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Lines of Deception (The Kaspar Brothers)
by Steve AndersonA West German nightclub owner goes behind the Iron Curtain on a desperate mission to save his brother, in this Cold War thriller by the author of Lost Kin.West Germany, 1949. Former actor Max Kaspar suffered greatly in the Second World War. Now he owns a nightclub in Munich—and occasionally lends a hand to the newly formed CIA. Meanwhile, his brother Harry has ventured beyond the Iron Curtain to rescue an American scientist. When Harry is also taken captive, Max resolves to locate his brother at all costs. The last thing he expects is for Harry to go rogue. Max&’s treacherous quest takes him to Vienna and Prague to Soviet East Germany and Communist Poland. Along the way, dangerous operators from Harry&’s past join the pursuit: his former lover Katarina, who&’s working for the Israelis, and former Nazi Hartmut Dietz, now an agent of East German intelligence. But can anyone be trusted? Even the American scientist Stanley Samaras may not be the hero Harry had believed him to be . . .
Lines of Defense
by Barry SiegelDoug Bard has been a detective with the sheriff's department in La Graciosa, California, long enough to know the score. Now that an influx of upscale chain stores and luxury housing has turned sleepy Chumash County into a boom town, the last thing anyone wants is crime casting a shadow over the prosperity. But Bard also knows he's not the kind of man who can write off a double fatality as a tragic accident--especially when all his instincts tell him it was murder. When a devastating housefire claims the lives of a kindly local retiree and his eleven-year-old piano student, District Attorney Angela Stark wastes no time declaring the blaze a mishap. But the verdict just doesn't sit right with Bard. Inconclusive but troubling clues--marks on the dead girl's neck, a strange bootprint on a kicked-in door--are enough to make the veteran detective buck the party line and fight to keep the case open. It's a stand that puts the renegade Bard at odds yet again with his superiors. Until a suspect surfaces. Placed at the scene of the deadly fire by an eyewitness, Jed Jeremiah is a backwoods loner with a homicide conviction in his past. But even as the sensational murder trial gets under way, the same instincts that told Bard there was foul play afoot now convince him that the wrong man may face the death penalty--and a calculating killer is still at large. Defying the sheriff and the D. A. and putting his job on the line, Bard begins to dig for the truth. What he discovers is a shocking link to his own past--one that will put the people he loves most in deadly jeopardy. From crime scene to courtroom, Lines of Defense unravels a cunningly plotted tale of detection and justice. Michael Connelly has declared, "with Barry Siegel you don't read a story. You feel it. You live it. And you always want more. " The third novel by the acclaimed author of Actual Innocence and The Perfect Witness brilliantly proves him right, on all counts. From the Hardcover edition.
The Lineup: The World's Greatest Crime Writers Tell the Inside Story of Their Greatest Detectives
by Otto PenzlerA great recurring character in a series you love becomes an old friend. You learn about their strange quirks and their haunted pasts and root for them every time they face danger. But where do some of the most fascinating sleuths in the mystery and thriller world really come from? What was the real-life location that inspired Michael Connelly to make Harry Bosch a Vietnam vet tunnel rat? Why is Jack Reacher a drifter? How did a brief encounter in Botswana inspire Alexander McCall Smith to create Precious Ramotswe? In THE LINEUP, some of the top mystery writers in the world tell about the genesis of their most beloved characters--or, in some cases, let their creations do the talking.
Lineup
by Liad ShohamInternational bestselling author Liad Shoham makes his American debut in this compelling, superbly plotted crime thriller. After a brutal rape disturbs a quiet Tel Aviv neighborhood, baffled detectives find no clues, no eyewitnesses, and no suspects. The father of the shattered victim refuses to rest until justice is done, so he begins his own investigation. Keeping watch over his daughter's apartment from the street, he notices Ziv Nevo lurking in the shadows. All circumstances--and the victim--point to Nevo's guilt, and it appears the case is closed. But appearances can be deceiving. Detective Eli Nachum is eager to wrap up this high-profile case, which threatens to thwart his career. He sees an easy conviction when the father, determined to succeed where the police have failed, hands over Nevo. But why does the suspect keep silent during the interrogation? What secret is he hiding? What should Nachum and the idealistic young district attorney understand from the suspect's silence?What unfolds is a brilliant, fast-paced story that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Lineup is a twisted tale of mistaken identity, organized crime, a disgraced detective looking for redemption, a tireless young reporter, and an innocent man with a not-so-innocent past. Which lines will they cross and what will they be willing to risk, as their worlds begin to collapse? This seamless, gripping novel introduces a powerful new voice in crime fiction.
