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Open Season (Joe Gunther #1)
by Archer MayorOpen Season is Archer Mayor's debut novel that first introduced Joe Gunther. Why did that staid old lady blow his head off with a shotgun? Jamie's atomized neck was enough to make even the most hardened cop wince. Obviously a setup, thinks Detective Joe Gunther, but the crime soon takes on even more shocking dimension. Gunther investigates the murder of a juror by another juror from a three-year-old case.
Open Season on Lawyers: A Novel of Suspense
by Taffy CannonSomebody was killing the sleazy lawyers of Los Angeles. In the beginning, hardly anybody even noticed.
Open Season: An Alex Delaware Novel
by Jonathan KellermanThe most beloved and enduring duo in American crime fiction is back.NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Psychologist Alex Delaware and Homicide Detective Milo Sturgis race against time to find a twisted killer in this riveting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling &“master of suspense&” (Los Angeles Times).People come to Los Angeles to chase their dreams. Sometimes they find themselves cast into a nightmare. And sometimes, the most ardent dreamers turn out to be the most vicious monsters.The body of an aspiring actress is found dumped near a hospital emergency room. She&’s been drugged and murdered and the motive for the callous crime remains maddeningly out of reach. Until, a prime suspect materializes. Another Hollywood hopeful. Only to be shot dead by a sniper using a weapon that turns out to have been catalogued in a previous murder. And another, before that. It&’s not long before more bodies begin piling up.What makes the murderous spree baffling is the apparent lack of connection among the victims. Is this the work of a random thrill killer, the toughest of all cases to unravel?But as Alex and Milo dig deeper they&’re faced with an even knottier scenario: a highly complex killer with deep-seated motivation that will require all of their highly honed skills to decipher.The latest page-turner from #1 New York Times bestseller Jonathan Kellerman, is a tale of psychological complexity, dark suspense, and shocking surprises. A wild ride through L.A.&’s surreal underbelly climaxed by an edge-of-the chair conclusion.
Open Secret (Bern Fortin #2)
by Deryn CollierA riveting new Bern Fortin mystery from the author of Confined Space.<P> Deryn Collier’s debut mystery, Confined Space, was called an “intelligently conceived, suspenseful, and elegantly written story” by The Toronto Star. Now Coroner Bern Fortin is back in a riveting new mystery.<P> After the abrupt end to his military career Bern has settled into an uneasy peace in his new life in Kootenay Landing—a peace he knows can’t last. Out for a fall hike, he discovers Dr. Juniper Sinclair, the town’s lone doctor, attempting to revive small-time drug dealer Seymour Melnychuk, who has been shot in the forehead. In a seemingly unrelated incident, Gary Dowd abandons his van while crossing the US border. Gary is a local father of two, an accountant, and a steady, predictable guy. He’s also been best friends with Seymour Melnychuk since elementary school.<P> Bern knows the two disturbing events must be related and works with police constable Maddie Schilling to uncover the hidden ties that connect the two cases. Why was Dr Sinclair already on the scene? Why is there no exit wound on Seymour’s body? Why did Gary Dowd disappear while trying to cross the border? Who truly controls the hills and forests around Kootenay Landing? Amidst the chaos of the case, Bern’s military background comes back to haunt him, forcing him to confront the secrets of his own past that he has long sought to keep buried.<p> As Bern and Schilling close in on the killer, each is drawn into the case personally and the stakes are higher than anyone can imagine. Everyone has something to hide, and no one in Kootenay Landing seems willing to talk. But Bern Fortin is well aware that no secret can remain buried forever—not even his own.
Open Secrets: A Novel
by Sheila KohlerThe lies between a husband and wife are revealed, unraveling their family in this thrilling novel that moves between the French Riviera, Switzerland, and AmagansettWhen Michel, a Swiss banker, discovers his wife Alice's betrayal he turns for help to a Russian client who leads him into unknown territory, endangering not only his own life but that of Alice, and above all, his fourteen-year-old daughter, Pamela. Their charmed life--a beautiful house on the French Riviera, elegant vacations, and boarding school in Switzerland for Pamela--is not all that it seems. As the repercussions of Michel's illicit deals move closer in around them, Alice finds herself in Amagansett with her artist sister who is having a crisis of her own, while the danger circles around Pamela. Open Secrets is a suspenseful novel about relationships, family, love and the inescapable consequences of one's own actions.
