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No Good Deed (Bert Swain Mystery Ser.)
by Paul NathanDirector of media relations Bert Swain is called in to solve a murder at the Krinsky Research Center's sister hospital A man has been poisoned on the premises, and as far as Westside General Hospital is concerned, bad publicity is not better than no publicity. When the law enforcement can't catch the killer, officials have no choice but to turn to accidental sleuth Bert Swain, who quickly learns that the victim had been involved in a scandalous child-abuse case years before and suspects this might be the reason for the murder.
No Good Deed (Philip Potter Series #2)
by Michael Rupured2nd EditionA Philip Potter StoryOn Christmas Eve in 1966, Philip Potter, a kind-hearted Smithsonian curator, wraps up his last-minute shopping. Meanwhile, James, his lover of several years, takes his own life back in their home. Unaware of what awaits him, Philip drops off gifts at a homeless shelter, an act of generosity that will later make him a suspect in the murder of a male prostitute. Following James's shocking death, two men enter Philip's life--and both drive yellow Continentals. One of them, though, is a killer, with the blood of at least six hustlers on his hands. And both are hiding something. As Philip is about to discover, no good deed goes unpunished.First Edition published as After Christmas Eve by MLR Press, 2013.
No Good Deed (The Sonora Blair Mysteries #3)
by Lynn HightowerNo killer goes unpunished in this strikingly original thriller set in Kentucky horse country and featuring Cincinnati homicide detective Sonora Blair A fifteen-year-old girl and her horse have vanished from the local stable, leaving behind a splintered fence, a discarded riding boot, and blood--a lot of blood. Joelle Chauncey lived with her father and two siblings in a mobile home. Cincinnati Police Specialist Sonora Blair--who has kids of her own--knows she's looking at a parent's worst nightmare. The case has all the earmarks of abduction, even though it happened in broad daylight and no one seems to have witnessed a thing. Was someone after Joelle? Or were they pursuing her mare? When a body turns up at a dumpsite, the investigation becomes a hunt for a killer. As pressure mounts to solve the crime, Sonora struggles to hold everything together on the domestic and romantic fronts. Nothing can prepare her for the truth that will reverberate across many lives, culminating in more violence and unimaginable loss. No Good Deed is the 3rd book in the Sonora Blair Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
No Good Deed Left Undone (The Detective Sam Lagarde Mysteries)
by Ginny FiteA West Virginia cop investigates the murder of a philanthropic philanderer in this mystery by the author of Cromwell&’s Folly.A detective with West Virginia&’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Sam Lagarde appreciates a good horseback ride now and then to clear his thoughts. He keeps two horses of his own and finds their companionship to be more reliable than any of his previous marriages. And now his knowledge of horses may come in handy on his current case . . .Wealthy Grant Wodehouse is found pinned to his stable with a pitchfork through his chest. Lagarde&’s certain it was a crime of passion. The trouble is Wodehouse had plenty of enemies: women he&’d slept with, their husbands, people he&’d swindled in business dealings, and even his own children. To discover who murdered Wodehouse, Lagarde must first narrow his list of suspects. Unfortunately, the killer is all too willing to help.Praise for Cromwell&’s Folly&“[Ginny Fite] has no trouble delving into the dark side of people and showing us that evil exists.&” —Katherine Cobb, author of Break Out the Dawn &“Not your ordinary murder mystery! . . . I couldn&’t put it down.&” —Tonya Royston, author of Surrender at Sundown
No Good Deed: A Thriller
by Victor GischlerFrom Victor Gischler, the author behind the high-octane, action-packed thriller Stay, comes No Good Deed, a suspenseful novel about how an ordinary man--trying to do the right thing--finds himself in an extraordinary situation. Francis was running late for work when he found the suitcase and the odd card with an email on it. He knew he shouldn't bother but he couldn't resist. Now Francis is dodging bullets and doing his best to stay alive, wishing he had never bothered with that suitcase full of clothes.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
No Good Deeds
by Laura LippmanWould you sacrifice your life for the life of another? That's the choice Tess Monaghan must face . . .When the body of Federal Attorney Gregory Youssef is found dumped on the edge of Baltimore, every cop in the city is determined to catch his killer. But four months on, no one has been brought to justice and the department is under massive pressure to deliver a suspect. Meanwhile, Tess' boyfriend insists on helping a homeless black teenager. He brings Lloyd home for some food and a bed for the night, but when Tess mentions the Youssef case, Lloyd freezes. That night, Lloyd sneaks out of the house and disappears. What is the link between Youssef's death and the teenager? Tess tracks Lloyd down and convinces him to share what he knows - which she then passes on to the press on the condition that Lloyd's name isn't used. But they use Tess' name instead.Before long the situation spins wildly out of control, leaving Tess to fear not only for Lloyd, but also for those closest to her . . .
