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Saddle Up for Murder (A Carson Stables Mystery #2)
by Leigh HearonAt first, horse trainer and Carson Stables owner Annie Carson blames the random losses of local livestock on feral animals stalking Olympic Peninsula county's farms and ranches. But when one of her own flock is found savagely slaughtered, it gets personal. Then it turns dangerous, when Annie discovers the body of a young woman hanging in her new hay barn. Suddenly, she's up to her neck in complicated mysteries--one involving her private life. But her sleuthing skills aren't exactly welcome by the sheriff. And as she uncovers a clue to the killer's identity, Annie fears she's leading a deadly trail straight to her door.
Saddled With Trouble (Horse Lovers Mystery, Book #1)
by Michele ScottHorse trainer Michaela Bancroft's husband is divorcing her for a twenty-two-year-old beauty queen. Stunned, she is trying to rein in her life when she finds her Uncle Lou murdered in his prize stallion's stall. As she fends off debt collectors--and her ex-husband's renewed interest in her-she begins to suspect that the killer may be someone close to her. When she's nearly run off the road the night after her uncle's funeral, Michaela is convinced she's on the fast track to becoming the next victim.
Saddled with Murder (Dr. Kate Vet Mysteries #1)
by Eileen BradyFirst in a new vet books mystery series, perfect for fans of cozy mysteries by Miranda James and Leann Sweeney!Veterinarian and amateur sleuth Kate Turner has her hands full trying to juggle two boyfriends, a thriving practice, and a criminal investigationIt's the Christmas season and veterinarian Kate Turner is not feeling very jolly. She's overworked, unappreciated, and dealing with two dissatisfied clients. Throw in a very complicated personal life and Kate's definitely got a case of the holiday blues.To make matters worse, Kate's ex-boyfriend, Jeremy, is mugged and robbed after they have a heated argument in the hospital parking lot. Then, two of her dissatisfied clients turn up dead (which really gets Kate's tinsel in a tangle). All of these events seem like coincidences, but they add up to something much more venomous.Saddled with Murder is a cozy holiday mystery from beloved author Eileen Brady that explores the fragility and resiliency of animals and humans whose trust has been broken, and will keep animal-loving readers riveted until the last page.
Sadie
by Courtney Summers<p>Sadie hasn't had an easy life. Growing up on her own, she's been raising her sister Mattie in an isolated small town, trying her best to provide a normal life and keep their heads above water. <p>But when Mattie is found dead, Sadie's entire world crumbles. After a somewhat botched police investigation, Sadie is determined to bring her sister's killer to justice and hits the road following a few meager clues to find him. <p>When West McCray—a radio personality working on a segment about small, forgotten towns in America—overhears Sadie's story at a local gas station, he becomes obsessed with finding the missing girl. He starts his own podcast as he tracks Sadie's journey, trying to figure out what happened, hoping to find her before it's too late. <p>Courtney Summers has written the breakout book of her career. Sadie is propulsive and harrowing and will keep you riveted until the last page.</p>
Sadie's Song
by Linda HallLinda Hall's thrilling fiction, which confronts the toll domestic violence takes within American homes and explores how the church might address it, melds contemporary characters with a powerful story's punch. Sadie's Song opens with the disappearance of nine-year-old Ally Buckley, which bears too much resemblance to two recent and chilling events. As fear spreads throughout the New England fishing village of Bowden's Landing and the local church that Sadie and her family attend, she discovers a drawing by Ally among her abusive husband's possessions-and odd evidence that danger may be closer to home than she'd ever known.A mysterious disappearance...A family in tumult...Volatile surroundings...Can one woman connct the pieces in time? When nine-year-old Ally Buckley turns up missing, fear spreads throughout the New England fishing village where Sadie and her family live and worship. But when Saide discovers one of Ally's drawings among her husband's possessions, she suspects danger may be closer to home than she had ever known.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Sadie: A Novel
by Courtney Summers<p>Sadie hasn't had an easy life. Growing up on her own, she's been raising her sister Mattie in an isolated small town, trying her best to provide a normal life and keep their heads above water. <p>But when Mattie is found dead, Sadie's entire world crumbles. After a somewhat botched police investigation, Sadie is determined to bring her sister's killer to justice and hits the road following a few meager clues to find him. <p>When West McCray—a radio personality working on a segment about small, forgotten towns in America—overhears Sadie's story at a local gas station, he becomes obsessed with finding the missing girl. He starts his own podcast as he tracks Sadie's journey, trying to figure out what happened, hoping to find her before it's too late. <p>Courtney Summers has written the breakout book of her career. Sadie is propulsive and harrowing and will keep you riveted until the last page. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b></p>
Saeculum
by Ursula PoznanskiUn bosque remoto, un juego maldito y una mortal carrera contra el tiempo Al internarte en el bosque, el pasado parece alcanzarte y no te dejará escapar. ¿Se trata acaso de una antigua maldición o de una mortal carrera contra el tiempo? Saeculum promete ser un emocionante juego de rol, un inofensivo viaje al pasado. La aventura perfecta para desconectar y quizá conquistar a esa persona que recién conociste. Cinco días en un paraje remoto sin estudios, sin trabajo y sin tecnología de ningún tipo. Sandra le promete a Bastian cinco días de emocionantes aventuras en el bosque, alejado de su disciplinada vida como estudiante de medicina: asistirán a una convención de Saeculum. Las reglas son tan estrictas como seductoras y Bastian está dispuesto a probar suerte en este extraño ejercicio de resistencia y creatividad. La naturaleza extrema del juego tiene su encanto hasta queel grupo de participantes va sufriendo una serie de sucesos inexplicables. Una maldición de tiempos remotos parece haber caído sobre el grupo y esto los llevará a tomar las decisiones más extremas. El dolor, hambre y el miedo obligarán a nuestros protagonistas a plantear sus propios deseos por encima de la seguridad de los demás. La fantasía se vuelve mortal y todos descubrirán que las debilidades humanas no son cosa de juego. Todo lo contrario.
Safari: A Stanley Hastings Mystery (Stanley Hastings Mysteries) (Stanley Hastings Mysteries Ser. #0)
by Parnell HallThe new Stanley Hastings mystery caper, which takes the ever-loquacious private detective on safari in Zambia . . . What could possibly go wrong? Stanley Hastings on safari? I don't think so. Neither did Stanley, until Alice's small inheritance--coupled with scrimping on a few luxuries like food and rent--allowed them to book a group trip to Zambia. Now the New York PI is hiking with lions, canoeing with hippos, and having close encounters with elephants and giraffes. It's a dangerous safari. The leader is a reckless, gung-ho, great white hunter who delights in leaping from the jeep with a hearty "Come on, gang, let's see where this lion is going!" And a series of bizarre accidents quickly dwindles the group's numbers. Why was the guide's young spotter foolish enough to walk under a sausage fruit tree . . . just as one of the huge sausage fruits fell? How did the leaves of a poisonous plant wind up in a tourist's salad? Are these really accidents? A stabbing tips the scale. It's murder, and the only policeman in a hundred miles is a park ranger (whose only murder case was that of an ivory poacher shot dead in plain sight). It's up to Stanley to crack the case . . . if he can just avoid being eaten by a lion.
Safe And Sound
by J. D. RhoadesBounty hunter Jack Keller faces his most dangerous and sadistic enemy yet in this explosive Southern thriller. . . Jack Keller works in fugitive apprehension, and never feels more alive than when he's hunting down a skip. But when a young girl goes missing, and Keller finds out that the father is an AWOL member of the army's elite Delta Force, he knows immediately that this case will be anything but fun and games. Keller is a Gulf War vet who knows his way around the Army's red tape, but the psychological scars from his experiences in the gulf have only just started to recede enough for him to live and love again. No one is sure how taking on the kidnapping case will affect him, least of all his girlfriend Marie, who's counting on Jack's recovery if they are going to have any future together. But a young girl's life hangs in the balance, and a shadowy group of missing Delta commandos seems to be the key to finding her. For Jack Keller, it's not an easy decision, but it's the only one he can make: consequences be damned, he's going after the girl.
Safe And Sound
by J. D. RhoadesBounty hunter Jack Keller faces his most dangerous and sadistic enemy yet in this explosive Southern thriller...Jack Keller works in fugitive apprehension, and never feels more alive than when he's hunting down a skip. But when a young girl goes missing, and Keller finds out that the father is an AWOL member of the army's elite Delta Force, he knows immediately that this case will be anything but fun and games.Keller is a Gulf War vet who knows his way around the Army's red tape, but the psychological scars from his experiences in the gulf have only just started to recede enough for him to live and love again. No one is sure how taking on the kidnapping case will affect him, least of all his girlfriend Marie, who's counting on Jack's recovery if they are going to have any future together. But a young girl's life hangs in the balance, and a shadowy group of missing Delta commandos seems to be the key to finding her. For Jack Keller, it's not an easy decision, but it's the only one he can make: consequences be damned, he's going after the girl.
Safe Before Dawn
by Linda CastilloA classic tale of suspense from New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo, previously published as A Baby Before Dawn in 2007Chase Vickers never knew a day of fear. From one secret mission to another he’d stared down danger—until the blackout hit Boston, and Chase’s only love became the target of revenge. Lily Garrett, the woman he’d loved and walked away from eight months ago. Finding her wasn’t difficult; finding her pregnant was.Lily had always hated Chase’s secret, dangerous life, but now, on the run in a dark city, Chase knew he was her only hope for survival. And their baby’s. For the first time, the daredevil-turned-daddy knew bone-chilling, pulse-pounding fear. This was one mission where he couldn’t fail. Not when his baby’s life was at stake....