Open Wide
by I. M. EerieA boy&’s worst fears about the dentist may prove true in this bone-chilling middle grade horror perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Christopher Pike.Eddie has always been afraid of the dentist. He even bit the last one he went to (by accident). And Dr. Yankum, the eccentric new dentist in town, isn&’t making matters any better. He pulled two of Eddie&’s teeth—teeth Eddie swears were perfectly healthy. And he finds out he&’s not the only kid in town who has had unnecessary extractions. Who or what is Dr. Yankum? And what does he want with their teeth? When the doctor starts dating Eddie&’s mom, Eddie knows it&’s only a matter of time before her teeth go missing too! Eddie and his best friend, Darryl, band together and put their sleuthing skills to the test to uncover the truth about Dr. Yankum. But they&’re not prepared for what they find…
Open Your Eyes
by Heather J Fitt&“Absolutely amazing . . . had me hooked from the very first page . . . I couldn&’t put in down and read it in one sitting!&” —Goodreads reviewer, five starsA Scottish journalist enters a dark online world in this unsettling novel about resentment and rage . . . Edinburgh reporter Frankie has finally been assigned a high-profile crime story about a series of sexual assaults, and she relishes her big break. Her article focuses on the issue of women&’s safety and looks at why conditions haven&’t improved since the era of the Yorkshire Ripper. Frankie begins to face a torrent of abuse online, attracting the attention of a group of men who want to prevent her from covering the story. But she won&’t back down. What she doesn&’t realise is that in this murky online world, one man is plotting a spectacular and shocking attack. Can Frankie continue to investigate and walk away unharmed?
Open Your Eyes
by Paula DalyA woman must face her husband&’s secrets when he is suddenly attacked in this &“superior domestic thriller&” of envy and literary ambition (Publishers Weekly, starred review). A biracial couple with two young children, the Campbells face as many challenges as any family in Liverpool. But Jane tends to let her husband, Leon—a bestselling thriller writer—fight their battles. Averse to conflict, she prefers to focus on what seems to be going right: her two precious children; her occasionally rocky but still loving marriage; and while her manuscripts keep getting rejected, she enjoys teaching creative writing. But then Leon is brutally attacked in their own driveway, and Jane is forced to face reality. With Leon in a coma, Jane needs to take matters into her own hands—and open her eyes to the secrets that have been kept from her all this time. Suddenly, she sees her life in a shocking new light. But if she wants to find out who hurt her husband, she will have to pay attention to every unpleasant detail
Open and Closed: A Don Packham and Frank Mitchell Mystery
by Mat CowardThere's a body in the library.The Bath Street public library in the London suburb of Cowden, that is--an impressive, modern facility that was only recently opened. Now, the borough council wants to close it as part of a "rationalisation" package. So, one autumn night, militant library-lovers enter the building and begin unfurling their banners arid bedrolls. The branch librarian locks the doors behind them ... and the occupation of Bath Street library is underway. The mood is buoyant, full of hope and solidarity--at least, until a garroted corpse is found sitting in the librarian's office.Bert Rosen was a much-loved Cowden character. Plenty opposed his politics, but it's hard to find anyone to say a bad word for the man himself. So who, amongst those gathered in the library that night, might have killed him?With so few leads and a host of unlikely suspects, DI Don Packham reckons they should forget about the murder, and just arrest the council on a charge of cultural vandalism.DC Frank Mitchell, meanwhile, despite everyone telling him that community pressure groups are an essential part of a healthy democracy, is increasingly convinced that the lunatics have taken over the asylum.And the whole investigation is complicated by the astonishing object found in the dead man's pocket...Reviews of the hardback edition: "Open and Closed is an entertaining, light and very funny take on the traditional English mystery. Coward's breezy style guides the reader willingly through the twists and turns of this clever, witty novel." - Crimespree Magazine. "Readers who have not yet sampled this quirky and entertaining series should be vehemently encouraged to do so, with all haste." - Booklist. "RECOMMENDED." - www.iloveamysterynewsletter.com. "The characters come alive ... I highly enjoyed this novel." - LoveRomances.com. "Coward's infectious sense of fun and his clear, flowing prose make this a fun, divertingly entertaining and pleasant read." - Crime Scene Scotland.
