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Perilous Purim (Torah Group Mysteries)
by Susan Van DusenLed by a housewife and a rabbi, a Torah study group investigates the murder of a dear friend in a mystery that is &“a rollicking ride and a joy to read&” (Kate Michaelson, award-winning author of Hidden Rooms). Fresh off her first Purim party, Julia Donnelly is summoned by Rabbi Fine to the bedside of a mutual friend. Apparently dear Jacob Ibrahim died sometime in the night and the rabbi suspects foul play. Using the principles of pilpul—a Jewish form of logic—Julia, Rabbi Fine and the members of their Torah study group piece together the evidence and—oy is there evidence! From the thieves who were targeting poor Jacob to the dangerous loan sharks on his tail for reasons his grieving widow cannot fathom, to Chinese gangsters and a few deadly tote bag bombs. Good thing Julia and Rabbi Fine share a knack for crime solving. If all goes well, they may just catch the killer in time to enjoy a Purim feast. Unless of course, the killer catches them first . . . Praise for the Torah Group Mysteries: &“Unraveling a mystery is only a layer of this faith journey for these courageous and entertaining Torah group members.&” –Lisa Lickel, author of the Buried Treasure cozy mystery series &“A feast of frightening and funny scenes.&” –Rabbi Marc Berkson &“A fascinating . . . humorous exploration of Jewish traditions and history.&” —Renee James, author of BeatNikki&’s Café
Perilous Pursuit: Faith in the Face of Crime (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Suspense Ser.)
by Kathleen TailerA U. S. Marshal and documentary filmmaker have evidence in their hands—and a crime ring on their trail. From the author of Undercover Jeopardy.Someone will do anything to get Mackenzie Weaver’s documentary footage—even kill her. US deputy marshal Jake Riley won’t let anyone harm Mackenzie, especially since he’s beginning to see her as more than his late friend’s little sister. But exploring their growing connection isn’t an option . . . because keeping an emotional distance is his best hope of outmaneuvering criminals determined to make this project Mackenzie’s last.
Perilous Refuge
by Kathleen TailerNowhere to turn When she witnesses her boss's murder, Chelsea Rogers is forced on the run. Hiding out as a personal assistant to a wealthy matron on a Hawaiian vacation, she hopes to stay off-the-radar. But then Alex Sullivan, her employer's dashing but highly suspicious attorney, starts digging into her identity-and hired guns begin stalking her every move. Another murder leaves her with no choice-she has to trust Alex to have any chance of surviving. But when the threats against her put them both at risk, will the danger she can't outrun cost her the man she's learned to love?
Perilous Security Detail (Honor Protection Specialists #2)
by Elizabeth GoddardWith threats on all sides… Secrets can prove deadly. Narrowly surviving an intentional hit-and-run, Sawyer Blackwood hires his unexpected rescuer to guard his niece. Bodyguard Everly Honor will do anything to protect a child, even if it means working with her ex. But, as attacks escalate, how can she accomplish her mission to keep them safe when Sawyer is keeping secrets from her…and she&’s concealing the truth about her own past?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Honor Protection Specialists Book 1: High-Risk RescueBook 2: Perilous Security Detail
Perilous Waters: Top Secret Identity Wrongly Accused Perilous Waters Lancaster County Target
by Sandra OrchardAn undercover agent falls for his beautiful suspect in an art crime investigation in this inspirational romantic suspense.For FBI agent Sam Steele, there’s no room for error or emotions on his latest undercover assignment. Getting close to gallery owner Jennifer Robbins while on an Alaskan cruise is the only way to catch her dealing stolen art. Out on the icy seas, Jen suddenly goes from suspect to victim when she’s targeted by a deadly enemy. And Sam’s mission goes from investigating an art crime to protecting the woman who’s begun to melt his heart. As danger looms closer, he’ll do anything to save her life—even if it costs him his own.