No Good Deeds (Tess Monaghan #9)
by Laura LippmanNew York Times BestsellerAward-winning and New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman's Tess Monaghan--first introduced in the classic Baltimore Blues--becomes involved in a complicated investigation that will force her to question her loyalties."Chilling, insightful, and edge-of-your seat exciting."--USA TodayFor Tess Monaghan, the unsolved murder of a young federal prosecutor is nothing more than a theoretical problem, one of several cases to be deconstructed in her new gig as a consultant to the local newspaper. But it becomes all too tangible when her boyfriend, Crow, brings home a young street kid who's a juvenile con artist and who doesn't even realize he holds an important key to the sensational homicide. Tess agrees to protect the boy's identity no matter what, especially when one of his friends is killed in what appears to be a case of mistaken identity. But as she soon discovers, her ethical decision to protect him has dire consequences. And with federal agents determined to learn the boy's name at any cost, Tess finds out just how far even official authorities will go to get what they want.It isn't long before Tess finds herself facing felony charges. To make matters worse, Crow has gone into hiding with his young protégé. So Tess can't deliver the kid to investigators even if she wants to. Now her only recourse is to get to the heart of the sordid and deadly affair while they're all still free...and still breathing.
No Good From A Corpse
by Leigh Douglass BrackettLaurel Dane was no angel. She'd changed men as often as she'd changed her hair color, and there was plenty in her past she'd like to forget. But no one deserved to be beaten to death, and private eye Ed Clive didn't believe that her boyfriend had killed her. Pursuing her own lonely trail, he found out just how easily jealousy and twisted rage could turn a human being into a monster of violence.Originally published in 1944, this is Leigh Brackett's unputdownable pulp fiction debut novel.
No Good Tea Goes Unpunished (Seaside Café Mysteries #2)
by Bree BakerIn the second book of the popular Seaside Café Mysteries, No Good Tea Goes Unpunished, Everly Swan caters a high-profile beach wedding where the groom doesn't make it to the altar before the wedding bells ring.Hitting All the sweet-tea spots, this series is:A delightful Tea Shop and Café Culinary MysteryThe ideal cozy beach readPerfect for fans of Laura Childs and Kate CarlisleCatering her childhood friend's beachfront wedding was a dream come true for Sun, Sand and Tea Shop and Café owner Everly Swan—and the hundreds of guests in attendance would be great exposure for her new business. But when the well-to-do groom is found floating facedown in the surf, the coastal vibes of a beach wedding disappear and the locals of Charm, North Carolina turn their suspicions to his new bride. Could she have been so desperate to lay her hands on his fortune that she arranged for his murder before they even set off on their honeymoon?Everly knows her love-struck friend couldn't be behind the murder, but with clues pointing in several directions, she can't decide which wedding guest is the most likely culprit. Meanwhile, the frustratingly handsome Detective Hays has made it clear that Everly should stay out of the investigation altogether. But with a killer on the loose and a feeling that someone is watching her café very closely, Everly knows that if she can't solve this murder soon, her cake might be iced for good. This new addition to Bree Baker's cozy mysteries will keep you coming back for more!INCLUDES DELICIOUS FOOD AND DRINK RECIPES
No Good to Cry: A Rick Van Lam Mystery (Rick Van Lam Mysteries #3)
by Andrew LanhOn a sunny afternoon in Hartford, Connecticut, PI Rick Van Lam's Vietnam-vet mentor and partner, Jimmy, and Jimmy's old army pal, Ralph, are attacked as they walk down a city sidewalk. Ralph is killed, and Jimmy, backing up, is struck by a car. While the battered Jimmy is under the care of Rick's landlord and friend, Gracie--where an improbable romance seems to be blooming, Rick finds himself in a quandary. He's asked to clear the name of the two attackers named by the police. One is a boy named Simon Tran, known as Saigon, the other, Simon's buddy, Frankie Croix. Rick himself is a bui doi or child of dust, meaning the child of a Vietnamese mother and an American GI father. Leading a life of disdain and torment in a Ho Chi Minh City orphanage as a child, a battered Rick turned on a newly arrived child of dust, a more despised case: Mike Tran, the son of a Vietnamese mother and a black GI. He's still ashamed of how savagely pleased he was to have Mike become the new target for mistreatment, someone the Vietnamese community viewed as even lower him. Years later, in Hartford, Rick has to grapple with that troubling childhood memory because Simon is the son of Mike Tran. Mike is a hard-working, decent man. Despite the difficulties of being Amerasian, he embodies the American Dream--a house, a loving wife, exemplary children--students at prestigious private schools and colleges. Except for Simon, who seems hell-bent on a life of crime. Working with Hank Nguyen, a young colleague now a state-cop-in-training, Rick tracks Simon to a Vietnamese gang in Little Saigon. How can he not strive to save Simon and Frankie--boys who refuse to be saved, and who may be facing not just murder charges but becoming victims in a vicious gangland war? A unique investigator in a crowded field, Rick's cases both surprise you, and wring your heart.