Open for Murder (A Happy Camper Mystery #1)
by Mary AngelaDeep in the heart of touristy small-town Spirit Canyon, South Dakota, former journalist Zo Jones runs the Happy Camper gift shop, where she sells everything from locally made souvenirs to memorabilia. She even rents out mountain bikes, and dabbles in the adventure industry—and sleuthing . . . It&’s Memorial Day weekend in Spirit Canyon, and for Zo that means the return of summer shoppers. It also means the return of her good friend Beth, who&’s moved back to the area to reopen her family&’s premier hotel, Spirit Canyon Lodge. Beth and Zo spent many childhood summers there and Zo can&’t wait to reconnect and celebrate the Grand Opening. But the festivities go from bad to worse when a power outage knocks out the lights—and morning reveals a competitor&’s dead body found on the premises . . . Soon enough, Beth is the prime suspect in the suspicious death. Fortunately, Zo isn&’t afraid to put her investigative skills to work and prove her friend&’s innocence. To start digging for information, she appeals to Max Harrington, a local Forest Ranger and unlikely ally. Though they&’ve argued about Happy Camper&’s tours, in this case they agree on one thing: Beth isn&’t a murderer. Stranger things have happened than their collaboration. After all, this is Spirit Canyon. But as the list of suspects grows, Zo will have to keep her guard up if she doesn&’t want to be the next lodge guest to check out . . .
Open for Murder (A Happy Camper Mystery #1)
by Mary AngelaDeep in the heart of touristy small-town Spirit Canyon, South Dakota, former journalist Zo Jones runs the Happy Camper gift shop, where she sells everything from locally made souvenirs to memorabilia. She even rents out mountain bikes, and dabbles in the adventure industry—and sleuthing . . . It&’s Memorial Day weekend in Spirit Canyon, and for Zo that means the return of summer shoppers. It also means the return of her good friend Beth, who&’s moved back to the area to reopen her family&’s premier hotel, Spirit Canyon Lodge. Beth and Zo spent many childhood summers there and Zo can&’t wait to reconnect and celebrate the Grand Opening. But the festivities go from bad to worse when a power outage knocks out the lights—and morning reveals a competitor&’s dead body found on the premises . . . Soon enough, Beth is the prime suspect in the suspicious death. Fortunately, Zo isn&’t afraid to put her investigative skills to work and prove her friend&’s innocence. To start digging for information, she appeals to Max Harrington, a local Forest Ranger and unlikely ally. Though they&’ve argued about Happy Camper&’s tours, in this case they agree on one thing: Beth isn&’t a murderer. Stranger things have happened than their collaboration. After all, this is Spirit Canyon. But as the list of suspects grows, Zo will have to keep her guard up if she doesn&’t want to be the next lodge guest to check out . . .
Opening Night (Inspector Alleyn #40)
by Ngaio MarshDreams of stardom had lured Martyn Tarne from faraway New Zealand to make the dreary, soul-destroying round of West End agents and managers in search of work. The Vulcan Theatre had been her last forlorn hope, and now, driven by sheer necessity, she was glad to accept the humble job of dresser to its leading lady. And then came the eagerly awaited Opening Night. To Martyn the night brought a strange turn of the wheel of fortune - but to one distinguished member of the cast it was to bring sudden and unforeseen death...Opening Night was first published in 1951.
Operación Apocalipsis
by Karlos San Pedro Vitutia Sonador SnowEn 2025, el libre albedrío ya no se puede dar por sentado. Nuevos poderes económicos han surgido de las cenizas de la antigua civilización, y el 90% de la población tiene implantes cerebrales. El nuevo orden mundial excluye cualquier desobediencia contra las autoridades. Los pocos que no tienen implantes cerebrales pronto se encuentran lidiando con la Agencia para el Rastreo de los Ilocalizables. Entre estos fugitivos sin hogar o país existe un pequeño grupo conocido como Yuyuan. Con el objetivo de desarrollar un esfuerzo audaz contra los tiránicos poderes gobernantes y cambiar el futuro de toda la humanidad, luchan contra la Agencia y su despiadado director, Shimi Levy, quien hará todo lo que esté en su poder para detenerlos. Avanzando a una velocidad vertiginosa por los cinco continentes, Operación Apocalipsis es una apuesta segura para los fanáticos de las teorías conspirativas y los thrillers llenos de acción.
