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Norma: A novel
by Sofi OksanenFrom the internationally best-selling author of Purge and When the Doves Disappeared, a spellbinding new novel set in present-day Helsinki, about a young woman with a fantastical secret who is trying to solve the mystery of her mother's death. When Anita Naakka jumps in front of an oncoming train, her daughter, Norma, is left alone with the secret they have spent their lives hiding: Norma has supernatural hair, sensitive to the slightest changes in her mood--and the moods of those around her--moving of its own accord, corkscrewing when danger is near. And so it is her hair that alerts her, while she talks with a strange man at her mother's funeral, that her mother may not have taken her own life. Setting out to reconstruct Anita's final months--sifting through puzzling cell phone records, bank statements, video files--Norma begins to realize that her mother knew more about her hair's powers than she let on: a sinister truth beyond Norma's imagining. As Sofi Oksanen leads us ever more deeply into Norma's world, weaving together past and present, she gives us a dark family drama that is a searing portrait of both the exploitation of women's bodies and the extremes to which people will go for the sake of beauty.
Norma: How Far Will People Go For The Sake Of Beauty?
by Sofi OksanenFrom the international bestselling author of Purge and When the Doves Disappeared comes a spellbinding new novel set in present-day Helsinki about a young woman with a fantastical secret who is trying to solve the mystery of her mother’s death.When Anita Naakka jumps in front of an oncoming train, her daughter, Norma, is left alone with the secret they have spent their lives hiding: Norma has supernatural hair, sensitive to the slightest changes in her mood — and the moods of those around her — corkscrewing when danger is near. And so it is her hair that alerts her, while she talks with a strange man at her mother’s funeral, that her mother may not have taken her own life.Setting out to reconstruct Anita’s final months, Norma begins to realize that her mother knew more about her hair’s power than she let on. As Sofi Oksanen leads us deeper into Norma’s world, weaving together past and present, she gives us a dark family drama that is a searing portrait of both the exploitation of women’s bodies and the extremes to which people will go for the sake of beauty.
Normal
by Graeme Cameron"The truth is I hurt people. It's what I do. It's all I do. It's all I've ever done."He lives in your community, in a nice house with a well-tended garden. He shops in your grocery store, bumping shoulders with you and apologizing with a smile. He drives beside you on the highway, politely waving you into the lane ahead of him.What you don't know is that he has an elaborate cage built into a secret basement under his garage. And the food that he's carefully shopping for is to feed a young woman he's holding there against her will--one in a string of many, unaware of the fate that awaits her.This is how it's been for a long time. It's normal...and it works. Perfectly.Then he meets the checkout girl from the 24-hour grocery. And now the plan, the hunts, the room...the others--he doesn't need any of them anymore. He only needs her. But just as he decides to go straight, the police start to close in. He might be able to cover his tracks, except for one small problem--he still has someone trapped in his garage.Discovering his humanity couldn't have come at a worse time.
Normal
by Roberto López Herrero«Subí observando la foto. Era un tipo vulgar, común. Pero muy común. Pelo ni corto ni largo con un peinado corriente, ligeras entradas, puede que castaño... Estatura media, sobre el metro setenta y cinco... Pantalones oscuros y gabardina clara. No se distinguía bien la cara, una pena, porque las orejas son como las huellas dactilares y me habría servido, pero hay que jugar con las cartas que tocan.» «El asesino era normal» es la única descripción que Félix Fortea, policía de homicidios, recibe cuando interroga a los testigos de un crimen a plena luz del día. ¿Cómo detienes a un homicida que puede ser cualquiera? ¿Qué es ser normal? Un elenco de personajes con sus fallos, rareza y taras se unen para detener a un criminal que parece camuflarse exhibiendo su aparente normalidad. R. López-Herrero pone en duda el concepto de normalidad imperante en nuestro mundo en esta novela negra que pone de relevancia el talento de su autor yque nos sumerge en una atmósfera en la que los personajes componen un perfecto cuadro de la singularidad humana y de los prejuicios sociales que hacen de ella una carga. Reseña:«Normal es uno de esos libros con un estilo tan propio y atractivo que cuando te vienes a dar cuenta estás pasando páginas a toda velocidad. Un gran inicio en el género negro de un autor que promete ser muchas cosas menos normal.»Bruno Nievas
Normal
by Scott J. HollidayFrom the author of the Stonefly series, a killer circus sideshow act has escaped from prison, and a prison guard—his childhood friend—must apprehend him. South Carolina, 1879. Prison guard Paul Constantine&’s quiet world is fractured when convicted murderer, Roy Pellerin—a childhood friend and sideshow performer born with alligator skin—pulls off a seemingly impossible escape. Now Paul must track Roy down before former judge and haunted insomniac, Frank Ledger, delivers Roy to his own brand of shotgun justice. How far can Roy run, and for how long? Whose quest will end when the terrifying past comes roaring into the present? And whose will end in the grave? Drawing on his visionary talent, Scott J. Holliday delivers a gripping historical thriller about the bonds of friendship, the unexpected forms of love, and the stories found in our scars.