No Grater Crime (A Country Store Mystery #9)
by Maddie DayRobbie Jordan&’s Pans &’N Pancakes boasts delicious eats and the best vintage cookware finds in South Lick, Indiana. And now, for a limited time, there&’s a new special featured on the menu—murder! Ever since meeting the wary owners of an antique shop opening across the street, Robbie has been scrambling to manage weird incidences plaguing her café and country store. Pricey items vanish from shelves without explanation, a fully equipped breakfast food truck starts lingering around the area each morning, and loyal diners mysteriously fall ill. When an elderly man dies after devouring an omelet packed with poisonous mushrooms, Robbie must temporarily close down Pans &’N Pancakes and search for the killer with a real zest for running her out of business—or else. Includes Recipes for You to Try!
No Graves As Yet
by Anne PerryOn a sunny afternoon in late June 1914, Cambridge professor Joseph Reavley learns that his parents have died in an automobile crash. Joseph’s brother, an officer in the Intelligence Service, reveals that their father had been en route to London with a mysterious secret document– allegedly possessing the power to disgrace England and destroy the civilized world. Now, that explosive paper has vanished, and Joseph is left to wonder: How had it fallen into the hands of his father, a quiet countryman? But J...
No Graves as Yet: An evocative novel of war, secrets and intrigue (World War 1 Series #1)
by Anne PerryIn the last idyllic summer of 1914, the battle lines are already drawn... In No Graves as Yet, the first novel of her World War I quintet, Anne Perry weaves an evocative tale of one family unravelling the secrets that surround them, while the country is on the brink of war. Perfect for fans of Pat Barker and Sebastian Barry.'An auspicious read thus it is wonderful that this is the first of a five-novel sequence... this dazzling story is one of sheer brilliance... It's just so, so beautiful' - North Wales Chronicle In Cambridge, the golden June days seem timeless. But for Joseph Reavley the summer is shattered by his parents' deaths in a car accident. Bringing the terrible news, his brother reveals that their father, a retired MP, had been travelling to see him about a sinister plot he had discovered. Matthew's job in the secret service means that he would understand the mysterious document their father possessed, but now it is nowhere to be found. Returning after the funeral with their two sisters, Joseph and Matthew become convinced that their parents' house has been searched. As their suspicions grow, they visit the scene of the crash and find subtle evidence that their deaths may not have been accidental after all. What readers are saying about No Graves as Yet: 'One of the most profound and rich evocations of... England, 1914''One of the best books I have read - wonderful''[This book] will stay with me forever'
No Greater Duty: a novel
by Robert StewartFans of "A Few Good Men" and "Saving Private Ryan" will be drawn to this powerful story of courage, integrity, and valor in uniform.Alex Kramer, a prior-enlisted marine and a midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy, saved three gravely-wounded brothers during combat and was decorated for extraordinary valor. Now conflict confronts him after he takes unauthorized leave to prevent a suicide by a Marine whose life he had rescued under fire. Navy Lieutenant Tara Marcellus, an Academy graduate and submarine junior officer, has returned to Annapolis as a company officer. She meets the fearless midshipman who petitions Tara's sense of moral courage when senior officers recommend punishing Alex with the harshest sanction: separation.Alex's case triggers heated arguments at the Naval Academy's highest levels. He fiercely defends the code of honor he swore, and bled, to uphold; never leave a sailor or Marine behind. Tara deals with a major test of character: either take Alex's side with risks to her role, or do nothing and regret her silence. Together, the two young service members will stand up for a greater duty---for integrity---because it is honorable, despite any consequences that lie ahead for them.