Safe Bet: A shocking mystery unravels in the world of horseracing
by John FrancomeWould you risk it all to get the truth?The sudden death of a jockey-in-decline leaves his best friend with some very serious questions in Safe Bet, John Francome's compelling racing thriller. The perfect read for fans of Felix Francis' Pulse and Triple Crown. 'Francome provides a vivid panorama of the racing world... and handles the story's twist deftly' - The Times Only when it's too late does Mike Powell realise that he's wasted his talents as a jockey and spoilt his marriage. His riding career is in decline; his beautiful wife, Tessa, has left him. And, to cap it all, he's almost bankrupt, having tried to build a future by pinhooking. Then, on the way to the Sports Personality of the Year Awards, Mike is killed in a car crash.When his old friend Jed Harvard discovers that Mike's estate has been left to an American called George Parker - a man he's never heard of before - his suspicions are aroused. While tracking down George, Jed discovers that Mike's business deals have left a number of bitter enemies, and he realises that all is not what it seems...What readers are saying about Safe Bet:'Another cracker from the man who has taken his skills from the saddle straight to his writing desk''Excellent as always''[John Francome is] carrying on the excellent suspenseful Dick Francis style'
Safe Bet: A shocking mystery unravels in the world of horseracing
by John FrancomeWould you risk it all to get the truth?The sudden death of a jockey-in-decline leaves his best friend with some very serious questions in Safe Bet, John Francome's compelling racing thriller. The perfect read for fans of Felix Francis' Pulse and Triple Crown.'Francome provides a vivid panorama of the racing world... and handles the story's twist deftly' - The Times Only when it's too late does Mike Powell realise that he's wasted his talents as a jockey and spoilt his marriage. His riding career is in decline; his beautiful wife, Tessa, has left him. And, to cap it all, he's almost bankrupt, having tried to build a future by pinhooking. Then, on the way to the Sports Personality of the Year Awards, Mike is killed in a car crash.When his old friend Jed Harvard discovers that Mike's estate has been left to an American called George Parker - a man he's never heard of before - his suspicions are aroused. While tracking down George, Jed discovers that Mike's business deals have left a number of bitter enemies, and he realises that all is not what it seems...What readers are saying about Safe Bet:'Another cracker from the man who has taken his skills from the saddle straight to his writing desk''Excellent as always''[John Francome is] carrying on the excellent suspenseful Dick Francis style'
Safe Enough: And Other Stories
by Lee Child“I love writing Reacher but these stand-alone stories were a real delight for me . . . It was liberating. And fun.”—Lee Child Twenty crime stories by the creator of Jack Reacher, never before collected For the past twenty years, Lee Child has been one of the bestselling authors in the world, thanks to the popularity of his iconic and instantly recognizable hero Jack Reacher. But even at the height of Reacher’s fame, Child’s short story writing was not confined to the series; throughout the course of his career, he published tales about a range of characters on both sides of the law, including assassins, a body guard, CIA and FBI agents, gangsters, and more. Meticulously plotted and packed with Child’s trademark action and suspense, the stories show the author’s mastery of the short form, and they’ve never been collected before now. In “Ten Keys,” a drug-dealing hit man feels that he must unburden his fears and guilt to a stranger. A rookie cop in “Normal in Every Way” is assigned to the department’s file room, where he makes connections to historic dates that could lead to solving crimes. A methodical bodyguard quits his job when he’s outsmarted. A military mission is planned to perfection. A potential worker for the Manhattan Project is carefully surveilled by an FBI agent. A killer preys on other killers. Taken together, these stories are a riotous calamity of criminals and crime fighters; individually, they are expertly crafted, piercing tales that hit hard enough to leave a mark. These twenty intriguing, thrilling, and rapid-fire fictions are sure to please new and longtime fans of Child and to illuminate a side of the author’s work unknown to Reacher devotees. Featuring a colorful new introduction from the author, the collection stands as the first book written entirely by Child in three years.
Safe From Harm
by Rj BaileyYOU CAN RUN Sam Wylde is a Close Protection Officer to the rich and powerful. In a world dominated by men, being a woman has been an advantage. And she is the best in the business at what she does.YOU CAN HIDE She takes a job protecting the daughter of the Sharifs – Pakistani textile tycoons – but she realises that there is more to their organisation than meets the eye and suddenly she finds herself in danger.BUT ONLY ONE PERSON WILL KEEP YOU SAFE FROM HARM Now she is trapped underground, with no light, no signal and no escape. Dangerous men are coming to hurt her, and the young charge she is meant to be protecting. With time running out, can she channel everything she knows to keep them safe from harm…?
Safe From Harm
by Rj BaileyYOU CAN RUN Sam Wylde is a Close Protection Officer to the rich and powerful. In a world dominated by men, being a woman has been an advantage. And she is the best in the business at what she does.YOU CAN HIDE She takes a job protecting the daughter of the Sharifs - Pakistani textile tycoons - but she realises that there is more to their organisation than meets the eye and suddenly she finds herself in danger.BUT ONLY ONE PERSON WILL KEEP YOU SAFE FROM HARM Now she is trapped underground, with no light, no signal and no escape. Dangerous men are coming to hurt her, and the young charge she is meant to be protecting. With time running out, can she channel everything she knows to keep them safe from harm...?
Safe From Harm
by Stephanie Jaye EvansIn a new mystery featuring Texas minister Walker "Bear" Wells, a teen tragedy hits too close to home... The ominous text message Bear Wells received from his teenage daughter Jo simply said: "Come home." The Texas minister never imagined he'd rush back to find her cradling the dead body of her estranged friend Phoebe. While the death rocks Sugar Land, the apparent suicide seems like an open-and-shut case. But nothing is settled in the Wells household, especially for Jo. The deeper she digs into Phoebe's life, the more she realizes nobody knew her at all. Bear found it hard enough dealing with Phoebe's skimpy Goth outfits, painful-looking piercings, and the outrageous scandals she brought to his idyllic Sugar Land congregation, but now it's his daughter who's acting out. Jo knows Phoebe caused major problems between her picture-perfect father and stepmom, but she has no idea what's at stake or whose lives are in jeopardy. Bear's painfully aware that his last private investigation resulted in a bullet wound, so when Jo sneaks out alone to confront her primary suspect, he's not only praying that he'll find her in time--he's asking forgiveness for what he may have to do to save her.
Safe Harbor
by Hope WhiteA traumatized murder witness finds a protector in a dedicated police detective—but can she overcome her fear enough to put her trust in him?“No one’s going to hurt you.”When he finds Nicole Harris cowering in a closet—a terrified witness to murder—Detective Alex Donovan’s only priority is keeping the beautiful redhead alive. But Nicole is harboring a deep, dark secret—a childhood trauma that stops her from counting on anyone.Haunted by the violence in his own past, Alex knows he shouldn’t get personally involved, but his feelings blindside him. With a killer targeting Nicole as his next victim, Alex’s toughest road is still ahead. Somehow, he’s got to convince her to trust him with her life . . . and her heart.
Safe Haven
by Hannah AlexanderA TEENAGE FUGITIVE--Youthful master of disguise Fawn Morrison comes to Hideaway seeking refuge. Now that her dangerous game has turned deadly, she must entrust her safety to strangers. A DOUBTING DOCTOR--Karah Lee Fletcher relishes the challenges offered by Hideaway's new clinic, until an unsettling discovery shakes her confidence. Despite self-doubt, she reaches out to Fawn and finds unexpected grace. A LONELY RANGER--Their first meeting leaves Ranger Taylor Jackson vowing to avoid strong-willed Karah Lee. Yet, observing her interact with patients, Taylor begins to feel admiration. Could it lead to something deeper?
Safe Haven
by Nicholas SparksThe bestselling novel and epic love story behind the Hollywood blockbuster, from the author of The NotebookLove hurts. There is nothing as painful as heartbreak. But in order to learn to love again you must learn to trust again.When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet unassuming, Katie is determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships.Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit community. But even as Katie starts to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts her . . .*The breathtaking new love story from Nicholas Sparks, Every Breath, is available to pre-order now*Praise for Nicholas Sparks 'Pulls at the heartstrings' Sunday Times 'When it comes to tales about love, Nicholas Sparks is one of the undisputed kings' Heat 'An absorbing page-turner' Daily Mail'A fiercely romantic and touching tale' Heat on The Longest Ride'An A-grade romantic read' OK! on Safe Haven'This one won't leave a dry eye' Daily Mirror on The Lucky One
Safe Haven
by Nicholas SparksThe bestselling novel and epic love story behind the Hollywood blockbuster, from the author of The NotebookLove hurts. There is nothing as painful as heartbreak. But in order to learn to love again you must learn to trust again.When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet unassuming, Katie is determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships.Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit community. But even as Katie starts to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts her . . .*The breathtaking new love story from Nicholas Sparks, Every Breath, is available to pre-order now*Praise for Nicholas Sparks 'Pulls at the heartstrings' Sunday Times 'When it comes to tales about love, Nicholas Sparks is one of the undisputed kings' Heat 'An absorbing page-turner' Daily Mail'A fiercely romantic and touching tale' Heat on The Longest Ride'An A-grade romantic read' OK! on Safe Haven'This one won't leave a dry eye' Daily Mirror on The Lucky One
Safe Haven
by Nicholas SparksLove hurts. There is nothing as painful as heartbreak. But in order to learn to love again you must learn to trust again.When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet unassuming, Katie is determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships.Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit community. But even as Katie starts to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts her . . .
