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Off Season: Martha's Vineyard Mystery #5 (Martha’s Vineyard Mysteries #5)
by Philip R. CraigThere’s nothing like Martha’s Vineyard on crisp autumn days, after the season has ended. The “off-islanders” are finally gone and ex-Boston cop J.W. Jackson is free to relax. But the natives are getting seriously restless this fall, with animal rights activists squaring off against deer slayers and environmentalists butting heads with land developers. Things have reached a boiling point, and it’s not long before verbal arrows become real ones. When a most unlikely victim is caught in lethal crossfire, Jackson can’t just sit idly by.
Off Side
by Manuel Vazquez Montalban Ed EmeryBarcelona's new soccer star is receiving death threats and Pepe Carvalho, gourmet gumshoe and former political prisoner under Franco, is hired to find out who's behind it. Pepe Carvalho is set to retire. Content to live out the rest of his days enjoying the best food and wine Catalonia has to offer, his plans are put on hold when an executive from Barcelona's world-famous soccer team pays him a visit. "The center forward will be killed at dusk," reads the note the executive gives to Carvalho. With that, the detective, former communist, and one-time employee of the CIA, must find out where this note is from. Is the threat real? Is it the work of one person? Or is it one of the real estate moguls tearing Barcelona apart in their battle over the most important properties of Catalonia? Here Montalbán does for the game of soccer what he has done for food. In an exquisite portrait of Spain's most beloved sport, soccer and politics mix in a gripping mystery about the reckless excesses--and limits--of power.
Off Track (Superintendent Mike Yeadings Mysteries)
by Clare CurzonTwo strangers, a research microbiologist and a commuter-line driver, both once fired by ambition but now disillusioned, encounter each other at a major crossroads in their lives. In a vicious and mistaken attack, one becomes a hapless victim of the other's desperation.As the Thames Valley Serious Crimes Squad, headed by Mike Yeadings, investigates the disappearance of one of the men, grim secrets of national importance emerge. Involvement spreads beyond the men's families to a mysterious immigrant couple with a tragic past. Suspicion falls on Detective Superintendent Zyczynski's journalist lover as he is drawn in to counter the threat to a young child's life.Clare Curzon has written a stunning police procedural with strong psychological depth and mesmerizing characters.
Off With His Head (Inspector Alleyn #19)
by Ngaio MarshWhen the pesky Anna Bunz arrives at Mardian to investigate the rare survival of folk-dancing still practised there, she quickly antagonizes the villagers. But Mrs Bunz is not the only source of friction - two of the other enthusiasts are also spoiling for a fight. When the sword dancers' traditional mock beheading of the Winter Solstice becomes horribly real, Superintendent Roderick Alleyn finds himself faced with a case of great complexity and of gruesome proportions...
Off the Air: A Mystery (Jolene Garcia Mysteries)
by Christina EstesEqual parts thought-provoking and entertaining, Off the Air introduces Jolene Garcia in Emmy Award–winning reporter Christina Estes's Tony Hillerman Prize–winning debut.Jolene Garcia is a local TV reporter in Phoenix, Arizona, splitting her time between covering general assignments—anything from a monsoon storm to a newborn giraffe at the zoo—and special projects. Stories that take more time to research and produce. Stories that Jolene wants to tell.When word gets out about a death at a radio station, Jolene and other journalists swarm the scene, intent on reporting the facts first. The body is soon identified as Larry Lemmon, a controversial talk show host, who died under suspicious circumstances. Jolene conducted his final interview, giving her and her station an advantage. But not for long.As the story heats up, so does the competition. Jolene is determined to solve this murder. It’s an investigation that could make or break her career—if it doesn't break her first.
Off the Books
by Lucy ArlingtonLiterary agent and amateur sleuth Lila Wilkins is back to seal the deal in the New York Times bestselling Novel Idea Mystery series. Lila is showcasing some of her biggest authors at a bridal expo. But when the joyous event turns deadly, she'll have to figure out who penned the perfect crime... The Novel Idea Literary Agency has planned a wedding-themed week for Inspiration Valley, celebrating not only North Carolina's best vendors but also some of the agency's most popular bridal books. The fact that Lila can use the event to plan her own impending nuptials is just the icing on the cake. But wedding bells turn to warning bells when Lila finds a dead man facedown in the frosting. Soon it's discovered that the victim was connected to several Novel Idea authors, all of whom quickly become suspects in the case. It's up to Lila and her fellow agents to find the real killer before one of their clients winds up scribbling stories from behind bars...
