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A Book of Bones: A Thriller (Charlie Parker #17)
by John Connolly&“Irresistible.&” —Stephen King Private Investigator Charlie Parker returns in this heart-pounding thriller as he seeks revenge against the darkest forces in the world, from &“one of the best thriller writers we have&” (Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author) and the internationally bestselling author of the acclaimed The Woman in the Woods.He is our best hope. He is our last hope. He is our only hope. On a lonely moor in northern England, the body of a young woman is discovered. In the south, a girl lies buried beneath a Saxon mound. To the southeast, the ruins of a priory hide a human skull. Each is a sacrifice, a summons. And something in the darkness has heard the call. Charlie Parker has also heard it and from the forests of Maine to the deserts of the Mexican border, from the canals of Amsterdam to the streets of London, he will track those who would cast the world into darkness. Parker fears no evil—but evil fears him. &“A seamless, expansive, and chilling blend of police procedural and gothic horror tale&” (Kirkus Reviews), A Book of Bones will keep you guessing until the very last page.
A Book of Scars: Breen & Tozer 3 (Breen and Tozer #3)
by William ShawPEACE IS OUT. REVENGE IS ON.'Big treat in store for fans. And if you're not a fan yet, why not?' Val McDermid'An emotional intensity found only in the very best crime fiction' Sunday Times Crime Book of the YearNever forgotten Teenager Alexandra Tozer was murdered on her family's farm. Five years later, her sister Helen will return. Never suspected As soon as DS Breen tracks down the original investigating sergeant, the man goes missing. And so does Helen. Never revealed The only connection between the suspects is the Kenya Emergency - a nightmare that Englishmen prefer to forget. But others remember. Every bloody detail. And when another woman is taken, Breen fears that history - in all its shame and horror - is coming back to haunt them.
A Bookmarked Death: A Delhi Laine Mystery (Delhi Laine Mysteries Book 4) (Delhi Laine Mysteries #4)
by Judi CulbertsonFans of atmospheric mysteries and amateur sleuths will be swept away by Judi Culbertson's newest Delhi Laine novel.For the first time in nearly twenty years, Delhi Laine's family is whole.But that doesn't mean everything is back to normal. With no proof to condemn her daughter's kidnappers, Delhi's family is forced to share Elisa with her "adoptive" parents. But when they suddenly perish in a mysterious house fire, Elisa is heartbroken … and Delhi's husband, Colin, is charged with their murder.Delhi knows it's up to her to prove his innocence, but the deeper she digs, the more it becomes evident that nothing is as it seems. When Elisa goes missing, Delhi fears her nightmare may be repeating itself. If she can't clear Colin's name and find Elisa again, there may not be another chance. Twenty years ago she lost her daughter … and if she fails now, she might lose everything—and everyone—she holds dear.
A Borrowing of Bones (Mercy and Elvis Mysteries #1)
by Paula MunierThe first in a gripping new series by Paula Munier, A Borrowing of Bones is full of complex twists, introducing a wonderful new voice for mystery readers and dog lovers. <p><p>Grief and guilt are the ghosts that haunt you when you survive what others do not… <p><p>After their last deployment, when she got shot, her fiancé Martinez got killed and his bomb-sniffing dog Elvis got depressed, soldier Mercy Carr and Elvis were both sent home, her late lover’s last words ringing in her ears: “Take care of my partner.” <p><p>Together the two former military police—one twenty-nine-year-old two-legged female with wounds deeper than skin and one handsome five-year-old four-legged Malinois with canine PTSD—march off their grief mile after mile in the beautiful remote Vermont wilderness. <p><p>Even on the Fourth of July weekend, when all of Northshire celebrates with fun and frolic and fireworks, it’s just another walk in the woods for Mercy and Elvis—until the dog alerts to explosives and they find a squalling baby abandoned near a shallow grave filled with what appear to be human bones. U.S. Game Warden Troy Warner and his search and rescue Newfoundland Susie Bear respond to Mercy’s 911 call, and the four must work together to track down a missing mother, solve a cold-case murder, and keep the citizens of Northshire safe on potentially the most incendiary Independence Day since the American Revolution. <op><p>It’s a call to action Mercy and Elvis cannot ignore, no matter what the cost.