Safe Haven
by Renee SimonsWaging war on the mob may not be smart, but Jordan VanDien and architect Ethan Caldwell are after the men who, years earlier, destroyed Jordan's family and now threaten Ethan's future. Scarred by childhood trauma, the two loners never expected to battle an unwanted attraction. Yet hard as they try to fight their feelings, a common purpose and shared danger ignite a spark that grows to a flame neither can deny. In their quest for justice, will they let that fire die or can the beauty with a dark past and the guilt-laden Aussie transplant find a haven in each other's arms?
Safe Haven: The Filipino Edition
by Nicholas SparksIn a small North Carolina town, a mysterious and beautiful woman running from her past slowly falls for a kind-hearted store owner . . . until dark secrets begin to threaten her new life.When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet self-effacing, Katie seems determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships: one with Alex, a widowed store owner with a kind heart and two young children; and another with her plainspoken single neighbor, Jo. Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit community and becoming increasingly attached to Alex and his family.But even as Katie begins to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts and terrifies her . . . a past that set her on a fearful, shattering journey across the country, to the sheltered oasis of Southport. With Jo's empathetic and stubborn support, Katie eventually realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards . . . and that in the darkest hour, love is the only true safe haven.
Safe House
by Andrew VachssThe new novel from Andrew Vachss puts Burke 'hard-core career criminal and man-for-hire' up against a new breed of predator: stalkers. Some obsessed, some deranged, all dangerous. Burke's old prison pal Hercules, hired by a shadowy network that runs a safehouse for stalking victims, botched the job, and one of the stalkers is dead. To save his partner, Burke has to penetrate the network, and he makes a deal with the boss, Crystal Beth, a woman as obsessed as the stalkers. But Crystal Beth has a stalker of her own, an extortionist who threatens to bring down her entire network unless she surrenders one of the women she's hiding. When Burke learns that the extortionist might be government-issue, and that the stalker he's protecting is a member of a neo-Nazi cell with plans to make Oklahoma City look like a pipe bomb, his survivalist instincts go on full alert ("When there's too many loose threads, somebody always weaves them into a noose"). And when it comes down to making his own house and his family-of-choice safe, Burke turns lethal. With blistering power, Safe House reminds us why Kirkus has called Burke "one of the most fascinating male characters in crime fiction. " From the Hardcover edition.
Safe House
by James HeneghanNorthern Ireland. In 1999, one year after the Good Friday peace accord, sectarian violence still runs rampant in Belfast and the hatred between Protestant and Catholic runs deep. Liam O'Donnell's father is a peacemaker to the Catholic community. When twelve-year-old Liam's parents are brutally murdered in front of him, he is frozen in place. But when he sees the face of one of the attackers, he is forced to run for his life. Escaping, he finds shelter with a neighboring family. Taken to a police safe house, Liam is betrayed and forced to run again, from the very people who are supposed to be protecting him. Can he escape from his pursuer? Is there anywhere to turn for help? A thrilling tale of suspense set against a background that is brought brilliantly to life, Safe House is a story told from the heart.
Safe House
by Jo JakemanShe's paid the price for giving her ex a false alibi, and now she's moved to a seaside village to escape her past--but more than her lie follows her there in this chilling and twisty psychological thriller from the author of the acclaimed The Exes' Revenge.One day, a woman turns up in a remote coastal village. She's bought a crumbling, long-vacant cottage and calls herself Charlie Miller. Charlie keeps to herself, reluctant to integrate with the locals. If they ever find out who she really is, and what she's done, she'll lose what little she has left.Charlie served two years in prison for providing a false alibi for a murderer. It was the mistake of a woman in love, a woman who couldn't believe her boyfriend was guilty--or lying to her. All she desperately wants now is a fresh start.As Charlie slowly lets down her guard and becomes friendly with her neighbors, she can't shake the feeling that someone is watching her, someone who knows what she did. When one of her new friends suddenly disappears, Charlie's worst fears are confirmed. She must confront her past head-on, but as she knows all too well, everything is far more dangerous than how it appears.
Safe House
by Jo Jakeman"So much atmosphere and tension...Gripping, tense and chillingly claustrophobic!"--Karen Hamilton, bestselling author of The Perfect GirlfriendFrom the acclaimed author of The Exes' Revenge comes a gripping thriller about a woman who desperately wants a fresh start--but discovers that the past has a way of catching up no matter how far or how fast you run...The morning after a terrible storm, a woman calling herself Charlie Miller turns up in a remote coastal village. She's bought a crumbling, long-vacant cottage and keeps to herself, reluctant to integrate with the locals--because if they ever find out who she really is, and what she's done, she'll lose what little she has left.Charlie has a secret: she served two years in prison for providing a false alibi for a murderer. It was the mistake of a woman in love, a woman who couldn't believe her boyfriend was guilty--or lying to her. All she wants now is to start over. But as Charlie slowly lets down her guard and becomes friendly with her neighbours, she can't shake the feeling that someone is watching her...someone who knows what she did. When one of her new friends suddenly disappears, Charlie's worst fears are confirmed. She must confront her past head-on, but as she knows all too well, people aren't always who they appear to be--and you can't always outrun your mistakes...
Safe House (Tom Clancy's Net Force Explorers #10)
by Tom Clancy Steve Pieczenik Diane DuaneTo save a prominent scientist and his son from a corrupt government's agents, the Net Force Explorers embark on a terrifying virtual hunt for their enemies--before it's too late.
Safe House Exposed
by Darlene L. TurnerWitness protection should have kept them safe. Instead, it left them completely exposed… Canadian border patrol officer Emma James has only one concern after putting a crime boss behind bars: keeping her daughter safe. But witness protection has a leak, and Emma's enemies know exactly where to find her. Now on the run with no safe haven, trusting her estranged former brother-in-law, police constable Mason James, to shield them is her only hope…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Safe House Security
by Jacquelin ThomasWhen two law enforcers reunite to protect a key witness, the only thing more dangerous than the cartel is the chemistry between them… Deputy US marshal Nova Bennett and DEA special agent River Randolph have one mission: safeguard a former money launderer from the Mancuso cartel. But when the witness is killed and his wife flees witness protection, Nova and River embark on a cross-country search to keep the terrified target alive. With the murderers hot on their trail and the rising danger only rivaled by their attraction, these two seasoned pros will risk everything to locate the innocent victim and bring her back alive.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.
Safe House Under Fire (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Suspense Ser.)
by Elisabeth ReesAn FBI agent must protect a single mother and her daughter from a dangerous killer in this inspirational romantic suspense.Bank clerk Lilly Olsen’s the only witness who can identify a vicious conman—and nobody who’s seen his face has ever lived to testify. While entering protective custody with FBI agent David McQueen is necessary, the pair can’t agree on anything when it comes to managing Lilly’s teen daughter. And everywhere they go, danger follows. Is it just coincidence . . . or has someone betrayed them?
Safe House: A Thriller
by Chris EwanA brilliant thriller from the author of the acclaimed Good Thief's Guide series asks, how can a beautiful woman simply vanish?When Rob Hale wakes up in a hospital after a motorcycle crash, his first thought is for the gorgeous blonde, Lena, who was on the back of his bike. The doctors and police, however, insist that he was alone at the scene. The shock of the accident must have made him imagine Lena, especially since his description of her resembles his late sister, Laura.Convinced that Lena is as real as he is, Rob teams up with Rebecca Lewis, a London-based PI who has a mysterious connection to Laura—and learns that even a close-knit community like the Isle of Man can hide dangerous secrets that will not stay safe forever.Chris Ewan's Safe House "is an exciting, well crafted thriller, with flashes of real humour and insight." (SJ Bolton).
Safe House: Safe House; Sanctuary (1-800-Where-R-You #3)
by Meg Cabot"Help me find my little girl."Jess Mastriani -- dubbed "Lightning Girl" by the press when, after a huge storm, she develops a psychic ability to find missing children -- has lost her miraculous powers. Or has she? She would like the media and the government to think so. All Jess wants is to be left alone, by everyone except sexy Rob Wilkins -- who still hasn't called, by the way....But it doesn't look like Jess is going to get her wish -- especially not while she's stuck working at a summer camp for musically gifted kids. Then the father of a missing girl shows up to beg Jess to find his daughter. Jess can't say no, but now the feds are on her trail again, as is one ornery stepdad, who'd like to see Lightning Girl...well, dead.
Safe Houses: A novel
by Dan Fesperman"One of the great espionage novels of our time."--Lee ChildIn this gripping new work of suspense from the author of The Double Game, a young woman discovers a nefarious truth at the heart of the CIA's operations in postwar Berlin and goes on the run for her life; years later she's gruesomely murdered along with her husband, and her daughter begins to chase down these startling secrets from her past.West Berlin, 1979. Helen Abell oversees the CIA's network of safe houses, rare havens for field agents and case officers amidst the dangerous milieu of a city in the grips of the Cold War. Helen's world is upended when, during her routine inspection of an agency property, she overhears a meeting between two people unfamiliar to her speaking a coded language that hints at shadowy realities far beyond her comprehension. Before the day is out, she witnesses a second unauthorized encounter, one that will place her in the sight lines of the most ruthless and powerful man at the agency. Her attempts to expose the dark truths about what she has witnessed will bring about repercussions that reach across decades and continents into the present day, when, in a farm town in Maryland, a young man is arrested for the double murder of his parents, and his sister takes it upon herself to find out why he did it.
