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Nick and Tesla and the Robot Army Rampage: A Mystery with Gadgets You Can Build Yourself (Nick and Tesla #2)
by Steve Hockensmith Bob PflugfelderJoin twins Nick and Tesla as they build homemade robots and race to solve a mystery in this zany, action-packed middle grade adventure sequel by &“Science Bob&” Pflugfelder.It&’s up to Nick and Tesla to save the day–again! When a rash of robberies hits the town of Half Moon Bay, the two young sleuths head straight to their Uncle Newt&’s science lab. They&’ll have to build their very own battlebots, robo-bugs, and hoverbots to outsmart a criminal mastermind. Can Nick and Tesla crack the case before it's too late? Now in paperback, this second book in the popular Nick and Tesla series features laugh-out-loud jokes, fun illustrations, and five DIY science projects with step-by-step instructions for readers to try at home.
Nick and Tesla and the Secret Agent Gadget Battle: A Mystery with Gadgets You Can Build Yourself (Nick and Tesla #3)
by Steve Hockensmith Bob PflugfelderUncover a secret agent and build spy gadgets with twin sleuths Nick and Tesla in this zany, action-packed middle grade adventure by &“Science Bob&” Pflugfelder!After rescuing a kidnapped heiress and taking down a robot army, 11-year-old twins Nick and Tesla could really use a break. But before they can kick back and relax, the young sleuths discover there's a spy in their midst! Someone in the town of Half Moon Bay is spying on their Uncle Newt, an eccentric inventor. To uncover the true identity of this secret agent, Nick and Tesla must build their own spy gadgets, from burglar alarms and code wheels to a water balloon trap and more. Now in paperback, this third book in the popular Nick and Tesla series features laugh-out-loud jokes, fun illustrations, and five DIY science projects with step-by-step instructions for readers to try at home.
Nick and Tesla and the Super-Cyborg Gadget Glove: A Mystery with Gadgets You Can Build Yourself (Nick and Tesla #4)
by Steve Hockensmith Bob PflugfelderBuild a super-cyborg gadget glove and save the science museum with twin sleuths Nick and Tesla in this zany, action-packed middle grade adventure by &“Science Bob&” Pflugfelder!Just like their eccentric genius Uncle Newt, 11-year-old twins Nick and Tesla love science—and they can't wait for the grand reopening of the science museum in Half Moon Bay. But when someone sabotages the new Hall of Genius exhibit, the animatronic replicas of history's greatest scientists go haywire. The two young sleuths must engineer their very own DIY super-cyborg gadget glove—complete with a false-alarm alarm, a UV-light secret message reader, and more—to catch the culprit and save the museum. Now in paperback, this fourth book in the popular Nick and Tesla series features laugh-out-loud jokes, fun illustrations, and four DIY science projects with step-by-step instructions for readers to try at home.
Nick of Time
by Elle JamesNick St. Claire had come to North Pole, Alaska, with a few questions for Santa, only Claus had gone AWOL. Clearly, someone was trying to ruin the holidays, though the clever cowboy never had much use for them. Until he met Mary Christmas...Santa's only child, Mary, was left to tend shop in his absence--suddenly making her a killer's next target. Nick volunteered to protect her, but he was also a stranger, with a bundle of his own not-so-saintly secrets. Could Mary enlighten him on the joys of the season, or would a missing Santa squash her holiday spirit?
Nick of Time (Nick McIver Series #1)
by Ted BellNick and Kate come to the aid of their father who is engaged in a war of espionage with German U-boat that are circling the islands. The information they provide to Winston Churchill is vital as he tries to warn England of the Nazi invasion.
Nick of Time (Nick of Time)
by John GilstrapThe New York Times bestselling author&’s pulse-pounding series of two young lovers racing against the clock and against the law—now in one volume. Nicki Janssen&’s days are numbered, but she refuses to accept her fate lying down. Defying her father and her doctors, she hits the road with a pocketful of cash, a bus ticket—and a romantic fantasy of riding off with her childhood crush . . . Handsome, dangerous Brad Ward is facing a different kind of sentence. Sent to prison for felony murder, he has escaped and rekindled his relationship with Nicki. But when Nicki&’s father joins forces with a deputy sheriff, the search for the runaways ignites a manhunt—a blistering chase that accelerates with every stolen car, every act of violence . . .
