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Puncture Wounds
by A. MorellJames is at the end of a long crusade for vengeance against the vampire clan that destroyed everything he held dear. He has Ren, the final and most dangerous of them all, cornered at last in London. But victory remains just out of reach when Ren sets a feral vampire on James and makes his escape. With no other leads, James is forced to take in the feral until he can use its connection to its sire to track down Ren. But in caring for the vampire, James sees they might not all be the monsters he thought them to be. Faced with an ugly truth, his quest for revenge becomes a war for retribution, and the discovery of what it truly means to be human.
Punished
by Samantha StoneMary just wants to get away from her boss, but quitting her job would leave her and her sister homeless. Raphael is a criminal living with the never-ending guilt of the crimes he committed centuries ago. Punished brings them together in a romance filled with lore, laugher, and love. Samantha Stone is pleased to present Book 1 of her new paranormal romance series, Crescent City Creatures.Raphael Saar is an exiled werewolf, a convict on the direct path to a death sentence--for a crime he didn't commit. He doesn't care, so long as he can end the human trafficking ring kidnapping women across New Orleans.Recovering from a horrific tragedy, one particularly bad day for Mary Newman has stretched into months. A nanny for a wealthy family in New Orleans, she can't understand why she's being constantly humiliated by her boss until the night she learns that he's not human--and neither is she.Only Raphael can save her from the monster feeding from her misery, but will Mary be able to stop his execution?Punished teams up werewolves, banshees, a wompus cat and a haint in order to rid New Orleans of a group of immortals determined to hurt the city's women and kill Raphael's pack. Content Notes: Spicy, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Suspense, Shifters, Wolves, Other Weres, Magic, Ghosts
Punished: A Novel
by Ann-Helén LaestadiusFrom the internationally bestselling author of the &“extraordinary&” (Fredrik Backman) novel Stolen, Punished is the harrowing story of five Sámi children who are forced to attend a government-run boarding school in 1950s Sweden and the emotional scars that haunt them thirty years later.Can abusers be redeemed? Or can they only be punished? It is the early 1950s in the Arctic Circle, and once they turn seven years old, Else-Maj, Jon-Ante, Anne-Risten, Marge, and Nilsa are taken from their families. As decreed by the Swedish state, these children of reindeer herders must attend a Sámi &“nomad school,&” run by vicious headmistress Rita Olsson, where they are not only stripped of their culture and language, but also physically, verbally, and psychologically abused. As the children are only allowed to return home sporadically, their parents know little of how their children are mistreated, and those who dare to speak up are silenced. Thirty years later, the five children have chosen different paths in order to survive—and forget. Else-Maj is strong in her Sámi identity but finds herself emotionally distant and has turned to religion to cope, while hypochondriac Anne-Risten now calls herself Anne and hides her heritage from her friends and community. Nilsa has become a reindeer herder like his father, but his emotions are volatile and unpredictable, even more so ever since the death of his brother. Jon-Ante is haunted by the memories of headmistress Rita and the lasting injury she left him with, unable to find where he belongs, and Marge, who is about to adopt a daughter from Colombia, is consumed by the moral struggle of removing a child from her home country. Then, suddenly, Rita Olsson turns up among them. Now a frail, elderly woman with God on her side, she pretends as though nothing ever happened. But the five former students have neither forgotten nor forgiven her. Told from five richly individual perspectives and inspired by the author&’s family history, Punished is a searing, heart-wrenching novel about trauma, memory, love, and loss, written in taut prose and vibrating with righteous rage over one of the Swedish state&’s greatest betrayals toward the Sámi.
Punishment of a Hunter: A Leningrad Confidential (The Leningrad Confidential Series #1)
by Yulia Yakovleva&“Outstanding... Yakovleva perfectly balances evoking the terror of living in a police state with her whodunit plotline. Fans will hope to see much more of Zaitsev.&” --Publishers Weekly (starred review)The debut of the ultimate noir detective series: set in Stalinist Russia, riddled with corruption, informers, and purges that takes paranoia to the next levelPerfect for readers of John Banville, Philip Kerr, and Lara Prescott's The Secrets We Kept, and for fans of the international Netflix sensation Babylon Berlin&“Leads the hero (as well as the reader) through every circle of soviet hell, to a bright finale.&” --Medusa1930s Leningrad. As a mood of fear cloaks the city, Investigator Vasily Zaitsev is called on to investigate a series of bizarre and seemingly motiveless murders. In each case, the victim is curiously dressed and posed in extravagantly arranged settings.At the same time, one by one precious old master paintings are going missing from the Hermitage collection.As Zaitsev sets about his investigations, he meets with suspicion at practically every turn, and potential witnesses are reluctant to provide information. Soon Zaitsev himself comes under suspicion from the Soviet secret police. The embittered detective must battle increasingly complex political machinations in his dogged quest to uncover the truth.