Perilous Weekend
by Arlene HaleWhen pretty Laura Gordon and her best friend Tish Winston were invited to Max Bradfield's fabulous Wildwood estate, the prospects for the weekend seemed bright. Not only was the occasion a happy one--the wedding of Max's young niece--but Laura sensed that the handsome millionaire was about to ask her a very important question. Soon, though, shadows of doubt and fear dimmed Laura's radiant hopes. A romantic charmer named Lee Richards made Laura wonder about her feelings for Max, while the society beauty, Carlotta Hasson, emerged as a dangerous rival for Max's affections. But even romance was forgotten when mysterious acts of violence turned the bridal party into a nightmare of fear, as Laura desperately hunted for clues to tell her who was her deadly enemy, and which man she truly loved.
Perilous Wilderness Escape
by Rhonda StarnesAn undercover mission… turns into life and death Hot on the trail of a ruthless drug cartel, FBI agent Randy Ingalls is nearly killed in an ambush—and left with amnesia. Now FBI agent Katherine Lewis must protect her undercover partner from the ruthless drug cartel pursuing them across the rugged Colorado mountains. Can she decipher the clues in his lost memory, or will she lose the case—and her partner—for good?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Perilous: peligro constante (Perilous #1)
by Tamara Hart HeinerJaci Rivera queda con sus mejores amigas Callie, Sara y Amanda para una noche de pizza y compras. Sin embargo, una tarde en el centro comercial se convierte en una pesadilla que lleva a Jaci y sus amigas a 3000 kilómetros más allá de la frontera con Canadá. Las chicas están solas y no dejan de huir de enemigos que siempre les pisan los talones, ni siquiera pueden confiar en la policía... El detective Carl Hamilton tiene que investigar un caso de homicidio en el que el cuerpo parcialmente deteriorado de una adolescente no identificada es encontrado a la interperie en una carretera lejana. Hamilton se ve involucrado en una carrera de vida o muerte para detener a los asesinos antes de que vuelvan a actuar.
Perish (A Gardiner and Renner Novel #3)
by Lisa BlackBestselling author Lisa Black takes readers on a nailbiting journey to the dark side of justice as forensic expert Maggie Gardiner discovers troubling new details about her colleague Jack Renner, a homicide detective with a brutal approach to law and order . . . The scene of the crime is lavish but gruesome. In a luxurious mansion on the outskirts of Cleveland, a woman’s body lies gutted in a pool of blood on the marble floor. The victim is Joanna Moorehouse, founder of Sterling Financial. The killer could be any one of her associates. Maggie knows that to crack the case, she and Jack will have to infiltrate the cutthroat world of high-stakes finance. But the offices of Sterling Financial seethe with potential suspects, every employee hellbent on making a killing. When another officer uncovers disturbing evidence in a series of unrelated murders, the investigation takes a surprising detour. Only Maggie recognizes the blood-soaked handiwork of a killer who has committed the most heinous of crimes—and will continue killing until he is stopped. Burdened with unbearable secrets, Maggie must make an agonizing choice, while her conscience keeps telling her: she’s next.
Perish Twice (Sunny Randall #2)
by Robert B. ParkerSpenser creator Robert B. Parker returns with his newest heroine, Boston P.I. Sunny Randall, coming to the aid of three very different women in three very dangerous situations. One is for business. One is for a friend. One is for family. And all could be fatal...
Perish by Pedicure
by Nancy J. CohenFire up the flatiron and break out the bulletproof blow-dryer, because Marla Shore--the sassy, South Florida beauty salon owner with a knack for fixing hair and finding trouble--is back. . . . Beauty shows are not always known for cold-blooded murder, but that's exactly the case when Luxor Products company director Christine Parks is found dead in her hotel room--facedown in a foot bath. It does not take long into Marla's investigation to discover that everyone who worked with Christine had a reason to hate her. From serial cheating to indulging in blackmail and bad investment advice, she was a walking Bad Hair Day, and the list of possible suspects is longer than a pop diva's hair extensions. And when a model with top-secret information for Marla turns up dead, things go from bad to worse in a hurry. Behind the thumping house music and dazzling, high-platform hair tricks of Florida's hottest beauty show, something very ugly is going down, something that goes beyond polish and style to the killer-takes-all ambition of the beauty biz. If Marla is not careful, she just may end up on the wrong end of a murderer's very skillful hands . . .
