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Rusty Puppy (Hap and Leonard #10)
by Joe R. LansdaleHap and Leonard investigate a racially motivated murder that threatens to tear apart their East Texas town.While Hap, a former 60s activist and self-proclaimed white trash rebel, is recovering from a life-threatening stab wound, Louise Elton comes into Hap and Leonard's PI office to tell him that the police have killed her son, Jamar. Months earlier, a bully cop pulled over and sexually harassed Jamar's sister, Charm. The officer followed Charm over the course of the next couple of months, leading Jamar to videotape and take notes on the cop and his partner. The next thing Louise hears, Jamar got in a fight and is killed in the projects by local hoods. It doesn't add up: he was a straight A student, destined for better things, until he began to ask too many questions about the racist police force. Leonard, a tough black gay Vietnam vet and Republican, joins Hap in the investigation, and they stumble upon the racial divides that have shaped their Eastern Texas town. But if anyone can navigate these pitfalls and bring the killers to justice, it's Hap and Leonard.Filled with Lansdale's trademark whip-smart dialogue, colorful characters, and relentless pacing, Rusty Puppy is Joe Lansdale at his page-turning best.
Rusty Puppy: Hap and Leonard Book 10 (Hap and Leonard Thrillers #10)
by Joe R. LansdaleThe brand new Hap and Leonard mystery - now an Amazon TV series.Unlikely detective duo Hap and Leonard's latest case could expose the corrupt cops of East Texas - if it doesn't get them killed first.Jamar Elton supposedly died in a fight with local hoods, but it doesn't add up. His sister Charm had recently been stalked by a bullying cop. Jamar had set out to gather evidence on him...and found more than he bargained for. Soon, Hap and Leonard are treading on the toes of just about everyone in the local underworld - cops and criminals alike. But if anyone can navigate these pitfalls and bring the bad guys to justice, it's them.
Ruth Galloway Series: The First Three Novels (Ruth Galloway Mysteries)
by Elly GriffithsLooking for a new mystery series to suck you in? Dive into the inaugural novels of the captivating Ruth Galloway mysteries with this starter pack. Archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway turns amateur sleuth once Detective Chief Inspector Nelson calls her for help when a child's bones are found on a desolate beach. Gone are the days of digging up artifacts and living alone with her cats--Ruth is pulled into the world of shadowy murders, resurfaced bones, historical mysteries, twisted secrets, and a dash of romance. THE CROSSING PLACES Join Dr. Ruth Galloway in her first foray into the world of forensic archaeology when a child's bones are found on a beach. Ruth is called in to help decipher whether they are the remains of Lucy Downey, a little girl who went missing a decade ago and whose abductor continues to taunt Detective Chief Inspector Nelson with bizarre letters containing references to ritual sacrifice, Shakespeare, and the Bible. Then a second girl goes missing and Nelson receives a new letter--exactly like the ones about Lucy. Is it the same killer? Or a copycat murderer, linked in some way to the site near Ruth's remote house? THE JANUS STONE It's been only a few months since archaeologist Ruth Galloway found herself entangled in a missing persons case, barely escaping with her life. But when construction workers demolishing a large old house in Norwich uncover the bones of a child beneath a doorway--minus its skull--Ruth is once again called upon to investigate. Is it a Roman-era ritual sacrifice, or is the killer closer at hand? THE HOUSE AT SEA'S END Just back from maternity leave, forensic archaeologist Ruth is finding it hard to juggle motherhood and work when she is called in to investigate human bones that have surfaced on a remote Norfolk beach. The bones--six men with their arms bound--it turns out, date back to World War II, a desperate time on this stretch of coastland. Elly Griffiths's work has been praised by the Associated Press as "must-reads for fans of crime fiction." The e-book includes The Crossing Places, The Janus Stone, and The House at Sea's End.
