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Nocturnal Meetings of the Misplaced
by R. J. GarciaMystery surrounds the town of Summertime, Indiana, where fifteen-year-old Tommy Walker and his little sister are sent to live with relatives they’ve never met. Tommy soon makes friends with Finn Wilds, a rebellious local who lives with his volatile and abusive stepfather, who also happens to be the town’s sheriff. Finn invites Tommy to late night meetings in the woods, where Tommy gets to know two girls. He forms a special and unique connection with both girls. The meetings become a place where the kids, who don’t fit in at school, or home can finally belong. As the group of friends begin to unravel clues to a cold case murder and kidnapping— they learn the truth is darker and closer than they ever imagined. Even if they live to tell, will anyone believe them?
Nocturne for the General
by John TrenhaileIn a Soviet prison camp near Murmansk is an old man, bowed but not broken, known only by a number. Were his name to be made known, his fellow inmates would kill him. For this old man with blackened teeth and arthritic legs is Stepan Ilyich Povin, former KGB general, now disgraced but kept alive for the sake of the secret which he has retained through two years of interrogation and beatings. Povin's secret is the final link in a chain whose completion would make his former masters very happy indeed - a secret which draws British Intelligence ever closer to the camp in the Artic Circle... NOCTURNE FOR THE GENERAL is the conclusion to the Stepan Povin trilogy which began with The Man Called Kyril.
Nocturne of Remembrance
by Shichiri NakayamaMove over, garden-variety anti-heroes, and make way for a villain-hero, darker than the darkest knight: a lawyer with a faulty conscience graces us with his unsolicited presence.Not only does Mikoshiba have no qualms about taking on guilty-as-hell clients provided they can pay his exorbitant fees, but his own past seems mired in inexpiable sin. Yet the cynical attorney, whose legal acumen, at least, is impeccable, mysteriously seeks to defend a thirtysomething woman with limited means and below-average looks who has murdered her deadbeat husband. A sordid case if there ever was one, it makes veteran prosecutor Misaki wonder what the bastard is really after.What unfolds is one of the best courtroom dramas ever to come out of Japan.
Nocturne with Bonus Material
by Deborah CrombieMeredith's murder may be connected to enemies within the heart of the Met itself, and together Duncan and Gemma must endanger their careers and their lives to bring the killer to justice.
Nocturne: A Novel of the 87th Precinct (87th Precinct #48)
by Ed McbainThe murder of a musician appears to have been caused by a robbery, but detectives Carella and Hawes believe there's more to the case.
Nocturnes
by John ConnollyTake his hand and follow him into the darkness . . . John Connolly, bestselling author of five brilliantly scary mystery novels, now turns his pen to the short story to give us a dozen chilling tales of the supernatural. In this macabre collection, echoing masters of the genre from M. R. James to Stephen King, Connolly delves into our darkest fears - lost lovers, missing children, subterranean creatures, and predatory demons.Framing the collection are two substantial novellas: The Cancer Cowboy Rides charts the fatal progress of a modern-day grim reaper, while The Reflecting Eye is a haunted house tale with a twist and marks the return of private detective Charlie Parker, the troubled hero of Connolly's crime novels.Nocturnes is a masterly volume to be read with the lights on - menace has never been so seductive . . .