L'inferno dei Cobra
by Noemie H. RSe Jude avesse saputo che una banda di motociclisti avrebbe cambiato radicalmente la sua vita, probabilmente non li avrebbe mai fatti entrare nel suo bar quella notte... Trascinata nel mondo virile e violento dei club di motociclisti, dovrà contare sul suo coraggio e sulla forza del suo carattere per sopravvivere. Nel bel mezzo di questa guerra tra clan, potrebbe trovare un inaspettato e diabolicamente attraente alleato in Liam, il pericoloso ma protettivo ragazzaccio...Riuscirà Jude a sfuggire a coloro che la inseguono? Riuscirà alla fine a scoprire quello che Liam sta davvero cercando?
Lingo
by Jim MenickThis witty thriller about sentient artificial intelligence &“makes you think a little [and] smile a lot&” (The New York Times). Brewster Billings is perhaps a little too wrapped up with his computer. He has given it a pet name, Lingo. He has programmed it with the ability to talk to its owner. In fact, Lingo has begun to respond to Brewster's programming skill surprisingly well. Lingo soon makes the jump from polite conversation to elaborate requests for specific television shows to be left on throughout the day. Eventually, Billings begins to suspect that his computerized friend is surpassing him in knowledge and abilities. By the time his suspicions are confirmed, not only is Brewster Billings in trouble—the rest of the human race is, too. Lingo raises many serious questions about Artificial Intelligence—what differentiates man from computer, and which one will control the other?
Link
by Walt BeckerFrom the Publisher In a tiny cave beneath the Central African plain, a young woman inches forward, the cone of her flashlight piercing a darkness undisturbed for countless centuries. It's airless, claustrophobic, eerie - but there's nowhere else on earth paleoanthropologist Samantha Colby would rather be. She can sense she's on the brink of scientific immortality, and when her light reveals the chalky white of a skeleton propped against the wall, her every instinct comes alive: This could be it - the Missing Link, the long-sought solution to the mystery of humankind's origin. But these ancient bones ask more questions than they answer. They hint at things no scientist would dare to think. No scientist but one: maverick Jack Austin, whose outspoken theories have earned him only scorn - and whose stubborn pride once cost him Samantha's love. This thriller plunges Jack and Samantha into a labyrinth of international intrigue and ruthless violence that could cost them their lives. For as scientists they know that knowledge is power - but they've forgotten that all power corrupts. Synopsis The final piece has been found. In a tiny cave in Central Africa, paleoanthropologist Samantha Colby has discovered the skeleton of what might be the long-sought missing link between ape and man. But the ancient bones raise more questions then they answer-and they suggest that human ancestry can be traced to something previously unimaginable. ..The most important discovery in civilization's history could mean death for Colby and renegade scientist Jack Austin. For it will lead them to even greater revelations that could rock the world-and to secrets no human should know.
L'intercanvi
by Rebecca FleetEn aquest hipnòtic thriller, un intercanvi de cases és el detonant d'una crisi matrimonial. No deixis a qualsevol les claus de casa teva. Quan la Caroline i en Francis reben una oferta per fer un intercanvi de casa durant una setmana no ho dubten. Fa temps que miren de refer el seu matrimoni i uns dies a soles potser és el que necessiten. En obrir la porta de la nova casa, troben que és una mica sinistra i està gairebé buida. Resulta difícil imaginar qui hi podria viure. No obstant això, i a poc a poc, la Caroline descobreix alguns rastres de vida..., de la seva pròpia vida. Les flors del bany o els CD de música podrien semblar innocents als ulls del seu marit, però per a ella són tot just el contrari: són indicis. És com si la persona amb la qual han intercanviat la casa fos algú a qui ella coneix, algú a qui voldria oblidar. I aquesta persona ara és a casa seva... Ressenyes:«Una deliciosa novel·la de domestic noir.»The Washington Post «No t'adonaràs que passes les pàgines mentre la història no para de fer girs.»Booklist «Fleet és una autora que no t'hauries de perdre.»Publishers Weekly «Un relat absorbent d'obsessió sexual, secrets i mentides... Esfereïdor.»Shari Lapena, autora de La parella del costat «El devoraràs.»Stylist «Una història de les que llegeixes d'una tirada amb el cor a mil i que compleix totalment les expectatives de la seva premissa intel·ligent i original.»Heat «Un thriller fantàstic; un domestic noir perfecte, ple de tensió i de sorpreses. Em va encantar.»Lee Child, autor de la sèrie de Jack Reacher
L'Invasione
by William Meikle Silvia De CataldoAlice e Hiscock, una donna ed un uomo che vivono a grande distanza e che fanno vite completamente diverse, si ritrovano in un'avventura piena di azione e suspense quando sulla Terra inizia a cadere una strana neve verde. Insieme si ritroveranno alla ricerca di un noto professore che forse ha la chiave per salvare la Terra... ma ci riusciranno? E a quale prezzo?