A Botanist's Guide to Flowers and Fatality (A Saffron Everleigh Mystery #2)
by Kate KhavariBrilliant botanist Saffron Everleigh is back and ready for adventure in Kate Khavari&’s next mesmerizing historical mystery. &“A cleverly plotted puzzle&” (Ashley Weaver) in the vein of Opium and Absinthe, this second installment is perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Sujata Massey.1920s London isn&’t the ideal place for a brilliant woman with lofty ambitions. But research assistant Saffron Everleigh is determined to beat the odds in a male-dominated field at the University College of London. Saffron embarks on her first research study alongside the insufferably charming Dr. Michael Lee, traveling the countryside with him in response to reports of poisonings. But when Detective Inspector Green is given a case with a set of unusual clues, he asks for Saffron&’s assistance.The victims, all women, received bouquets filled with poisonous flowers. Digging deeper, Saffron discovers that the bouquets may be more than just unpleasant flowers— there may be a hidden message within them, revealed through the use of the old Victorian practice of floriography. A dire message, indeed, as each woman who received the flowers has turned up dead.Alongside Dr. Lee and her best friend, Elizabeth, Saffron trails a group of suspects through a dark jazz club, a lavish country estate, and a glittering theatre, delving deeper into a part of society she thought she&’d left behind forever.Will Saffron be able to catch the killer before they send their next bouquet, or will she find herself with fatal flowers of her own in Kate Khavari&’s second intoxicating installment.
A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons (A Saffron Everleigh Mystery)
by Kate KhavariThe Lost Apothecary meets Dead Dead Girls in this fast-paced, STEMinist adventure.Debut author Kate Khavari deftly entwines a pulse-pounding mystery with the struggles of a woman in a male-dominated field in 1923 London.Newly minted research assistant Saffron Everleigh is determined to blaze a new trail at the University College London, but with her colleagues&’ beliefs about women&’s academic inabilities and not so subtle hints that her deceased father&’s reputation paved her way into the botany department, she feels stymied at every turn. When she attends a dinner party for the school, she expects to engage in conversations about the university's large expedition to the Amazon. What she doesn&’t expect is for Mrs. Henry, one of the professors&’ wives, to drop to the floor, poisoned by an unknown toxin. Dr. Maxwell, Saffron&’s mentor, is the main suspect and evidence quickly mounts. Joined by fellow researcher--and potential romantic interest--Alexander Ashton, Saffron uses her knowledge of botany as she explores steamy greenhouses, dark gardens, and deadly poisons to clear Maxwell's name. Will she be able to uncover the truth or will her investigation land her on the murderer&’s list, in this entertaining examination of society&’s expectations.
A Botanist's Guide to Rituals and Revenge: A Saffron Everleigh Mystery (A Saffron Everleigh Mystery)
by Kate KhavariBrilliant botanist Saffron Everleigh faces her hardest challenge yet when she returns to her childhood home in the fourth book in the charming Saffron Everleigh mystery series. &“A cleverly plotted puzzle&” (Ashley Weaver) in the vein of Opium and Absinthe, this is perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Sujata Massey.Saffron Everleigh returns to Ellington Manor after her grandfather suffers a heart attack. Back in her childhood home for the first time in years, Saffron faces tense family relationships made worse by the presence of the enigmatic Bill Wyatt, hired on as a doctor to the ailing Lord Easting. But the man is no doctor—in reality, he is a mysterious figure involved in the trafficking of dangerous government secrets, and his presence at Ellington can only mean trouble.When their neighbors, the Hales, invite a spiritual medium into the village who starts angling for Saffron&’s mother&’s attention, Saffron realizes that there is more afoot in her hometown than she originally thought. Not to mention inviting Alexander to Ellington has put their budding relationship under her family&’s microscope.As tensions rise at Ellington, Bill demands that Saffron hand over old research documents belonging to her late father. With her relatives under his power as their &‘doctor,&’ Saffron fears she may be forced to surrender the files along with her hopes of ever understanding her father&’s obscure legacy. Nothing and no one is as they seem at Ellington. It&’s through the perfumed haze of the séance&’s smoke that Saffron must search for the truth before it&’s too late.
A Botanist's Guide to Society and Secrets (A Saffron Everleigh Mystery #3)
by Kate KhavariBrilliant botanist Saffron Everleigh is ready for her next thrilling adventure in the newest installment of Kate Khavari&’s mesmerizing historical mystery series. &“A cleverly plotted puzzle&” (Ashley Weaver) in the vein of Opium and Absinthe, this is perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Sujata Massey.London, 1923. Returning from Paris, botanical researcher Saffron Everleigh finds that her former love interest Alexander Ashton&’s brother, Adrian, is being investigated for murder. A Russian scientist working for the English government has been poisoned, and expired in Adrian&’s train compartment. Alexander asks Saffron to put in a good word for Adrian with Inspector Green. Despite her unresolved feelings for Alexander, Saffron begins to unravel mysteries surrounding the dead scientist.As if a murder case weren&’t enough, her best friend Elizabeth&’s war-hero brother, Nick, arrives in town and takes an immediate interest in Saffron. Saffron learns Alexander has been keeping secrets from her, including a connection to Nick, who Saffron and Elizabeth begin to suspect is more than he seems.When another scientist is found dead, Saffron agrees to go undercover at the government laboratory. Risking her career and her safety, she learns there are many more interested parties and dangerous secrets to uncover than she&’d realized. But some secrets, Saffron will find, are better left undiscovered.