Nocturnes
by John ConnollyTake his hand and follow him into the darkness . . .John Connolly, bestselling author of five brilliantly scary mystery novels, now turns his pen to the short story to give us a dozen chilling tales of the supernatural. In this macabre collection, echoing masters of the genre from M R James to Stephen King, Connolly delves into our darkest fears - lost lovers, missing children, subterranean creatures and predatory demons.Framing the collection are two substantial novellas - The Cancer Cowboy Rides charts the fatal progress of a modern-day grim reaper, while The Reflecting Eye is a haunted house tale with a twist and marks the return of private detective Charlie Parker, the troubled hero of Connolly's crime novels. NOCTURNES is a masterly volume to be read with the lights on - menace has never been so seductive . . .(P)2006 ISIS Publishing Ltd
Nocturnes: Nocturnes Volume 2 (Nocturnes #1)
by John ConnollyFrom #1 internationally bestselling author John Connolly comes Nocturnes, a dark, daring, utterly haunting shot story anthology of lost lovers and missing children, predatory demons, and vengeful ghosts.Connolly&’s collection of supernatural novellas and stories echoes the work of some of the masters of the genre while never losing his own distinctive voice. In "The New Daughter," a father comes to suspect that a burial mound on his land hides something very ancient, and very much alive; in "The Underbury Witches," two London detectives find themselves battling a particularly female evil in a town culled of its menfolk. And finally, private detective Charlie Parker returns in the long novella "The Reflecting Eye," in which the photograph of an unknown girl turns up in the mailbox of an abandoned house once occupied by an infamous killer. This discovery forces Parker to confront the possibility that the house is not as empty as it appears, and that something has been waiting in the darkness for its chance to kill again.
Nogged Off (A Maine Clambake Mystery)
by Barbara RossPreviously published in the collection Egg Nog Murder.&‘Twas the week before Christmas, and Julia Snowden&’s escape from New York has just hit a snag. Fresh off accidentally poisoning half her colleagues with her &“Killer Eggnog,&” Julia&’s would-be subletter, Imogen Geinkes, is now jobless and homeless—leading Julia to invite the young woman home for the holidays in Maine. But when they unload the rental truck in Busman&’s Harbor, they find something that wasn&’t on anyone&’s packing list: the body of Imogen&’s former boyfriend. Suddenly, the wordplay in Imogen&’s name—&“I&’m a jinx&”—isn&’t so adorable. But for all the calamities that follow in Imogen&’s wake, Julia&’s certain she&’s no killer. As Julia digs into the case, the appearance of the ex&’s brother—his identical twin—doubles the confusion. Has Imogene been double-crossed by an evil twin? Was the eggnog &“accident&” no accident at all? If Julia doesn&’t unwrap the murderer&’s true identity soon, one of the twelve days of Christmas could be her last . . .Praise for Steamed Open &“Sure to appeal to readers who treasure the Maine coast, Ross&’s latest continues the lives and minor dramas of her fictionalized version of Boothbay Harbor with amiable characters.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Noir Nights: Five Private Eye Romances
by Angela SmithPrivate eyes are watching and romance is calling in these five seriously suspenseful stories. Full of dashing detectives, femme fatales, and nocturnal desires, this collection offers breathtaking thrills to get your pulse pounding.Always and Forever Love: Lacy Aegar and her sister have done well with their private investigation firm, but Jackson Carter, the son of a powerful business tycoon, is siphoning off clients. However, getting to the root of this problem will require risking her heart along with her neck.Redeeming the Night: When the daughter of a Las Vegas politician disappears, private investigator and freshly turned werewolf Eric stumbles onto a frightening series of kidnapped girls. But he finds himself distracted from the case by the mysterious Ashley, on the run from her succubus clan.Final Mend: Jake Inman needs a private investigator to track down his kidnapped goddaughter. Winona Wall left the PI game, but now to save herself she must team up with Jake - and avoid love at all costs.Secrets and Lies: Actor-turned-private-investigator Charlie Ziffkin traces a stolen sculpture to his hometown, where his path crosses again with former sweetheart Juliana Sanchez, a psychic who knows exactly what he's hiding.Holding Out for a Hero: PI Collin Atlee hides behind a handsome face and a cocky attitude. That is, until he takes Seneca Simms's case. Solving the mystery behind her birth is the easy part. The hard part is stealing her heart without exposing his painful past.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Noir Nights: Five Private Eye Romances