Punishment: A Legal Thriller
by Linda RockerIt was a day like any other at the West Palm Beach courthouse -- that is until the bomb went off and set the mayhem in motion. Bailiff Casey Portman arrived too late for her morning coffee, but early enough to see the beginning of a series of mishaps, mistakes, and murders that would tie the justice system in knots. At the center of it all is the trial of the decade in her judge's courtroom, a case nicknamed a "Dogicide" for the man charged with murder using his pit bull as a weapon.
Punishment: The gripping international bestseller
by Ferdinand von SchirachA young lawyer puts aside her sense of justice to succeed at her new firm. A man who values silence is driven to murder by his noisy neighbours. A cheated wife seeks revenge.How do you decide what punishment fits the crime?Our narrator is a man you'd never want to meet unless you really needed him. A nameless criminal defence lawyer, he coolly narrates the fate of twelve characters who cross his path. In spare, gripping prose, he tells their stories, uncovering the loneliness and alienation, desire and desperation which drive their choices and shape the consequences they face. Drawn from Ferdinand von Schirach's eminent career as a criminal defence lawyer, Punishment masterfully treads the line between fiction and truth, each meticulously crafted story crackling with white-knuckle suspense and vivid characters who stay with you long after the final page.
Punishment: The gripping international bestseller
by Ferdinand von SchirachA young lawyer puts aside her sense of justice to succeed at her new firm. A man who values silence is driven to murder by his noisy neighbours. A cheated wife seeks revenge.How do you decide what punishment fits the crime?Our narrator is a man you'd never want to meet unless you really needed him. A nameless criminal defence lawyer, he coolly narrates the fate of twelve characters who cross his path. In spare, gripping prose, he tells their stories, uncovering the loneliness and alienation, desire and desperation which drive their choices and shape the consequences they face. Drawn from Ferdinand von Schirach's eminent career as a criminal defence lawyer, Punishment masterfully treads the line between fiction and truth, each meticulously crafted story crackling with white-knuckle suspense and vivid characters who stay with you long after the final page. Translated from the German by Katharina Hall
Punta di non ritorno
by Amanda Brice Manuela Dal CastelloPunta di non ritorno di Amanda Brice Rapimento durante lo Schiaccianoci È il periodo più magico dell'anno... Le visioni di Fata Confetto dell'aspirante ballerina Dani Spevak vanno in frantumi quando le viene assegnato il ruolo di sostituta della sua nemesi, Hadley Taylor, nello Schiaccianoci. Carina, popolare e ricca, quella ragazza ha davvero tutte le fortune. O almeno lo pensava. Quando Hadley scompare misteriosamente proprio alla vigilia della prima, Dani non può starsene seduta senza far nulla, anche se significa perdere la parte. Parte alla ricerca per tutta Phoenix in una corsa contro il tempo. Dalle "mogli da trofeo" di un reality show agli squallidi agenti immobiliari fino a un possibile giro di spaccio di droga, il cast dei sospetti inizia a crescere. Riuscirà a trovare Hadley prima che il sipario si alzi?
Punto Muerto
by Sean Black Luciano GiustiLa segunda novela de la serie Ryan Lock, Punto Muerto, es un explosivo thriller de carrera contra el tiempo para los fans de Lee Child, Robert Crais y James Patterson. El guardaespaldas de élite Ryan Lock se ha convertido en un criminal convicto, condenado a veinte años en Pelican Bay, famosa prisión de supermáxima seguridad de California. O al menos, eso es lo que el Departamento de Justicia de los Estados Unidos quiere que todos crean. En realidad, él está allí para proteger a un solo hombre. Frank "Reaper" Hays, miembro fundador de la Hermandad Aria de supremacistas blancos, quien está a punto de presentar pruebas contra miembros de su propia banda por el brutal asesinato de un agente de la ATF encubierto y su familia. Y sólo para hacer que un trabajo de por sí difícil resulte casi imposible, Reaper se niega a obtener custodia de protección. En un mundo dominado por hombres violentos, donde las alianzas cambian constantemente y no se puede confiar en nadie, Lock sabe que se enfrenta a la tarea más difícil de su carrera, simplemente mantenerse con vida...