A Bottle of Rum (A Spider John Mystery #3)
by Steve GobleAugust, 1723 -- Spider John Rush believes he has escaped piracy forever. Enjoying rum and chess in a dark Lymington tavern, he dreams of finding passage to Nantucket to reunite with his beloved Em and to finally get to know the son he remembers only as a babe in arms, though the lad must be dreaming of going to sea himself by now. But when a lazy taverner is stabbed to death, one glance at the victim tells Spider the pirate life has followed him ashore and he cannot possibly ignore this bloody crime. The wise maneuver would be to run before authorities arrive, but Spider is denied that choice because he&’s already deeply, connected to the crime—he fashioned the murder weapon with his own hands. The knife was a gift to a young man, one who ran off with the notorious Anne Bonny before Spider could drag him into a respectable life. Soon, Spider John and his ancient shipmate Odin are dodging accusations and battling smugglers on a trail that leads to a madhouse where patients are dying one by one. Spider finds himself tangling with a horribly maimed former shipmate, vengeful pirates, a gun-wielding brunette, a death-obsessed young woman, a sneaky farmhand and a philosopher engaged in frightening experiments. But death seems to be winning at Pryor Pond, and the next life lost may be the one Spider desperately wants to save. Spider must brave sharp steel, musket balls, gunpowder bombs, dangerous women and gruesome surgery if he is to find his foolish young friend alive and try once again to put piracy in their past.
A Bourbon to Die For: Doug Fletcher Book 17 (Doug Fletcher)
by Dean L. HoveyThe icon of a Scottish distilling family has opened a bourbon distillery near Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Only days before his much anticipated first release, he’s found dead inside Lincoln’s Birthplace National Historic Site. Becauseof the victim’s notoriety, Doug and Jill Fletcher are asked to assist the local policewith the investigation. The mystery becomes even more intriguing when a homelessman seems to know more about the victim and his business than the police.
A Boy of Old Prague
by Sulamith Ish-KishorTo feed his starving family, a young serf steals a chicken from his master's kitchen. Caught, his death sentence is commuted to servitude in the Jewish ghetto. The youth, Tomás, trembles at the thought of being bound to a mortal enemy. Once settled among a moneylender's family, however, he discovers greater friendship and kindness than he has ever known. But can Tomás protect his new friends from the injustices of his old world? <P> Especially appropriate for 9- to 12-year-olds, this fable of tolerance vividly portrays Jewish ghetto life in sixteenth-century Prague. Twenty distinctive illustrations by famed artist Ben Shahn illuminate the text. This new edition reintroduces a moving tale—one that's been out of print for 25 years—to children and adults. Educators, Jewish study groups, and other educational organizations will find it an excellent addition to their reading lists; general readers will find it inspirational as well. A preface by Margot Stern Strom is included.
A Brace of Bloodhounds (Bloodhound #3)
by Virginia LanierJo Beth is back with her bloodhounds to catch bad guys. This time it's a respected judge.
A Breach of Promise: A William Monk Novel (William Monk #9)
by Anne PerryIn a sensational breach-of-promise suit, two wealthy social climbers are suing on behalf of their beautiful daughter, Zillah. The defendant is Zillah's alleged fiancé, brilliant young architect Killian Melville, who adamantly declares that he will not,cannot, marry her. Utterly baffled by his client's refusal, Melville's counsel, Sir Oliver Rathbone, turns to his old comrades in crime--William Monk and nurse Hester Latterly. But even as they scout London for clues, the case suddenly and tragically ends, in an outcome that no one--except a ruthless murderer--could have foreseen.e investigator who knows his city like the back of his hand, and fearless nurse Hester Latterly. But even as they scout London for clues, from Mayfair to sordid Devil's Acre, the case suddenly and tragically ends. An outcome that no one--except a ruthless murderer--could have foreseen.Stripping away the pretty masks that conceal society's darkest transgressions, Anne Perry unflinchingly exposes the human heart's deepest hiding places--and creates the most mesmerizing courtroom drama of her distinguished career.From the Hardcover edition.