Normal Women: A Novel
by Ainslie HogarthIn this darkly comic story about how we value female labour—and don&’t—a new mother becomes embroiled in a dangerous mystery when her friend, a controversial entrepreneur, goes missing.When her daughter Lotte was born, Dani had welcomed the chance to be a stay-at-home mother. To be good at something, for once. But now Dani can&’t stop thinking about her seemingly healthy husband, Clark, dropping dead. Not because she hates him (not right now, anyway), but because it&’s become abundantly clear to Dani that if he dies, she and Lotte will be left destitute. And then Dani discovers The Temple. Ostensibly a yoga centre, The Temple and its guardian, Renata, are committed to helping people reach their full potential. And if that sometimes requires sex work, so be it. Finally, Dani has found something she could be good at, even great at; meaningful work that will protect her and Lotte from poverty, and provide true economic independence from Clark. Just as Dani is preparing to embrace this opportunity, Renata disappears. And Dani discovers there might be something else she&’s good at: detective work.
Normal: A Novel
by Warren EllisA smart, tight, provocative techno-thriller straight out of the very near future—by an iconic visionary writerSome people call it "abyss gaze." Gaze into the abyss all day and the abyss will gaze into you. There are two types of people who think professionally about the future: foresight strategists are civil futurists who think about geo-engineering and smart cities and ways to evade Our Coming Doom; strategic forecasters are spook futurists, who think about geopolitical upheaval and drone warfare and ways to prepare clients for Our Coming Doom. The former are paid by nonprofits and charities, the latter by global security groups and corporate think tanks. For both types, if you're good at it, and you spend your days and nights doing it, then it's something you can't do for long. Depression sets in. Mental illness festers. And if the "abyss gaze" takes hold there's only one place to recover: Normal Head, in the wilds of Oregon, within the secure perimeter of an experimental forest. When Adam Dearden, a foresight strategist, arrives at Normal Head, he is desperate to unplug and be immersed in sylvan silence. But then a patient goes missing from his locked bedroom, leaving nothing but a pile of insects in his wake. A staff investigation ensues; surveillance becomes total. As the mystery of the disappeared man unravels in Warren Ellis's Normal, Dearden uncovers a conspiracy that calls into question the core principles of how and why we think about the future—and the past, and the now.The ebook edition also includes four conversations with Warren Ellis about Normal, featuring Robin Sloan, Laurie Penny, Geoff Manaugh, and Lauren Beukes. The conversations originally appeared on tor.com.
Norse Mythology for Kids: Tales of Gods, Creatures, and Quests
by Mathias NordvigAwaken a sense of adventure (and maybe a Kraken) with a collection of Norse mythology for kids 8 to 12What is more awesome than the hammer-wielding thunder-god, Thor; the Queen of Asgard and all-knowing goddess, Frigg; or the gigantic sea serpent, Jormungand? Norse Mythology for Kids transports you into the Nordic lands where extraordinary creatures like giants, dwarfs, elves, and monsters walked among fearless gods and goddesses.Featuring timeless stories from such countries as Iceland, Norway, and Denmark, this is your entryway into the magical world of Scandinavian folklore. With vividly detailed illustrations that pair with each myth, you'll feel like you are defending Asgard on the battlefield with the almighty Odin, shape-shifting from a snake to a hawk with the trickster Loki, slaying dragons with the brave Sigurd, and much more. Follow these engaging Norse mythology legends, and learn everything there is to know about the tall tales of the Norse.Norse Mythology for Kids includes:20 Marvelous myths—Explore 20 of the most memorable Norse mythology stories from Norse culture, combined into one awesome book.Follow the bloodlines—Discover the fascinating family ties between some of the most well-known and lesser-known mythical Norse characters.Language lessons—Use the glossary and pronunciation guide of essential Nordic terms to easily follow along with each story.Enter the wild world of Norse mythology with this great book for kids.
