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Reader, I Buried Them & Other Stories
by Peter LoveseyMystery Writers of America Grand Master Peter Lovesey presents a collection of short fiction spanning fifty years, including the first story he ever published and three brand-new stories. More than fifty years ago, Peter Lovesey published a short story in an anthology. That short story caught the eye of the great Ruth Rendell, whose praise ignited Lovesey&’s lifelong passion for short form crime fiction. On the occasion of his hundredth short story, Peter Lovesey has assembled this devilishly clever collection, eighteen yarns of mystery, melancholy, and mischief, inhabiting such deadly settings as a theater, a monastery, and the book publishing industry. The collection includes that first storythat launched his story-writing career as well as three exclusive new stories. In addition, Loveseyfans will delight in a personal essay by the author about the historical inspirations—and in an appearance by the irascible Bath detective Peter Diamond, who has, in the author&’s words, &“bulldozed his way&” into this volume.
Reader, I Buried Them and Other Stories
by Peter LoveseyA twisty collection of short stories from the master of classic crime fiction, Peter Lovesey, one of which stars his most popular creation, Peter Diamond. More than fifty years ago, Peter Lovesey published a short story in an anthology. That short story caught the eye of the great Ruth Rendell, whose praise ignited Lovesey's life-long passion for short form crime fiction.More than a hundred stories later, Peter Lovesey has assembled this devilishly clever collection, fifteen yarns of mystery, melancholy, and mischief, inhabiting such deadly settings as a theatre, a monastery, and the book publishing industry. The collection includes that first story that launched his story-writing career as well as three new stories exclusive to this volume. In addition, Lovesey fans will delight in a personal essay by the author about the historical inspirations for his creation - and in an appearance by the irascible Bath detective Peter Diamond, who has, in the author's words, 'bulldozed his way' into this collection.
Reader, I Murdered Him
by Betsy CornwellIn this daring tale of female agency and revenge from a New York Times bestselling author, a girl becomes a teenage vigilante who roams Victorian England using her privilege and power to punish her friends&’ abusive suitors and keep other young women safe. Adele grew up in the shadows—first watching from backstage at her mother&’s Parisian dance halls, then wandering around the gloomy, haunted rooms of her father&’s manor. When she&’s finally sent away to boarding school in London, she&’s happy to enter the brightly lit world of society girls and their wealthy suitors. Yet there are shadows there, too. Many of the men that try to charm Adele&’s new friends do so with dark intentions. After a violent assault, she turns to a roguish young con woman for help. Together, they become vigilantes meting out justice. But can Adele save herself from the same fate as those she protects? With a queer romance at its heart, this lush historical thriller offers readers an irresistible mix of vengeance and empowerment.
Reader’s Digest Select Editions, Volume 370 (Reader's Digest Select Editions #370)
by The Editors of the Reader’s DigestTHE TURN OF THE KEY Ruth Ware Rowan can’t believe her luck when she’s offered a live-in nanny position in a luxurious “smart home” in the Scottish Highlands. But she soon finds herself caught in a nightmare of constant surveillance, malfunctioning technology, strange noises, and a family guarding dark secrets. Someone— or something—doesn’t want Rowan in the house. Ruth Ware has been called the Agatha Christie of our time, and this diabolically clever and creepy tale shows why. Page 6 A BEACH WISH Shelley Noble When Zoe’s mother dies of cancer, she leaves instructions to spread her ashes at a tiny New England beach. Problem is, Zoe’s never heard of Wind Chime Beach. Why would her mother want this spot to be her final resting place? Mystified and mourning, Zoe nonetheless sets out to fulfill her mother’s wishes. What she finds is way beyond anything she could have imagined. Can she open her heart to accept the shocking surprises that await? LAYOVER David Bell Joshua Fields takes the same flights each week for work; his life is a series of hotels and airports. During yet another layover, he meets Morgan, a beautiful stranger with whom he feels an instant connection. The two share a drink and a passionate kiss—after which she says they’ll never see each other again. But when Joshua learns she’s a missing person, he drops everything to find her—only to encounter lies, deception, and danger. Page 292 ADEADLY TURN Claire Booth On a routine night patrol, Sheriff Hank Worth pulls over a speeding car full of teenagers and lets them off with a warning. This fateful decision leads to tragedy; a short time later he gets a call about a fatal accident. Racked with guilt, Hank wonders whether there was more to the crash than just driver error. Then a dead body turns up at one of the victim’s homes. Could Hank be right? Or is his guilt making him search for answers when there are none?