Perish from the Earth: A Lincoln and Speed Mystery (A Lincoln and Speed Mystery #2)
by Jonathan F. PutnamA murder aboard a steamboat forces Abraham Lincoln to make a fateful choice—one on which the future of the nation may hang, if his client doesn’t first—in this gripping follow-up to critically acclaimed author Jonathan Putnam’s "masterfully crafted" (Alex Grecian) debut, These Honored Dead.Newly minted trial lawyer Abraham Lincoln is riding the circuit, traveling by carriage with other lawyers and a judge to bring justice to the remote parts of Illinois. Meanwhile, Lincoln’s close friend Joshua Speed steams up the Mississippi River aboard a steamboat owned by Speed’s father. Suddenly, his journey is interrupted when a rigged card game turns to violence—and then murder.Speed enlists Lincoln to defend the accused, but soon they come to discover that more than just the card games are crooked aboard the Speed family’s ship. As the day of judgment hurtles toward them, Lincoln must fight to save the life of his client while also preserving the cause he holds so dear.Meticulously researched and deftly plotted, Jonathan F. Putnam’s second Lincoln and Speed mystery, Perish from the Earth, revolves around a true historical murder that, while nearly forgotten today, was one of the most infamous crimes of the nineteenth century and played a key role in driving the nation toward civil war.
Perish the Day: A Thriller (The Storm Murders Trilogy #3)
by John FarrowPerish the Day is a riveting new mystery from John Farrow, an author who "brings a literary fiction writer's sensitivity to nuance and feel for landscape to this fine, character-rich thriller with a bang-up finish" (Booklist).A co-ed is found murdered on campus, her body scarcely touched. The killer paid meticulous attention to the aesthetics of his crime. Coincidentally (or not), a college custodian is also found dead. While an epic rainstorm assails the Holyoake, New Hampshire campus, overflowing rivers and taking down power lines, a third crime scene is revealed: a professor, formerly a spy, has been shot dead in his home. A mysterious note is found that warned him to run. Each victim is connected to the Dowbiggin School of International Relations, yet none seems connected to the other. The dead student was a close friend of Sergeant-Detective Émile Cinq-Mars’s niece, so he puts his nose in; when internecine battles between police departments create a rift, he covertly slips into the crevice so he can be involved in the investigation. Coming up against campus secrets, Émile Cinq-Mars must uncover the links between disparate groups quickly before the next victim is selected for an elaborate initiation into murder.
Perjury
by Stan LatreilleFrom a writer and trial judge poised to join the ranks of Scott Turow and Lisa Scottoline, Perjury is a fast-paced courtroom drama about lies, sexual abuse, and the conflict between law and justice.Jack Brenner, a burned-out public de-fender from Chicago, has left lying clients and political maneuvering behind to take on the more lucrative, predictable routine of a civil lawyer in a small Michigan town. But when the court assigns him to defend a woman accused of perjury, he is swept back into the labyrinth of the criminal justice system--and into a nest of small-town politics, greed, and revenge. His client, Davey Alden, has admitted she lied on the stand, fabricating the incidents when she claimed her husband Joel Alden sexually abused their young daughter. Outraged by Davey's deceit, the town and the legal system have shifted their sympathies to her husband, one of the most powerful men in the county. A quick, open-and-shut trial is expected. Brenner faces a vengeful prosecutor, a political judge, hostility from the press, and overwhelming evidence and public opinion against Davey. Fueled by his growing attraction to his seductive client, Jack Brenner has a case he cannot win and must not lose--for if Davey is convicted, not only will she face time in jail, but her daughter will be surrendered to Joel's custody. And Brenner has reason to believe that even if Davey is guilty of perjury, Joel is far from innocent. Stan Latreille tells a riveting tale of the law as it is practiced behind the closed doors of a judge's chambers and in the public eye--how guilt and innocence, means and ends, morality and justice are served, and failed, by the law.