Ruth Galloway: A Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries Collection (The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries)
by Elly GriffithsThe first three cases in Elly Griffiths' bestselling Dr Ruth Galloway mystery series. THE CROSSING PLACES. Ruth Galloway is called upon by DCI Nelson to investigate human remains found in the Norfolk marshes, thought to be those of a missing girl about whom the police having been receiving some very strange letters. THE JANUS STONE. Bones are unearthed on the site of an old children's home. Two children had gone missing from the home forty years previously... but the evidence points to a different crime altogether. THE HOUSE AT SEA'S END. Ruth Galloway and DCI Nelson find themselves investigating a hideous crime that has been concealed for decades. And it soon becomes clear that someone wants the truth to stay buried, and they will go to any lengths to keep it that way.'Ruth Galloway is one of the most engaging characters in modern crime fiction' - Kate Mosse
Ruth Run: A Novel
by Elizabeth Kaufman"A wildly fun and thrilling read in this age of digital theft, Ruth Run introduces us to an irresistible heroine and, in Elizabeth Kaufman, a scintillating new voice in contemporary fiction." —Maria Semple, author of Where&’d You Go, Bernadette and Today Will Be DifferentCybercrime leads to a cross-country pursuit as an ambitious, misfit young thief exploits a hacked microchip to rob banks, and learns too late that the wrong people have been watching herTwenty-six-year-old Ruth excels at microchip design but decides to get rich the old-fashioned way: robbing banks. She becomes a cybercriminal and devotes five years to siphoning more than $250 million out of the banking system using a hacked firewall chip that she created and only she knows how to access. Then one night an alarm goes off and she realizes she&’s been discovered.Five hours later she&’s on the run, chased across California and the West by a slew of government agents who see her as both a high-level national security threat and a potential intelligence asset. They&’ll catch her dead or alive—whatever it takes to make sure no one else discovers what she knows. Each of these men is obsessed with the woman he&’s hunting, certain he knows what makes her tick. But Ruth, always a step ahead, armed with her ironic wit and a reluctant dog, eludes their understanding; can she elude their capture, too?A nonstop oddball thriller for the age of digital theft, Ruth Run introduces an irresistible new heroine and a fantastic new voice in contemporary fiction.
Ruth's First Christmas Tree (Ruth Galloway Mysteries)
by Elly GriffithsA spirited stocking stuffer for fans craving a taste of Ruth Galloway in their holiday season. It is three days before Christmas and a bitter wind is blowing across Norfolk. Until her daughter was born, forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway didn't do Christmas, but now that Kate is a year old, she wants it to be special. She must get a tree, shop for food, clean the house, buy presents, including one for her new boyfriend--who she isn't even sure is her boyfriend--and remember to get the turkey out of the freezer. But time is rushing by and the best-laid plans don't always work out ...
Ruth's First Christmas Tree: A Dr Ruth Galloway Short Mystery
by Elly GriffithsIt is three days before Christmas and a bitter wind is blowing across Norfolk.Until her daughter was born, forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway didn't do Christmas, but now that Kate is a year old, she wants it to be special. She must get a tree, shop for food, clean the house, buy presents, including one for her new boyfriend - who she isn't even sure is her boyfriend - and remember to get the turkey out of the freezer.But time is rushing by and the best-laid plans don't always work out...
Ruthless
by Helenkay DimonWhat happens when the only man who can protect you is also your best customer? Find out in HelenKay Dimon's Corcoran Team series. Kelsey Moore looked forward to her daily visit from Paxton Weeks. Watching the broad-shouldered, quiet man led to some wonderful daydreams. But for real? That was downright dangerous.... It was no mistake Paxton visited Kelsey's shop every morning. This was his first mission back from injury and he had something to prove: stake out the shop for a wanted man and take him in. But when two robbers hold Kelsey at gunpoint, Paxton blows his cover to save her life-and adds bodyguard to his list of duties. Now, with his secret out in the open-and her life in danger-the days have just become far from routine....
