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Raisin the Dead
by Karoline BarrettThe author of Bun for Your Life returns to Destiny, New York, where bakery owners and amateur sleuths Molly Tyler and Olivia Williams never crumble under pressure... While the rest of Destiny is focused on the arrival of an upper crust perfume mogul, Molly is more concerned about what's on the front page of the newspaper: her mother. Library director Anne Tyler was photographed at the most romantic restaurant in town having a cozy dinner with library advisory board member Philip Baldelli. But there's more for Molly to worry about after Philip is found dead a few days later. When Detective Sean Corsino zeroes in on Anne as a person of interest in the case, it turns down the heat on his budding romance with Molly. But after he's injured during the course of his investigation, Molly and Olivia must step in to sift through the clues and clear Anne's name.
Raising Atlantis: The Companion Anthology
by Thomas GreaniasExperience the first &“outrageous adventure with a wild dose of the supernatural&” (Clive Cussler, New York Times bestselling author) in the New York Times bestselling Atlantis trilogy, following archeologist Conrad Yeats, his father, and linguist Serena Serghetti as they search for the lost city of Atlantis.During a top secret dig in Antarctica, the United States government discovers a stunning and ancient secret: the legendary lost city of Atlantis. Dr. Conrad Yeats, the foremost authority on megalithic architecture, is brought in along with his estranged father, General Griffin Yeats, and his former lover, the linguist Serena Serghetti, to explore this astonishing civilization hidden beneath the ice. But their investigation uncovers something shocking that threatens the very existence of humanity and together, they are thrust into a deadly race against the apocalypse. &“Raising Atlantis grabs hold of you from the first page and pulls you into an astonishing world of scientific fact and fiction, suspense, and good old-fashioned adventure&” (Nelson DeMille, New York Times bestselling author). Visit the official Raising Atlantis website at RaisingAtlantis.com to unlock lost chapters and download free ebooks featuring Conrad Yeats and Serena Serghetti.
Raising Cain
by Gallatin WarfieldHis father's death on a deserted road is regarded as a natural passing, but Sergeant Joe Brown suspects foul play. He has his suspicions, and when his prime suspect is suddenly found dead too, he is charged with the murder. With Brown's reputation and career at stake, it's up to prosecutor Gardner Lawson to defeat flamboyant defense attorney Kent King in a trial that will take many shocking twists and turns before arriving at its shattering conclusion.
Raising the Stakes (The\barons Ser. #12)
by Sandra MartonWhen a lawyer encounters the woman he’s been tasked to find, business turns to pleasure in a fiery game of winner-take-all.Wealthy attorney Gray Baron has come to Las Vegas on a mission to find a woman—Dawn Lincoln Kittredge, the long-lost grandchild of his uncle. But feisty Dawn is not about to make anything easy for him.After being hurt in the past, Dawn is wary of strangers, even gorgeous, sexy ones like Gray. But mutual suspicion doesn’t stop an undeniable passion from igniting between them. As the tension mounts, all bets are off . . .
Raisins and Almonds: A Phryne Fisher Mystery (16pt Large Print Edition) (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries #9)
by Kerry GreenwoodMiss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, now streaming on Netflix, starring Essie Davis as the honourable Phryne Fisher"One of the more complex and somber cases in the career of Greenwood's Australian Jazz Age amateur sleuth Phryne Fisher." —Publishers WeeklyPhryne Fisher's contentment at the Jewish Young People's Society Dance is cut short when her dancing partner's father asks her to investigate the strange death of a devout young student in Miss Sylvia Lee's East Market bookshop. Miss Lee has been arrested for the murder, but Phryne believes that she is a very unlikely killer.The investigation leads her into the exotic world of refugees, rabbis, kosher dinners, Kadimah, strange alchemical symbols, Yiddish, and chicken soup. Picking her way through the mystery, Phryne soon finds herself at the heart of a situation far graver and more political than she expected. And all for the price of a song....