Punto crítico
by Michael CrichtonDel autor de Parque Jurásico, llega este extraordinario thriller sobre la seguridad aérea, la intriga empresarial y un mortal encubrimiento... Un N-22 de la compañía Transpacific Airlines, un moderno avión fabricado por la empresa Aeronáutica Norton, sufre un extraño accidente en pleno vuelo que cuesta la vida a tres personas y heridas graves a otras muchas. No obstante, el aparato logra tomar tierra en Los Ángeles y, a partir de ahí, se inicia una precipitada investigación para esclarecer las causas del misterioso suceso. ¿Por qué ha ocurrido? ¿Fue un fallo mecánico o humano? ¿Quién es, en todo caso, el responsable? Hay en juego muchos intereses: entre Aeronáutica Norton y China está pendiente la firma de un contrato por la compra de cincuenta N-22, los empleados de la empresa ven peligrar sus puestos de trabajo si la investigación revela un defecto de fabricación, y la prensa no duda en tergiversar loshechos si así consigue más ventas. Incluso el piloto, el más avezado de Transpacific, parece ocultar algo. Combinando un trepidante ritmo argumental y un sólido conocimiento de la más avanzada tecnología aeronáutica, Michael Crichton nos ofrece una novela a la altura de sus éxitos anteriores.
Punto de Equilibrio
by J. G. JuradoEn esta brillante novela, en la que el suspenso nunca termina, un renombrado neurocirujano se ve forzado a decidir entre terminar la vida de la persona más importante de los Estados Unidos o garantizar la terrible muerte de su propia hija.No soy un santo, ni un mártir, tampoco un terrorista, un maníaco, ni asesino... Soy un padre. Esta es mi historia. El Dr. David Evans es un reconocido neurocirujano en un hospital en Washington, DC, y un padre devoto. Pero pronto tendrá que enfrentarse al peor de los dilemas: si su siguiente paciente, que necesita una cirugía en el cerebro, sale del quirófano vivo, su pequeña hija morirá en las manos del despiadado psicópata que la secuestró, y él tendrá que ser testigo. En el transcurso de las cincuenta y cinco horas frenéticas para llegar al momento de decisión en la sala de cirugía, el Dr. Evans tendrá que encontrar a su enemigo y hallar una salida para esta abominable pesadilla. Y, ¿qué tan lejos llegará para salvara a su hija? "Una montaña rusa de miedo y suspenso sin precedentes en la literatura moderna" (Katherine Neville, autora bestseller del New York Times), Punto de Equilibrio lo mantendrá al borde de su asiento con escenas de acción rápidas y emoción cruda mientras un hombre se enfrenta a un imposible dilema moral que puede cambiar el curso de la historia.
Pup Fiction (A Melanie Travis Mystery #27)
by Laurien BerensonWith a new litter of Standard Poodles on the way, it&’s shaping up to be a vibrant July in Greenwich, Connecticut, for Melanie Travis. Too bad there&’s a killer in town who would love to drain the life out of her summer . . . While usually protective, Melanie feels comfortable sending her sons to the Graceland School&’s summer camp for two reasons: The institution is well-regarded and proprietor Emily Grace is a trusted friend. But Emily has been acting strange since three rambunctious Dalmatian puppies suddenly appeared on her doorstep. The unusual arrival marks the first of several mysterious happenings at camp, each more intense than the last. Emily&’s rough streak takes a frightening turn with a discovery in the nearby woods—the body of her estranged ex-husband. As suspicions rush in, proving that Emily didn&’t murder her biggest mistake will be about as easy as raising prize-winning show dogs. Realizing she&’s the only one who can prove her friend&’s innocence and keep the Graceland School from shutting down, Melanie dives into an investigation on the victim&’s whereabouts leading up to his demise. With a few spotty clues and Aunt Peg&’s growing curiosity about the Dalmatian pups&’ origins, Melanie must name the culprit before good intentions come back to bite!