Reading Between the Crimes (A Jane Doe Book Club Mystery #2)
by Kate YoungPerfect for fans of Ellery Adams and Kate Carlisle, the members of the Jane Doe Book Club are on the case as Kate Young's peachy-keen Georgia-set mystery series comes back for seconds.What better time than Halloween to dig into a bracing discussion of a diabolical murder mystery? And what better choice for the Jane Doe Book Club than Agatha Christie's Crooked House? Lyla Moody and her friends are soon embroiled in debate over whether the heroine's actions are particularly believable. But not long after the meeting, sleepy Sweet Mountain, Georgia, is rocked by a murder that uncannily echoes the novel in question.When Lyla and her grandmother arrive at the charity event that Lyla's mother is hosting, they barely have time to hang up their fall jackets before they stumble upon a body in the library. Leonard Richardson, it seems, was robbed and then hit over the head with a brass candlestick--which throws suspicion on Harper Richardson, his young widow and a friend of the Jane Does.Lyla and the rest of the Jane Does pool their prodigious intellects to clear Harper's name. Peculiarly, all of the clues seem to have been lifted directly from the plot of Crooked House. But as Lyla probes the pages of Christie's classic whodunnit for hints on catching the killer, she uncovers secrets from her mother's past--secrets that suggest that Lyla's own house may be crooked as well.
Reading Between the Lies (A Survivors' Book Club Mystery #4)
by Lynn CahoonBookshop owner Rarity Cole is living her best life after surviving cancer—hosting book clubs, classes, and parties at her store, The Next Chapter, and giving back to her community in Sedona, Arizona. But an awkward outing to an art gallery is about to add a dark slant to the picture . . .Rarity is grateful for many things and people in her new life, including her friend Shirley, who is helping to provide backpacks and supplies for kids going back to school. But Shirley needs a big favor. With her husband in a memory-care home, she wants to attend an art opening with a male friend but fears local gossip. She asks Rarity, her friend Sam, and their boyfriends to come along as cover. It would be fun if not for the fact that the two couples are barely speaking…The evening proceeds without any social disasters. But the gallery owner—who struck Rarity as more of a spoiled playboy—is later found dead with an arrow in his back. Any lingering tensions must be set aside so the amateur sleuths can find an archer who may have taken the idea of pointed criticism a bit too literally . . .
Reading Up a Storm
by Eva GatesThe national bestselling author of Booked for Trouble returns with another charming mystery set in the most literary lighthouse in North Carolina's Outer Banks. Misfortune blows into North Carolina's Outer Banks when a dead body in a boat on the shore leaves local librarian Lucy Richardson racing to solve a strange new mystery.... After a successful party at Bodie Island's Lighthouse Library, librarian Lucy Richardson is ready to curl up with her cat, Charles, and a good book. But her R and R is cut short when she notices some mysterious lights leading a small boat to crash into the coast. The two shipwrecked seafarers survive the ordeal--but one of them shows up dead ashore a few days later. Lucy finds herself again roped into a murder investigation and navigating a sea of suspects, all of whom had motives to deep-six the deceased. And this time, she has a sinking feeling that finding the real killer won't be so easy...From the Paperback edition.