Raisins and Almonds: A Phryne Fisher Mystery (Phryne Fisher #9)
by Kerry GreenwoodPhryne Fisher loves dancing, especially with gorgeous young Simon Abrahams. But Phrynes contentment at the Jewish Young Peoples Society Dance is cut short when Simon's father asks her to investigate the strange death of a devout young student in Miss Sylvia Lees bookshop located in the Eastern Market.
Raisins and Almonds: Miss Phryne Fisher Investigates (Phryne Fisher #9)
by Kerry GreenwoodSuper-sleuth Phryne Fisher steps, like an elegant cat, through this, her eighth adventure In investigating the poisoning of a young man in a bookshop at the Eastern Market, and the wrongful arrest of one Miss Sylvia Lee, Phryne is plunged into a world of politics, alchemy, poison and chicken soup. Stopping only for a brief, but intensely erotic, dalliance with the beautiful Simon Abrahams, Phryne pikc her way through the mystery with help from the old faithfuls – Bert, Cec, Dot and Detective Inspector ‘Call Me Jack’ Robinson. But ultimately it is her stealth and wit which solve the crime – and all for the price of a song. . .
Rajiv Kolai Vazhakku
by K. RagothamanRajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, was brutally killed by a human bomb during the election campaign at Sriperumbudur near Chennai, Tamilnadu in May, 1991. The assasins were suspected to belong to LTTE, a political militant organisation which was fighting for separate Elam. In this book Ragothaman, the Chief Investigating Officer of the Rajiv Gandhi assasination case narrates how the investigation team was able to find the culprits in this case.
Ralestone Luck
by Andre NortonRupert Ralestone is officially the Marquess of Lorne - but with no family money or prestige, the title is worthless. He and his younger brother and sister return to the old family homestead - Pirate's Haven. Their only hope is to find the sword that was the family's talisman for generations, the Ralestone Luck, and restore it to its proper place. If they succeed, the family fortunes will follow.
Ralph's Children
by Hilary NormanA reporter, a young mother and a shadowy band of former schoolmates play out a drama to an end none of them anticipated.Still reeling from the miscarriage that ended her marriage, columnist Kate Turner, is lashing out at anyone in her wake. Equally miserable is Laurie Moon, who defied her parents by carrying her precious son Sam to term only to place him at Rudolf Mann House because he has Down's syndrome.One winter afternoon Kate is escaping the city to lick her wounds. While just miles away, Laurie counts the hours till she sees Sam. Neither knows that a game has been created for them. A killing game.
Ralph's Children (Murder Room #448)
by Hilary NormanA reporter, a young mother and a shadowy band of former schoolmates play out a drama to an end none of them anticipated.Still reeling from the miscarriage that ended her marriage, columnist Kate Turner, is lashing out at anyone in her wake. Equally miserable is Laurie Moon, who defied her parents by carrying her precious son Sam to term only to place him at Rudolf Mann House because he has Down's syndrome.One winter afternoon Kate is escaping the city to lick her wounds. While just miles away, Laurie counts the hours till she sees Sam. Neither knows that a game has been created for them. A killing game.
Ralphie's Wives
by Christine RimmerRalphie Styles had a way with women-lots of women.Country-singer-turned-bartender Phoebe Jacks ought to know-she'd been married to him...before he'd moved on to her best friend. And then her other best friend. But you just couldn't stay mad at Ralphie.Or could you? When he's killed in a suspicious hit-and-run, pregnant wife #4 is suddenly a widow-and a suspect. It's up to Ralphie's best friend from out of town, P.I. Rio Navarro, and Phoebe to see that the old charmer's killer is brought to justice. But Ralphie never mentioned his pal Rio was so attractive-or that he might just be the stand-up guy Ralphie never could be....