Safe Keeping
by Barbara Taylor SisselA family confronts devastating truths in Safe Keeping, a chilling and emotionally charged mystery from highly acclaimed author Barbara Taylor Sissel.At the heart of every crime, there’s a family.My son is a murderer . . . Emily Lebay had always thought of her family as ordinary. Sure, they’ve endured their share of problems, even a time of great trouble—what family hasn’t? But when a woman’s body turns up in the dense woods near their home, and Emily’s grown son, Tucker, is accused of murder, Emily is forced to confront the unfathomable, and everything she believed about her life is called into question.This isn’t the first time Tucker has been targeted by the police; a year ago he was a person of interest when another woman was found dead in the same stretch of woods. Still, neither Emily nor her daughter, Lissa, can reconcile their Tucker with these brutal crimes. Terrified, convinced there’s been a tragic mistake, Emily and Lissa set out to learn the truth about Tucker, once and for all. And while his life hangs in the balance, what they discover proves far more shocking than their darkest fears.“If you love Jodi Picoult and Anita Shreve, read Barbara Taylor Sissel.” —New York Times–bestselling author Joni Rodgers
Safe Place
by Anna DownesFor struggling actress Emily Proudman, life in London is not working out as planned - in fact, it's falling apart. So when she is offered a job living and working for a wealthy family on their luxurious property in coastal France, she jumps at the opportunity to start over. The estate is picture-perfect, and its owners exude charisma and sophistication. But as Emily gets to know the family, their masks begin to slip, and what at first appears to be a dream come true turns out to be a prison from which none of them will ever escape - unless Emily can find a way to set them all free. Superbly tense and oozing with atmosphere, The Safe Place combines the modern suspense of The Girl on the Train with the gothic mind-games of Hitchcock's Rebecca.
Safe With You
by Catherine LievensLeslie Reilly is a police officer in the small town of Santa Anna Springs. He has a job he loves, a supportive family, and good friends, but he's lonely. He hasn't had much luck with romance. And he's not the only one. Since the death of his wife, Gavin Donovan has been alone--raising his young son Ben and trying to protect Ben from his homophobic grandfather, whose attempts to get custody of the boy are growing more and more desperate. When Leslie and Gavin meet, they know making a life together might not be easy, but they're willing to do whatever it takes to be a family. All Leslie wants is to protect Gavin and Ben, but it's proving harder than he expected as Gavin's father-in-law's violence escalates. When Gavin is injured and Ben is kidnapped, Leslie must decide how far he's willing to go to keep the ones he loves safe.
Safe Word
by Charlotte BarnesA risky affair goes badly awry, in this crime thriller set in a deceptively idyllic English village from the author of The Things I Didn&’t Do. In their pretty countryside home, Agnes and Fin appear to be just another happily married couple among their neighbours. But their attempts to conceive a child have failed, and amid the tension and pressure, they begin to experiment with their relationship. However, when Agnes engages in the same practice with her lover, the man across the street, it has far reaching consequences. When her lover dies, and the police start to investigate, Agnes fears the possibility of them closing in. But just how far will she go to save herself?
Safe and Sound (Sisterhood #29)
by Fern MichaelsThe Sisterhood: a group of women from all walks of life bound by friendship and a quest for justice. Armed with vast resources, top-notch expertise, and a loyal network of allies around the globe, the Sisterhood will not rest until every wrong is made right. Now in their 29th adventure, the Sisterhood team up to find a gifted but neglected child the home he deserves. <P><P>Isabelle Flanders Tookus isn't expecting to involve the Sisterhood in a new mission when she strikes up a friendship with a curly-haired boy in her local park. Ben Ryan is eight years old, sweet, funny, and smarter than most adults--a child genius, in fact. He's also in much deeper danger than he realizes. <P><P>Ben is the grandson of millionaire Eleanor Lymen, who hired Izzy years ago to design an institute for gifted children. Ben's mother passed away and Ben now lives with his stepfather, Connor, and Connor's wife, Natalie. Yet as Izzy soon learns, Ben's home life is far from happy. Connor and Natalie are constantly fighting. They've been using Ben's trust fund to support their lavish lifestyle while shamefully neglecting Ben. And with Natalie getting greedy, Ben's safety is now in jeopardy. <P><P>Izzy's first step: call in the Sisterhood. The second: track down Eleanor, who has mysteriously vanished on a secret mission of her own, trying to right an old wrong. <P><P>Izzy, Annie, Myra, and the rest of the Sisters come together at Pinewood, thrilled to be united once more. Together they'll lay a trap for Natalie and Connor, one that will protect Eleanor's beloved grandson, get him into the happy home he deserves, and provide the kind of creative, satisfying payback the Sisters dish out so well... <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Safe and Sound (The Jack Keller Thrillers)
by J.D. RhoadesBounty hunter Jack Keller faces his most ruthless and cunning adversary yet in this explosive thriller. Jack Keller is a seasoned fugitive hunter, thriving on the adrenaline rush of chasing down those who run from the law. But when a young girl goes missing—and Keller discovers her father is an AWOL Delta Force operative—he knows this is no ordinary case. A Gulf War veteran scarred by his past, Keller has just begun to heal, to live, and to love again. Taking on this high-stakes kidnapping could jeopardize everything, including his fragile relationship with Marie, who hopes for a future with a man still haunted by war. As Keller dives deeper into the shadows of a secretive group of rogue commandos, he realizes he&’s not just fighting to save a young girl&’s life, but also to battle his own demons. With danger at every turn and the clock ticking, Jack Keller must decide how far he&’ll go to uncover the truth—knowing that this time, the consequences might be too high. &“The slam-bang action is unrelenting, and that sound you hear is the rustle of pages turning.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“[A] full-throttle narrative.&” —Booklist &“Crisp dialogue and the author&’s deft use of local color support a narrative driven as effectively by characters as by events.&” —Publishers WeeklyPraise for the Jack Keller series &“Jack Keller is a sure-fire star of the new generation of hard-boiled heroes.&” —Stephen Booth, award-winning author of Dying to Sin &“A fine example of redneck noir.&” —The Washington Post
Safe and Sound: A Novel
by Laura McHughSix years after their cousin vanished from their home while they were sleeping, two sisters set out to learn the truth behind what happened—even if it puts their own lives in danger—in this haunting thriller from the internationally bestselling author of What&’s Done in Darkness.&“Beautifully written, unflinchingly told, and relentlessly suspenseful.&”—Heather Gudenkauf, author of The Overnight GuestIn a town no one ever leaves, there are only so many places to hide.As kids, Amelia and Kylee were found unharmed in their upstairs bedroom the night their teenage cousin Grace, who was babysitting them, vanished from the farmhouse in Beaumont, Missouri, leaving blood all over the kitchen. Scrappy and driven, Grace, the first in their family to go to college instead of getting married and working at the meatpacking plant, had been on the verge of escaping their dead-end town. Her disappearance is a warning to any local girl who dared hope for better.Now, as their own high school graduation looms, Amelia and Kylee dream about fleeing Beaumont, but the likelihood of that happening seems as low as that of Grace being found. When human remains are discovered in town, the sisters think they finally know who took Grace—but as they dig deeper into her past, they unearth long-buried secrets and a growing list of suspects.Amelia and Kylee vow to find Grace, dead or alive. But as they draw closer to the truth and slip further into danger, they question how far someone would go to put a woman in her place, or to cover up a crime. The answer is worse than they could have imagined, and in the end, it won&’t just be Grace they&’re trying to save—they&’ll have to fight for their lives.
Safe as Houses
by Simone van der Vlugt&“Two women experience near-death waking nightmares in this lean, edgy crime novel . . . a thriller that should not be read alone at night&” (Publishers Weekly). Home should be the safest place to be. But when a man forces his way into Lisa&’s house, taking her and her young daughter hostage, there is nowhere to hide. Who is this brutal man? And what does he want from an innocent single mother? In hours of torment that turn into days, Lisa desperately tries to stay one step ahead of her captor&’s inscrutable mind. And as she does the unimaginable to protect her child, she wonders why the only witness to the attack has not raised the alarm . . . Meanwhile, that witness is lucky to be alive. Having accidentally seen the crime in progress, Senta sped away in search of help—only to awaken in a hospital bed having lost both her memory and her ability to communicate. In Safe as Houses, Simone van der Vlugt delivers &“a lean, stripped-down thriller that hits the ground running and sprints full-tilt to its breathless climax&” (The Irish Times).&“Van der Vlugt propels her double-pronged story along with a spare conciseness that has you flipping pages manically&” —Metro, UK
Safe at Hawk's Landing
by Rita HerronShe’s sworn to protect her students—he’s sworn to protect herCharlotte Reacher found her calling teaching art therapy to teens. But when her attempt to stop a kidnapping leaves her wounded and unable to see anything beyond trauma and fear, she’s hesitant to trust the stranger who promises to keep her safe.FBI agent Lucas Hawk knows Charlotte’s the only witness to the human-trafficking abduction that shook his Texas hometown. Determined to find the victims, he must convince her to work with him—even while resisting his growing desire for her. Every hour is critical for the kidnapped girls. And every breath Charlotte takes could be her last.Badge of Justice
Safe at Last
by Maya BanksThey say young love doesn't last, but a girl from the wrong side of the tracks with unique abilities and the hometown golden boy were determined to defy the odds. For Zack Covington, Anna-Grace--his "Gracie"--was the one. But one night forever altered the course of their future; when a devastated Gracie disappeared without a trace, Zack was left to agonize over what happened to the girl he loved. As the years passed, his desperate efforts to find her uncovered nothing.Now working for Devereaux Security, he stumbles across a painting featuring a special place only he and Gracie would know. The image is too perfectly rendered for it to be coincidence. His Gracie must be alive. When he comes face to face with her, he is shocked--and heartbroken--to discover the wounded shell of the girl he once knew and still loves. Her psychic gifts are gone, and worse, she believes he betrayed her all those years ago.Zack has enemies, and once his weakness is discovered, Gracie becomes a target for revenge. He'll have to save her before he can earn her trust and her love. And he vows they'll never be torn apart again.