Off the Grid (Joe Pickett #16)
by C. J. Box<P>New York Times-bestselling author C. J. Box returns with a suspenseful new Joe Pickett novel. <P>Nate Romanowski is off the grid, recuperating from wounds and trying to deal with past crimes, when he is suddenly surrounded by a small team of elite professional special operators. They're not there to threaten him, but to make a deal. They need help destroying a domestic terror cell in Wyoming's Red Desert, and in return they'll make Nate's criminal record disappear. <P> But they are not what they seem, as Nate's friend Joe Pickett discovers. They have a much different plan in mind, and it just may be something that takes them all down--including Nate and Joe. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Off the Grid (Koa Kane Hawaiian Mystery)
by Robert McCawPerfect for fans of James Lee Burke’s Dave RobicheauxA scrap of cloth fluttering in the wind leads Hilo police Chief Detective Koa Kane to the tortured remains of an unfortunate soul left to burn in the path of an advancing lava flow. For Koa, it’s the second gruesome homicide of the day, and he soon discovers the murders are linked. These grisly crimes on Hawai?i’s Big Island could rewrite history—or cost Chief Detective Koa Kane his career.The dead, a reclusive couple living off the grid, turn out to be mysterious fugitives. The CIA, the Chinese government, and the Defense Intelligence Agency, attempt to thwart Koa’s investigation and obscure the victims’ true identities. Undeterred by mounting political pressure, Koa pursues the truth only to find himself drawn into a web of international intrigue.While Koa investigates, the Big Island scrambles to prepare for the biggest and most explosive political rally in its history. Despite police resources stretched to the breaking point, Koa uncovers a government conspiracy so shocking its exposure topples senior officials far beyond Hawai?i’s shores.
Off the Grid (The Lost Platoon #2)
by Monica McCartyA hunt for dangerous secrets leads to explosive chemistry in this exhilarating romantic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Going Dark.A team of Navy SEALs go on a mission and disappear without a trace--they are The Lost Platoon. Investigative reporter Brittany Blake may have stumbled upon the story of a lifetime in her search for her missing brother. When he seemingly disappears overnight, she refuses to accept the Navy's less-than-satisfying explanation. She begins her own investigation, which leads her to top-secret SEAL teams, covert ops, and a possible cover up... John Donovan is having trouble biding his time, waiting for his Commanding Officer to figure out who set up their platoon. John's best friend and BUD/S partner, Brandon Blake, was one of the many lives tragically lost in the attack against his team. When Brandon's sister, Brittany, tracks John down, looking for answers, he realizes that she may be their best bet--or bait--for finding out who is targeting SEAL Team Nine.
Off the Grid Christmas
by Mary Ellen PorterHOLIDAY HIDEOUTWhen computer expert Arden DeMarco hacks secret files and discovers evidence of treason, a price is put on her head. What started as a mission to help a friend is now a fight for her life with assassins and the FBI tracking her down. There’s no time to get distracted by her brother’s best friend, Kane Walker, but the security expert promised Arden’s family he’d bring her safely home for the holidays. Instead they’re dodging bullets—and fighting their growing feelings—while Arden races to break the encryption and find out what’s hidden in the files she stole. But as they’re hunted by armed henchmen determined to make sure those secrets are never uncovered, keeping Arden safe is the only Christmas gift that matters…
Off the Grid: A Monkeewrench Novel (Monkeewrench Mysteries #6)
by P. J. TracyOff the Florida coast, Grace MacBride, partner in software company Monkeewrench, thwarts an assassination attempt on a retired FBI agent. A few hours afterward in Minneapolis, a young girl's throat is slashed. <P><P>Later that day, two men are killed execution style. Minneapolis Homicide detectives Leo Magozzi and Gino Rolseth struggle to link the three crimes, but the wave of murders across the country has only just begun. Piece by piece, evidence accumulates, pointing to a suspect--and a motive--that shocks them to the core. It puts the entire Midwest on high alert...and Monkeewrench in the line of fire.