Nick of Time: A Nick Donahue Adventure
by Cathi StolerNick Donahue, an American gambler living in London, is playing Blackjack in Venice when he meets a beautiful woman in desperate need of help. Nick obliges and is soon embroiled in a whirlwind of adventure, mystery, and intrigue. He is kidnapped by jewel thieves then released and dumped in the woods outside Prague. Calling on his brother Alex - a banker at a Zurich bank - for assistance, Nick finds himself juggling Alex's problem: the murder of his boss and a world-wide money laundering scheme the bank has been running. When Nick blows the whistle on the bank's main client, the New York mob is none too happy with his interference and their loss of revenue. They demand revenge and restitution, which only Nick, with all of his gambling savvy, can provide. From a Derringer Award winning author, this contemporary short mystery novel provides plot twists, terror, and just the right touch of humor.
Nick of Time: First The Dead, Less Than Dead, Ends Of The Earth, And Nick Of Time (A Bug Man Novel #3)
by Tim DownsThe Bug Man is getting married on Saturday . . . if his fiancée can find him.Forensic entomologist Nick Polchak lives in a world of maggots and blow flies and decomposing bodies. No wonder he's still single.But Nick has finally found a woman as strange as he is--dog trainer Alena Savard, a woman who is odd, reclusive, and can seemingly talk to animals. It was a match made in heaven.Nick and Alena are scheduled to be married on Saturday--but there's one small problem. Nick has disappeared.Caught up in a murder case involving an old friend, Nick finds himself on a manhunt that's drawing him farther and farther from the church where Alena is waiting. But will he make it back in time? Could Nick's single-minded focus cause him to forget his own wedding? Is he really pursuing a killer, or is he running away from something else?
Nick's Secret (Exceptional Reading And Language Arts Titles For Intermediate Grades Ser.)
by Claire H. BlatchfordIn this exciting mystery, thirteen-year-old Nick and his faithful dog, Wags, are mixed up in a scheme even more exciting, and dangerous, than they have ever been in before. Daryl, a school bully, forces Nick to meet him at the creepy Tower Motel, a place that local legend says is haunted. On his way there, a snowstorm threatens, and a mysterious girl named Ionie warns Nick to stay away from the motel. Snowed in by the blizzard, Nick joins forces with Ionie and learns that she has a dangerous secret. Nick must keep Ionie's secret, or risk both their lives.
Nick's Trip (Nick Stefanos #2)
by George P. PelecanosNick, with his PI license, discovers that snapping photos of unfaithful husbands isn't his thing. Tending bar at the Spot, Nick is closing one night when his friend Billy shows up. His wife is gone.
Nick's Trip: Down By The River; A Firing Offense; Nick's Trip (Five Star Fiction Ser. #2)
by George PelecanosNick Stefanos has given up his job in sales to tend bar at the Spot, where drinks and women are both a bit too easily available, and the routine is starting to feel as dead-end as his last gig. But things are about to change. First, his high-school friend Billy Goodrich asks him to find his wife April, who he says left him for small-time crime boss Joey DiGeordano. In fact, April has taken off with hog farmer/bondage freak Tommy Crane and, it turns out, with $200,000 of DiGeordano family money. There are powerful enemies on her trail -- and now on Nick's trail, too.
Nickel Bay Nick
by Dean PitchfordPerfect for fans of Jerry Spinelli and Gary D. Schmidt, this heartfelt coming-of-age story will make you believe in the power of second chances. Eleven-year-old Sam Brattle is already having the worst Christmas ever - his dad’s bakery is going bankrupt and his mom is spending the holidays with her new family. To make things worse, Nickel Bay Nick, the anonymous Good Samaritan who leaves hundred-dollar bills around Nickel Bay at Christmastime, is a no-show, so this year the rest of the town is as miserable as Sam. When he stumbles upon the secret identity of this mysterious do-gooder, Sam is stunned to learn that he might now be his town’s only hope. But before he can rescue Nickel Bay, Sam has to learn the skills of a spy and unravel some even darker secrets that will change his life forever. .