A Breath After Drowning
by Alice BlanchardThe stunning new psychological thriller from the award-winning author of Darkness Peering and The Breathtaker.Sixteen years ago, Kate Wolfe's young sister Savannah was brutally murdered. Forced to live with the guilt of how her own selfishness put Savannah in harm's way, Kate was at least comforted by the knowledge that the man responsible was on death row. But when she meets a retired detective who is certain that Kate's sister was only one of many victims of a serial killer, Kate must face the possibility that Savannah's murderer walks free. Unearthing disturbing family secrets in her search for the truth, Kate becomes sure that she has discovered the depraved mind responsible for so much death. But as she hunts for a killer, a killer is hunting her...
A Breath Away
by Rita HerronWhen a young woman’s traumatic past returns with a new threat, she must put her trust in a local sheriff in this small-town Southern romantic thriller.Ever since Violet Baker’s childhood companion was brutally murdered, she’s been plagued with visions of the girl’s last hours. Now, on the twentieth anniversary of Darlene’s death, Violet’s father is found dead, a note beside him confessing to the murder. But something doesn’t feel right, and Violet returns to Crow’s Landing, Tennessee, looking for answers.Being labeled a murderer’s daughter is difficult enough, but dealing with the scalding tension between her and Sheriff Grady Monroe, Darlene’s half-brother, is worse. As they race to unravel the mystery, it becomes clear that Violet is in grave danger . . . and that Grady will do anything to protect her, no matter the cost . . .
A Breath of Dead Air (The Mysteries of Bell & Whitehouse #8)
by Nic SaintWhen Senator Job Vickar is brutally murdered, his ghost turns to Felicity Bell and Alice Whitehouse to help him find the ones responsible and avenge his death. Before long, however, they find themselves embroiled in a conspiracy that reaches to the highest echelons of government, and very soon they discover that even the president himself may be involved... Now fearing for their own lives, Felicity and Alice, along with their fiancés Rick Dawson and Reece Hudson, are in a race against time to uncover the faceless individuals behind this conspiracy, before it is too late. Also starring in this story: 2 irascible billionaires (and the love of their lives), 1 hapless billionaire’s son, 1 sultry reality show star, 2 cute Pomeranian pups, 3 Pet Bandits, 1 grumpy NYPD Detective, 1 unconventional priest, 1 aged media mogul, 1 sharp-witted chief of staff and 1 president of the United States.
A Breath of Scandal
by Connie MasonJulian, the notorious Scorpion, is spying for the crown when the Jackal shoots him and leaves him for dead. Lara, the half-Gypsy daughter of an earl, finds him and saves him by marrying him according to Gypsy law. Through much intrigue and action, they try to claim the truth in their own hearts.
A Brew to a Kill
by Cleo Coyle"Coyle's Coffeehouse books are superb" (Library Journal), and now the national bestselling author of Murder by Mocha serves up a hot new Coffeehouse Mystery with A Brew to a Kill. Coffee. It can get a girl killed. A shocking hit-and-run in front of her Village Blend coffeehouse spurs Clare Cosi into action. A divorced, single mom in her forties, Clare is also a dedicated sleuth, and she's determined to track down this ruthless driver who ran down an innocent friend and customer. In the meantime, her ex-husband Matt, the shop's globetrotting coffee buyer, sources some amazing new beans from Brazil. But he soon discovers that he's importing more than coffee, and Clare may have been the real target of that deadly driver. Can ex-husband and wife work together to solve this mystery? Or will their newest brew lead to murder? Includes recipes.
A Brew to a Kill
by Cleo Coyle"Coyle's Coffeehouse books are superb" (Library Journal), and now the national bestselling author of Murder by Mocha serves up a hot new Coffeehouse Mystery with A Brew to a Kill.Coffee. It can get a girl killed.A shocking hit-and-run in front of her Village Blend coffeehouse spurs Clare Cosi into action. A divorced, single mom in her forties, Clare is also a dedicated sleuth, and she's determined to track down this ruthless driver who ran down an innocent friend and customer. In the meantime, her ex-husband Matt, the shop's globetrotting coffee buyer, sources some amazing new beans from Brazil. But he soon discovers that he's importing more than coffee, and Clare may have been the real target of that deadly driver. Can ex-husband and wife work together to solve this mystery? Or will their newest brew lead to murder? Includes recipes.
A Bride Worth Waiting For (Heart to Heart)
by Caroline AndersonAnnie Shaw thinks her boyfriend, Michael Harding, died in a brutal attack nine years ago. Little does she know that Michael has been forced to live undercover with an assumed identity....Now the danger has lifted, Michael is free to pick up his life and reveal himself to the woman he loves-and the child who doesn’t know about his father. He can only hope that if he gives Annie time, she’ll fall in love with the man he has become....