Ramadan Ramsey: A Novel
by Louis EdwardsThe Guggenheim Fellowship and Whiting Award-winning author Louis Edwards makes his long-awaited comeback with this epic tale of a New Orleans boy whose very creation is so filled with tension that it bedevils his destiny before he is even born. Spanning from the Deep South to the Middle East, Ramadan Ramsey bridges multiple countries and cultures, entwining two families who struggle to love and survive in the face of war, natural disasters, and their equally tumultuous, private mistakesand yearnings.Ramadan Ramsey begins in 1999 with the moving (and funny) teenage love story of Alicia Ramsey, a native New Orleans African American young woman, and Mustafa Totah, a Syrian immigrant who works in her neighborhood at his uncle’s convenience store. Through a series of familial betrayals, Mustafa returns to Syria unaware that Alicia is carrying his child. When the baby is born, Alicia names their son Ramadan and raises him with the help of her mother, Mama Joon. But tragedy strikes when the epochal hurricane of 2005 barrels into New Orleans, shattering both the Ramsey and Totah families. Years later, when Ramadan turns twelve, he sets off to find Mustafa. It is an odyssey filled with breathtaking and brilliant adventures that takes Ramadan from the familiar world of NOLA to Istanbul, and finally Aleppo, Syria, where he hopes to unite with the father he has never known.Intimate yet epic, heartbreaking yet triumphant, Ramadan Ramsey explores the urgency of 21st century childhood and the richness and complexity of the modern family as a shared global experience. It is also a reminder of Louis Edwards’ immense talent and fearless storytelling and is a welcome return of this literary light.
Rambo on Their Minds (The MatchUp Collection)
by David Morrell Gayle LyndsGive me my brother, or I’ll give you your fiancée’s dismembered corpse… In this short story from the thrilling anthology MatchUp, bestselling authors Gayle Lynds and David Morrell—along with their popular series characters Liz Sansborough and Rambo—team up for the first time ever.
Ramen Assassin (Ramen Assassin #1)
by Rhys FordRamen Assassin: Book OneWhen life gives Kuro Jenkins lemons, he wants to make ponzu to serve at his Los Angeles ramen shop. Instead he’s dodging bullets and wondering how the hell he ended up back in the Black Ops lifestyle he left behind him. After rescuing former child star Trey Bishop from a pair of thugs in the middle of the night, he knows it’s time to pick up his gun again. But it seems trouble isn’t done with Trey, and Kuro can’t quite let go… of either the gun or Trey Bishop. Trey Bishop never denied his life’s downward spiral was his own fault. After a few stints in rehab, he’s finally shaken off his Hollywood bad-boy lifestyle but not his reputation. The destruction of his acting career and his relationships goes deep, and no one trusts anything he says, including the LAPD. When two men dragging a dead body spot him on a late-night run and try to murder him, Trey is grateful for the tall, dark, and deadly ramen shop owner he lusts over—not just for rescuing him, but also for believing him. Now caught in a web of murders and lies, Trey knows someone wants him dead, and the only one on his side is a man with deep, dark secrets. Trey hopes Kuro Jenkins will stick around to see what the future holds for them once the dust settles, but from the looks of things, neither of them may survive to find out.
Rampage of the Mountain Man (Mountain Man #35)
by William W. JohnstoneSmoke Jensen deals with a blizzard on the trail and a bounty on his head in the New York Times bestselling Western series by “a masterful storyteller”(Publishers Weekly).Looking for bountyMountain man Smoke Jensen lives by the rules of the frontier. The first rule is: The strongest survive. But when bad breaks, bad weather, and bad bovines back Smoke into a corner, he needs something to go right. Instead, he faces the kind of tough luck only a gun can beat . . .Not a bounty of bloodA contract to deliver three thousand head of cattle might just do the trick. But a renegade Cheyenne warrior uses an early winter blizzard to attack Smoke and his outgunned cowboys. Too bad it's only the first step in a journey built to test Smoke's mettle, because some people are hunting a payday of their own—for killing Smoke Jensen. Soon the streets of Laramie will run with blood . . .