L'inviata
by Geraldine Solon Elisa FratiLa giornalista americana Sophie Matthews è alla ricerca di quel posto, tanto difficile da trovare, che possa chiamare casa. Lavorare alla Constar Communications da una parte le ha permesso di vedere il mondo e di conoscere culture diverse, ma dall'altra la vita da nomade le ha impedito di avere relazioni durature. Ora che sta per compiere quarant'anni, le priorità di Sophie cambiano e decide di lasciare il lavoro per inseguire un sogno diverso: conoscere un uomo, sistemarsi e metter su famiglia. Il suo capo, Greg Sullivan, ha una sola richiesta: Sophie deve prima portare a termine un ultimo incarico sulla vita dell'artista e scrittrice Marina Suárez. Durante la seconda guerra mondiale, tutti gli abitanti del villaggio di Marina furono catturati dai soldati giapponesi e lei è stata l'unica a sopravvivere. Come sia riuscita a scampare al massacro rimane un mistero. L'incarico suscita la curiosità di Sophie, ma è riluttante al pensiero di tornare alle Filippine, luogo dal quale, dieci anni prima, se n'era andata con il cuore spezzato per via di Eric Santiago, l'unico uomo che Sophie abbia mai amato. Destino vuole che, poco dopo il suo ritorno a Manila, le loro strade si incrocino di nuovo. Mentre Sophie cerca di svelare il mistero della vita Marina, scopre che Eric è l'unico a poterla aiutare a mettere insieme i pezzi. Quello che non sa è che l'oscuro segreto di Marina le cambierà la vita per sempre.
The Lion: Booktrack Edition (A John Corey Novel #5)
by Nelson DemilleIn this eagerly awaited follow-up to The Lion's Game, John Corey, former NYPD Homicide detective and special agent for the Anti-Terrorist Task Force, is back. And, unfortunately for Corey, so is Asad Khalil, the notorious Libyan terrorist otherwise known as "The Lion." Last we heard from him, Khali had claimed to be defecting to the US only to unleash the most horrific reign of terrorism ever to occur on American soil. While Corey and his partner, FBI agent Kate Mayfield, chased him across the country, Khalil methodically eliminated his victims one by one and then disappeared without a trace. Now, years later, Khalil has returned to America to make good on his threats and take care of unfinished business. "The Lion" is a killing machine once again loose in America with a mission of revenge, and John Corey will stop at nothing to achieve his own goal -- to find and kill Khahil.
The Lion: Number 5 in series
by Nelson DeMilleAsad Khalil - aka 'The Lion' - is the most dangerous man alive. A ruthless Libyan terrorist with an agenda of death and destruction, he has come to the US to seek out his number one enemy, ex-NYPD homicide detective John Corey. But Corey is equally intelligent, equally ruthless - and equally determined to wipe Khalil off the face of the earth....From the first page to the last line, this is a breakneck-paced race against time between two utterly driven men, between good and breathtaking evil. Acclaimed as the finest of Nelson DeMille's John Corey thrillers, it is the perfect introduction or re-introduction to one of the most compelling heroes in fiction.