Reading the Bones: A Peggy Henderson Adventure
by Gina Mcmurchy-BarberShort-listed for the 2009 Silver Birch Award, commended for the 2009 Best Books for Kids & Teens Due to circumstances beyond her control, 12-year-old Peggy Henderson has to move to the quiet town of Crescent Beach, British Columbia, to live with her aunt and uncle. Without a father and separated from her mother, who’s looking for work, Peggy feels her unhappiness increasing until the day she and her uncle start digging a pond in the backyard and she realizes the rock she’s been trying to pry from the ground is really a human skull. Peggy eventually learns that her home and the entire seaside town were built on top of a 5000-year-old Coast Salish fishing village. With the help of an elderly archaeologist, a woman named Eddy, Peggy comes to know the ancient storyteller buried in her yard in a way that few others can – by reading the bones. As life with her aunt becomes more and more unbearable, Peggy looks to the old Salish man from the past for help and answers.
Ready For A Scare?: Book 3 (Creepover #3)
by P. J. NightBirthday girl and queen of all things spooky, Kelly Garcia is all set to have the perfect night. First her parents are stuck out of town. Sure there's a babysitter, but Kelly is excited to basically be on her own.And then there's her sleepover - a webcam sleepover where she and her friends can scare one another by summoning the spirit of Miss Mary, a woman from their small town who died tragically a long time ago.But when her friends start disappearing one by one and the babysitter is nowhere to be found, Kelly starts getting scared . . . for real. Is Miss Mary's ghost kidnapping everyone? Will Kelly be next?
Ready Player One: A Novel (Bride Series)
by Ernest Cline<P>In the year 2044, reality is an ugly place. The only time teenage Wade Watts really feels alive is when he's jacked into the virtual utopia known as the OASIS. <P> Wade's devoted his life to studying the puzzles hidden within this world's digital confines—puzzles that are based on their creator's obsession with the pop culture of decades past and that promise massive power and fortune to whoever can unlock them. <P>But when Wade stumbles upon the first clue, he finds himself beset by players willing to kill to take this ultimate prize. The race is on, and if Wade's going to survive, he'll have to win—and confront the real world he's always been so desperate to escape. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Ready Player Two: A Novel (Ready Player One)
by Ernest ClineThe highly anticipated sequel to the beloved worldwide bestseller Ready Player One, the near-future adventure that inspired the blockbuster Steven Spielberg film. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POSTAN UNEXPECTED QUEST. TWO WORLDS AT STAKE. ARE YOU READY? Days after winning OASIS founder James Halliday&’s contest, Wade Watts makes a discovery that changes everything.Hidden within Halliday&’s vaults, waiting for his heir to find, lies a technological advancement that will once again change the world and make the OASIS a thousand times more wondrous—and addictive—than even Wade dreamed possible. With it comes a new riddle, and a new quest—a last Easter egg from Halliday, hinting at a mysterious prize. And an unexpected, impossibly powerful, and dangerous new rival awaits, one who&’ll kill millions to get what he wants. Wade&’s life and the future of the OASIS are again at stake, but this time the fate of humanity also hangs in the balance. Lovingly nostalgic and wildly original as only Ernest Cline could conceive it, Ready Player Two takes us on another imaginative, fun, action-packed adventure through his beloved virtual universe, and jolts us thrillingly into the future once again.
Ready for a Scare? (You're Invited to a Creepover #3)
by P.J. NightBirthday girl and queen of all things spooky, Kelly Garcia is all set to have the perfect night. First her parents are going out of town. And although they hired a babysitter, Kelly is excited to basically be on her own. And then there's the sleepover she's having—a virtual, webcam sleepover where she and her friends can scare each other silly by telling ghost stories and summoning the spirit of Miss Mary, a woman from their small town who died tragically a long time ago. But when her friends start disappearing one by one and the babysitter is nowhere to be found, Kelly starts getting scared . . . for real. Is Miss Mary's ghost kidnapping everyone? Will Kelly be next?