Permanent Sunset (Sabrina Salter Mysteries #2)
by C. Michele DorseyFormer television meteorologist Sabrina Salter’s new life in paradise was idyllic, sprinkled with new friendships, romance and a successful villa rental business, which just landed Villa Nirvana, the newest and most opulent villa in the Virgin Islands. But island life isn’t all sun and sand. <p><p> During the villa’s opening weekend, Sabrina discovers the body of a bride murdered on the eve of her wedding to the villa owner. The case gives the police a new reason to scrutinize Sabrina and her business, which they suggest provides inadequate security for its guests and should lose its license. Unless Sabrina can show the bride’s murder was unrelated to her or her business, her life on St. John will be over before sundown. <p> In order to clear her name and salvage her business, Sabrina dives into the deep end of an investigation riddled with infidelity, fraud, identity theft, and conspiracy in Permanent Sunset, the second in C. Michele Dorsey's riveting mystery series.
Permanent Sunset: A Sabrina Salter Mystery (A Sabrina Salter Mystery #2)
by C. Michele DorseyFormer television meteorologist Sabrina Salter's new life in paradise was idyllic, sprinkled with new friendships, romance and a successful villa rental business, which just landed Villa Nirvana, the newest and most opulent villa in the Virgin Islands. But island life isn't all sun and sand.During the villa's opening weekend, Sabrina discovers the body of a bride murdered on the eve of her wedding to the villa owner. The case gives the police a new reason to scrutinize Sabrina and her business, which they suggest provides inadequate security for its guests and should lose its license. Unless Sabrina can show the bride's murder was unrelated to her or her business, her life on St. John will be over before sundown.In order to clear her name and salvage her business, Sabrina dives into the deep end of an investigation riddled with infidelity, fraud, identity theft, and conspiracy in Permanent Sunset, the second in C. Michele Dorsey's riveting mystery series.
Permanent Vacancy (Stepping Stones Island)
by Katy LeeBUYER BEWARE When Gretchen Bauer begins renovating an old Victorian house to turn it into a bed-and-breakfast, she barely escapes several dangerous "accidents" at her home. Colm McCrae, host of the home improvement TV show helping her renovate, refuses to believe these aren't on purpose. Could this be a harmful ploy by his boss to boost ratings? Yet with Colm's Irish brogue and handsome face, Gretchen wonders whether he could be involved. But with a whole town full of neighbors disgruntled about the inn bringing strangers to their shores, Gretchen has a list of more likely suspects. Now she must trust Colm if she wants to keep her new business venture from turning into a five-star death trap.
Permanent Vacancy: A Thrilling Suspense Novel
by Katy LeeDanger on her doorstep…Can she survive an unknown threat?When Gretchen Bauer begins renovating an old Victorian house, she barely escapes several dangerous &“accidents.&” But Colm McCrae, host of the home improvement TV show helping her renovate, refuses to believe these aren&’t on purpose. With a whole town full of neighbors disgruntled about the prospective inn bringing strangers to their shores, Gretchen has a long list of likely suspects. Can she trust Colm to keep her safe…before her Bed and Breakfast turns into a five-star deathtrap?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Permanently Booked
by Lisa Q. MathewsThe first rule of the Hibiscus Pointe book club is don't talk about the murderSemi-reformed party girl Summer Smythe is finally feeling at home at the Hibiscus Pointe Retirement Community. All that's left to do is replace her late grandma's massive book collection with a TV. Donating them to the community library is the perfect solution--until she finds the librarian buried in books. Literally.Summer and her sleuthing partner, longtime resident Dorothy Westin, can't imagine who would want to kill poor, dedicated Lorella. Soon, they're on case...and the Hibiscus Pointe book club is the perfect cover for their investigation.A murdered librarian is headline news in south Florida, and even outsiders, including an oddball professor and a pair of dueling authors, are eager to join the once-dull group. But one menacing member has Dorothy and Summer bookmarked for the morgue. If the Ladies Smythe and Westin don't nab the killer fast, the Hibiscus Pointe book club may be reading their obituaries next.See how Summer and Dorothy first teamed up in Cardiac Arrest, available now!