Nickel Bay Nick
by Dean PitchfordPerfect for fans of Jerry Spinelli and Gary D. Schmidt, this heartfelt coming-of-age story will make you believe in the power of second chances. Eleven-year-old Sam Brattle is already having the worst Christmas ever - his dad's bakery is going bankrupt and his mom is spending the holidays with her new family. To make things worse, Nickel Bay Nick, the anonymous Good Samaritan who leaves hundred-dollar bills around Nickel Bay at Christmastime, is a no-show, so this year the rest of the town is as miserable as Sam. When he stumbles upon the secret identity of this mysterious do-gooder, Sam is stunned to learn that he might now be his town's only hope. But before he can rescue Nickel Bay, Sam has to learn the skills of a spy and unravel some even darker secrets that will change his life forever.
Nickeled and Dimed to Death
by Denise SwansonIn New York Times bestselling author Denise Swanson's "slightly zany"* new mystery series, Devereaux Sinclair loves running her old-fashioned store in her small Missouri hometown. If only murder didn't keep landing on her doorstep. . . Dev's five-and-dime may be doing well, but her love life is in turmoil. She's torn between Deputy U. S. Marshal Jake Del Vecchio, who is on an undercover assignment, and her ex-beau Noah Underwood, the local doctor from a high-society family. So she welcomes the distraction when Elise Whitmore offers her a great deal on antique chocolate molds that would be perfect for her Easter gift baskets. But do the molds actually belong to Elise's soon-to-be ex-husband? In buying them, has Dev committed a felony? When Elise is found shot to death, the mystery deepens--and Dev's good friend Boone, who discovered the body, is taken into custody. With the help of her best buds, Dev must clear Boone's name and find the real killer. Good thing that when it comes to amateur sleuths, they broke the mold with Dev Sinclair. *Library Journal
Nicki Holland Mysteries #8: The Secret of Cravenhill Castle
by Angela Elwell HuntNicki and her friends are thrilled when they receive an invitation to spend a few days at a 500-year-old Irish castle. Shrouded in mystery and fairy legend, the castle is everything they expect, and more! The girls must battle the sea, superstition, and their own fears as they undertake a dangerous search for the legendary treasure of the Cravenhill Castle.
Nico: A Mafia Romance (Ruin & Revenge #1)
by Sarah CastilleA dangerous proposalIn Nico, the first book in the Ruin & Revenge series by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Castille, Las Vegas Mafia boss, Nico Toscani, is used to getting what he wants, whether it is having the City of Sin under his rule or a beautiful woman in his bed. But when he meets his match in the gorgeous, headstrong Mia Cordano, the daughter of a rival crime lord, all bets are off. . . Sexy computer hacker, Mia, struggles to break free of her ruthless father’s Mafia ties…but she can’t resist the powerful and seductive Nico, who will stop at nothing to possess her. With their families locked in a brutal war for control of the city, Mia and Nico enter into a forbidden game. Will they surrender to the passion that burns between them—and risk tearing apart their families? Or will Nico be forced to betray the only woman who sets his blood on fire?
Nie mehr als zwei Mal
by Claudio Ruggeri Susanne GasserEine in Form einer Flaschenpost aufgefundene Mitteilung und die Neugier eines Antiquars führen dazu, dass Vincent Germano Ermittlungen einleitet, deren Ergebnis am Ende überraschend und an der Grenze der Wahrscheinlichkeit ist. Der Kommissar ist stets von Leuten umgeben, denen er Erklärungen abzugeben oder Befehle zu erteilen hat, oder die er auch einfach nur um Rat fragt, aber eigentlich ist er allein, wie alle Leute, die auf der Suche nach der Wahrheit sind.