Puppet
by Joy FieldingIn this new page-turner by New York Times bestselling author Joy Fielding, the life of a beautiful young defense attorney is thrown into turmoil when she is called back to her hometown to defend her disturbed, estranged mother, who publicly shot and killed a man. High-powered, twenty-eight-year-old defense attorney Amanda Travis likes several things: the colour black, lunchtime Spinning classes at the fitness centre on Clematis Street in downtown Palm Beach; her all-white one-bedroom, oceanfront condo; a compliant jury; men whose wives don't understand them. Some of the things she doesn't: the colour pink; when the temperature outside her condo's floor-to-ceiling windows falls below sixty-five degrees; clients who don't follow her advice; being asked to show I. D. when she goes to a bar; nicknames of any shape or size. Something else Amanda Travis doesn't like: memories. But when Ben, the first of her two ex-husbands, calls from her hometown of Toronto with the alarming news that her mother has shot and killed a man in the lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel, it becomes more and more difficult for Amanda to continue running from her past. Now she must return to face her demons and the life she left behind -- a love that once consumed her and a mother who holds a strange, dark power over everyone she encounters. "Puppet" is the nickname Amanda's mother once called her. But now Amanda is determined to fight her mother's fatal whims -- even if it kills her.
Puppet For A Corpse (Inspector Thanet #3)
by Dorothy SimpsonProminent GP Arnold Pettifer is found dead of an overdose, alone in his house and with a note by his side. All the evidence points to suicide, but Inspector Luke Thanet is immediately suspicious. Something doesn't add up, for Dr Pettifer apparently had everything to live for. Could it have been murder? The finger of suspicion points at Mrs Pettifer, particularly when it emerges that she has a lover. But Inspector Thanet suspects there is more to this case than meets the eye.
Puppet For A Corpse: The Night She Died, Six Feet Under, And Puppet For A Corpse (The\inspector Thanet Mysteries Ser.)
by Dorothy SimpsonProminent GP Arnold Pettifer is found dead of an overdose, alone in his house and with a note by his side. All the evidence points to suicide, but Inspector Luke Thanet is immediately suspicious. Something doesn't add up, for Dr Pettifer apparently had everything to live for. Could it have been murder? The finger of suspicion points at Mrs Pettifer, particularly when it emerges that she has a lover. But Inspector Thanet suspects there is more to this case than meets the eye.
Puppet Master (Puppetmaster #1)
by Dale Brown Jim DeFeliceNew York Times–Bestselling Authors: A roboticist aids the FBI in fighting Eastern European criminals using AI—until things go very wrong . . . Louis Massina is revolutionizing the field of robotics. His technological wonders are capable of locating disaster survivors, preventing nuclear meltdowns, and replacing missing limbs. After one of Massina’s creations makes a miraculous rescue, an FBI agent recruits him to pursue Russian mobsters running a massive financial scam—and not coincidentally, suspected of killing the agent’s brother. Massina agrees to deploy a surveillance bot that uses artificial intelligence to follow its target. But when he’s thrust into a dangerous conspiracy, the billionaire inventor decides to take matters into his own hands—unleashing the greatest cyberweapons in the world and becoming the Puppet Master . . . .Acclaim for Dale Brown“Authentic [and] riveting.” —San Francisco Chronicle“Gripping.” —New York Times
Puppet for a Corpse: The Night She Died, Six Feet Under, And Puppet For A Corpse (The Inspector Thanet Mysteries #3)
by Dorothy SimpsonA doctor&’s apparent suicide sets off alarm bells for Detective Inspector Thanet, &“a shrewd yet compassionate observer of aberrant human behavior&” (The New York Times). The Hippocratic oath binds medical professionals to a lifetime of helping fellow human beings. For a doctor to kill himself is not just to renege on that pledge, but to betray all mankind. When Dr. Arnold Pettifer is found dead from an overdose of pills and alcohol, Det. Inspector Luke Thanet&’s first reaction is disgust. His second is suspicion: This, he thinks, is murder. Nothing in Pettifer&’s life would point to suicide. He had a prospering practice, money in the bank, a beautiful new wife, and a baby on the way. But when Inspector Thanet learns that Pettifer&’s wife had taken a lover, he begins to suspect her—only to find that nothing about the death of Dr. Pettifer is as obvious as it may seem. This CWA Silver Dagger–winning series set in the Kent countryside is beloved by fans of the classic English mystery. Puppet for a Corpse showcases the talents of police inspector Thanet, &“a subtle interviewer with a genius for reading character&” (The New York Times). Puppet for a Corpse is the 3rd book in the Inspector Thanet Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Puppet on a Chain
by Alistair MacLeanPaul Sherman of Interpol's Narcotics Bureau flies to Amsterdam on the trail of a dope king... Amsterdam, with its canals and high houses; stolid police; psychopaths; women in distress and above all - murder.