Rampage: A Novel
by Justin ScottIn the thirtieth anniversary edition of this classic thriller, "Rampage gives a stunning twist to the expression 'war on crime.' The dizzying action ranges from Manhattan's towering spires to the labyrinths of the city's underworld; its plot has the speed and impact of a jackhammer.” —David Morrell Chris Taggart is a ruthless, driven, real estate entrepreneur whose buildings have changed the skyline of New York. Young, handsome, irresistible to women, Taggart has won it all with his bare hands and fierce ambition. But his dazzling success can never erase the bitter memory of his father's death at the hands of the mob—and now Taggart sets out to use his wealth and power to destroy the men whom he holds responsible. It is a secret vendetta—a war, in fact—that Taggart launches single-handedly against the Five Families of New York. It pits him against some of the toughest men in organized crime—as well as his own brother, a crusading assistant U.S. attorney, one of the strike force prosecutors. Taggart risks his fortune, his reputation, finally his life, to get revenge; only to find that he has instead become one of them, that his triumph over criminals has turned him into a more dangerous threat than any mob boss in New York.
Rampart Street
by David FulmerAs the third Storyville mystery begins, Creole detective Valentin St. Cyr has just returned to New Orleans. Having only recently solved the case of the jass murders, he is drawn reluctantly into the investigation of a new murder-that of a well-to-do gentleman on seedy Rampart Street. When another wealthy society man turns up dead, the detective learns that the two victims were acquainted years ago. In a spider's web of coincidence, the second murder has been witnessed-or has it?-by the man who's now keeping Justine, Valentin's old girlfriend, as his paramour. Valentin probes deeper even as the city's most powerful leaders pressure him to drop the investigation. What could he be getting close to, and what nerves might he unwittingly strike? David Fulmer has created a heart-pounding mystery in this, his soulful detective's most dangerous case yet.
Ramsey's Gold (Drake Ramsey #1)
by Russell BlakeWhen a forgotten journal materializes decades after Drake Ramsey's father vanished in the Amazon jungle, Drake decides to follow in his footsteps and search for the legendary treasure of the Inca empire hidden in the lost Inca city of Paititi. Joined by his father's lifelong friend and his beautiful daughter, the adventure takes them into the rain-forest's forbidden depths, where they must face an enemy bent on protecting a terrifying secret that could topple governments and change the world order.
Ramson, I.P. - La Trilogia Completa
by Luke Shephard Ilaria FoglieniRansom, I.P. - La Trilogia completa di Luke Shephard Parigi, 1945. Daniel Ransom, Investigatore Privato, accetta il caso di una persona scomparsa, il quale sembra essere uguale a tanti altri. Tuttavia, la situazione comincia a diventare più seria, più...sinistra. La collezione completa della serie di Ransom, I.P! Questo cofanetto include tre volumi. Segui Daniel Ransom I.P attraverso le sue avventure con: Volume Uno: Occhi Morti Parigi, 1945. Daniel Ransom, Investigatore Privato, accetta il caso di una persona scomparsa, il quale sembra essere uguale a tanti altri. Tuttavia, la situazione comincia a diventare più seria, più...sinistra. Strani riferimenti occulti vengono scoperti sulla scena del crimine e Daniel inizia a scoprire la presenza di una nuova droga allucinogena per le strade. Una droga che si vende più velocemente dell'oppio e, il più delle volte, manda i suoi consumatori al manicomio. Riuscirà Daniel a risolvere il caso e trovare la persona scomparsa prima che sia troppo tardi? Volume Due: Gli Angoli Oscuri Daniel Ransom, scrittore fallito e investigatore privato, ha avuto una pessima settimana. Dopo la morte scioccante di Nicole Faure, quello che era stato l'amore della sua bita, Daniel continua riluttante le sue indagini sulla sparizione del fratello di Nicole. Spera in un caso semplice e veloce, in modo da andarsene dalla Francia e non tornare più indietro. Cioè che trova, invece, è una piccola città travolta da una terrificante nuova religione, un eccentrico guidatore di carrozze, un criminale di guerra sovrappeso e un significante numero di persone che lo vogliono morto. Solo un altro giorno in ufficio. Volume Tre: La Mort de Tous Le cose continuano a peggiorare per Daniel Ransom. Dopo la morte della sua cliente ed ex amante, si trovò coinvolto in una cerimonia di una nuova spaventosa religione dove praticamente qualsiasi persona e qualsiasi cosa lo voleva morto. Daniel cerca di impedi