No Gun Intended: An Annabelle Starkey Mystery (Annabelle Starkey Mysteries #2)
by Zoe Burke"The exploration of relationships between parents and their adult children elevates this novel above most humorous mysteries, rewarding readers with an enjoyable read that induces as many warm feelings as it does laughter."—Kings River Life MagazineFresh from her introduction to the dangerous world of criminals and cons in Jump the Gun, smart, sexy, and movie-crazy Annabelle Starkey flies to Portland, Oregon, to visit to her newly relocated parents. They, like Annabelle, are rebooting their lives—though the directions their new starts will take are not yet clear. Annabelle is now part of a fledgling detective agency headquartered in New York, home turf to her boyfriend, Mickey, just retired from the NYPD.Safely arrived at her parents' home, Annabelle is ready to relax when she discovers her backpack has been switched for one holding a gun—a gun linked to a murder. Has she been set up? Or is she simply in the wrong place at the wrong time? The Portland PD isn't sure. Then a frantic young woman appears and claims the gun is hers. And, worryingly, could the man who sat next to Annabelle on the plane be stalking her?Alarmed—and absent a gun of her own—Annabelle is armed only with wits, wisecracks, and her ability to run. Mickey and streetwise backup Luis rapidly arrive, adding boots on the ground and their seasoned crime-busting skills, but it is Annabelle who pieces together a case traversing Portland's patchwork of communities, proving to herself, her partners, and parents that, as investigator, she's got the right stuff.
No Habrá Final Feliz
by Paco Ignacio Taibo IIHÉctor BelascoarÁn Shayne es un hijo de la mÁs vibrante ciudad de este planeta, la Ciudad de MÉxico, un monstruo urbano que estÁ a caballo entre el primer y tercer mundo, donde la violencia polÍtica y social llama a la puerta con demasiada frecuencia, donde la corrupciÓn y los abusos del poder se cruzan con los absurdos de la vida cotidiana, todo ello bajo la luz mÁs maravillosa del mundo, a la que no le molesta la contaminaciÓn. Como detective independiente, en una sociedad donde la honestidad y la curiosidad se encuentran bajo sospecha, las historias en las que se involucra van desde la accidental persecuciÓn del enemigo pÚblico nÚmero 1, que claro estÁ, es un jefe policiaco; hasta el enfrentamiento con un asesino de mujeres, pasando por la bÚsqueda del perdido pectoral de Moctezuma o de una conocida actriz de cine que desaparece en la frontera con Estados Unidos. Probablemente sea un desastre con un revÓlver en la mano, o sus conocimientos cientÍficos no le permitan distinguir entre un licuado de plÁtano y una copa de arsÉnico, pero este hombre, que recorre una y otra vez la ciudad haciÉndola suya, gana sus batallas a punta de tenacidad.
No Happy Ending (Hector Belascoaran Shayne Detective Novels #0)
by Paco Ignacio Taibo IIThe third English language case for Mexico City independent detective Hector Belascoaran Shayne, No Happy Ending, is Paco Ignacio Taibo II at his subversive, darkly comic best. First, Hector discovers the body of a dead actor, dressed like a Roman in full breastplate and regalia, propped up on the toilet in his office. Shortly thereafter, he receives a threatening letter and a snapshot of another murdered corpse. As Hector investigates the killings, he discovers that both share a connection to a dead stuntman named Zorak who apparently perished while training a government-backed paramilitary group. Once again, the one-eyed anarchist detective finds himself up against the very institutions which persecute the downtrodden and oppress the masses. In typical Taibo fashion, Hector appears destined to lose: the ending to this remarkable absurdist tale shows his bullet-ridden body lying face down in the gutter during a rainstorm.
No Harm (The Kate Teague Mysteries #1)
by Wendy HornsbyAfter her mother&’s savage murder, Kate Teague becomes the killer&’s next targetAsh falls on the cemetery like grey snow, blown in from a wildfire that burns a mile off. A crowd has turned out to watch Kate bury her mother, not because they loved her—nobody loved her—but out of curiosity. This town has never seen a murder so brutal. Suspecting a mugging gone wrong, the police comb the area for drug addicts. But then they find the rich old lady&’s purse, full of cash and credit cards. The purse surfaced on the beach of Kate&’s family home three days after the attack, which means the murderer is nearby—and heiress Kate appears to be the next target. After the first attempt on her life fails, Kate starts her own investigation. Everyone in town had a reason to hate her mother, but why would anybody try to kill Kate Teague?
No Hero
by Jonathan WoodBarnes and Noble listed No Hero as one of the 20 best paranormal fantasy novels of the last decade - now available in mass market paperback!"What would Kurt Russell do?" Oxford police detective Arthur Wallace asks himself that question a lot. Because Arthur is no hero. He's a good cop, but prefers that action and heroics remain on the screen, safely performed by professionals. But then, secretive government agency MI12 comes calling, hoping to recruit Arthur in their struggle against the tentacled horrors from another dimension known as the Progeny. But Arthur is NO HERO! Can an everyman stand against sanity-ripping cosmic horrors?