The Lion: Number 5 in series (John Corey #5)
by Nelson DeMilleJohn Corey, former NYPD Homicide detective and special agent for the Anti-Terrorist Task Force, is back on the trail of Asad Khalil, the notorious Libyan terrorist known as 'The Lion'. Corey and his partner, agent Kate Mayfield, tracked Khalil across the US after his threats to wipe out the US in a horrific wave of terrorism. But after methodically eliminating his victims one by one, Khalil disappeared without a trace. Now, years later, Khalil has returned to America to take care of unfinished business. 'The Lion' is a killing machine on a mission of revenge, and John Corey will not stop until he rids the earth of this tyrant once and for all.
The Lion at the Door
by Newton Thornburg"[A] taut tale, in language as well as in action, with suspense stretched wiretight." —CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR"Swift prose and guaranteed action." —LA TIMESAfter losing his wife, his parents, and his family farm, Tom Kohl is staying with his cousin Ken in Seattle as he tries to put his life back together. But things only go from bad to worse when Ken kills a man in a hit-and-run—a man who turns out to be the brother of Tony Jack Giacolone, Seattle's top mobster. Out of loyalty to his cousin, Tom agrees to help cover up the killing. But when he's spotted ditching the car by a cocktail waitress—who happens to also be the girlfriend of a low level mobster—the stakes only get higher, and Tom must face what he's willing to do for family when his life is on the line.
Lion Down: Panda-monium; Lion Down; Tyrannosaurus Wrecks (FunJungle #5)
by Stuart GibbsTeddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle’s resident sleuth when a lion is falsely accused of killing a distinguished dog in the latest novel in New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs’s FunJungle series. <P><P>For once, operations at the enormous zoo/theme park appear to be running smoothly (except for the occasional herring-related mishap in the penguin exhibit) and Teddy Fitzroy is finally able to give detective work a rest. <P><P>But then a local lion is accused of killing a famous dog—and the dog’s owner, an inflammatory radio host, goes on a crusade to have the cat declared a nuisance so it can be hunted. <P><P>But it looks like the lion might have been framed, and a renegade animal activist wants Teddy and Summer to help prove it. Soon, Teddy finds himself wrapped up in the middle of his most bizarre, hilarious, and dangerous case yet.
Lion Eyes
by Claire BerlinskiOf Claire Berlinski’s marvelous debut novel, Loose Lips–a perfect blend of satire, romance, and suspense featuring a young female CIA operative–book critic Frank Bascombe observed: “It’s more than a little obvious that [protagonist] Selena Keller is Claire Berlinski. ” Despite her assertions to the contrary, Berlinski isn’t above poking fun at that notion in her hilarious and intriguing new novel. In Lion Eyes, a fictional Claire–the author of a novel about love among young CIA trainees–is unsuccessfully dodging a deadly Paris heat wave and her even deadlier ex-boyfriend. When she receives an e-mail from an Iranian admirer who wonders how to obtain a copy of Loose Lips in his native city of Esfahan, Claire wastes no time in replying. Her correspondence with the mysterious stranger, Arsalan–whose name means “the Lion” in Persian–quickly becomes personal, then intimate . . . then obsessive. As Claire heads to Istanbul to find relief from the heat, her electronic flirtation with Arsalan begins, inevitably, to consume her. The boundary between reality and her imagination blurs and then disappears. The Lion, meanwhile, is nurturing his own powerful fantasies about the author. To satisfy their growing passion, they agree to meet, back in Paris, but Claire soon learns that someone is secretly intercepting their communications. Suddenly, Claire’s romantic dreams start to dissolve. As events take an unimagined turn, and as life begins menacingly to imitate art, Claire discovers that the Lion is not who she thinks he is. Clever and witty, Lion Eyes showcases intriguing characters, exotic locales, snappy double entendres, clever spy games, and the forbidden pleasure of reading other people’s mail. Claire Berlinski (the real Claire Berlinshi, that is) expertly plots out chance and chase, love and lies, and brings it all together with intelligence, counterintelligence, and a dossier full of humor. From the Hardcover edition.