Niebla
by Andreas PflügerUn thriller psicológico repleto de acción trepidante, protagonizado por una heroína tan excepcional como la Clarice Starling de El silencio de los corderos y la Lisbeth Salander de Millennium. Hace cinco años perdió la vista.Entonces pensó que era el peor día de su vida.Pero estaba equivocada.El peor día de su vida es hoy. En su vida anterior, Jenny Aaron fue detective de un grupo especial de la policía alemana, una unidad de élite tan secreta que nadie puede solicitar entrar: ellos te eligen a ti. Pero, tras una arriesgada misión fallida en Barcelona, Jenny quedó ciega. Cinco años después, Aaron recibe una llamada: sus antiguos colegas de Berlín la necesitan. Reinhold Boenisch, un asesino en serie al que ella envió a prisión, ha matado a la psicóloga de la cárcel. Jenny decide aceptar el caso yafrontar su pasado. Pero Boenisch es solo el principio. El reloj se ha puesto en marcha y sus enemigos la tienen en su objetivo. Aaron no puede ver, pero sigue siendo lo que siempre ha sido: una brillante investigadora y, sobre todo, una mujer con voluntad de hierro. Pronto se da cuenta de que lleva toda su vida preparándose para las próximas 36 horas. Y de que si quiere sobrevivir tendrá que luchar con todas sus fuerzas. La crítica ha dicho...«Mejor que Bond.»Die Zeit «Todo el que ha leído este libro, incluido yo, piensa que es sublime.»Deutschlandradio Kultur «Hasta el final, Niebla se desarrolla como un superthriller trepidante que resulta inigualable. El lector es arrastrado a un infierno de suspense del que no puede escapar. Un libro sensacional.»WDR «El libro gana suspense con cada página que pasas, y a cada pieza del mosaico le sigue otra hasta el vertiginoso enfrentamiento final.»Hessischer Rundfunk «Increíblemente emocionante, sorprendente, sobrecogedor, conmovedor y escrito con inteligencia.»Thüringer Allgemeine «Andreas Pflüger ha escrito un libro con el potencial de convertirse en thriller del año.»Westdeutsche Allgemeine «Los fans de Lisbeth Salander estarán encantados... Pflüger ha creado una heroína inolvidable y una experiencia literaria en la que te olvidarás de dónde estás y qué hora es... Enormemente adictivo.»Zeichenundzeiten.com
Niets dan goeds
by Tanya Anne Crosby Miriam van der VeenTanya Anne Crosby, auteur van enkele New York Times bestsellers, licht een tipje van de sluier van de geheimzinnigheid die een zuidelijke familie in verval omhult. Ze verkent de levens van Caroline, Augusta en Savannah Aldridge, drie zussen die een duister verleden en een onbekende toekomst delen. Na de dood van hun moeder moet Caroline de krant overnemen die al decennialang in de familie is, en moeten de drie zussen een jaar lang samenwonen, of hun erfenis opgeven. Ondertussen haalt een moordenaar de krantenkoppen en is Caroline onbewust in zijn vizier gekomen ... Een reeks kidnappingen en moorden doen de herinneringen aan de jeugd van de zussen ontwaken, met name de verdwijning van hun broertje, en Caroline vreest dat zij weleens het volgende slachtoffer zou kunnen zijn. Te midden van alle onrust bestaat de kans dat een lang vervlogen romance weer nieuw leven wordt ingeblazen. Nu Jack Shaw weer terug is in haar leven en de gehavende banden met haar zussen weer langzaamaan lijken te helen, hoopt Caroline dat haar familie zijn positie in de gemeenschap van Charleston kan heroveren - tenzij een sinistere macht die buiten hun controle ligt hen voor eens en altijd verscheurt ...
Nieve
by Terry Griggs Alexander Griggs-BurrStrange things are happening in town, but only Nieve seems to notice that something is up. But when two strangers come to town, trailing night along behind them, and people, including Nieve's best friend Malcolm, begin to disappear, Nieve knows that she must do something. She must venture into the Black City to uncover the mystery and save her town.