No Hiding Place: A gripping crime thriller full of twists (The DCI Alex Fleming Series)
by Robert McNeilHow do you investigate a murder when the victim seems to have no past? A puzzling new crime thriller by the author of A Fatal Move. When Oliver Upton is shot dead on a golf course, DCI Fleming and his team look for details about the man&’s life, but they aren&’t easy to find. All they know is that he showed up in Oxford and started working as a taxi driver. Not even the victim&’s new partner, Jamila Kazan, knows much about him—and the mystery deepens when Kazan is also shot. Grasping for clues, Fleming investigates Kazan&’s ex, who joined a rifle club after their breakup—and Upton&’s ex, who may have been abused by him. But after Fleming heads to Edinburgh to follow a lead, he soon learns that Upton had a good reason for leaving his past behind, and that far more lies at the heart of these crimes . . .
No Holding Back: A Novel (The McKenzies of Ridge Trail #1)
by Lori FosterNot needing him won’t stop her from wanting him…Trucker Sterling (Star) Parson is no stranger to the challenges a woman faces, both in her industry and in life. But she can take care of herself. She’s never needed—or wanted—a man around...until she meets Cade McKenzie. The take-charge bar owner sets off all kinds of alarm bells for Sterling, but he also sets her heart racing.Cade’s lived in Ridge Trail long enough to know trouble when he sees it, and the moment Sterling—Star—walks into his bar, he knows trouble’s come to call. Secrets run deep in the small town and Cade can tell Star’s got as many as he does, leaving him itching to uncover every last one. But finding common ground will mean trusting one another, further feeding an intense attraction that’s growing impossible to resist.
No Holds Barred (Forbidden Fantasies)
by Cara SummersReturning to Castle MacPherson was definitely not FBI profiler Duncan Sutherland's choice. But when defense attorney Piper MacPherson is targeted by a serial killer, Duncan knows it's the only place she'll be safe. At least, safe from her stalker. There's no guarantee he'll be able to keep his hands off her....Little does Duncan guess that Piper has always wanted him, too. In fact, years ago, she'd written down her most intimate fantasies-all of them involving on-demand sex...and him. Now though, she wants the real deal. And with a serial killer threatening her life, the best thing Duncan can do is provide Piper with full-body cover-day and night!
No Holiday for Crime
by Dell ShannonThere's no holiday from crime at the Los Angeles Police Department, not even at Christmas. Among a string of bizarre cases, there's the very mysterious killing of Lila Askell, the young devout Mormon who was on her way home for Christmas but is found strangled and thrown out of a car. As the Christmas trees are being decorated and the presents wrapped, Lieutenant Luis Mendoza has one of his toughest cases on his hands...
No Holiday for Crime (A Lieutenant Luis Mendoza Mystery)
by Dell Shannon'A Luis Mendoza story means superlative suspense' Los Angeles TimesThere's no holiday from crime at the Los Angeles Police Department, not even at Christmas. Among a string of bizarre cases, there's the very mysterious killing of Lila Askell, the young devout Mormon who was on her way home for Christmas but is found strangled and thrown out of a car.As the Christmas trees are being decorated and the presents wrapped, Lieutenant Luis Mendoza has one of his toughest cases on his hands...
No Honor Among Thieves: An Ali Reynolds Novella (Ali Reynolds Series)
by J.A. JanceFor the first time ever, Ali Reynolds and Joanna Brady, New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance’s popular series sleuths, join forces to solve a terrifying crime in this exclusive enovella that has everything you want in a thriller—page-turning action, breathtaking twists and turns, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and…Legos.“A semi’s gone over the embankment.” The call wakes Sheriff Joanna Brady in the middle of the night, but what brings her fully alert is the rest of the story. The driver didn’t drift off to sleep and cross the center line—he was shot, multiple times, by someone with serious firepower. And when the truck crashed through the guardrail, its payload wound up scattered all over the road—boxes upon boxes of Legos. Legos that are being tracked by B. Simpson’s security firm to reduce black market sales—and Ali Reynolds is just the woman to get to the bottom of the crime. She has the tech and the intel to follow the money (or, in this case, the Legos), which makes her a valuable asset to Joanna’s team. Soon these two strong women realize that they’re not just sharing a case, they’re kindred spirits—which is paramount, because the killer they’re up against is anything but child’s play.