A Bride by Moonlight (Fraternitas Aureae Crucis #8)
by Liz CarlyleFourth in the Victorian romance series from the New York Times-bestselling author who sets up “sizzling encounters . . . [and] keeps the reader guessing” (Historical Novel Society).Passion and secrets simmer behind the elegant façade of Victorian London in A Bride by Moonlight, another deliciously intriguing romance by Liz Carlyle that features the dangerous men of the mysterious St. James Society.Faced with murder charges, Lisette Colburne never imagined aligning herself with Scotland Yard—not with the scandalous life she’s led. But when Commissioner Royden Napier proposes—that in exchange for her freedom—she pretend to be his wife so he can unravel a brutal mystery, she agrees. What neither counts on is their intoxicating, undeniable attraction.Sexy and action-packed, Liz Carlyle’s A Bride by Moonlight is a beautiful love story set in Victorian high society with compelling characters and elegant, emotional prose that will appeal to readers of historical romance.Praise for the Fraternitas Aureae Crucis series“Intriguing . . . engaging . . . an illicit delight.” —Stephanie Laurens, #1 New York Times–bestselling author “Liz Carlyle weaves passion and intrigue with a master’s touch.” —Karen Robards, New York Times–bestselling author
A Bride for His Convenience
by Lindsay ArmstrongFor Convenience—Or For Real?Rob Leicester's wealth was matched by hisarrogance. Initially Caiti found working forthe millionaire Australian resort owner tough.But hostility turned to attraction and virginalCaiti gave Rob everything. She was overjoyedwhen he proposed that they wed.However, Caiti's joy turned to shame whenshe discovered that Rob had married herpurely for reasons of convenience. Her onlyoption was to leave and build a new lifeelsewhere. But Rob wasn't about to let hergo. As soon as an opportunity arose, he wasin Caiti's life again, ready to claim her—but,this time, as his wife for real!
A Bride for Jackson Powers (Man of the Month)
by Dixie BrowningIced-in at the airport, cradling the kicking, squealing infant daughter he'd only just discovered, Jackson Powers was fresh out of patience. And now he'd hooked up with fellow strandee Hetty Reynolds, a woman who didn't fit into any of his neat pigeonholes. A woman who spoke softly and sang husky off-key lullabies to a stranger's crying baby...with eyes the color of rainwater and a body created for love. He needed a survival guide to family-and personal relationships-fast! Because once this storm was over, Jackson had to show both these ladies that he was a forever kind of man...
A Bride for the Italian Boss: A Bride For The Italian Boss The Millionaire's True Worth The Earl's Convenient Wife Vettori's Damsel In Distress (The Vineyards of Calanetti #1)
by Susan MeierHoliday romance on the menu? Passionate chef Rafe Mancini is renowned for his food-and his temper! No one meets his exacting standards, until stand-in maître d' Daniella Tate breathes new life into his restaurant, and Rafe... Daniella is only visiting the picturesque Tuscan village of Calanetti, but with Rafe she finds the sense of belonging she's always craved. Clutching her ticket home, Daniella must make a decision...return to her old, safe life or stay as Rafe's bride! The Vineyards of Calanetti Saying "I do" under the Tuscan sun...
A Bride's Guide to Marriage and Murder: A Brilliant Victorian Historical Mystery (A Countess of Harleigh Mystery #5)
by Dianne FreemanFrances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, returns in Dianne Freeman&’s charming, lighthearted mystery series set in Victorian England, and finds her wedding day overshadowed by murder . . . On the eve of her marriage to George Hazelton, Frances has a great deal more on her mind than flowers and seating arrangements. The Connors and the Bainbridges, two families of American robber barons, have taken up residence in London, and their bitter rivalry is spilling over into the highest social circles. At the request of her brother, Alonzo, who is quite taken with Miss Madeline Connor, Frances has invited the Connor family to her wedding. Meanwhile, Frances&’s mother has invited Mr. Bainbridge, and Frances fears the wedding may end up being newspaper-worthy for all the wrong reasons. On the day itself, Frances is relieved to note that Madeline&’s father is not among the guests assembled at the church. The reason for his absence, however, turns out to be most unfortunate: Mr. Connor is found murdered in his home. More shocking still, Alonzo is caught at the scene, holding the murder weapon. Powerful and ruthless, Connor appears to have amassed a wealth of enemies alongside his fortune. Frances and George agree to put their wedding trip on hold to try and clear Alonzo&’s name. But there are secrets to sift through, not just in the Bainbridge and Connor families, but also in their own. And with a killer determined to evade discovery at any cost—even if it means taking another life—Frances&’s first days as a newlywed will be perilous indeed . . .