Ruthless
by Lisa JacksonDear Reader, Early in my career, I wrote several novels inspired by Oregon’s stunning scenery. I’m thrilled that three of these books are now available again in one volume, with a new title, Ruthless. Best of all, here you’ll meet three of my favorite heroes: Attorney Jake McGowan, world-class skier Gavin Doel, and developer Brandon Scarlotti. Each is as rugged and memorable as the landscape—and as intriguing as the women they can’t forget. Jake couldn’t feel much sympathy for the woman who’d married his wealthy, despicable, sworn enemy. But now that she was embroiled in a child custody battle, he would help her—and relish getting sweet revenge against her ex. . . . Superstardom hasn’t helped Gavin get over his first love, or the way she inexplicably left him. When he returns to Taylor’s Crossing and finds himself facing her, his bitterness is impossible to hide. But he’s determined to unearth the buried truth of their past. . . . No family, no strings. Except for his professional success, little has changed for Brandon since he left Rimrock—including his feelings for Dani Stewart. Now that he’s back, maybe he’ll discover what went so wrong between them. But what he doesn’t know will change both their lives forever . . . If you enjoyed my previous collection, Revenge, then I’m sure you’re going to love Ruthless! Lisa Jackson
Ruthless
by Stan CharnofskyAn elderly man is brutally murdered, the motive obscure, the perp a mystery. Tall, stunning Detective Liliana Gomez and partner Carl Hartunian are on the case. A novelist, his book titled Ruthless, claims to know about the killer, since the real-life event copies his novel's tale. The trail leads to two East Los Angeles Latino gangs, and their "chiefs," as betrayal and mixed loyalties are discovered. Added to the brew are the family of the murdered man; which one(s) stand to gain from the death? And the final complication: the novelist is pulled toward Liliana, who has to tread carefully between personal feelings, and her police duties. The final confrontational meeting, with all possible suspects present reveals the true culprit.
Ruthless (A Kaldan and Scháfer Mystery #3)
by Anne Mette HancockFor fans of Jo Nesbø and Katrine Engberg, international bestselling author Anne Mette Hancock&’s third thrilling novel in the series Harlan Coben calls &“the best series I&’ve read this year,&” is a pulse-pounding Scandinavian noir about secrets, buried truths, and what happens when we go digging into the past.When Jan Frischof, a dying elderly man, gives a deathbed confession too unbelievable to be true, journalist Heloise Kaldan immediately knows there&’s a deeper story to uncover. Her gut soon proves to be right—Jan immediately backtracks and warns her that they will both be in danger if she asks any more questions. Could this kind and elderly man really be a cold-blooded killer?Heloise quickly realizes that this is a darker, and far more complicated, investigation. Jan is clearly afraid of something, but who or what he&’s afraid of could be a dangerous question for Heloise to find the answer to. As she digs deeper, Heloise begins to see that Jan's confession is connected to a string decades-old disappearances. But next of kin and police are lying to her at every turn, and she has no idea what else Jan could be hiding.Enlisting her friend, detective inspector Erik Schäfer, Heloise begins her descent into the past, unsure of what she will unearth.
Ruthless (A Lawless novel)
by Lexi BlakeThe first in a sexy contemporary romance series featuring the Lawless siblings--from New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake.The Lawless siblings are bound by vengeance. Riley, Drew, Brandon, and Mia believe the CEO of StratCast orchestrated their parents' murder twenty years ago to steal their father's software program. And there's only one way Riley can find some solid evidence... Heir to the StratCast legacy, Ellie Stratton hires a new attorney to handle a delicate business matter--and she's shocked by her attraction to him. Over the course of a few weeks, Riley becomes her lover, her friend, her everything. But when her life is threatened, Ellie discovers that Riley is more obsessed with settling an old score than in the love she thought they were building. And Riley must choose between a revenge he's prepared for all his life and the woman he's sure he can't live without...
Ruthless (Scott & Bailey #3)
by Cath StaincliffeA community on the brink.An abandoned chapel burns. In this part of Manchester, destruction is not unusual. But this time, the body of a man lies inside.And it's down to Scott and Bailey to save them all...Detective Constable Rachel Bailey is struggling to come to terms with huge change, just as her partner, DC Janet Scott grapples with a horrifying tragedy. But they must put aside their own troubles if they are to solve this murder investigation. Especially when a second building goes up in flames...