by Angela Smith Shay LacyPrivate eyes are watching and romance is calling in these five seriously suspenseful stories. Full of dashing detectives, femme fatales, and nocturnal desires, this collection offers breathtaking thrills to get your pulse pounding.Always and Forever Love: Lacy Aegar and her sister have done well with their private investigation firm, but Jackson Carter, the son of a powerful business tycoon, is siphoning off clients. However, getting to the root of this problem will require risking her heart along with her neck.Redeeming the Night: When the daughter of a Las Vegas politician disappears, private investigator and freshly turned werewolf Eric stumbles onto a frightening series of kidnapped girls. But he finds himself distracted from the case by the mysterious Ashley, on the run from her succubus clan.Final Mend: Jake Inman needs a private investigator to track down his kidnapped goddaughter. Winona Wall left the PI game, but now to save herself she must team up with Jake - and avoid love at all costs.Secrets and Lies: Actor-turned-private-investigator Charlie Ziffkin traces a stolen sculpture to his hometown, where his path crosses again with former sweetheart Juliana Sanchez, a psychic who knows exactly what he's hiding.Holding Out for a Hero: PI Collin Atlee hides behind a handsome face and a cocky attitude. That is, until he takes Seneca Simms's case. Solving the mystery behind her birth is the easy part. The hard part is stealing her heart without exposing his painful past.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Noir(ish): A Dutton Guilt Edged Mystery
by Evan Guilford-BlakeAn entertaining foray into the dark world of film and fiction noir--with a detour into the realm of the fantastic--by Evan Guilford-Blake. It's Los Angeles. June, 1947. <P><P>In the wake of mobster Bugsy Siegel's violent murder, Private Investigator Robert Grahame is confronted with a case unlike anything he's ever faced before. Lizabeth Duryea, a stunning yet peculiar young woman, hires Grahame to find her brother, Dan Scott, and leaves him with a small, mysterious package for safekeeping. But Grahame's investigation becomes much more complicated when another mob big shot gets an anonymous tip that Grahame killed Siegel and hid the evidence in his office. With the help of LAPD's only female detective, Lauren Stanwyck, Grahame tries to discern the truth behind his mysterious client's improbable story and find out who really killed Bugsy Siegel--haunted by his lost love at every step. As he stares into the face of his own cloudy past and the face of the fantastic, Grahame--in the classic noir tradition--is tempted by a femme fatale, followed by a shadowy figure, beaten up, accused of murder, and threatened. Ultimately, he uncovers a most unexpected plot, one which jeopardizes his way of life and puts him in mortal danger.
Noir: A Collection of Crime Comics
by Brian Azzarello Jeff Lemire Ed Brubaker Paul GristMurder, passion, and criminal enterprise are presented here at their darkest, directly from the most talented writers and artists in crime comics!In these thirteen pitch-black noir stories, you'll find deadly conmen and embittered detectives converging on femme fatales and accidental murderers, all presented in sharp black and white by masters of the craft. Featuring stories by Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, and many more of crime comics' top talent!
Noir: A Novel
by Robert Coover“Metafiction lustily mates with hard-boiled mystery in this hilarious homage to Raymond Chandler and company.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)You are Philip M. Noir, Private Investigator. A mysterious young widow hires you to find her husband's killer—if he was killed. Then your client is killed and her body disappear—if she was your client. Your search for clues takes you through all levels of the city, from classy lounges to lowlife dives, from jazz bars to a rich sex kitten’s bedroom, from yachts to the morgue. The Case of the Vanishing Black Widow unfolds over five days aboveground and three or four in smugglers’ tunnels, though flashback and anecdote, and expands time into something much larger. You don’t always get the joke, though most people think what’s happening is pretty funny.“As his dazzling career continues to demonstrate, Mr. Coover is a one-man Big Bang of exploding creative force.” —The New York Times“Like Thomas Pynchon in 2009’s Inherent Vice, Coover pops off laughs on every page.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“[An] absurdist take on the hard-boiled detective novel . . . depraved and amusing.” —Kirkus Reviews
Noise under the bed
by Erick CarballoIn Mexico City, a man receives a phone call from Real del Monte with the news that his mother is seriously ill, so he and his family will have to travel immediately to the town. Discover through this short story a series of events that will interrupt the tranquility of an entire family.