Off the Rails
by Jill SorensonA dedicated American agent risks everything for a forbidden beauty in this sensual, turbo-charged novel from the RITA-nominated author of Against the Wall ("A sexy, unique love story that I devoured in one day."--Monica Murphy). Four years ago, when Ian Foster was working as a border patrol agent, he rescued an eighteen-year-old Mexican girl who'd been left for dead. He never forgot the gorgeous, resilient Maria Santos. Now Ian is an undercover ICE agent on the trail of a ruthless criminal with an intriguing connection: Maria. She holds the only clue to the man's whereabouts. And Ian is tasked with crossing the border to find her. Maria has always carried a torch for Ian, the handsome American who saved her life. When he shows up in her hometown, the attraction between them ignites. His intense gaze sets her blood on fire. But Maria is in serious danger. She owes a favor to a drug lord, and soon she's caught in the crosshairs of a treacherous takedown operation. Once more, Ian's her sole hope of survival--and his sizzling touch rekindles a passion that goes beyond borders. Praise for Jill Sorenson and Against the Wall "A must-read . . . Against the Wall is a sexy, unique love story that I devoured in one day. Jill Sorenson's voice is so fresh, her characters shine bright."--New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy "A dirty, gritty gem of a book, with a hard edge of realism and bright, hopeful heart!"--M. O'Keefe, author of Burn Down the Night "Jill Sorenson's sleek sensuality and fresh new voice are sure to score big with readers."--New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard "With Jill Sorenson, you are guaranteed a dangerously addictive, gut-wrenchingly fast-paced read."--New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Tyler Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Off the Record
by Elizabeth WhiteJudge Laurel Kincade's Personal history is entangled with journalist Cole McGaughan's of the New York Daily Journal. When Laurel announces her candidacy for chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Cole must decide if the story that could make his career is worth the price he'd have to pay.
Off the Record (Mystery and the Minister's Wife #23)
by Jill Elizabeth NelsonA SPOONFUL OF SUGAR... DURING A VISIT WITH NEHEMIAH JACOBS at Orchard Hill retirement home, Kate is surprised when the serene atmosphere turns into a full-fledged drama. Resident Shirley Kraemer, beloved mother-in-law to Copper Mill's mayor, has a severe allergic reaction to a medication. As Kate observes the commotion around the home and prays for the fragile woman, she notices several folks behaving mysteriously behind the scenes. Soon, Kate begins to suspect that Mrs. Kraemer's improper care was not an accident at all. As Kate digs into her latest mystery, she and Paul help mediate between two local blood-drive volunteers--Renee Lambert and Joe Tucker--whose philosophies on advertising for such an event contrast to the point of chaos. With the blood drive threatening to collapse and Mrs. Kraemer's health hanging by a thread, can Kate help the mayor's family pinpoint the culprit before it's too late?
Off the Rim (Orca Sports)
by Sonya Spreen BatesDylan's wish comes true when Coach Scott names him to the starting lineup for the Mountview High Hunters' first game of the playoffs. But just when he should be concentrating on basketball, Dylan becomes the target of some off-court aggression. As he's driving his girlfriend, Jenna, home one night, a black pickup truck tries to run them off the road. The police call it an accident. But even as Dylan tries to put it behind him, he has a sense of impending danger that he can't shake. When Jenna starts receiving threats from an anonymous cyberbully telling her to "keep quiet," Dylan becomes seriously concerned about her safety. Jenna has no idea what the cyberbully thinks she knows. But Dylan will have to help her figure it out fast if they're ever going to feel safe again.
Off-Duty SEALs: Military Romantic Suspense (The Echo Platoon Series)
by Marliss MeltonFour Stories of Bachelor Navy SEALs On Dangerous Missions of the Heart in Off-Duty SEALs, An Echo Platoon Anthology by Marliss Melton--Present Day, Louisa Virginia, Virginia Beach, Spain, Washington DC--Tyler Rexall was issued a medical discharge and released from the Teams. Now he’s living in his parents’ country home wondering what the hell he’s going to do with a crushed foot, let alone with the ugly dog just foisted on him by some well-meaning woman he knew in high school.Rusty Kuzinsky has given thirty-two years to the Teams. He has big plans following retirement, but they don’t include caring for a traumatized military war dog. There’s only one woman he can rely on to help him…if she’s forgiven him for letting her husband die all those years ago.Mitch Thoreau finds romance on his vacation in Spain when Catalonia’s bid for independence turns violent. Too bad for Mitch, the woman he’s falling for is a member of the family responsible for unleashing terror on Barcelona.Stuart Rudolph, a white-hat hacker in his off-hours, is surfing the web when he realizes danger on the home front is just a click away. Imagine Stu’s horror on discovering the only woman he ever loved—and lost—is being used as bait by the terrorists who are out gunning for Stu.Publisher's Note: Gifted and experienced, no one delivers true SEAL action and romance like Marliss Melton. Sure to be enjoyed by fans of Trish McCallan, Tawny Weber and Maya Banks as well as Christin Harber, Suzanne Brockmann and Linda Howard.