Ruthless (The Faces of Evil)
by Debra WebbThe sixth chilling novel in Debra Webb's internationally bestselling FACES OF EVIL series, featuring Deputy Chief Jess Harris.The Man in the Moon: an urban myth once feared by the people of Birmingham, Alabama. For years, a child would vanish every few months at full moon, never to be seen again. No remains were found. Until now...Deputy Police Chief Jess Harris is in a deadly race against time. She has received the photographs of three women from The Player, a notorious serial killer. Are they future victims or is this a sinister game? Then Jess receives a child's remains from a mystery source, and is plunged into a terrifying new case. As clues to the locations of more remains are delivered daily, Jess must find the person responsible. But as the killer unearths more relics from their past, will a long-suppressed desire to inflict terror re-emerge? And could Jess be next on their list?Catch the rest of the heart-stopping series: Obsession, Impulse, Power, Rage and Revenge.
Ruthless Bastard (A Dangerous Love #3)
by Stacey KennedyUSA Today bestselling author Stacey Kennedy delivers a riveting story about a former army ranger who will stop at nothing to protect the woman he loves.He has what it takes to protect her from everyone . . . except himself.Bar owner Kinsley Knight knows exactly what she wants: Rhett West. How could she resist over six feet of hard, trained physical perfection? Never mind that she's been in love with the guy since high school, or that she's the "kid sister" of his best friend. Never mind that one unforgettably intense and heated night they shared-and the unexpected consequences. Because Kinsley's determined to have Rhett . . . and she'll do anything to prove they're meant to be.But Rhett can't afford to get distracted by the mind-blowingly hot night he spent with Kinsley, or the insatiable hunger he still feels for her. She's off-limits. Especially now that Rhett's been investigating the members of a vicious biker gang who have invaded his town, and they're intent on putting Kinsley out of business-permanently. Suddenly, all of Rhett's protective instincts have taken over. Because no one threatens Kinsley on his watch. Not now. Not ever. And Rhett's ruthless enough to protect Kinsley no matter the cost. Even if it means risking his heart . . .
Ruthless Creatures: A Queens and Monsters Novel (Queens and Monsters #1)
by J.T. GeissingerFrom New York Times bestselling author J.T. Geissinger comes Ruthless Creatures, a scorchingly hot mafia romance about two people bound together by a debt that must be collected. No matter the cost.Now featuring a never-before-seen bonus chapter!Five years ago, my fiancé disappeared. He left me with a wedding dress I’d never wear. Left me with the kind of scars that can’t be healed. The man I built my future on vanished like a ghost. All that remained were my broken heart and a million unanswered questions.Until a mysterious stranger arrives in town.Tall, dark, and dangerous, Kage is as full of secrets as he is sex appeal. Though I know he’s hiding something, I’m drawn to him like a moth to flame. Heat crackles between us with every look, desire flares into passion, and I fall hard, helpless to resist.But then I discover he’s been sent to collect on an unpaid debt from my missing fiancé....And that debt is me.Queens and Monsters Reading Order:Ruthless CreaturesCarnal UrgesSavage HeartsBrutal VowsAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Ruthless Game
by Danielle GirardThe wet sheet slipped slowly from her face and she began to count. There were eleven, in all. She was last in line, but he was getting closer. He'd be to her soon... As though stumbling out of a nightmare, rookie cop Alex Kincaid awakens in her car, dazed and confused. Parked on an unfamiliar street, she's outside an unfamiliar home with no recollection of how she got there, and no memory of the night before. Then her nightmare becomes reality. Alex's first call of the day takes her to the same street, to the same house, where a man has been brutally killed. Alex thinks the man is a perfect stranger-until she finds herself the main suspect in his murder. And now, as she races to clear her name, she's haunted by memories of a horrific thirty-year-old crime-a crime that links her to the dead man...and marks her as the killer's next target.