Noise: A Novel
by Darin BradleyThis haunting debut from a brilliant new voice is sure to be as captivating as it is controversial, a shocking look at the imminent collapse of American civilization--and what will succeed it. In the aftermath of the switch from analog to digital TV, an anarchic movement known as Salvage hijacks the unused airwaves. Mixed in with the static's random noise are dire warnings of the imminent economic, political, and social collapse of civilization--and cold-blooded lessons on how to survive the fall and prosper in the harsh new order that will inevitably arise from the ashes of the old.Hiram and Levi are two young men, former Scouts and veterans of countless Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. Now, on the blood-drenched battlefields of university campuses, shopping malls, and gated communities, they will find themselves taking on new identities and new moralities as they lead a ragtag band of hackers and misfits to an all-but-mythical place called Amaranth, where a fragile future waits to be born.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Noise: A Novel
by Darin BradleyThis haunting debut from a brilliant new voice is sure to be as captivating as it is controversial, a shocking look at the imminent collapse of American civilization--and what will succeed it. In the aftermath of the switch from analog to digital TV, an anarchic movement known as Salvage hijacks the unused airwaves. Mixed in with the static's random noise are dire warnings of the imminent economic, political, and social collapse of civilization--and cold-blooded lessons on how to survive the fall and prosper in the harsh new order that will inevitably arise from the ashes of the old.Hiram and Levi are two young men, former Scouts and veterans of countless Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. Now, on the blood-drenched battlefields of university campuses, shopping malls, and gated communities, they will find themselves taking on new identities and new moralities as they lead a ragtag band of hackers and misfits to an all-but-mythical place called Amaranth, where a fragile future waits to be born.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Noites Perversas
by A. D. JusticePrimeiro vem o amor. Depois vem o casamento. Depois vem um carrinho de bebê novo. Mas a vida é realmente tão simples assim? Noah e Brianna Steele estavam vivendo a vida dos seus sonhos como marido e mulher. Os jogos perversos do passado ficaram para trás e cada dia era melhor do que o anterior. Esperanças e sonhos, outrora somente fantasias, eram, finalmente, sua realidade. Colton Lanier e Chaise Steele encontraram o amor do seu próprio jeito improvável. Durante seu romance rápido, eles romperam os laços perversos que os prendiam e formaram novos laços inquebráveis de amor. Depois que eles recuperaram relacionamentos com membros afastados da família, a vida parecia dar a eles uma nova chance para a felicidade. Mas um perigo desconhecido espreitava à distância e a esperança da família começou a desvanecer em desespero. Justo quando tudo na vida parecia ser perfeito, a família da Steele Security estará preparada para as noites perversas que se aproximam?
Nom de Guerre
by Jeff GulvinWhen a terrorist escapes prison, Scotland Yard&’s Jack Swann and FBI agent Johnny Harrison are on his trail in this &“absolutely marvelous&” series (Jack Higgins). Detective Sgt. Jack Swann, anti-terrorist agent for Scotland Yard&’s Special Branch, is breathing a little easier. The international terrorist known as Storm Crow is languishing in jail after threatening to ignite a bomb in London and plotting to unleash a chemical attack in Saint Peter&’s Square in Rome. Then, on his way to trial, the prisoner breaks free. He returns to the world&’s stage with a shocking act of violence—only to be trailed from the UK to the United States by Swann. And that&’s precisely what the madman wants. Enlisting the help of FBI Special Agent Johnny Harrison, Swann tracks his nemesis across the heartland of America—from Georgia to Nevada—in a bizarre spree of mass murders calculated to trap both men in an ingenious and terrifying endgame. Because Storm Crow is more insidious, and more powerful, than Swann and Harrison ever imagined. New York Times–bestselling author Jack Higgins called Storm Crow &“one of the best thrillers I&’ve read this year.&” Now the coldblooded terrorist is at large once again—and the stakes are even higher—in Nom de Guerre.