Safe by His Side (Colby Agency #2)
by Debra WebbFirst in the Colby Agency romantic thriller series from the USA Today-bestselling author, praised as “the queen of smart suspense” (Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times-bestselling author).No one could find special agent Jack Raine if he didn’t want to be found. So who was the beautiful amnesiac on his doorstep, and how had she gotten to his hideaway? When a killer soon followed, Jack suspected a trap—so he took the lady and ran . . . “Kate” couldn’t remember her own name, but she wanted the strong and silent Jack Raine the moment she saw him. Even as a slow heat burned between them, Kate knew she risked falling for this stranger who’d saved her life—a man her flashes of memory suggested she might have been sent to capture . . .
Safe by the Marshal's Side (Witness Protection)
by Shirlee McCoyA lawman puts his life—and his heart—on the line to protect a family in danger in Shirlee McCoy’s romantic suspense novel Safe By the Marshal’s Side.For a year, US Marshal Hunter Davis has protected witness Annie Delacorte and her toddler daughter. But now, someone is determined to stop Annie from testifying against the men who killed her husband.To guard Annie, by-the-book Hunter will have to break a promise to himself: to not get emotionally involved. After all, he already cares more deeply than he ever imagined for the sweet family of two—a family he’ll do anything to keep safe and sound by his side.Witness Protection seriesSafe by the Marshal’s Side by Shirlee McCoyThe Baby Rescue by Margaret DaleyStolen Memories by Liz JohnsonTop Secret Identity by Sharon DunnFamily in Hiding by Valerie HansenUndercover Marriage by Terri Reed
Safe from Harm
by Kate SerineIt's All Harmless Flirting Until Someone Gets Shot...Deputy Gabe Dawson has had his eye on prosecuting attorney Elle McCoy for years. But the smart, sassy redhead is immune to his legendary charm and good looks--until Gabe is shot on the courthouse steps protecting Elle from a vengeful domestic extremist. Elle has been protecting her heart from the cocky playboy cop. But it's hard not to notice a guy when he takes a bullet for you and seems determined to turn his life around. With terrorists still at large and Elle a target, Gabe and his law enforcement brothers kick into high gear to take down the threat. And as they work together, Elle realizes she's losing her heart to a man who will risk it all to keep her safe from harm.Protect & Serve Series:Stop at Nothing (Book 1)Safe From Harm (Book 2)
Safe in Her Bodyguard's Arms: A Thrilling Bodyguard Romance (Price Security #2)
by Katherine GarberaWith a sexy-as-sin bodyguard by her side, one woman is determined to prove a murder has been committed in the swamp in this electrifying suspense from USA TODAY bestselling author Katherine Garbera!A drug cartel murdered Obie Keller&’s parents. She gets a chance to prove that when she leaves the Florida coast and heads back to where she came from—with bodyguard Xander Quentin by her side. His reasons for heading into the swamplands are intertwined with her own, and it&’s not long before their shared mission becomes a shared attraction. But they&’ll have to stay alive if they&’re going to have a shared future…From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Experience the thrill of unexpected plot twists and irresistible chemistry in these heart-racing page-turners, part of the Price Security series: Book 1: Bodyguard Most Wanted Book 2: Safe in Her Bodyguard's ArmsPraise for Bodyguard Most Wanted:&“Katherine Garbera has a new romantic suspense and it's the start of a series! Bodyguard Most Wanted was great! I loved the characters and the plot kept me guessing the whole time. I got close to the end and still had no idea who the bad guy was! Very good and twisty. And sexy and steamy too! Great job, Katherine! I want more.&”—Goodreads&“It&’s been too long since I&’ve read a book by Katherine Garbera! Another awesome story that kept me guessing the entire time&”—Goodreads
Safe in His Arms (Under Texas Stars #2)
by Colleen CobleSometimes it takes a stranger to see you as you really are.Born and raised on sprawling Texas land, Margaret O'Brien prides herself on her competence as a rancher. But her father believes she's made for more than just dawn-to-dusk work. He wants her to have the love of a good man, to raise children, to build a life. But Margaret gave up such dreams years ago. She's convinced no man would have her, that the ranch is her life now.So when Margaret's father hires Daniel Cutler as a new foreman, she's frustrated and suspicious. Then an overheard conversation links him with a gang of bank robbers, and she's downright worried. Daniel swears he's not involved, but Margaret's not convinced. She knows the man still has secrets. But would a criminal be so kind and talk so convincingly of his faith? As a series of tragic "accidents" threatens all she holds dear, Margaret must decide what to trust: her own ears, her best judgment . . . or what her heart keeps telling her.From the author of the best-selling Blue Moon Promise . . . an exciting tale of danger, romance, and faith played out under Texas stars."Romantically tense, but with just the right touch of danger, this cowboy love story is surprisingly clever--and pleasingly sweet." --USAToday.com for Blue Moon Promise
Safe in His Sight: Conard County Marine High-stakes Colton Cold Case Recruit Safe In His Sight (Escape Club Heroes #1)
by Regan BlackThe USA Today–bestselling author delivers an adrenaline-fueled romantic thriller when a lawyer must hire a bodyguard to protect her from deadly threats.The stalker shadowing lawyer Julia Cooper’s every move is vowing to ruin her life—unless she discloses information about a major criminal case. For discreet help, she turns to the shadowy Escape Club, where investigative brainpower and brawn are for hire. Mitch Galway, a firefighter on leave, becomes Julia’s round-the-clock bodyguard. All sculpted biceps, sexy bravado and conflicted past, Mitch works overtime to uncover the identity of the person hunting her. But as they track the creep getting way too close, Julia must share more of herself with the intriguing man protecting her . . . which puts them both high on a lunatic’s hit list.
Safe in My Arms
by Sara ShepardThe latest novel from Sara Shepard, author of Reputation and the #1 New York Times bestselling Pretty Little Liars series. When the principal of an elite California preschool is attacked, three moms—who feel like outsiders among the school's manicured and ultra-wealthy community—must work together to uncover what she's hiding, figure out who's trying to frame them, and make sure their own secrets stay hidden. Andrea, Lauren, and Ronnie all see themselves as good, loving moms who are trying their best, but they each arrive at the Silver Swans preschool Welcome Breakfast with something to hide. Andrea is running away from a past on the East Coast, which she cannot afford for the other parents to discover. Lauren is recovering from a postpartum condition her husband has warned her not to disclose. And Ronnie is hiding herself and her daughter from the one man who could at any moment appear in their lives and ruin everything she holds dear. They already feel like impostors among the school's community of polished parents. But then notes appear in their children&’s backpacks after the first day at school. Notes that indicate that someone knows their deepest, darkest secrets and needs them gone. Does someone not want them in the community? Or is it something more menacing—does someone know everything? When the principal of the school is the victim of an almost-fatal attack, it quickly becomes clear that the Silver Swans community is not as flawless as the brochures and website would have you believe. The three moms must band together to uncover the school's many secrets before the other suspicious parents and town police close in and use their outsider status to blame them . . . and before they lose what they have worked so hard for.
Safe in Your Arms: The Quiet Storm\A Weaver Beginning
by Allison Leigh RaeAnne ThayneRevisit these two classic romances from New York Times bestselling authors RaeAnne Thayne and Allison Leigh! A Quiet StormHeart-stoppingly handsome detective Beau Riley might have left Elizabeth Quinn tongue-tied, but she needs the good detective to solve a murder that's affected the beloved little boy in her care. So speak with him she must. If only she was sure her traitorous heart would leave it at that…. A Weaver BeginningThere was no doubt in Abby Marcum's mind that Sloan McCray is the guy for her. Though she'd moved to Weaver, Wyoming to make a better life for her little brother, she sees her future with the small town deputy. Now she has to convince the man who felt unworthy of love that she and her heart were his for the asking.