Ruthless Magnate, Convenient Wife (Pregnant Brides Ser. #2)
by Lynne GrahamA billionaire playboy’s marriage of convenience comes with scandalous surprises in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Russian billionaire Sergei Antonovich was famous for being knee-deep in stunning supermodels and aspiring actresses. But not one was suitable bride material. Would he ever grant his aging babushka her dearest wish and present her with a grandchild?So, why not handle this challenge as business? Without emotion, but with a contract of convenience that would grant Sergei the perfect deal: a wife he’d bed, wed, get pregnant . . . and then discard. . . . Originally published in 2009.
Ruthless People (Ruthless People #1)
by J. J. McAvoyRuthless People #1…the book that started it all…… To the outside world, they look like American royalty, giving to charities, feeding the homeless, and rebuilding the city. But behind closed doors is a constant battle for dominance between two bosses, cultures, and hearts. Ruthless People is a romantic crime fiction set in modern day Chicago and follows the life and marriage of Melody Giovanni and Liam Callahan - rivals by blood and leaders through fear. Theirs is an arranged marriage with the goal of ending years of bloodshed between the Irish and the Italians. Liam assumes he's getting a simple-minded wife, one he can control, one who bends to his every need...he’ll soon find out that his wife to be does not fit that mold. Melody knows exactly what type of man Liam is and would rather die than give up the power she has spent her life earning. The mafia of the past has evolved, and with rival bosses gunning for their family, Melody and Liam will have to learn to work as one to take down those who stand in their way. Check out more thrilling titles in the Ruthless People series: THE UNTOUCHABLES (#2) "One Secret, Multiple Casualties." AMERICAN SAVAGES (#3) "Villains by Choice." A BLOODY KINGDOM (#4) "Is it possible to have too much power?" CORALINE + DECLAN (prequel novella that takes place 2 years before Ruthless People) "You don't find love; it finds you."
Ruthless Russian, Lost Innocence
by Chantelle ShawViolinist Ella Stafford isn't used to parties, so it's little wonder she's overwhelmed by brooding Russian Vadim Aleksandrov! The throbbing, raw attraction places fragile English beauty Ella out of her depth…And into Vadim's arms! Soon she finds herself sharing his Mediterranean villa, attending glamorous parties and being showered with luxuries. Ella should feel elated. Yet there is darkness in Vadim's past that even Ella's virginal sweetness cannot penetrate. But will the baby she's carrying make him learn to love?
Ruthless and Deadly
by Ml Binelli Lilly E. SmithBARBARA doesn’t know it, but all her suffering derives from a secret surrounding her birth. Her father, LEONARDO, forces her to accept a marriage with a bankrupt stranger, VIDAL, to save his fortune. She takes advantage of this opportunity to flee from the abuse she has suffered in the past. Barbara learns to manipulate everyone around her with no repentance or remorse until she finds herself free in the New World, in New Orleans, together with Vidal whose fascination for her has made him her accomplice. However, an unexpected passion will once again change her fate. “When killing becomes easy, one opens the path to the Abyss. Barbara is a force of nature that destroys everyone around her.”