Ready or Dead
by Pm Kavanaughp>Fans of TV's Quantico and Alias will love this sizzling prequel to the thrilling spy caper Die Run Hide.New recruit Anika Washington has barely adjusted to the difficult training regimen at a global counterterrorism agency when she's prematurely called up to complete her first mission. If she succeeds, she'll become a field agent; if she fails, Anika's out of the program. Abandoned at birth to a federal orphanage, Anika never wants to feel the pain of rejection again.Complicating matters is the fact that she'll be going undercover at a black-tie gala with Gianni Brambillo, the gorgeous and enigmatic Level 2 agent who seems to have taken a special interest in Anika. Armed with high-tech spy gadgets and quick thinking, the two of them will need to rely on each other to complete their plan successfully. It's go time, and Anika must prove to everyone, including herself, that she's mission-ready - or die trying.Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Ready to Die: An absolutely gripping crime thriller that is unputdownable (Montana Mysteries #5)
by Lisa Jackson'Shiveringly good suspense!' Lisa GardnerTHE FIFTH BOOK IN A GRIPPING SERIES FROM 30 MILLION COPY SELLING AUTHOR.One by one he'll stalk them, then he'll squeeze the trigger, savouring the way each lifeless body crumples to the reddening snow. One down already. And then there were five...Sheriff Dan Grayson lies near death and the police department of Grizzly Falls, Montana, is in shock. Then a prominent judge's body is found.Detectives Regan Pescoli and Selena Alvarez head up the search for the killer, but they don't realize how personal and dangerous the case is going to be. Headstrong and eager for justice, Pescoli tracks the scant clues straight to a monster who has had her and Alvarez in his sights all along . . .'She is one of the best' Harlan CobenTHE NEXT BOOK IN THE SERIES, DESERVES TO DIE, IS AVAILABLE NOW
Ready to Protect (Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit #2)
by Valerie HansenFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Valerie Hansen A K-9 must safeguard a witness and her baby at all costs After witnessing a congresswoman&’s murder, wildlife photographer and mother-to-be Jamie London is forced into the protective custody of K-9 cop Ben Sawyer and police dog Shadow. Ben&’s Wyoming cattle ranch is the perfect place to hide and wait for the trial to start—until they&’re tracked down by the assassin. Are Ben and Shadow enough to guarantee Jamie will make it to the hearing alive?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit
Ready, Freddy! Going Batty (Ready, Freddy! #21)
by Abby KleinFreddy's class is ready for Halloween, and learning all about bats and other spooky critters. <P><P>Unfortunately Freddy is already spooked--he's sure there's a monster in his attic at home. He can hear it moving around at night! Can Freddy and his best friend Robbie hunt down the monster?
Ready, Set, Jett
by Lori FosterREADY, SET, JETT In this reader-favorite novella from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, all middle school teacher Natalie Alexander needs to get her head--and heart--together is a vacation from her no-strings romance with her sexy next-door neighbor. But her solo trip south turns into a disaster when gorgeous PI Jett Sutter turns up with another challenge...one she might not be able to resist.
Ready, Set, Jett: Ready, Set, Jett / Gail's Gone Wild / Just One Taste (Men Of Honour Ser.)
by Lori FosterThis sexy alpha hero is about to meet his match in this beloved classic novella from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster.In this reader-favorite novella from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, all middle school teacher Natalie Alexander needs to get her head—and heart—together is a vacation from her no-strings romance with her sexy next-door neighbor. But her solo trip south turns into a disaster when gorgeous PI Jett Sutter turns up with another challenge…one she might not be able to resist.Originally published in 2011.
Ready, steady... go!: Más allá del libro... (Nunca digas nunca. Capítulo extra #Volumen 2)
by Amy LabMÁS ALLÁ DEL LIBRO... ¿Quieres saber más sobre los protagonistas de Nunca digas nunca? ¡No te pierdas el Capítulo Extra Ready, Steady... Go!!Si ya has leído Nunca digas nunca, querrás conocer más detalles sobre la vida de Jacq. Detalles que no están en el libro. Así que no te pierdas este Capítulo Extra. Descubrirás que Jason Miller es el chico que ocupó el pensamiento de Jacq antes de conocer Samuel. ¿Te gustaría averiguar qué pasó con él? Y si no lo has leído, no importa, seguro que leyendo este capítulo extra te morirás de ganas de saber qué romances, secretos y misterios esperan a Jacq en su nueva vida en España.