Offer of Proof: A Novel
by Robert HeilbrunA riveting thriller, the debut novel of a high–profile Manhattan public defender with a gift for writing about the law in ways that are vastly entertaining, witty, sardonic and wise.A beautiful young businesswoman is murdered on the streets of New York after shopping for art in Chelsea, and in her final words to the police, she identifies her assailant. Or does she?Arch Gold, dedicated public defender, gets the biggest case of his life when he's assigned to represent the accused killer, Damon Tucker, a young black kid from Harlem. Damon claims he's innocent, and Gold puts his reputation on the line to save his client and find the real killer.
Officer Down
by Theresa SchwegelSamantha's gun killed her partner during an impromptu sting. But who pulled the trigger? Knocked unconscious during the gunfight, Sam wakes up in the hospital to the news that Fred was killed.
Officer Down
by Theresa SchwegelTheresa Schwegel Officer Down is the winner of the Edgar Award for Best First Novel.The Chicago Police Department says Samantha Mack shot her partner, Fred, during the confusion of a bungled pursuit. Mack says it was their quarry, a violent pedophile named Marco Trovic, who fired the deadly round in that darkened room. But Mack was knocked out and can't really say what happened.When no evidence of Trovic is found on the scene and the bullet is shown to have come from Mack's own gun, the Department labels Fred's death as a case of friendly fire. Back at the station, it seems no one believes Mack's account. Not Internal Affairs investigator Alex O'Conner, and not even Mack's lover, whose best attempts at support leave her as cold as the wind whipping across Lake Michigan.With the Department looking to quiet the bad press, Mack can't count on anyone to help her track down Trovic. Even if she can somehow find him in the dark recesses of Chicago's underworld, can she prove that Trovic was the shooter? With her back to the wall and her career at stake, now it's time for Mack to take matters into her own hands to clear her name—and avenge her partner's death.
Officer Down (Sam Stephans Crime Thriller #2)
by Ronald Ady CrouchConstable Sam Stephens, now out of probation on the streets of Toronto, takes on new and demanding challenges. Inspector Althoff continues to go out of his way to make Sam’s life as miserable as possible. Water off a duck’s back to Sam. He is dispatched to the call from hell. “High school active shooter”. Sam, former Canadian Forces, Special Ops, enters the school to devastating carnage – Officer Down.
Officer Elvis
by Gary GusickIn the vein of Harlan Coben and Lisa Gardner, Gary Gusick takes readers on an explosive ride-along with Mississippi detective Darla Cavannah, a Yankee transplant making her name in the Deep South. After performing at a local old-folks home, off-duty police officer and part-time Elvis impersonator Tommy Reylander smoothes out his pompadour, climbs into his pink Caddy, and gets all shook up--fatally so, when a bomb explodes. Whether he was killed for his police work or bad singing is a mystery that detective Darla Cavannah is determined to solve. Though it's been several years since Darla (reluctantly) partnered up with Tommy, she convinces her boss to let her lead the murder investigation. As the new regional director of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, Shelby Mitchell can think of better uses for his star detective's time, but not even the most hardened good ole boy can resist Darla's smart, savvy persuasions. She soon embarks on a roller coaster ride through the world of Elvis tribute artists while tracking down one of the most bizarre serial killers in the history of the Magnolia State. Aiding her pursuit of the killer is recently reprimanded officer Rita Gibbons, fresh from the trailer park and described by Shelby as "half a licorice stick short in the manners department." But Rita's plenty smart, even when this case takes their suspicious minds in an entirely unexpected direction.Praise for Officer Elvis "With its comical Down South style and its wide variety of sequined, pompadoured characters, Officer Elvis is an intriguing mystery with more than its share of quirks. Even if you're not a fan of the King, you're sure to get plenty of laughs out of this rockin' and rollin' whodunit."--Kristin Dreyer Kramer, NPR's Shelf Discovery "An absolute hoot from beginning to end . . . Be prepared to be all shook up by the ending."--Reading Reality "If you are a fan of Elvis, murder mysteries and could use a few good laughs at the same time, pick up this book and give it a read. You won't be sorry."--Open Book Society "The region and societal habits are so present, the setting is like an additional character to the story. I stayed up an hour past my self-imposed bedtime to read more."--Lilac Reviews
Officer Friendly and Other Stories: And Other Stories
by Lewis RobinsonThe stories in this acclaimed debut all take place in the state of Maine—which quickly comes to stand for the state we're all in when we face the moments that change our lives forever. Two roughneck hockey players are kicked off the team and forced to join the drama club. A young bartender at a party of coastal aristocrats has to deal with the surreal request to put a rich old coot out of his misery. Can a father defend his family if the diver helping to free the tangled propeller of their boat turns out to be a real threat?With humor, a piercing eye, and a sense that danger often lies just around the corner, Robinson gives us a variety of vivid characters, wealthy and poor, delinquent and romantic, while illuminating the mythic, universal implications of so-called ordinary life. These stories are at once classic and modern; taken together, they bring the good news that an important, compassionate new voice in American fiction has arrived.