Nieve
by Orhan PamukEn pleno invierno, un poeta y periodista regresa a su ciudad natal, la remota ciudad de Kars en la frontera de Turquía, después de largos años de exilio político en Europa Occidental.La ciudad que encuentra es un lugar conflictivo: hay una ola de suicidios de chicas a las que se les ha prohibido llevar las cabezas cubiertas a la escuela, los islamistas van a ganar las elecciones locales, y el jefe de los servicios de inteligencia es de una eficiencia brutal.La nueva novela del premiado y prestigioso autor de Me llamo Rojo es un thriller político que retrata las más diversas formas de la ambición -el amor, el arte, el poder, la religión- y desenmascara las contradicciones que aprisionan el corazón humano en muchos lugares del mundo islámico.
Nieve en Agosto
by Hannah HoweCuando era adolescente, Ros McCarthy ofreció a Mark, su hijo, en adopción. Ahora, como adulta y autora de éxito, quería volver a reunirse con él. Con Faye a mi lado, nuestra tarea era localizar a Mark. En el camino aprendimos sobre Ty Gwyn, un hogar de niños, y la gente que vivía y trabajaba allí. Sin embargo, mientras sondeábamos, algunas personas se pusieron nerviosas y lanzaron amenazas. Luego, inesperadamente, un asesinato. ¿Estaban conectados el asesinato y nuestra investigación sobre el paradero de Mark, o era una mera coincidencia? Sospeché lo primero, luego tuve mis dudas cuando el asunto se volvió más complejo. Nieve en agosto, la historia de un pueblo y sus secretos, una historia de anhelo y arrepentimiento, y la comprensión por mi parte de que siempre debes apreciar a la gente que amas.
Nieve sucia en Kabul: El retorno del capitán Yasir
by Gianluca EllenaTras el atentado que le hirió en el corazón y en el alma, el capitán de la policía criminalística Yasir vuelve a investigar en la turbulenta Kabul. De vuelta al servicio tras un sangriento atentado que lo dejó marcado, Yasir, oficial de la Policía Criminalística afgana, regresa a una Kabul cada vez más caótica y peligrosa para reincorporarse a su equipo y a su antiguo ritmo de trabajo. Lejos de su hogar en Herat, en la rutina de una capital dominada por la delincuencia común e ideológica, Yasir y su equipo se enfrentarán a un caso de asesinato de un cooperante europeo que somete a todo el distrito a la presión política y a la necesidad de resolver el caso rápidamente.
Nigdy Więcej Niż Dwa Razy
by Claudio Ruggeri Joanna ParasinskaOdnalezienie wiadomości ukrytej w butelce oraz ciekawość pewnego antykwariusza skłonią inspektora Germano do wszczęcia dochodzenie, z którego wnioski wydają się być na granicy prawdopodobieństwa. Komisarz znajdzie się często w otoczeniu ludzi, którym musi coś wytłumaczyć, wydać rozkaz lub zapytać o radę, lecz faktycznie będzie samotny, tak jak poszukujący prawdy. Więcej informacji o autorze i jego książkach znajdziecie na: Blog: http://claudioruggeri.blogspot.it Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Ruggeri.Commissioner.Page Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/RuggeriC83
Nigeria Meltdown
by Don PendletonBrother of TraitorsHidden in the Nigerian jungle, a secret military brotherhood is plotting revolution. When rumors of this terrorist force reach Washington, the government must act quickly-without raising red flags in the African country. U.S. military forces can't be part of the equation, which means there's only one man who can fly in under the radar and get the job done.Mack Bolan teams up with Nigerian soldiers and a small group of local fighters to seek out the brotherhood's base camp and expose its leaders. But he soon learns corruption within the country runs deep. Someone on his team is a hired killer, and Bolan is his target. With the traitor poised to strike at any time, Bolan must rely on instinct alone as the group closes in on the camp and the battle begins. His enemies may try to run, but they can never hide from The Executioner.