanthropist and millionaire Nathan Lyon died a natural death in his sprawling mansion, a 150,000 square foot converted mill, surrounded by his loving, attentive family. Or so it seemed at the time. Now Joe Gunther and his Vermont Bureau of Investigation team has discovered that almost nothing about that story was true. Nathan Lyon was actually Nick Bianchi from Providence, Rhode Island. His money came from Mafia-tainted sources. And his family now seems to be dying themselves and their deaths are now revealed to be murders.As Gunther’s team desperately works to uncover what is going on at The Mill, who is responsible and what they are trying to accomplish, Joe himself travels to Rhode Island to look into the original source of the money. While the police are doing their jobs, private investigator Sally Kravitz teams up with reporter Rachel Reiling to expose the truth behind this tangled and expanding web of duplicity, greed, and obsession. Having betrayed many, it’s no surprise that Nathan Lyon was a marked man. But now Gunther has to figure out who, among the many, killed him, and stop them before their killing spree claims another.
Marked Masters (The Bodies of Art Mysteries #2)
by Ritter Ames“The action is nonstop. . . . If you like your mystery filled with hunky spies, then you should be reading Marked Masters” by the USA Today–bestselling author (MyShelf.com). Laurel Beacham made working solo a personal success story and is known for her nerve, instincts, and ability to do whatever necessary to return each priceless masterpiece safely intact. As the world’s leading art recovery expert, she’s thwarted more heists than the average law enforcement professional. Museums applaud her skills. Thieves admire the cunning way she operates. Her last job landed her the head position at the London branch of the Beacham Foundation, but bringing one case to a close only opened a bigger one. More importantly, the new case inextricably ties her to Jack Hawkes, a man smart enough to be her equal but who keeps her trust meter firmly in the red zone. Trying to stop a rumored heist of the century, the pair leaps headlong into a plot that gets more dangerous and illusive by the minute. The clock counts down as the bodies and forgeries stack up. “Ames, with her great writing and brilliant story, has created a masterpiece of her own in Marked Masters.” —Crimespree Magazine “Laurel and Jack are back! Once again I have to hold on to my hat while we zip around Europe and land in lovely Florence where author Ritter Ames lures me in with her delightful vignette of Italian life seen through the eyes of an art expert. The scenes call out to all the senses, and who am I to say no? Ciao.” —Maria Grazia Swan, bestselling author of the Baker Girls Cozy Mysteries
Marked by the Marshal: In Self Defense Do Or Die Bridesmaid Marked By The Marshal (Garrett Valor #2)
by Julie Anne LindseyThe arsonist got away once. Now he’s back and ready to burn down everything. High-octane romantic thrills from the author of Shadow Point Deputy.Once ruined by his obsession to capture a fugitive, Marshal Ryder Garrett must now save his former fiancée—and her baby—from the same arsonist. Though their reunion makes him realize he never stopped loving Kara Noble, Ryder doubts she’ll give him a second chance. Before, his pursuit left him heartbroken. This time, it could get him, Kara and her daughter killed.“This engaging, fast-paced tale, that pulled all the feels to the surface and scared the daylights out of me at times, turned out to be unputdownable with the detailed scenes, an intriguing villain, lovable protagonists, as well as the whole supporting cast and crew of the always there for each other Garrett family . . . A must-read series for all romantic suspense fans!” —Books & Spoons
Marked for Death (Joe Hunter Thrillers)
by Matt HiltonA former army operative and ex-CIA agent is drawn into the world of illegal trafficking when he tries to stop a fight in this crime thriller. It should be a routine job, providing security for an elite event in Miami. Wear a tux, stay professional, job done. But things go wrong. Hunter is drawn into what appears to be a domestic altercation. But he soon finds something altogether more sinister . . . Before long this chance encounter has serious repercussions. Good people are getting killed. Hunter is on the run, in grave danger, and with the clock swiftly ticking. Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, David Baldacci and Lee Child.