Puppet/Mad River Road
by Joy FieldingTwo bestselling novels in one volume!Puppet Living a no-strings-attached life in glamorous Palm Beach, beautiful, steely-nerved criminal attorney Amanda Travis knows exactly what she likes: spinning classes, the color black, and one-night stands. Here's what she dislikes: the color pink, nicknames . . . and memories. She has shut the door on two ex-husbands, her estranged mother, and her hometown of Toronto. Then comes the news that will shatter Amanda's untouchable world: her mother, who has always held a strange power over everyone she encounters, has shot and killed a complete stranger. Forced to return to Toronto, Amanda must confront her demons and unravel the truth behind her mother's violent act -- while the taunting, teasing name from her past dances in her head . . . Puppet . . . telling her that someone else is orchestrating her fate.Mad River RoadAfter spending a year in prison, Ralph Fisher has explicit plans for his first night of freedom: tonight, someone will be held accountable. He goes to murderous lengths to obtain the address of his former wife--the woman he blames for his fate and against whom he has sworn vengeance. Determined to bring her to his idea of justice, Ralph's next step is to travel from Florida's sandy beaches to Dayton, Ohio, where his ex-wife is struggling to make ends meet on Mad River Road.As riveting and beguiling as Joy Fielding's previous bestselling novels, Mad River Road is a novel about courage, truth, and the strength that comes only when you believe in yourself.
Puppet: A Novel
by Eva WisemanA heartbreaking episode in history, explained through the story of a young servant girl in the late 1800s. The year is 1882. A young servant girl named Esther disappears from a small Hungarian village. Several Jewish men from the village of Tisza Eszvar face the 'blood libel' -- the centuries old calumny that Jews murder Christian children for their blood. A fourteen-year-old Jewish boy named Morris Scharf becomes the star witness of corrupt authorities who coerce him into testifying against his fellow Jews, including his own father, at the trial. Julie is no stranger to suffering herself. An abused child, when her mother dies her alcoholic father separates her from her beloved baby sister. Julie and Morris, bound by the tragedy of the times, become unlikely allies. Although "Puppet" is a novel, it is based upon a real court case that took place in Hungary in 1883. In Hungary today, the name Morris Scharf has become synonymous with "traitor". Once again, Eva Wiseman illuminates a heartbreaking episode in history for young readers.
Puppies (The Bastards of Pizzofalcone Series)
by Maurizio de GiovanniAn abandoned baby and a missing dog lead a group of Neapolitan cops to murder and mayhem in this mystery by the author of Cold for the Bastards.The next installment in Maurizio de Giovanni’s bestselling “Bastards of Pizzofalcone” series unfolds during the crisp beginning of April in contemporary Naples as a new evil spreads throughout the city. . . .A baby is left abandoned beside a dumpster. A young Ukranian maid fights the torrents of greed and frustration with the world around her. Small animals begin to disappear off the streets. The task of solving these mysteries is entrusted to a team of policemen in which few believe: the Bastards of Pizzofalcone. Complete with stirrings in the city’s criminal underbelly and a fight against a seemingly inhuman evil, this novel is sure to delight fans of de Giovanni’s previous works.De Giovanni is one of Europe’s most renowned and versatile mystery writers. His award-winning and bestselling novels, all of which take place in Naples, engage readers in gripping tales of Europe’s most fabled, atmospheric, dangerous, and lustful city.“A rich ensemble cast lifts de Giovanni’s funny, poignant fourth police procedural featuring the “losers and pariahs” who man the little Pizzofalcone police station located in the heart of Naples. . . . De Giovanni is a master of the witty, elegantly plotted fair-play mystery.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Puppies in Paradise (The Tj Jensen Mysteries #5)
by Kathi DaleyUSA Today–bestselling author: A small-town sleuth juggles dog-sitting with detective work in this absorbing mystery . . . When a friend of Tj’s is badly injured in a car accident during a blizzard, her dog and three puppies need a home, and Tj takes responsibility. But while she worries about Stella’s recovery and cleans up after the puppies’ messes, she must also begin looking into the murder of a close family friend—a retired cop who may have uncovered some new evidence in an old case. And when it turns out that the main suspects are also close to the Jensen family, Tj must deal with one of the most difficult decisions she’s ever had to make . . . “Daley’s stories draw you in and keep you glued until the very last page.” —Tracy Weber, Agatha Award nominated author of the Downward Dog Mysteries
Puppy Love Prank (Nancy Drew Clue Book #13)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy and her friends save a dog shelter&’s big day in the thirteenth book in the interactive Nancy Drew Clue Book mystery series.Helga and Horatio are getting married! The bride and groom are two fluffy white dogs belonging to one of River Heights&’s more eccentric citizens, Mrs. Ainsworth. Mayor Strong&’s mansion is decorated for the occasion, and the whole town is invited. The celebration is an effort to raise awareness for Waggamuffins, the local pet shelter. And Nancy, Bess, and George are helping out by walking three adoptable dogs down the aisle. But the wedding comes to a barking halt when the bride and groom are found covered in sticky paint! Mrs. Ainsworth is so upset she calls off the whole thing and demands to know who is behind this color conundrum. But if the guests leave early, how will they meet all the cuddly canines that still need homes? Can the Clue Crew solve the case of the painted pups before it&’s too late? It&’s up to the Clue Crew—and you—to find out!