Operación Broadsword (La Guerra de Eva. Saga de Heroínas de la DOE. #3)
by Hannah HoweOperación Broadsword es el tercer libro de la saga Heroínas de la Guerra de Eva de la DOE. El libro puede leerse de forma independiente. Sin embargo, para disfrutar al máximo de la serie, se recomienda leer los libros en orden. La Guerra de Eva es una serie de doce novelas. Cada libro contiene aproximadamente 20.000 palabras y una historia completa. Tenga en cuenta que el precio a lo largo de la serie será el mínimo y que el arco argumental de Eve concluirá al final de la serie. Mientras Mimi examinaba su equipo inalámbrico, una figura emergió en la oscuridad. Tenía más de treinta años y poseía unos hombros anchos y una estructura musculosa, mientras que una nariz orgullosa y un bigote bien recortado dominaban sus apuestos rasgos. “Los búhos son ruidosos esta noche”, dijo el hombre revelando una voz dotada de un profundo barítono. –Se permite hacer ruido cuando se es el más sabio de los pájaros, –respondí. Una vez establecidas nuestras palabras clave, el hombre se adelantó y me estrechó la mano. Su apretón de manos fue firme mientras su acción de bombeo amenazaba con quitarme el brazo del hombro. –Soy Jean-Claude, sonrió. –Jean-Claude Quiniou. Le acompañaré al piso franco y le presentaré a la familia Le Roux". –Soy Genoveva, –contesté, –y ella es Lise. Por supuesto, utilicé nuestros alias, ya que Eve y Mimi pertenecían a otra vida.
Operación Cerrojo (La Guerra de Eva. Heroínas de la DOE. #2)
by Hannah HoweDescripción del libro: La Guerra de Eva es una serie de doce novelas. Cada libro contiene aproximadamente 20.000 palabras y una historia completa. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que el precio a lo largo de la serie se fijará en el nivel mínimo y que el arco de la historia de Eve se concluirá al final de la serie. —Entiendo que desea regresar a Francia, dijo el hombre detrás del escritorio de caoba. —Eso es correcto, —dije. —¿Su motivación? —preguntó, afinando las esquinas de su bigote. —Para poner mi granito de arena en el esfuerzo de la guerra, para derrotar a los nazis y descubrir lo que le ha sucedido a mi marido —afirmé. —Eso sería extremadamente arriesgado, incluso suicida para una mujer solitaria emprender tal aventura. Sin embargo, hay una alternativa, —dijo el hombre de aspecto de oficial. —¿Cuál alternativa? Fruncí el ceño. —Sí. Le lanzaremos en paracaídas, como uno de los nuestros. Por supuesto, usted tendría que realizar el entrenamiento primero. Un entrenamiento riguroso. Formación de alto secreto. Si fallas, me temo que significará un periodo en el letargo, posiblemente hasta que la guerra finalice. —¿El letargo? —Pero confío en que no llegará a eso, —aseveró, ignorando mi pregunta. —¿Cuándo puede comenzar? Comencé inmediatamente. Y durante mi entrenamiento conocí a dos personas que cambiarían radicalmente mi vida: Guy Samson y Mimi Duchamp. También descubrí secretos sobre mí misma y habilidades más allá de mi imaginación. Sin embargo, a medida que el entrenamiento se calentaba, las situaciones se volvían demasiado reales, hasta que llegaron a un punto en el que tuve que matar, o morir.