Safe: A Novel
by Ryan GattisWinner of the First Annual McIntyre’s Fine Books Mystery Prize“Safe is a propulsive thriller that confirms Ryan Gattis as one of our most gifted novelists.” —Michael Connelly, author of The Wrong Side of GoodbyeRyan Gattis' gritty, fast-paced thriller, Safe, hurtles readers toward a shocking conclusion that asks the toughest question of all: how far would you go to protect the ones you love?Ricky ‘Ghost’ Mendoza, Jr. is trying to be good. In recovery and working as a freelance safecracker for the DEA, the FBI, and any other government agency willing to pay him, Ghost is determined to live clean for the rest of his days. And maybe he could, if the most important person in his life hadn’t gotten into serious financial trouble. To fix it, all Ghost has to do is crack a safe and steal drug money from under the noses of the gangs and the Feds without getting caught. Or killed.Rudy ‘Glasses’ Reyes runs drugs and cleans up messes for the baddest of bad men. When Ghost hits one of his safes, Glasses must hunt him down or be held accountable. But Glasses is worried about more than just money. The heist puts everything in his life at risk—his livelihood, his freedom, even his family.
Safe: A Novel
by S. K. BarnettA kidnapped girl survived twelve nightmarish years.Now she's safely back home . . . or is she?Jenny Kristal was six years old when she was snatched off the sidewalk from her quiet suburban neighborhood. Twelve years later, she's miraculously returned home after escaping her kidnappers—but as her parents and older brother welcome her back, the questions begin to mount. Where has she been all these years? Why is she back now? And is home really the safest place for her . . . or for any of them? "Fantastically good—dark yet compellingly upbeat, and insanely suspenseful ... Even the twists have twists." —Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Dark, compulsive, full of OMG moments. If you think you know where it&’s going … YOU DON&’T. This is one you won&’t forget in a hurry." —Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone
Safecracker (A Grantchester "Duke" Ducaine Thriller)
by Jesse DeRoyJesse Deroy&’s debut is a taut and deeply inhabited dive into the criminal netherworld that unfurls with surprising heart, wild specificity, and the tactile pleasure of an intricate well-executed plan. Grantchester &“Duke" Ducaine was born and raised a thief, so working the straight and narrow the last two years has felt like surfing without water. His dad is in the pen and his sister is . . . well, Duke doesn&’t like to think about all of the things that are his fault. He&’s got more pressing problems, like a bookie who wants to break his thumbs, and a couple of possibly shady Feds who want him to break into an unbreakable safe. When Duke agrees to take the job, thinking he might have the answer to his problems, he discovers that some things are best left unopened.
Safeguard: Book 4 In The Sean Coleman Thriller Series (The\sean Coleman Thriller Ser.)
by John A. DalySafeguarding the Baby
by Jill Elizabeth NelsonA child is in danger. Only he can keep them safe… The discovery of a wounded woman and baby in a stranded vehicle plunges Sheriff Rylan Pierce into a chase with a murderous mastermind. Not only must he protect Emily and the child from a killer hot on their trail, he must uncover the culprit&’s identity. But with Emily suffering from amnesia, his task just got harder. Will Rylan find the answers he needs before the killer finds them?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Safeguarding the Surrogate (Mercy Ridge Lawmen #2)
by Delores FossenShe&’d brought him his greatest joy. Now he must save her life… Rancher Kara Holland&’s hot on the trail of a murderer who&’s been killing surrogates—like she was for her ill sister. But when Kara&’s trap goes terribly wrong, she&’s thrust headlong into the killer&’s crosshairs…along with her sister&’s widower, Deputy Daniel Logan. And as she and Daniel stay one frantic step ahead of a deadly foe, the sparks igniting between them rival the danger they face. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.[MINISERIES- Online Only: Editor, please replace keyword with miniseries tagline, if applicable] mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Discover more action-packed stories in the mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"> Mercy Ridge Lawmen mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">series. mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Her Child to ProtectBook 2: Safeguarding the Surrogate
Safeguarding the Witness
by Laurie WinterA treasure worth killing for…Unless the bodyguard can protect them Kayla Swartz&’s return to Snowberry, Montana, has been a living nightmare. She found her estranged father murdered, and unless she retrieves some missing jewels, Kayla and her three-year-old sister could be next. With nowhere else to turn, Kayla entrusts their lives to bodyguard Nicholas Galanis. But is hiding at a remote cabin in the mountains their best chance to survive…or the perfect opportunity for an ambush?
Safer Than Houses
by Frances FyfieldSarah Fortune inherited her flat from one of her many lovers. Now a son has appeared claiming it is his, morally if not strictly legally, and he is using illegal means to persuade Sarah to give it up: abusive letters threatening her personal harm. As it becomes more difficult to ignore these missives, Sarah comes across Henry, a timid, lonely man whose upstairs neighbour is using every trick in the racketeer landlord's book to make him leave his home: litter in the shared hallway, continual noise, poison set out for his cat. It seems that if they swap accommodation for a while they may be able to deal with each other's problems. But these two strangers have unknown connections in common: a well-meaning widow, a struggling therapist, and a man who sets fire to other people's property for a living . . .
Safer: A Novel of Suspense
by Sean DoolittleFrom Dirt to The Cleanup, Sean Doolittle has dazzled critics and defied expectations, garnering bolder critical raves with each new novel. "Stylishly written" hailed the New York Times Book Review. "Superb" declared the Wall Street Journal. "Heart-stopping, gut-clenching, eye-opening" raved the Chicago Tribune. Now Doolittle fulfills all that promise--and more--in his latest novel, a powerhouse of suspense that will catch you off guard at every turn. Because in Safer, a young couple moves into an idyllic little cul-de-sac--and ignites a harrowing journey into darkness as a shocking accusation is made, a family is shattered, and the mystery of a long-ago crime begins to unravel. For Paul Callaway and his wife, Sara, moving from the East Coast to a quiet midwestern town was a major adjustment. But right from the start, Paul has tried to fit in. He's played golf with the guys. He's even joined the Neighborhood Patrol, grabbing a flashlight and a walkie-talkie to make these neatly tended streets even safer. Then Paul makes one mistake--and now they want him gone. But nothing could have prepared Paul and Sara for the quarrel that has erupted between Paul and a neighbor--the self-appointed leader of the Neighborhood Patrol. Or for the next outrage, as police arrest Paul for a sordid crime he didn't commit. Suddenly Paul's life, university career, and marriage are at risk, as he finds himself locked in a desperate fight with an angry man, a dark conspiracy, and a secret that began with a child's disappearance ten years before.
Safety Breach (Longview Ridge Ranch #1)
by Delores FossenCan a Texas lawman capture an escaped serial killerafter a witness’s location is breached?The serial killer Gemma Hanson narrowly escaped just discovered her WITSEC location, and he’s coming after her to finish what he started. That’s the message Sheriff Kellan Slater personally delivers. Although Gemma and Kellan share an intense past, escaping the violence surrounding them is all that matters. Especially once Gemma realizes there is no safe place—not even protective custody…
Safety in Numbers (Wild West Bodyguards #5)
by Carla CassidyTrained to protect, Meredith West had always been self-sufficient.That is, until she discovered she had a stalker. Suddenly, the tough,trained bodyguard was a damsel in distress-and too embarrassedto ask for help. Lucky for her, she didn't have to.Under the guise of needing a vacation, disturbingly handsomeinvestigator Chase McCall arrived in Cotter Creek, Oklahoma. The purpose of his trip was complex-and a conflict of interest givenhis sizzling reaction to Meredith. Not only did she need his protection,but she was also a potential link to solving his top-secret case-andthe potential key to his happiness.
Saga El misterio de Sky Valley
by William JarvisBienvenido a Sky Valley, Georgia, una pintoresca ciudad situada en el corazón del Condado de Rabun, llena de frondosos árboles, vegetación, montañas y gente agradable. Es el paraíso terrenal, un lugar al que aspirarías a llamar hogar. Pero, vaya, hay gente que no es nada amable y este sitio que parece tan tranquilo contiene secretos. Tras pasar siete años en París, Emmy ha vuelto a Sky Valley para montar su propia tienda de vestidos de novia y para ayudar a su padre, el famoso propietario de una cafetería y restaurador Troy Byrne, con una de sus cafeterías, Hora del café. Emmy se da cuenta de que ya nada es lo que parece, y que han cambiado muchas cosas desde que se fue. Por ejemplo, su buena y vieja amiga Annabeth Meyer, que ahora se va a casar con su ex, Matthew Mills. Fue un romance relámpago, dijeron, y Emmy tiene que diseñarle el vestido, así como ayudarle con los preparativos. Pero hay otras cosas de las que Emmy tiene que enterarse… También está Audrina, la ayudante de su padre, que parece una buena chica, pero tiene carácter, y Tripp Meyer, el padre de Annabeth, a quien Emmy siempre ha odiado. ¿Cómo van a influir ahora en la vida de Emmy? Y luego está Daniel, el que fuera su novio, y la persona a la que Emmy considera el amor de su vida. ¿Pero sigue sintiendo lo mismo? ¿O tiene a otra? es más, ¿qué va a pasar ahora que Emmy ha vuelto? ¿Serán capaces de reavivar el fuego de su relación o se ha apagado para siempre? ¿Tienen futuro? Emmy no planea quedarse en Sky Valley para siempre, pero con el cambio en los acontecimientos, supo que tenía que quedarse. Dos días después de casarse con Matthew, Annabeth murió delante de Emmy, y depende de ella asegurarse de que atrapen al auténtico culpable. ¿Pero cómo va a hacerlo cuando la policía la ve como una sospechosa? ¿Y cómo va a averiguar quién es el auténtico sospechoso cuando parece como si todo el que la rodea tuviera sus propios mot
Sagramanda: A Novel Of Near-future India
by Alan Dean FosterSet in Sagramanda, city of 100 million, this is the story of Taneer, a scientist who has absconded with his multinational corporation's secret project code and who is now on the run from both the company and his father. Depahli, the fabulously beautiful woman from the "untouchable class" would die for him, just as surely as his father would like to kill him for shaming the very traditional family for such a relationship. Chalcedony "Chal" Schneemann doesn't want to kill Taneer, if he doesn't have to, but it wouldn't upset him terribly much if it came to it, and he'll stop at nothing to recover the stolen property for the company that pays him very, very well to solve big problems discreetly and quickly. Sanjay Ghosh, a poor farmer-turned-merchant in the big city of Sagramanda would like to help Taneer unload his stolen items, for the $30 million dollars his 3 percent fee is worth. Jena Chalmette, a crazy French woman pledged to Kali, simply wants to kill for the glory of her god, and she's very good at it. Chief Inspector Keshu Singh would like to put this sword-wielding serial killer away as quickly as possible before the media gets a hold of the story. Then there's a man-eating tiger, come in from the nearby jungle reserve and just looking for his next meal. A fast-paced and gripping techno-thriller set in an India just around the corner from today.