Lion in the Cellar (Murder Room #334)
by Pamela BranchOther than her Uncle George, Sukie was the only member of the notorious Heap family who was still at large. Her great-grandfather, who had invented a particularly nasty machine gun, was immortalised in wax at Madame Tussaud's Chamber of Horrors. So was Sukie's grandmother, who one day had taken an axe and disposed of five of her neighbours. Sukie's mother later tried her hand at arson and was sent to a mental institution. Sukie defiantly explained, as had her mother before her, that insanity did not run in the family. The Heaps were definitely being maligned. But, naturally, when Mr Bentley turned up dead with a bloody axe at his side, Sukie's husband figured she was at last taking up the family trade'A charnel-house frolic' The Spectator
Lion in the Cellar
by Pamela BranchOther than her Uncle George, Sukie was the only member of the notorious Heap family who was still at large. Her great-grandfather, who had invented a particularly nasty machine gun, was immortalised in wax at Madame Tussaud's Chamber of Horrors. So was Sukie's grandmother, who one day had taken an axe and disposed of five of her neighbours. Sukie's mother later tried her hand at arson and was sent to a mental institution. Sukie defiantly explained, as had her mother before her, that insanity did not run in the family. The Heaps were definitely being maligned. But, naturally, when Mr Bentley turned up dead with a bloody axe at his side, Sukie's husband figured she was at last taking up the family trade'A charnel-house frolic' The Spectator
Lion in the Valley
by Elizabeth PetersThe 1895-96 season promises to be an exceptional one for Amelia Peabody, her dashing Egyptologist husband Emerson, and their wild and precocious eight-year-old son Ramses. The much-coveted burial chamber of the Black Pyramid in Dahshoor is theirs for the digging. But there is a great evil in the wind that roils the hot sands sweeping through the bustling streets and marketplace of Cairo. The brazen moonlight abduction of Ramses--and an expedition subsequently cursed by misfortune and death--have alerted Amelia to the likly presence of her arch nemesis the Master Criminal, notorious looter of the living and the dead. But it is far more than ill-gotten riches that motivates the evil genius this time around. For now the most valuable and elusive prized of all is nearly in his grasp: the meddling lady archaeologist who has sworn to deliver him to justice . . . Amelia Peabody!
Lion in the Valley (Amelia Peabody #4)
by Elizabeth PetersThe 1985-96 season promises to be an exceptional one for Egyptologist Amelia Peabody, her dashing husband Emerson and their precocious eight-year-old son Rameses. The much-coveted burial chamber in Dahshoor is theirs for the digging. Yet there is a great evil in the wind that caresses the hot sands sweeping through the bustling streets and marketplaces of Cairo. An expedition cursed by misfortune and the daring moonlit abduction of Rameses alerts Amelia to the presence of her arch-enemy, the Master Criminal. And his is now a personal quest for the most valuable and elusive prize of all: vengeance on the meddling lady archaeologist with the parasol who has sworn to deliver him to justice...Amelia Peabody herself!
The Lion Kings (Lion Kings #1)
by Renee GeorgeThey are not blood, but experience has made them brothers. They are not gentle, but suffering has made them kind. They are not possessions, but love has made them mine. USA Today bestselling paranormal romance author Renee George pens a fantastic tale of one curvy psychic, two alpha lion shifters, and a sexy adventure that will keep you turning the pages of The Lion Kings, Book 1 in the Lion Kings series. From mystery to shifters and ménage to werelions, this scorching hot historical romance will keep you on the edge of your seat.For six months, curvy Madeline Granger has been overwhelmed by an almost magnetic pull that has kept her on the road, traveling all over the Midwest and erotically dreaming of two men...her lion kings. When she wakes up in Kansas, just outside the perimeter of a traveling carnival, it miraculously feels like coming home. But after she meets the two men who shouldn't exist outside her own mind, it's hard for her to reconcile that her dream lovers are two very real and sexy men, not imaginary. All she knows for certain is she wants them both.Adam Michaels and his brother Cage, both lion-shifters, not only run Pantheros & Co Carnival, they are the stars. Making a home for his crew of misfits and outcasts was Adam's dream. Cage was his most desperate rescue, and after a profound loss, Adam worries that Cage's grief will drive him toward a brutality he can't come back from.The last thing either lion-shifter expected was Madeline Granger. She might be the answer to Adam's prayers, in more ways than one, if he can get Cage to look past his pain. But, can Adam and Cage see Madeline as more than a substitute Clary? And can Madeline rescue two Kings drowning in their own sorrow?"Hot Enough To Make You Roar!" Michele Bardsley, NYT Bestselling Author of Pack RulesThis scorching hot, melt your panties M/F/M menage romance contains shifters, psychics, and adult situations; and is not intended for readers under the age of 18.Previously Published: (2014) Renee George
Lion & Lamb: Two investigators. Two rivals. One hell of a crime.