Reagan Through the Looking Glass (Hacking Wonderland #1)
by Allyson LindtTo most people, Jabberwock is a myth.A horror story that politicians and CEO's tell their interns, about a mysterious figure who pulls the strings of the world's most powerful, from the shadowy corners of the deep web.Reagan knows he's real. Jabberwock is the reason people around her are dying. Two men insist they can keep her safe and help her find answers. Hare is sweet, soft-spoken, and introduces her to a wicked walk on the wild side, spiced with temptation and thrill.Hatter has kept secrets from her since they met. But he speaks her language, and a single touch from him ignites her desire.As she follows the tracks down the rabbit hole, Reagan is dropped headfirst into a world of the dangerous and surreal, where everything and everyone has a price. And her time is running out to discover if it's the Hatter or the Hare who owns Jabberwock's bounty on her.Publisher’s Note: This book was previously released under the same title. It is part one of a duet. It does not stand alone. Book two is The Hatter and The Hare.Other Books By Allyson LindtValkyrie's Legacy Series (Urban Fantasy)Valkyrie RebornValkyrie HuntedValkyrie ConcealedValkyrie CrownedThree Player Co-op (Ménage Romance)Looking For ItWaiting For ItAsking For ItRunning For ItFighting For ItGame for Cookies Series (Ménage Romance)Seduction GamesControl GamesTwo Plus One (Ménage Romance)Their NerdTheir Matchmaker3d20 Series (Ménage Romance)Roll Against TrustRoll Against RegretRoll Against DiscoveryRoll Against BetrayalSubscribe, Live, Love Series (Ménage Romance)Red HuntedRed ConsumedBeauty ClaimedBeauty AwakenedUbiquity Series (Urban Fantasy Reverse Harem)Seductive SoulSoul ReaperSoul BetrayerTruth's Harem Series (Urban Fantasy Reverse Harem)Fate's IllusionInnovation's MuseApathy's HeroRidden Hard (M/F Contemporary Romance)Hard FlipHard PackRiding the WaveDrive Me WildLove Equation (Contemporary Romance)RivalCharmed by the GeeksRegretRestraintLove Games (M/F Contemporary Romance)His ReputationHer AirmanHis CosplayerLove Hack (M/F Contemporary Romance)His HackerHis InfatuationHer SurrenderHacking Wonderland (Suspense)Reagan through the Looking GlassThe Hatter and the HarePainting the Roses RedReigning HeartsNull Equation (Dystopian Romance)Over ExposedOver StimulatedOver SharedStand Alone TitlesSeeking More (M/F New Adult Romance)Destined for Temptation (Paranormal Romance)
Real Easy: a bold, mesmerising and unflinching thriller featuring three unforgettable women
by Marie RutkoskiThree Women meets Tana French in a breathtaking crime novel that asks what it means to be a woman in a dangerous world. From New York Times bestselling author Marie Rutkoski comes a mystery with characters you will never forget.'Very possibly the best crime fiction book since Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects ...this book is a winner, whichever way you turn it' Neel MukherjeeIt's 1999, and Samantha has danced for years at the Lovely Lady strip club.She's not used to taking anyone under her wing - after all, between her disapproving boyfriend and his daughter, who may as well be her own child, she has enough to worry about. But when Samantha overrides her better judgment to drive a new dancer home, they are run off the road. The police arrive at the scene of the accident - but find only one body.Georgia, another dancer, is drawn into the investigation as she tries to assist Holly, a detective with a complicated story of her own. As the point of view shifts from police officers and detectives to club patrons, the women circle around a list of suspects, all the while grappling with their own understanding of loss and love. As they get closer to the truth they must each confront a fundamental question: How do women live their lives knowing that men can hurt them? A compulsive, unflinching, and unexpectedly hopeful thriller set in a midwestern strip club, told in the spirit of Gillian Flynn and Tana French.(P) 2022 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Real Easy: a bold, mesmerising and unflinching thriller featuring three unforgettable women