Nom de code Condor (L'\homme Du Président Ser. #1)
by John Simpson Laure RineL'Homme du Président, tome 1 Le candidat du Parti Démocrate pour la présidence des États-Unis, J. David Windsor, et les Américains sont choqués quand son adversaire, à six semaines des élections, divulgue son homosexualité. N'écoutant que son cœur, David choisit l'honnêteté sans penser aux retombées médiatiques, et surmonte l'obstacle pour remporter l'élection. Malgré ce succès, les forces obscures du monde entier commencent à comploter contre lui, et la sécurité du Président Windsor doit être renforcée. À l'intérieur comme à l'extérieur de la Maison-Blanche, l'Agent des Services Secrets Shane Thompson devient l'ombre du Président, présent, silencieux, et toujours vigilant. Alors que les deux hommes se rapprochent, Shane fait beaucoup plus que simplement son devoir ; il devient indispensable au bonheur de David, comme il l'est à la santé du Président. Ensemble, ils se rendent compte qu'ils doivent trouver un équilibre entre leur vie publique et leur vie privée avant que le stress et les responsabilités ne les déchirent.
Nomad: A Novel (The Marc Dane Series #1)
by James SwallowNew York Times bestselling author James Swallow begins his espionage thriller series with Nomad featuring British desk jockey intelligence operative turned active agent.Marc Dane is a MI6 field agent at home behind a computer screen, one step away from the action. But when a brutal attack on his team leaves Dane the only survivor—and with the shocking knowledge that there are traitors inside MI6—he's forced into the front line. Matters spiral out of control when the evidence points toward Dane as the perpetrator of the attack. Accused of betraying his country, he must race against time to clear his name. With nowhere to turn to for help and no one left to trust, Marc is forced to rely on the elusive Rubicon group and their operative Lucy Keyes. Ex US Army, Lucy also knows what it's like to be an outsider, and she's got the skills that Dane needs. A terrorist attack is coming, one bigger and more deadly than has ever been seen before. With the eyes of the security establishment elsewhere, only Keyes and Dane can stop the attack before it's too late.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Nombre en clave: Verity
by Elizabeth WeinDos chicas. Sus vidas cruzadas en una amistad improbable. Una lucha por sobrevivir a la guerra más devastadora. Dos chicas de orígenes completamente diferentes se hacen inseparables durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial trabajando para las Fuerzas Aéreas Británicas. Pero en una misión de vital importancia, el avión se estrella, una de ellas es capturada por la Gestapo. Sometida a un durísimo y cruel interrogatorio, la Gestapo le concederá solo dos semanas para contar todo lo que sabe sobre el servicio de inteligencia británico. Así irá escribiendo una complicada confesión para los alemanes y así conoceremos su historia. Ha hecho un pacto: mientras dure su confesión, no será ejecutada... Una historia inteligente, sobrecogedora, con muchísimo suspense y con un final absolutamente sorprendente. * Mejor Libro del Mes por Amazon.com en mayo de 2012. * Seleccionado dentro de los TOP TEN mejores libros 2012 porBarnes&Noble. * Mejor libro de 2012 por School Library Journal#s * Mejor libro de 2012 por Kirkus Review Reseñas:«[...] Con esta novela, Elizabeth Wein propone un juego mental diabólicamente trazado. Al principio te cautiva: una historia de amistad entre la piloto y la espía, la emoción de pilotar un avión, los horrores de la tortura nazi, la valentía de los combatientes de la Resistencia francesa; Después te das cuenta de que te ha ido dando todas las pistas necesarias para resolver el rompecabezas gigante que ha construido a tu alrededor y de que nada es como pensabas que era, especialmente cuando te percatas de que tus ojos son un mar de lágrimas [...]».The New York Times Book Review «Una emocionante y brutal historia sobre la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Hay suficientes secuencias de acción y giros inesperados para complacer a todo tipo de lectores».Publishers Weekly