Officer of the Court
by Bill Mesce Jr.From the critically acclaimed author of The Advocate comes a new novel of military suspense featuring a hero who dares to investigate the crimes that war often hides. Officer of the Court is the stunning tale of a man defying the military establishment and risking his life to solve a murder -- a murder that conceals a shattering act of betrayal. On a remote Scottish island the body of an American officer has washed ashore. Major Harry Voss, a lawyer in the Army's Judge Advocate's office, doesn't hesitate to take the assignment of finding out who killed Lieutenant Armando Grassi, and why. Harry worked with Lieutenant Grassi on the case of a murdered American fighter pilot shot down by his own comrades. That inquiry left good men dead, a woman destroyed, and justice undone. For Harry, this is a chance to right the wrongs of the past. Meanwhile, World War II is raging: London has survived the Blitz, Nazi submarines have been swept out of the North Atlantic, and the Allies are poised for victory on the Italian front. From the beginning, Voss and his new partner, Captain Woody Kneece, are certain that Grassi had uncovered something about secret night flights between England and a remote base in Greenland. Now they must follow Grassi's footsteps. And when they do, they are drawn inexorably into a dangerous conspiracy -- and the fiery crucible of the war. There is far more to Grassi's murder than meets the eye. Harry's investigation will take him from the rear echelons to the front lines in search of the truth. But, as Harry knows, the truth is often the first casualty of war. In a world where soldiers guard their secrets with their lives and ruthless, powerful men orchestrate world events for their own gain, Harry is facing an almost impossible task. He cannot guess how much this investigation will cost him personally and professionally. But as he and Kneece, each with something to prove to himself, come closer to a shocking revelation, the more they find themselves challenging a military establishment that takes no prisoners. Here loyalties are meant to be betrayed, allies can turn easily into foes, and the line between combat and cold-blooded murder can become tragically blurred.
Official Duty
by Doreen RobertsGINNY MATTHEWS HAD A SIX-FOOT-ONE-INCH, COMPELLING REASON TO STAY AWAY FROM GOLD PEAK, OREGON: A LONG AND LEAN COWBOY BY THE NAME OF CULLY BLACKBut when her beloved foster parents were brutally murdered, Ginny knew she had no choice but to return. Facing her past-and long-buried feelings for the handsome sheriff who still owned her heart-was harder than she'd anticipated. The long months of hiding had taken their toll and Ginny could feel a presence lurking in the shadows. Watching. Waiting. And soon, she became a killer's next target. She'd have to once again place her trust in Cully, the only man who could keep her alive. But was his protective embrace part of his official duty...or something more?
Offline (Hanne Wilhelmsen #9)
by Anne HoltTras ocho años de silencio, Anne Holt vuelve a su serie más famosa, protagonizada por la tenaz detective Hanne Wilhelmsen. «Anne Holt es la madrina de la novela negra noruega.»Jo Nesbø La novena novela de la serie protagonizada por la detective Hanne Wilhelmsen Una bomba estalla en el edificio del Consejo Islámico de Oslo, en el que mueren varios de sus miembros. Los cuerpos de seguridad del estado sospechan que detrás del atentado hay una organización islamista. Una sospecha que crecerá cuando otra explosión, mucho más grande, sacuda los cimientos de la capital noruega. Tras varios años sin ejercer, postrada en una silla de ruedas, Hanne Wilhelmsen vuelve a las filas de la policía de Oslo, en un cargo de asesora especial. Su exilio autoimpuesto ha terminado. Pero tras el atentado vuelve a cruzarse en su camino un viejo amigo, Billy T., cuya vida últimamente ha sufrido cambios inquietantes y sospecha que su hijo, Linus, puede estar involucrado en los atentados. En un ambiente de pura desesperación, quizá no haya protección posible para nadie, ni siquiera para la capital noruega: Oslo se enfrenta a un peligro nunca antes visto, porque quienes desean la destrucción siempre van un paso por delante. Reseña:«Hacía mucho tiempo que no leíamos una apertura tan bella y elegante. Con Offline, Anne Holt regresa al puesto más alto del podio de la novela negra literaria.»Verdens Gang