by James Patterson Duane SwierczynskiVeena Lion and Cooper Lamb are rival PIs in Philadelphia in this &“fun ride…the romance between Cooper and Veena is artfully handled...endearing characters including Cooper&’s two preternaturally clever kids and his Rhodesian ridgeback puppy.&” –Publishers Weekly&“Great storytelling…a spectacular murder case.&” –Kirkus, starred review The city is in a state of shock over the fate of two hometown heroes: Eagles starting quarterback Archie Hughes, and his even more famous wife, Grammy-winning singer Francine Hughes. One spouse is murdered. The other is suspect #1. Even before the case hits the courtroom, it&’s the hottest ticket in town. For the defense: Cooper Lamb, private investigator to the stars. For the prosecution: Veena Lion, a sleuth so bright she&’s got to wear shades. Between them, they know every secret in Philadelphia. Together, they prove how two wrongs can make a right. They are Lion & Lamb.
Lion Of Ireland (Brian Boru #1)
by Morgan LlywelynKing, warrior, and lover Brian Boru was stronger, braver, and wiser than all other men-the greatest king Ireland has ever known. Out of the mists of the country's most violent age, he merged to lead his people to the peak of their golden era.<P><P> His women were as remarkable as his adventures: Fiona, the druidess with mystical powers; Deirdre, beautiful victim of a Norse invader's brutal lust; Gormlaith, six-foot, read-haired goddess of sensuality.<P> Set against the barbaric splendors of the tenth century, Lion of Ireland is a story rich in truth and legend-in which friends become deadly enemies, bedrooms turn into battlefields, and dreams of glory are finally fulfilled. Morgan Llywelyn has written one of the greatest novels of Irish history.
The Lion of Midnight (The Matthew Quinton Journals)
by J. D. DaviesPart of an &“excellent series,&” this seventeenth-century naval adventure features a Royal Navy captain facing down a formidable enemy in the North Sea. Winter, 1666. England is again at war with the Dutch, and Matthew Quinton is once more called to serve his King. On a mission to the Swedish court, he must secure crucial support in the war against Sweden&’s old enemy, the Dutch Republic. He is accompanied by the mysterious Lord Conisborough, who, unbeknownst to Quinton, has a secret mission involving the notorious regicide John Bale, the man who signed the death warrant of King Charles I. With Conisborough complicating matters, and in a situation fraught with political tensions and competing loyalties, Quinton and his crew must seek help from the most unexpected of quarters . . . The Lion of Midnight is the unputdownable fourth book in the compelling Matthew Quinton Journals series of nautical sagas. Praise for the writing of J. D. Davies: &“Hornblower, Aubrey and Quinton—a pantheon of the best adventures at sea!&” —Conn Iggulden, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Conqueror and War of the Roses series &“A hero worth rooting for.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Utterly impossible to put down . . . Finely-shaded characters, excellent plotting, gut-clenching action and immaculate attention to period detail . . . Superb.&” —Angus Donald, author of The Outlaw Chronicles series &“Destined to be a classic of nautical adventure series.&” —Eric Jay Dolin, author of Leviathan and Fur, Fortune, and Empire &“A naval adventure that goes well beyond the usual outlines of the genre to paint a lively portrait of England in the 1600s.&” —Kirkus Reviews
The Lion of Mistra: A rich tale of clashing empires (Rise of Empires)
by James Heneage'One hell of a fine book' Conn IgguldenROME NEVER FELL. IT BECAME BYZANTIUM.AS OTTOMAN FORCES INVADE, ONE MAN MUST DEFEND HIS COUNTRY AND FACE HIS OWN PERSONAL DESTINY...A rich tale of clashing empires and trade wars, lost treasure and tempestuous love in an age when the fate of the world hung on the survival of Byzantium, the hinge between east and west. Luke Magoris, a descendant of the princes of England, is a man with a rare talent for war and trade. To him falls the overwhelming task of defending his beloved Mistra against the rampant Ottoman forces.