North Country Man
by Carrie AlexanderSome call him hermit Others call him hero Noah Saari is a North Country ManA few years ago, Noah left the woods of Michigan, ready to make a difference in the world. After a tragic accident, he came back-blamed by some, pitied by others, misunderstood by all. Now the only thing he wants is to be left alone.Then one night, Claire Levander stumbles across his path. Claire’s not made for the backwoods-she’s a businesswoman whose idea of the perfect vacation spot is a well-stocked resort. And although he doesn’t know it, she has a plan that could change the lives of the few people in his hometown he still cares about. Even worse is the fact that she just might change his.
North From Rome
by Helen MacinnesA young American stumbles into a vicious underworld syndicate and finds himself in a web of murder, espionage, and international intrigue.
North Sea Requiem: A Novel (The Highland Gazette Mystery Series #4)
by A. D. ScottThe fourth gripping, evocative, and lyrical mystery in the acclaimed series that brilliantly evokes the Scottish Highlands of the 1950s. When a small-town Scottish woman discovers a severed leg in the boot of one of the local hockey players&’ uniforms, it&’s a big scoop for the Highland Gazette. But reporter Joanne Ross wants a front-page story of her own, and she hopes to find it in Mae Bell, an American jazz singer whose husband disappeared in an aircraft accident five years ago and who is searching the Highlands for her husband&’s colleagues. Things take a very sinister turn when Nurse Urquhart, who dis-covered the limb, suffers a hideous and brutal attack. Even stranger, she was the recipient of letters warning her to keep her nose out of someone&’s business—letters that Mae Bell and the staff of the Highland Gazette also received. What could it all mean? Unfolding against a gorgeously rendered late 1950s Scottish countryside, North Sea Requiem captures the mores and issues of another era, especially in Joanne Ross—a woman wrestling with divorce, career, and a boss who wants to be more than just her superior. The result is a poignant, often haunting mix of violence, loss, and redemption in a narrative full of unnerving plot twists and unforgettable characters.
North Strike (The WWII Naval Thrillers)
by Max HennessyA searing tale of combat and espionage at the edge of the world from the author who &“writes about war as few men can&” (Daily Mail). Magnusson had expected to go to war—though not as a spy, and certainly not in a windjammer. But it is 1939 and the Navy desperately needs information about German raiders and blockade runners operating in northern waters. One of the key places to uncover that information is the port of Narvik in Norway—and the man to do it is Magnusson. Soon he and the rest of the ship&’s crew find themselves playing a key role in the rescue of British prisoners from the Altmark, a German oil tanker, and are subsequently plunged into the very heart of the Nazi invasion of Norway. Set against the majestic background of the Norwegian fjords, North Strike is a powerful story from one of war fiction&’s greatest storytellers, perfect for fans of Alan Evans, Alexander Fullerton, and Douglas Reeman.
North To Adventure
by K. M. PeytonNick knows he wants to work on the crew of a ship, so when his uncle puts together a crew for the Nimbus to go north looking for the Puffin, which was lost years earlier, Nick becomes the most junior member of its crew. In the rough arctic seas and landscape, Nick and his eskimo friend Utak save the day and find out the truth about the Puffin.
North of Boston
by Elisabeth EloBoston-bred Pirio Kasparov is out on her friend Ned’s fishing boat when a freighter rams into them, dumping them both into the icy waters of the North Atlantic. Somehow, she survives nearly four hours before being rescued. Ned is not so lucky. Pirio can’t shake the feeling that what happened was no accident, a suspicion seconded by her cynical Russian-immigrant father. And when Pirio teams up with the unlikeliest of partners, she begins unraveling a terrifying plot that leads to the frozen reaches of the Canadian arctic, where she confronts her ultimate challenge: to trust herself. <P><P> With the help of a curious journalist named Russell Parnell, Pirio begins unraveling a lethal plot involving the glacial whaling grounds off Baffin Island. In a narrow inlet in the arctic tundra, Pirio confronts her ultimate challenge: to trust herself. A gripping literary thriller, North of Boston combines the atmospheric chills of Jussi Adler-Olsen with the gritty mystery of Laura Lippman. And Pirio Kasparov is a gutsy, compellingly damaged heroine with many adventures ahead.