Permed to Death
by Nancy J. CohenMeet Marla Shore, a Florida beauty salon owner with a knack for creating dazzling dos--and solving mysteries . . . Marla was already having a bad day, but when one of her clients dies while getting a perm in her salon, her day just can't get any worse . . . until the smugly competent Detective Vail accuses her of poisoning the wealthy widow's coffee creamer! Granted, Bertha Kravitz was hardly her favorite customer, but Marla could never have murdered the ornery woman. Now it is up to the savvy stylist to find out just who did. Combing the woman's privileged world for clues, Marla soon discovers that the town is crawling with potential suspects. As the case grows more snarled, Marla becomes determined to unmask a cunning killer before she is outwitted--and dead.
Permed to Death (Bad Hair Day, Book #1)
by Nancy J. CohenWhen a rather nasty woman dies of poisoning in Marla Shore's Palm Harbor beauty shop, police suspect Marla, the only other person in the shop. Marla, who doesn't want the authorities to find out that the victim was blackmailing her, takes a defensive stance and falls for the attractive detective in charge. She conducts her own investigation, questioning the dead woman's estranged son, niece/heir, greedy business partner, and others.
Pero a tu lado
by Amy LabUna historia de amor intensa y agitada. Un misterio que palpita en cada página. Dos almas entrelazadas. «-Todo sería más fácil si te apartara, -me dijo. -¿Y por qué no lo haces? -No lo sé...-respondió finalmente-. No lo sé... -repitió acercando tanto su cara a la mía que podía respirar su aliento-. No lo sé... -susurró de nuevo apoyando su frente contra la mía. Tenía los labios entreabiertos, esos carnosos labios que me atraían como si de un imán se trataran. Iba a besarme, lo sabía, y deseaba que lo hiciera con todas mis fuerzas. La oscuridad alcanzó su rostro. Ya no podía verlo.» Álex es una estudiante de segundo de Bachillerato. Es divertida, inteligente y tiene muchos amigos. Pero su vida amorosa no está al mismo nivel. En realidad, ha sido bastante decepcionante hasta el momento, así que este año Alexia ha decidido centrarse únicamente en sus estudios. Claro que no contaba con la llegada de Oliver, su desconcertante nuevo vecino. Oliver es realmente atractivo -como su amiga Gaby se esfuerza en recordarle-, pero de una manera salvaje que inquieta a Álex. Oliver es duro y distante hasta la insolencia pero, a través de esas visitas inesperadas por la terraza de su habitación, Alexia descubrirá también a un joven tierno y pasional cuyo misterio los llevará al límite. Y es que, a veces, el verdadero misterio, aquello que hace fascinante nuestras vidas, está más cerca de lo que pensamos...