Ruthless: A True Brothers MC Novel (True Brothers MC #1)
by Gillian ArcherEvery girl needs a guardian angel--even if he wears black leather. In the first novel of her scintillating True Brothers MC series, Gillian Archer introduces readers to a sexy-as-sin biker . . . and the woman wild enough to tame him. After dinner with the most arrogant man in the world, Jessica Miller is shocked when her blind date tries to maul her in the parking lot. Enter "Zag": the brooding, bruising alpha male who jumps off his motorcycle and teaches the jerk a lesson he won't forget. After getting one taste of a bad boy who lives on the edge, Jessica's hooked. Zag's willing to give her the ride of her life. But she needs to wrap her arms around his powerful chest and hold on--tight. Zag knows firsthand that the True Brothers MC isn't for the faint of heart. He only intends to show beautiful, innocent Jessica a few cheap thrills to satisfy her curiosity. But the more he lets her in, the more Zag comes to depend on her gentle touch to help heal the wounds that he's been denying for so long. Now, a rival gang has set its sights on Jessica, and Zag must step up once again. He just hopes he can go the distance to protect the woman he loves.Advance praise for Ruthless "Ruthless does not disappoint. The sexy, alluring bad boys of the True Brothers MC will make your mouth water."--New York Times bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin "Hang on tight! The True Brothers MC will take you on one helluva sexy ride!"--Stacey Kennedy, USA Today bestselling author of the Club Sin series "Well, dang, I read it too fast. I loved Zag! And now I want the next book in the series."--Carla Swafford, author of Hidden Heat Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Ruthless: The Faces of Evil Series: Book 6 (Faces of Evil #6)
by Debra WebbThe Faces of Evil Series: Book 6"Gritty, edge-of-your-seat, white-knuckle thriller . . . Move over Jack Reacher-Jess Harris is comin' to town."-Cindy Gerard, New York Times bestselling author, on Obsession"Debra Webb is a master storyteller."-Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling authorHe has a ruthless past . . . Three photos of three unknown women. Sent to Deputy Chief Jess Harris by the Player, one of the world's most sadistic killers. The Player is taunting her, and Jess is more than ready to take on his challenge. Only one thing could distract her from the Player's deadly game: the appearance of a clue to long-unsolved cases. For years Birmingham's children were vanishing-one per year, always on a full moon-until the disappearances stopped and the Man in the Moon case went cold. No leads on the children were ever found-until now.Jess has no choice but to pursue the case. Someone is reaching out to her, sending her mementos of the missing children, and the citizens of Birmingham deserve justice. But after years of silence, has the Man in the Moon really resurfaced? Or is he just another pawn in the Player's game?
Rutland Place: A Charlotte And Thomas Pitt Novel (The Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Novels #5)
by Anne PerryA mystery set in Victorian England by the New York Times–bestselling author whose &“novels attain the societal sweep of Trollope or Thackeray&” (Booklist, starred review). When her mother asks her help in finding a lost locket with a compromising picture, neither Charlotte Pitt, nor her mother, has any idea that the locket may be at the center of a bizarre chain of events leading to murder. Arriving at her mother&’s home at Rutland Place, Charlotte discovers that other residents of the exclusive neighborhood have also suffered similar small thefts. It all appears quite mild as crimes go—a light-fingered servant, perhaps. That is, until Mina Spencer-Brown, a woman known for her prying, is poisoned and dies. Inspector Thomas Pitt quickly surmises that Mina&’s snooping might have led to her murder, but what secrets had she stumbled upon? And whose? As Pitt patiently struggles to break down the protective silence of high-born neighbors, Charlotte works behind the closed doors of society&’s drawing rooms to help unravel a mystery that reveals sordid secrets and the chilling, dark corners of human behavior.
Rutland Place: An unputdownable tale of mystery and secrets in Victorian London (Thomas Pitt Mystery #5)
by Anne PerryWill the dangerous persistence of Charlotte and the quiet patience of Inspector Thomas Pitt make it possible to solve this most macabre and chilling mystery? Anne Perry's Rutland Place is the fifth novel featuring Thomas and Charlotte Pitt, which sees the duo uncovering the darkest and most desperate secrets hidden in fashionable Rutland Place. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Sarah Perry. 'When Anne Perry puts Thomas and Charlotte Pitt on the case, we are in exemplary Victorian company' - New York Times Charlotte Pitt's mother has lost a locket holding a comprising picture. Arriving at her mother's home at Rutland Place to help her search, Charlotte discovers that other residents of the exclusive neighbourhood have suffered similar unexplained small thefts. Then Mina Spencer-Brown, a woman known for prying, dies from poisoning. It seems likely that Mina's snooping had led to her murder, but what secrets had she stumbled upon? And whose? As Thomas Pitt patiently struggles to break down the protective silence of London's high society, Charlotte works behind its closed doors to help unravel a mystery revealing sordid secrets and the chilling, dark corners of human behaviour. What readers are saying about Rutland Place: 'Once started, impossible to put the book down''Brilliant as usual''Another excellent murder mystery - five stars'