North of Boston
by Elisabeth EloPirio Kasparov finds herself abandoned in the North Atlantic when the fishing boat she's on is rammed by a freighter. She somehow survives for nearly four hours in the freezing water before being rescued, but Pirio's friend, Ned, is not so lucky. He disappears without a trace. Pirio can't shake the suspicion that the boat's sinking was no accident, and begins to unravel a lethal plot that takes her to Northern Canada and the ice-cold waters of Baffin Bay. To survive, she must overcome a deadly betrayal from someone in her past, and, most importantly, learn to trust her own instincts above all else.Elisabeth Elo's mesmerising novel introduces a gutsy heroine with a rare ability to withstand the extreme, and follows a dark and treacherous quest that brings to light some horrifying truths.(P)2014 Blackstone Audio
North of Havana (A Doc Ford Novel #5)
by Randy Wayne WhiteRandy Wayne White's Doc Ford novels have been praised as "witty" (San Diego Union-Tribune), "must-reads" (Chicago Tribune) and "superb." (Denver Post) Now, White's newest thriller takes Doc Ford to Havana, where his friend is being held by the Cuban government. Still haunted by his suspected involvement in a plot against Castro, Ford ventures to Cuba--where he finds himself entangled in a web of murder, revenge, and assassination. From the author of the critically acclaimed novel Captiva (Prime Crime, 5/97) Another mystery featuring Randy Wayne White's Doc Ford is on the way Will appeal to fans of Carl Hiaasen and John D. Macdonald "We'll drop anything we're doing to read a new Randy White novel and be glad we did." --Denver Post
North of Nowhere
by Liz KesslerThe sleepy seaside village of Porthaven hides a mystery...Mia's grandad has vanished and nobody knows why. When Mia and her mum go to support her grandma, Mia makes friends with local girl, Dee. But why does Dee seem so out of reach? Why does she claim to be facing violent storms when Mia sees only sunny skies? And can Mia solve the mystery and find her grandad before time and tide forever wash away his future?A night of storms. A lifetime of secrets. A week to find the truth.
North of Nowhere
by Steve Hamilton'That summer, it was all about secrets... I already had one bullet inside me. I knew I didn't have room for another.' A superb Alex McKnight novel from award-winning Steve HamiltonAlex McKnight rarely ventures out from his home these days, even to spend time at his friend Jackie's Glasgow Inn. Even as he lets Jackie force him out one night for a poker game at a stranger's house, Alex is certain it's a bad idea. And when the genial atmosphere rapidly deteriorates, he starts to think maybe he was right. Then three masked, armed robbers burst through the door, and things get a whole lot worse. Soon Alex's three closest friends are implicated in the robbery, and Alex finds himself the object of hostile attention from the victim. As events spin out of control, it becomes clear that somebody is not telling the truth, and has put them all in terrible danger...
North of Nowhere (Alex McKnight Series #4)
by Steve HamiltonPrivate detective fiction set in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
North of Nowhere: A Thriller
by Allison BrennanNew York Times bestseller Allison Brennan’s latest standalone is an unputdownable race to the dramatic finish.After five years in hiding from their murderous father, the day Kristen and Ryan McIntyre have been dreading has arrived: Boyd McIntyre, head of a Los Angeles crime family, has at last tracked his kids to a small Montana town and is minutes away from kidnapping them. They barely escape in a small plane, but gunfire hits the fuel line. The pilot, a man who has been raising them as his own, manages to crash land in the middle of the Montana wilderness. The siblings hike deep into the woods, searching desperately for safety—unaware of the severity of the approaching storm. Boyd’s sister Ruby left Los Angeles for the Army years ago, cutting off contact in order to help keep her niece and nephew safe and free from the horrors of the McIntyre clan. So when she gets an emergency call that the plane has gone down with the kids inside, she drops everything to try save them.As the storm builds, Ruby isn’t the only person looking for them. Boyd has hired an expert tracker to find and bring them home. And rancher Nick Lorenzo, who knows these mountains better than anyone and doesn’t understand why the kids are running, is on their trail too. But there is a greater threat to Kristen and Ryan out there. More volatile than the incoming blizzard, more dangerous than the family they ran from or the natural predators they could encounter. Who finds them first could determine if they live or die. . .