Operación Gladio
by Benjamín PradoOperación Gladio nos guía por el tortuoso camino que llevó en España de la dictadura a la democracia, lleno de conquistas y renuncias, acuerdos históricos y pactos vergonzosos. ¿Qué tenían en común el asesinato de los abogados laboralistas de la calle de Atocha, el magnicidio del almirante Carrero Blanco, los atentados de los GRAPO, la guerra sucia contra ETA y la violencia que jalonó la Transición española? Esas preguntas conducen a la periodista Alicia Durán hasta la Red Gladio, organización anticomunista promovida por la CIA tras la Segunda Guerra Mundial que mató a miles de inocentes para sembrar el caos y evitar la expansión de la izquierda por Europa. El éxito de su investigación, llevada a cabo entre España e Italia, correrá paralelo al riesgo de su vida... Mientras reconstruye esa historia y la de un republicano capturado en Francia, ejecutado cerca de Madrid y, veinte años más tarde, enterrado ensecreto en el Valle de los Caídos, cuyos restos intenta recuperar su hija, Operación Gladio nos guía por el tortuoso camino que llevó en España de la dictadura a la democracia, lleno de conquistas y renuncias, acuerdos históricos y pactos vergonzosos. Mezclando realidad y ficción con grandes dosis de suspense, Benjamín Prado nos presenta en esta novela de espías una revisión crítica de nuestro pasado más reciente co-protagonizada por Juan Urbano, el personaje central de su anterior obra, la celebrada Mala gente que camina.
Operación Overlord
by Hannah HoweFuera había oscuridad total. Dentro, Guy parecía calmado, sus rasgos no dejaban ver emoción alguna. Mimi estaba inquieta, sus pequeños píes entraban en constante contacto con la tarima. Henri y Paul bromeaban por medio de lenguaje de signos. Hélène y Kadia se miraban nerviosas. Aymer masticaba una caña de maíz mientras se apoyaba contra la pared. Jean-Claude afilaba su cuchillo con una piedra de afilar. Bernard intentaba sintonizar la radio, para encontrar señal. Yo acariciaba mi vientre, intentando distinguir mis nervios de las patadas del bebé. Se escuchó el fuerte sonido de un reloj de pie en el pasillo. Les sanglots longs des violons de l’automne. Todas nuestras miradas se dirigieron a la radio. Nos quedamos en silencio cuando escuchamos las palabras del locutor. Era la primera estrofa del poema de Paul Verlaine; «Chanson d’automne», los largos sollozos de los violines de otoño. El locutor acababa de dar la señal que anunciaba el comienzo de la invasión.
Operación Rose: La guerra de Eve: Heroínas de la DOE (Serie Heroínas de la DOE #7)
by Hannah HoweOperación Rose es el séptimo libro de la serie La Guerra de Eve: Heroínas de la DOE
Operación Verdi concluida
by Enrique Argente VidalLos tráficos de armas, dinero, y el crimen organizado, quedan al descubierto en la UE, investigados por Puig, Vermeer y Jannone, agentes de Europol. <P><P>¡Síguelos! Una agencia policial EUROPOL, que tiene prohibida la utilización de armas y placas identificativas. Dos aparentes asesinatos incruentos. Paraísos fiscales, blanqueo de dinero, tráfico de diamantes de sangre amparados por la inigualable belleza estética de la ópera. <P><P>La Haya, Milán y Madrid escenarios de la trama. Más una suave y apasionada historia amorosa, que sumar a las dos grandes pasiones del protagonista el euro agente Paco Puig: la ópera y el fútbol.