Saha: A Novel
by Cho Nam-JooThe much-anticipated follow-up to the multi-million-copy international bestseller Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, Saha is a piercing battle cry for the dispossessed. In a country called Town, Su is found dead in an abandoned car. The suspected killer is presumed to come from the Saha Estates. Town is the safest and richest nation on earth, controlled by a secretive organization of seven ministers. It is a society clearly divided into the haves and have-nots, and those who have the very least live in the decrepit Saha Estates. Among them is Jin-Kyung, a young woman whose brother, Do-kyung, was in a relationship with Su and quickly becomes the police’s prime suspect. When Do-kyungdisappears, Jin-kyung is determined to get to the bottom of things. On her quest to find the truth, though, she will uncover a reality far darker and crimes far greater than she could ever have imagined. At once a dystopian mystery and a devastating critique of how we live now, Saha lifts the lid on corruption, exploitation, and government oppression, while, with deep humanity and compassion, showing us the lives of those who suffer at the hand of brutal forces far beyond their control. Eight years in the making, Saha is a powerful tale of dystopia and a battle cry for the dispossessed.
Saha: The new novel from the author of Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982
by Cho Nam-JooIn a country called ‘Town’, Su is found dead in an abandoned car. The suspected killer is presumed to come from the Saha Estates. <p><p> Town is a privatised country, controlled by a secretive organisation known as the Seven Premiers. It is a society clearly divided into the haves and have-nots and those who have the very least live on the Saha Estates. Among their number is Jin-Kyung, a young woman whose brother, Dok-yung, was in a relationship with Su and quickly becomes the police’s prime suspect. <p><p> When Dok-yung disappears, Jin Ky-ung is determined to get to the bottom of things. On her quest to find the truth, though, she will uncover a reality far darker and crimes far greater than she could ever have imagined. At once a dystopian mystery and devastating critique of how we live now, Saha lifts the lid on corruption, exploitation and government oppression, while, with deep humanity and compassion, showing us the lives of those who, through no fault of their own, suffer at the hand of brutal forces far beyond their control.
Sahara (Dirk Pitt #11)
by Clive CusslerA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Cussler is hard to beat' Daily MailThe eleventh classic Dirk Pitt novel, where the adventurer is drawn to a secret in the burning African desert, which could destroy all life in the world's seas.Deep in the African desert, Dirk Pitt discovers that a top secret scientific installation is leaking a lethal chemical into the rivers, threatening to kill thousands of people - and to destroy all life in the world's seas.To warn the world of the catastrophe, Pitt must escape capture and death at the hands of a ruthless West African dictator and French industrialist, and undertake a long, perilous journey across the merciless Sahara...'Clive Cussler is the guy I read' Tom Clancy'The Adventure King' Daily Express
Sahara (Dirk Pitt #11)
by Clive CusslerA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Cussler is hard to beat' Daily MailThe eleventh classic Dirk Pitt novel, where the adventurer is drawn to a secret in the burning African desert, which could destroy all life in the world's seas.Deep in the African desert, Dirk Pitt discovers that a top secret scientific installation is leaking a lethal chemical into the rivers, threatening to kill thousands of people - and to destroy all life in the world's seas.To warn the world of the catastrophe, Pitt must escape capture and death at the hands of a ruthless West African dictator and French industrialist, and undertake a long, perilous journey across the merciless Sahara...'Clive Cussler is the guy I read' Tom Clancy'The Adventure King' Daily Express
Sahara (Dirk Pitt #Volumen 11)
by Clive Cussler1931: Una famosa aviadora australiana desaparece misteriosamente mientras sobrevuela el Sáhara. 1995: Dirk Pitt salva la vida a una atractiva joven científica cuya misión es investigar una enfermedad desconocida que conduce a miles de personas a la locura, el canibalismo y la muerte. Todo indica que la epidemia ha sido provocada por una contaminación química sin precedentes. En su empeño por averiguar la verdad, los protagonistas remontan el río Níger y, a riesgo de su propia vida, descubren un terrible proyecto urdido en lo más profundo del continente africano, enfrentándose así al pavoroso misterio de las desapariciones ocurridas en el pasado. ¿Qué inquietante relación existe entre estos hechos? ¿Quié n está detrás de ese proyecto maquiavélico que puede significar el fin de la humanidad?
Sail
by James Patterson Howard RoughanA perfect family vacation turns into a life-or-death nightmare. Barely out of sight of land, the Dunne family finds its summer getaway to paradise already turning into the trip from hell. Carrie, the eldest, has thrown herself off the side of the boat in a bid for attention. Sixteen-year-old Mark is getting high belowdecks. And Ernie, their ten-year-old brother, is nearly catatonic. It's shaping up to be the worst vacation ever. Katherine Dunne had hoped this trip would bring back the togetherness they'd lost when her husband died four years earlier. Maybe if her new husband, a high-powered Manhattan attorney, had been able to postpone his trial and join them it would all have been okay.... Suddenly, a disaster hits--and it's perfect. Faced with real danger, the Dunnes rediscover the meaning of family and pull together in a way they haven't in a long time. But this catastrophe is just a tiny taste of the danger that lurks ahead: someone wants to make sure that the Dunne family never makes it out of paradise alive. With whiplash plot twists, speedboat pacing, and an eye for the evil that can lie behind even the most gorgeous setting, James Patterson delivers Sail--the wettest, most explosive ocean adventure since Jaws.
Sail Away
by Lisa JacksonRevisit this gripping fan-favorite tale of intrigue, deception, and romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson. Adam Drake is a man with a mission: determined to clear his name of the false embezzlement charges brought against him by his former employer, resort mogul Victor Montgomery, Adam crashes the latest Montgomery gala opening. What Adam is not prepared for is Victor's dazzling daughter, Marnie, who appears at the gala on the arm of her wealthy fiancé, Kent Simms, who just happens to be Victor's right-hand man. Adam suspects that Kent may have been involved in framing him, and the only way to get to Kent is through his fiancée. But Adam hasn't counted on the sizzling attraction between himself and Marnie...
Sail of Stone
by Ke EdwardsonA brother and sister believe that their father has gone missing. They think he may have traveled in search of his father, who was presumed lost decades ago in World War II. Meanwhile, there are reports that a woman is being abused, but she can't be found and her family won't tell the police where she is. Two missing people and two very different families combine in this dynamic and suspenseful mystery by the Swedish master Åke Edwardson. Gothenburg's Chief Inspector Erik Winter travels to Scotland in search of the missing man, aided there by an old friend from Scotland Yard. Back in Gothenburg, Afro-Swedish detective Aneta Djanali discovers how badly someone doesn't want her to find the missing woman when she herself is threatened. Sail of Stone is a brilliantly perceptive character study, acutely observed and skillfully written with an unerring sense of pace.
Sail of Stone
by Åke EdwardsonFrom bestselling Scandinavian crime writer Åke Edwardson--whose books are international sensations in Europe--comes this gripping novel of suspense and character involving two missing persons, two detectives, and a mystery dating to World War II.A brother and sister believe that their father has gone missing. They think he may have traveled in search of his father, who was presumed lost decades ago in World War II. Meanwhile, there are reports that a woman is being abused, but she can't be found and her family won't tell the police where she is. Two missing people and two very different families combine in this dynamic and suspenseful mystery by the Swedish master Åke Edwardson. Gothenburg's Chief Inspector Erik Winter travels to Scotland in search of the missing man, aided there by an old friend from Scotland Yard. Back in Gothenburg, Afro-Swedish detective Aneta Djanali discovers how badly someone doesn't want her to find the missing woman when she herself is threatened. Sail of Stone is a brilliantly perceptive character study, acutely observed and skillfully written with an unerring sense of pace.
Sailing to Capri
by Elizabeth AdlerBob Hardwick, a Yorkshire tycoon, is dead. Was he murdered? Daisy and Montana must find out. Hardwick leaves a list of suspects who might have wished him dead, instructions for a cruise, at the end of which his will is to be read, and the six are to be confronted with their pasts. Daisy and Montana, both wounded by their own pasts, find themselves drawn together in this suspenseful romance.