Pero el Perro Sabe
by Neil S. PlakcySteve Levitan de 42 años ha perdido todo lo que le importaba; su matrimonio, su hogar y su carrera. Después de terminar un breve periodo en la cárcel por hackear programas, vuelve a su ciudad natal en Stewart’s Crossing, PA con su cola entre las piernas. Con su oficial de libertad condicional encima de él, Steve empieza un negocio de escritura técnica y toma un trabajo de medio tiempo como profesor de inglés adjunto en su alma máter, Eastern College. Se vuelve a encontrar con su viejo amigo, el detective de policía local. Se juntan en el café y disfrutan de la belleza natural del condado de Buck y del entorno estimulante de la universidad. Empezar de cero lo ayuda a aliviar el dolor de todas sus pérdidas, incluyendo dos hijos nonatos que su exesposa perdió antes del divorcio. Lo último que necesitaba en su vida era un cobrador dorado peludo y demandante. Sin embargo, cuando su vecina, Caroline Kelly es asesinada. Steve se hace cargo del perro de forma temporal. Rochester parece estar decidido en resolver el misterio de la muerte de Caroline, buscando por pistas y presionando a Steve para que investigara. Mientras investigan el pasado de Caroline, sus amigos y su carrera, en busca de motivos. El lazo crece entre el hombre y el perro. Solo cuando Steve descubre una conexión entre la muerte de Caroline y una situación desafortunada entre sus estudiantes y su colega, es ahí donde se da cuenta que, para salvar su propia vida, y la vida del perro que ama, tendrá que enfrentarse cara a cara con el asesino que no tiene nada que perder.
Perplexing Plots: Popular Storytelling and the Poetics of Murder (Film and Culture Series)
by David BordwellNarrative innovation is typically seen as the domain of the avant-garde. However, techniques such as nonlinear timelines, multiple points of view, and unreliable narration have long been part of American popular culture. How did forms and styles once regarded as “difficult” become familiar to audiences?In Perplexing Plots, David Bordwell reveals how crime fiction, plays, and films made unconventional narrative mainstream. He shows that since the nineteenth century, detective stories and suspense thrillers have allowed ambitious storytellers to experiment with narrative. Tales of crime and mystery became a training ground where audiences learned to appreciate artifice. These genres demand a sophisticated awareness of storytelling conventions: they play games with narrative form and toy with audience expectations. Bordwell examines how writers and directors have pushed, pulled, and collaborated with their audiences to change popular storytelling. He explores the plot engineering of figures such as Raymond Chandler, Agatha Christie, Dashiell Hammett, Patricia Highsmith, Alfred Hitchcock, Dorothy Sayers, and Quentin Tarantino, and traces how mainstream storytellers and modernist experimenters influenced one another’s work. A sweeping, kaleidoscopic account written in a lively, conversational style, Perplexing Plots offers an ambitious new understanding of how movies, literature, theater, and popular culture have evolved over the past century.
Perra brava (Edición 10° Aniversario)
by Orfa AlarcónFINALISTA DEL PRIMER PREMIO IBEROAMERICANO DE NARRATIVA LAS AMÉRICAS «Perra brava llegó para ser una ventana de ese norte que es parte de nuestra cultura mexicana, pero también para ser una voz novedosa en la literatura y, sin lugar a dudas, para anclarse como una de las mejores obras del género noir...» Francisco G. Haghenbeck Fernanda y Julio tienen un amor enfermo. Ella es una joven universitaria de Monterrey que busca sentirse protegida; él, un poderoso narco. Su relación no sólo es violenta, sino obsesiva. El miedo de Fernanda le ha hecho aceptar el maltrato de “su hombre”, volverse dependiente. Sin embargo, poco a poco ella también empezará a ejercer violencia como una necesidad para sentirse poderosa. A diez años de su lanzamiento, regresa la primera novela de Orfa Alarcón con una nueva edición y un prólogo de Francisco G.Haghenbeck, que destaca y celebra la relevancia que ha tenido este libro en la literatura del norte y la literatura negra mexicana. Perra brava es el reflejo de una sociedad descompuesta por el crimen, la violencia y el machismo y sus repercusiones en la vida de una ciudad como Monterrey; una crítica a la hipocresía de la sociedad que explora el papel de víctimas y victimarios y resalta la figura femenina que todo el tiempo se ha buscado silenciar.