by Marie Rutkoski'Very possibly the best crime fiction book since Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects' Neel MukherjeeThree Women meets Tana French in a compulsive, unflinching and unexpectedly hopeful thriller set in a midwestern strip club.'Gritty, glittery and pulsing with life' Sara Sligar'Bold, compelling, brutal and brilliant' Chris WhitakerIt's 1999, and Samantha has danced for years at the Lovely Lady strip club.She's not used to taking anyone under her wing - after all, between her disapproving boyfriend and his daughter, who may as well be her own child, she has enough to worry about. But when Samantha overrides her better judgment to drive a new dancer home, they are run off the road. The police arrive at the scene of the accident - but find only one body.Georgia, another dancer, is drawn into the investigation as she tries to assist Holly, a detective with a complicated story of her own. As the point of view shifts from police officers and detectives to club patrons, the women circle around a list of suspects, all the while grappling with their own understanding of loss and love. As they get closer to the truth they must each confront a fundamental question: How do women live their lives knowing that men can hurt them?
Real Monsters
by Liam BrownAs a soldier&’s wife awaits information about his whereabouts overseas, he descends further into the madness of war in this &“memorable and moving&” novel (Benjamin Myers, author of Pig Iron). Reeling from the terrorist attack that killed her father, Lorna lurches through an inebriated adolescence until she finds love and redemption in a young soldier named Danny. But her dream of a stable life is once again shattered when Danny is called to serve overseas—and soon lost in the desert. Most of Danny&’s unit is dead. They are victims, it would seem, of a brutal ambush. With their equipment destroyed and food running out, the small band of men stumble through the sand and shadows, desperate to find salvation. As their hope fades, they begin to turn on each other. When it finally becomes clear that only the most vicious will survive, what will Danny be if he ever does return to Lorna?
Real Murders (Aurora Teagarden Mysteries #1)
by Charlaine HarrisThough a small town at heart, Lawrenceton, Georgia, has its dark side-and crime buffs. One of whom is librarian Aurora "Roe" Teagarden, a member of the Real Murders Club, which meets once a month to analyze famous cases. It's a harmless pastime-until the night she finds a member killed in a manner that eerily resembles the crime the club was about to discuss. And as other brutal "copycat" killings follow, Roe will have to uncover the person behind the terrifying game, one that casts all the members of Real Murders, herself included, as prime suspects-or potential victims.
Real Murders (Aurora Teagarden Mysteries #1)
by Charlaine Harris'Harris draws the guilty and the innocent into an engrossing tale while inventing a heroine as capable and potentially complex as P. D. James's Cordelia Gray' (Publishers Weekly)#1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris introduces a librarian whose bookish bent for murder gets her involved in a real-life killing spree . . . Lawrenceton, Georgia, may be a growing suburb of Atlanta, but it's still a small town at heart. Librarian Aurora 'Roe' Teagarden grew up there and knows more than enough about her fellow townsfolk, including which ones share her interest in the darker side of human nature . . . With those fellow crime buffs, Roe belongs to a club called Real Murders, which meets once a month to analyze famous cases. It's a harmless pastime - until the night she finds a member dead, killed in a manner that eerily resembles the crime the club was about to discuss. As other brutal "copycat" killings follow, Roe will have to uncover the person behind the terrifying game, one that casts all the members of Real Murders, herself included, as prime suspects-or potential victims . . . 'Clearly focused plot, animated description of character and real estate, and sparkling prose commend this breath of fresh air to all collections' (Library Journal)'Great bloody fun' (Barbara Paul)