Pura coincidência
by Renee KnightQualquer semelhança com a realidade é pura coincidência. Um thriller psicológico ao mais alto nível. Bestseller do New York Times E se de repente se apercebesse de que é o protagonista do aterrador romance que está a ler? Catherine tem uma boa vida: goza de grande sucesso na profissão, é casada e tem um filho. Certa noite, encontra na sua mesa de cabeceira um livro com o título O perfeito desconhecido. Não sabe como terá ido parar ao seu quarto ou quem o terá ali posto. Ainda assim, começa a lê-lo e rapidamente fica agarrada à história de suspense. Até que, após ler várias páginas, chega a uma conclusão aterradora. NÃO É FICÇÃO. O perfeito desconhecido recria vividamente, sem esquecer o mais ínfimo detalhe, o fatídico dia em que Catherine ficou prisioneira de um segredo terrível. Um segredo que só mais uma pessoa conhecia. E essa pessoa está morta. Sobre Pura coincidência:«Pura coincidência é algo especial... uma história excepcionalmente inteligente e sinuosa, perfeitamente estruturada para deixar o leitor desnorteado.»The New York Times «O encanto de Pura coincidência é que o desenvolvimento da história é tão bom como a sua emocionante premissa. Completa a divina trindade do thriller psicológico, ao lado de A rapariga no comboio e Em parte incerta.»New York Daily News «O controlo das emoções, a construção, o ritmo e a interligação das narrativas são feitos de forma impecável num romance viciante.»London Sunday Times «Este thriller psicológico envolve o leitor desde a primeira página; os apreciadores de mistério vão fazer tudo para o lerem de uma assentada. Deliciosamente cativante, brilhantemente sinuoso e sedutoramente viciante, cumpre todos os requisitos de um thriller magistral!»Library Journal «Pura coincidência rouba furtivamente a atenção do leitor e mantém-no preso até ao fim. Uma história pungente que ressoa muito tempo depois da página final. O melhor thriller que li este ano.»Rosamund Lupton «Um livro misterioso dentro de outro livro que contém informações potencialmente condenatórias sobre a protagonista é a premissa da estreia de Reneé Knight na escrita. Este thriller psicológico perturbador sobre a culpa e a tristeza, marcado também pela força das suas personagens, culmina num final chocante.»Publishers Weekly «Excepcional suspense psicológico... exactamente o que um bom thriller deve ser.»Lee Child «Um enredo elegante e convincente. Personagens que mantêm o coração da história a bater. Um thriller psicológico viciante.»Kirkus Reviews
Pure (Pure Trilogy #1)
by Julianna BaggottWe know you are here, our brothers and sisters...<P><P> Pressia barely remembers the Detonations or much about life during the Before. In her sleeping cabinet behind the rubble of an old barbershop where she lives with her grandfather, she thinks about what is lost-how the world went from amusement parks, movie theaters, birthday parties, fathers and mothers... to ash and dust, scars, permanent burns, and fused, damaged bodies. And now, at an age when everyone is required to turn themselves over to the militia to either be trained as a soldier or, if they are too damaged and weak, to be used as live targets, Pressia can no longer pretend to be small. Pressia is on the run.<P> Burn a Pure and Breathe the Ash...<P> There are those who escaped the apocalypse unmarked. Pures. They are tucked safely inside the Dome that protects their healthy, superior bodies. Yet Partridge, whose father is one of the most influential men in the Dome, feels isolated and lonely. Different. He thinks about loss-maybe just because his family is broken; his father is emotionally distant; his brother killed himself; and his mother never made it inside their shelter. Or maybe it's his claustrophobia: his feeling that this Dome has become a swaddling of intensely rigid order. So when a slipped phrase suggests his mother might still be alive, Partridge risks his life to leave the Dome to find her. <P> When Pressia meets Partridge, their worlds shatter all over again.