North of Saginaw Bay
by E J PetersenE. J. Petersen’s North of Saginaw Bay is a captivating tale set in the rugged and picturesque landscapes of Michigan’s northern shores. Blending vivid descriptions of nature with a compelling narrative, Petersen captures the spirit of life along the bay, where resilience and resourcefulness are as vital as the beauty of the surrounding wilderness.The story follows a diverse cast of characters whose lives intertwine in a community shaped by the challenges and rewards of life near Saginaw Bay. Through trials of love, loyalty, and ambition, the novel explores themes of human connection, the power of place, and the enduring relationship between people and the natural world.Petersen’s evocative writing brings the region to life, from the serene waters of the bay to the dense, untamed forests that stretch beyond its shores. Against this striking backdrop, the struggles and triumphs of the characters unfold, revealing the strength of their bonds and the determination needed to thrive in a remote and often unforgiving environment.Rich in atmosphere and steeped in the culture and history of northern Michigan, North of Saginaw Bay is a moving and unforgettable story that celebrates the beauty of the land and the spirit of the people who call it home. This novel will resonate with readers who appreciate tales of resilience, community, and the profound influence of nature on human life.
North of the Border
by Judith Van GiesonOn one side of the border, a murder; on the other, a killer. In between stands Neil Hamel, a woman and lawyer with a passion for the truth. "Don't worry, Chiquita," was the Kid's answer to almost everything, and right now Neil Hamel missed the Kid--her part-time lover and car mechanic. Neil had gone to Mexico as a favor to a man she shouldn't be doing favors for, and what it got her was a face-to-face meeting with a corpse, a Mexican lawyer with a diamond pinky ring, and a throat slit from ear to ear. Returning home to Albuquerque, Neil couldn't let go of the tangled scheme she had uncovered. Looking for the truth, she finds human predators.
Northanger Abbey (First Avenue Classics ™)
by Jane AustenCatherine Morland is obsessed with the romantic adventures and supernatural terrors of Gothic novels. She dreams of being a heroine in such a book. When she is invited to spend several weeks at her friend Henry Tilney's family home—Northanger Abbey—Catherine envisions herself exploring crumbling corridors and shadowy passages. She is disappointed to discover that the abbey is bright and comfortably modern. But could there still be secrets lurking behind its walls? Why has no one entered the late Mrs. Tilney's room since her death? Is there a mystery to uncover at Northanger Abbey . . . or is Catherine letting her imagination run wild? Published posthumously in 1817, this is an unabridged version of English author Jane Austen's biting satire of the Gothic novels of the late 18th-century.
Northern Ex
by Colin CampbellA disgraced ex-cop gets a shot at redemption—from the author of the Jim Grant thrillers, known for his &“very real . . . very good&” crime fiction (Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author). Once a cop always a cop. Ex vice squad cop Vince McNulty copes with life outside the force by visiting the Northern X massage parlors he used to police. Until a return to his old stomping ground prompts a change in fortunes. Several girls have gone missing. All young masseuses. All from parlors that McNulty has visited. When one of them turns up dead everything points to a regular customer being involved. And McNulty is top of the list. &“Every detail feels authentic, and his dark, muscular prose suggests the best pulp writers of the &’50s.&”—Kirkus Reviews &“Full of white-knuckle suspense, shocking violence, and unexpected twists. A fine choice for fans of gritty, realistic cop dramas.&”—BooklistPraise for the Jim Grant Thriller series &“A cop with a sharp eye, keen mind, and a lion&’s heart.&”—Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times bestselling author, on Jamaica Plain &“Campbell writes smart, rollercoaster tales with unstoppable forward momentum and thrilling authenticity.&”—Nick Petrie, national bestselling author, on Beacon Hill &“Grim and gritty and packed with action and crackling dialogue.&”—Kirkus Reviews on Jamaica Plain