Nome In Codice: Ballerina
by Marta D'Amico Amanda BriceL'aspirante ballerina Dani Spevak è entusiasta quando il famoso show televisivo Teenager Celebrity Dance Off arriva al campus del suo collegio. Scambia la sbarra per i balli da sala e le viene assegnato un cha-cha-cha insieme al Wonderboy di Hollywood Nick Galliano. In un primo momento la loro partnership è scomoda, perché Dani è in soggezione poichè da molto tempo ha una cotta per l'idolo delle teenager. Ma ben presto la loro chimica scalderàla pista da ballo e l'attrazione si sposterà anche nella vita reale. A Nick potrebbe davvero piacere Dani? La sua eccitazione è di breve durata, perché qualcuno la vuole fuori dallo show. Bombe, avvelenamento, incendio doloso ... i 15 minuti di fama finiranno prima che lei raggiunga i 15 anni? Dani e le sue amiche sono improvvisamente al centro di qualche grave sabotaggio. E se lei non scoprirà chi c'è dietro, la sua prossima piroetta potrebbe essere la sua ultima. è come "Nancy Drew in scarpette da ballo" in questo scanzonato romanzo del mistero per adolescenti, finalista per Romance Writers of America Golden Heart® Award come il Miglior Romanzo Giovane. Cosa dicono di "Nome in Codice: Ballerina" "I riferimenti che comprendono tutto, da Snooki a Chewbacca vi faranno ridere ad alta voce." ~ Romantic Times (RT) Recensioni "I fan di Pretty Little Liars e di Gallagher Girls di Ally Carter ameranno Nome in codice:Ballerina Voli brillanti, piroette in tutù, e un mistero intelligente si dipanano in quello che di sicuro diventerà uno dei preferiti tra gli adolescenti e preadolescenti ovunque, il debutto di Amanda Brice è un must read per ogni ragazza che abbia mai ballato o abbia mai voluto ballare"! ~ Gemma Halliday, New York Times autore del bestseller FREDDO MORTALE "Mi ha ricordato la mia infanzia, e non ho alcun dubbio che questa sarebbe stata la mia serie preferita. Giovani ragazze insieme a Daniela Spevak piroettano attraverso il mistero, il caos, e forse un po' di romanticismo. e Nancy
Non Fermarmi (I Fratelli McCabe (Libro 1) #1)
by Lorhainne EckhartQuindici anni fa, Vic McCabe si ritrovò su una strada a senso unico verso la distruzione, con l'amore della sua vita. Quando accadde l'impensabile, un semplice errore cambiò completamente i loro destini. Vic McCabe è un costruttore miliardario di successo. Un uomo che tutte le donne desiderano. Tuttavia, non concede il suo cuore a nessuno. Un giorno, una giornalista si presenta alla sua porta, facendo domande sul suo passato… un passato che aveva seppellito, un errore che aveva commesso quindici anni fa e che ha distrutto la sua vita e quella della donna che sta cercando di dimenticare. Dopo l'emergere di nuove prove, che avevano portato alla luce dettagli di quella notte, Vic si ritrova costretto a cercare quella donna che aveva amato, e che ama tuttora… la donna che aveva giurato di odiarlo per sempre.
Non piangere: Serie di Ryan Lock vol. 5
by Sean Black Simone CaffariniLo sportivo Malik Shaw, vecchia gloria del basket e allenatore di una squadra universitaria, scompare senza lasciare traccia nella notte in cui la sua famiglia è coinvolta in un tragico incidente. Tutto lascia pensare che l’atleta stia fuggendo dalle sue responsabilità e dall’inevitabile declino di una carriera sportiva ormai al termine. Ma il suo amico d’infanzia Ty Johnson, agente di sicurezza privata, sospetta che ci sia dietro qualcosa. Mettendosi in cerca della verità, Ty e il suo collega Ryan Lock si ritroveranno a combattere contro una fitta rete di omertà che avvolge una dormiente cittadina del Minnesota. Se aiuti qualcuno a nascondere un crimine, come fai a ritenerti innocente?