Operación Zigzag: La Guerra de Eva; Las heroínas de la SOE
by Hannah HoweLa Guerra de Eva es una serie de doce novelas. Cada libro contiene alrededor de 20,000 palabras y una historia completa. Por favor, note que el precio de toda la serie se establece al nivel mínimo y que el arco histórico de la serie concluye hasta el último libro. Marsella, Diciembre de 1942 “Estamos en un aprieto” Dijo Vincent. “La Gestapo acaba de capturar a un agente británico con el nombre clave de Zigzag. Lo capturaron al descubrir que sus documentos de identidad eran falsos, y aunque aún no han descubierto quién es él realmente, estoy seguro que lo descubrirán y lo harán hablar. Al final de cuentas, todos lo terminan haciendo, y cuando lo haga, terminará revelando secretos que destruirán la red de resistencia local, incluyendo la nuestra. Pero hay una forma de salir de esto; a través de un guardia que esté dispuesto a sobornos. Queremos que lo encuentres y lo sobornes para que libere a Zigzag de la prisión de la Gestapo y después lo escoltes a través de las montañas, hasta llegar a España”. “¿Por qué yo?” Pregunté. “Porque tu ayudaste a establecer la red de escape y porque conoces los senderos de las montañas como si fueran la palma de tu mano. Además, al ser la esposa del respetado industrialista Michel Beringar no levantaras ninguna sospecha”. Miré a Michel. La mirada seria en su rostro me decía que no estaba contento. ¿Estaba arriesgando demasiado? ¿Y si levantaba sospechas y la Gestapo me seguía al espiar mi teléfono? Desde chica me escapé de casa. Cuando fui una adolescente viajé por el mundo viviendo de mi ingenio. Al ser periodista, presencié atrocidades hechas en nombre del fascismo. Siendo un miembro de la resistencia supe lo que era afrontar el miedo y vencerlo. He vivido lo suficiente estos últimos treinta años. Sé que puedo lograrlo. Sin embargo, incluso cuando expresé mi acuerdo, sabía que mi vida en Marsella y mi vida con Michel nunca vo
Operation Alpha
by Justine DavisA new Cutter's Code hero meets his match! After a series of his ex-girlfriends die mysteriously, tracker and tech expert Liam Burnett vows to steer clear of romantic entanglements. But when he's assigned to work with Ria Connelly, unwanted feelings ambush Liam. And though he warns Ria that he's not looking for anything serious, the outwardly cheery bachelor can't help but fall for the beautiful teacher... With Cutter, the uncannily brilliant dog, the two collaborate to help a troubled student. Their discoveries of scandalous secrets provoke extreme danger. Only when a killer threatens Ria does Liam finally rethink his reluctance to care-he must protect her at all costs. Could she be the one who breaks the girlfriend "jinx"?
Operation Bamboozle
by Derek RobinsonFrom 1941 to 1943 it was the Germans. Then it was the turn of the British. Come the Cold War, he's conning McCarthy. Now he's going head to head with the L.A. mob.For high stakes con artist Luis Cabrillo, once known as Eldorado, the million-dollar spy, trouble is never far away. And when he and his corker-of-a-New-Yorker squeeze, Julie Conroy, run into the cream of Los Angele's shady side, the result is a heady brew of disorganized crime, hot dollars, triple virgins and dead bodies in the begonias. The fourth and final Luis Cabrillo novel is yet another fiendishly plotted rollercoaster ride of wit and wisecracking, as the Second World War's most daring and audacious spy finds that old habits die hard, even in peacetime.
Operation Bamboozle
by Derek RobinsonFrom 1941 to 1943 it was the Germans. Then it was the turn of the British. Come the Cold War, he's conning McCarthy. Now he's going head to head with the L.A. mob. For high-stakes con artist Luis Cabrillo, once known as Eldorado, the million-dollar spy, trouble is never far away. And when he and his corker-of-a-New-Yorker squeeze, Julie Conroy, run into the cream of Los Angeles' shady side, the result is a heady brew of disorganised crime, hot dollars, triple virgins and dead bodies in the begonias. The fourth and final Luis Cabrillo novel is yet another fiendishly plotted rollercoaster ride of wit and wisecracking, as the Second World War's most daring and audacious spy finds that old habits die hard, even in peacetime.
Operation Bamboozle
by Derek RobinsonFrom 1941 to 1943 it was the Germans. Then it was the turn of the British. Come the Cold War, he's conning McCarthy. Now he's going head to head with the L.A. mob. For high-stakes con artist Luis Cabrillo, once known as Eldorado, the million-dollar spy, trouble is never far away. And when he and his corker-of-a-New-Yorker squeeze, Julie Conroy, run into the cream of Los Angeles' shady side, the result is a heady brew of disorganised crime, hot dollars, triple virgins and dead bodies in the begonias. The fourth and final Luis Cabrillo novel is yet another fiendishly plotted rollercoaster ride of wit and wisecracking, as the Second World War's most daring and audacious spy finds that old habits die hard, even in peacetime.