Ramsés El maldito. La pasión de Cleopatra
by Anne Rice Christopher RiceUna deslumbrante nueva historia de enemistades antiguas y de pasiones actuales, por la autora de La momia -su primera novela sobre Ramsés el Maldito- y las célebres Crónicas Vampíricas. <P><P>Gracias a los poderes del elixir de la vida, Ramsés el Grande despierta en la Inglaterra eduardiana. Convertido en inmortal, el antiguo faraón de Egipto está a punto de casarse cuando se ve envuelto en una feroz batalla contra la otrora gran reina Cleopatra. El propio Ramsés es quien la ha resucitado, utilizando el mismo peligroso elixir sobrenatural que devuelve la vida a los muertos. <P>Sin embargo, mientras Ramsés y Cleopatra rivalizan por comprender los poderes del extraño elixir, una figura aún más antigua, surgida de las brumas de la historia y cuyo enorme poder crece de forma incesante, trama entre las sombras. <P>Sybil es una reina cuyos dominios se extendieron desde las entonces fértiles tierras del Sahara hasta los confines del mundo, y que ahora podría tener en sus manos no solo la clave de la inmortalidad, sino también los secretos de la milagrosa e incesante expansión del universo. <P>Una historia apasionante, que disfrutarán no solo los lectores de La momia, sino todos los fans de Anne Rice y de los thrillers con elementos históricos y tintes sobrenaturales.
Ranch Ambush (Marshals of Mesa Point #1)
by Barb HanFor a US marshal, going home meansprotecting a woman from his past Fourteen years after the girl Duke Remington loved disappeared, the US marshal comes home to discover that Audrey Newcastle is in mortal danger. Protecting Audrey, now a sheriff&’s deputy, rekindles painful memories and unwelcome desire. But as secrets from Audrey&’s mysterious past surface, Duke must find a way to earn her trust and stop a killer lying in wait to complete a final act of vengeance…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Marshals of Mesa Point series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Ranch AmbushBook 2: Bounty Hunted
Ranch Hideout: Dangerous Testimony Ranch Hideout Final Verdict (Smoky Mountain Secrets)
by Sandra RobbinsIn this inspirational romantic suspense, a witness in a criminal trial falls in love with the government agent assigned to protect her.A key witness in an impending criminal trial, Liz Madison Kennedy finds refuge at a friend’s ranch in rural Tennessee. But when she faces down an attacker in a parking lot, she fears her hideout location has been compromised. The handsome stranger who saves her life makes Liz feel safe for the first time in ages. Undercover FBI agent Gabriel Decker has one mission: make sure Liz lives to testify. But with her location leaked, he can’t keep his identity hidden from her. Once his secret’s revealed, though, Liz no longer seems to trust him—or their fledgling friendship. Yet with a relentless killer in pursuit as they flee into the mountains, Gabriel is all who stands between her and a deadly bullet.
Ranch Refuge
by Virginia VaughanHER COWBOY BODYGUARDR Laura Jackson trusts no man-especially after her father's gambling debts force her into the crosshairs of a ruthless loan shark. But when fearless army-ranger-turned-cowboy Colton Blackwell charges in to save her from the barrel of a gun, the self-reliant nurse must accept his help. Whisking Laura away to his secluded Louisiana ranch doesn't provide the sanctuary Colton planned. But he intends to keep his promise to protect her, despite secrets in his past that could drive her away. Laura may have a bounty on her head, but the only thing at risk under Colton's care will be her heart.
Ranch Showdown
by Tina WheelerSeeking refuge at a ranch… Has fiery consequences After being threatened by her sister&’s ex, Sierra Lowery has forty-eight hours to surrender documents linking him to a bombing before he kills her and kidnaps her nephew. With the evidence missing and anyone who helps becoming a target, hiding out with Detective Cole Walker, her college sweetheart, might be her only chance for survival. But as explosives detonate in the wake of their search, their ranch safe haven could become a dangerous trap. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.