Sailor & Lula: The Complete Novels
by Barry GiffordOn the twentieth anniversary of the publication of Barry Gifford's international bestseller, Wild at Heart, as well as the anniversary of the Palme d'Or-winning film adaptation by director David Lynch, Sailor & Lula: The Complete Novels presents all of the novels and novellas that comprise the saga of Sailor Ripley and Lula Pace Fortune, "the Romeo and Juliet of the South": Wild at Heart, Perdita Durango (also made into a feature film), Sailor's Holiday, Sultans of Africa, Consuelo's Kiss, Bad Day for the Leopard Man, and The Imagination of the Heart.
Sailor Take Warning
by Richard BoltAn undertow of danger and deception threatens a professor&’s search for the truth—and his life—in this gripping New England academic mystery. MIT Professor Bill Rundle discovers the body of his graduate assistant Justin Marsh floating in the Charles River. Accident? Suicide? The fact that the corpse is missing an eye suggests something much more sinister . . . But now, somehow and from somewhere, a computer belonging to Justin has come to life to send Bill a posthumous email. Attached are over six thousand lines of what looks like jumbled code—or is it? Under suspicion himself for Justin&’s murder, and despite multiple threats, Rundle sets out to uncover the real killer, and to find out why those six thousand lines of seeming gibberish may have cost Justin his life . . . Helped by a colleague, Rundle learns it&’s a program for piloting an America&’s Cup yacht. Suspects linked to a racing team include a Russian Mafioso, an aggressive Japanese millionaire, a Boston-based entrepreneur, even the head of Rundle&’s own lab. When another colleague is found dead, Rundle deciphers a complex clue that leads him to a deadly climactic encounter.
Sailor: A Novel
by Tom EppersonAcclaimed novelist of The Kind One and screenwriter of such films as One False Move and The Gift, Tom Epperson brings the violence-soaked world of Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men and the heroism of Jack Schaefer's Shane together to create an iconic action thriller for the twenty-first century. Gina fell for the wrong guy. Joe came into her life promising her everything, and he gave it to her, along with a world of hell. But Gina was stronger than Joe realized. After years of suffering the terror of being married to a criminal, she took the one thing he ever gave her that she wanted—her son, Luke. Then she turned the bastard in. With her husband behind bars, her father-in-law will stop at nothing for revenge. He wants his grandson back, the heir to his criminal empire. With a vast network that stretches across the country, every favor is called in to kill Gina and return Luke to his grandfather. Gina can trust no one. Even the U.S. Marshall assigned to keep Gina and Luke safe is on the payroll. So with a gun and stolen diamonds in her purse, and derelicts, the law, and hit men on her tail, Gina takes Luke and runs. Los Angeles was only supposed to be a quick stop—sleep, eat, and continue running—but then they meet Gray…. He says he's a sailor, but he seems to be hiding a lot. And when the time comes, he's the only thing standing between her and the grave.
Saint (Books of History Chronicles: Paradise #2)
by Ted DekkerWe call you Saint." The name ignited a light in Carl's mind. Saint. He'd been covertly recruited for Black Ops and given his life to the most brutal kind of training any man or woman could endure. He was here because he belonged here. To the X Group. An assassin. The most effective killer in the world. And yet Carl Strople struggles to retain fleeting memories that betray an even more ominous reality He has been told part of the truth-but not all of it. Invasive techniques have stripped him of his identity and made him someone new- for this he is grateful But there are some things they can't take from him. The love of a woman. unbroken loyalties to his past, the need for survival From the deep woods of Hungary to the streets of New York, Saint takes you on a journey of betrayal in a world of government cover-ups, political intrigue. and one man's search for the truth In the end, that truth will be his undoing Written in trademark Dekker style with big reversals and unpredictable twists--all bets are off. But one thing is certain-every bullet will find its mark in Saint.
Saint Brigid's Bones: A Celtic Adventure (Sister Deirdre Mysteries Ser. #1)
by Philip FreemanIn an evocative Celtic novel set in a time when druids roamed the land, lively young sister Deirdre embarks on a mission to find the stolen bones of her convent's patron saint In ancient Ireland, an island ruled by kings and druids, the nuns of Saint Brigid are fighting to keep their monastery alive. When the bones of Brigid go missing from their church, the theft threatens to destroy all they have worked for. No one knows the danger they face better than Sister Deirdre, a young nun torn between two worlds. Trained as a bard and raised by a druid grandmother, she must draw upon all of her skills, both as a bard and as a nun, to find the bones before the convent begins to lose faith.
Saint Death: A Novel
by Marcus SedgwickA propulsive, compelling, and unsparing novel set in the grimly violent world of the human and drug trade on the US-Mexican border.On the outskirts of Juarez, Arturo scrapes together a living working odd jobs and staying out of sight. But his friend Faustino is in trouble: he’s stolen money from the narcos to smuggle his girlfriend and her baby into the US, and needs Arturo's help to get it back. To help his friend, Arturo must face the remorseless world of drug and human traffickers that surrounds him, and contend with a murky past.Hovering over his story is the unsparing divinity Santa Muerte, Saint Death—and the relentless economic and social inequalities that haunt the border between Mexico and its rich northern neighbor. Crafted with poetry and cinematic pace and narrated with cold fury, Saint Death is a provocative tour de force from three-time Printz Award honoree Marcus Sedgwick.This title has Common Core connections.A New York City Public Library Notable Best Book for TeensA YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book
Saint Errant
by Leslie CharterisThe female of the species is supposed to be deadlier than the male... Simon Templar is about to find out if that's true. In this collection of stories, the Saint encounters nine fascinating women. Whether they need help, to be avenged, or to brought to justice, the Saint handles their cases with panache and in his usual gentlemanly style.
Saint Fire (The Secret Books of Venus #2)
by Tanith LeeFollowing Faces Under Water, Tanith Lee&’s alchemical thriller series continues with a Joan of Arc–inspired novel set in an alternate medieval Venice. In Saint Fire, the second volume in the Secret Books of Venus series, Volpa is a strangely beautiful servant girl who glows with an inhuman inner flame. When her master, an abusive wood seller, is mysteriously incinerated, Volpa discovers her power of fire. Her gift is noticed by the Church leaders, who see her as a mighty weapon in their holy wars. This gripping fantasy of a mysteriously gifted Joan of Arc is stunning from beginning to end. &“Lee&’s writing is as entrancing as ever, full of evocative imagery and memorable characters. The questions she raises about faith and hypocrisy, fear and justice, are deftly rendered and not easily answered.&” —Publishers Weekly &“The author of Faces Under Water continues her saga of a city at the mercy of powers beyond its control. Lee&’s sensual and evocative storytelling imparts a dreamlike quality to this tale of transcendent faith and human passion.&” —Library Journal &“Evocative, and set forth in Lee&’s eerily crystalline prose.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Saint Michael Defend Us
by Tess DelacourAnchored to the past, can two damaged souls solve a string of murders and heal themselves in the process? Saint Michael Defend Us from romance author Tess Delacour will keep you on the edge of your seat in Book 1 of her new romantic suspense series C'Ville Stories.After a cheating fiancé sours her on relationships, investigative journalist Laura McDuffy goes on a man-cation. However, her plans for a romance-free life get derailed when work brings her face to face with hunky childhood crush, Detective Nate Miller.While investigating the deaths of several former Catholic grade-school classmates, the two grow closer, but each of them harbors painful childhood memories that threaten to interfere with their burgeoning relationship.As they piece together the clues to solve the case, will Laura and Nate figure out how to open up and let love in or will a secret destroy any hope of happiness? Content Notes: Spicy, Contemporary, Romantic Suspense
Saint Odd
by Dean KoontzFrom "one of the master storytellers of this or any age" (The Tampa Tribune) comes the stunning final adventure of "one of the most remarkable and appealing characters in current fiction"(The Virginian-Pilot)--as #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz brings the unforgettable odyssey of Odd Thomas to its dazzling conclusion. Odd Thomas is back where it all started . . . because the time has come to finish it. Since he left his simple life in the small town of Pico Mundo, California, his journey has taken him to places strange and wonderful, mysterious and terrifying. Across the land, in the company of mortals and spirits alike, he has known kindness and cruelty, felt love and loss, saved lives and taken them--as he's borne witness to humanity's greatest good and darkest evil. Again and again, he has gone where he must and done what he had to do--for better or worse--with his courage and devotion sorely tested, and his soul forever changed. Every triumph has been hard won. Each sacrifice has taken its toll. Now, whatever destiny drives him has finally steered his steps home, where those he cares for most surround him, the memory of his tragically lost true love haunts him, and one last challenge--vast and dreadful--awaits him. For Odd Thomas, born to serve a purpose far greater than himself, the wandering is done. Only the reckoning remains. Acclaim for Dean Koontz and his Odd Thomas novels "Odd's strange gifts, coupled with his intelligence and self-effacing humor, make him one of the most quietly authoritative characters in recent popular fiction."--Publishers Weekly "Koontz gives his character wit, good humor, a familiarity with the dark side of humanity--and moral outrage."--USA Today "The ultimate Everyman . . . an avatar of hope and honor and courage for all of us--the linchpin of a rollicking good tale . . . Odd evokes the homespun wisdom of Forrest Gump amid the mind-spinning adventures of a Jack Bauer."--BookPage "There's never anything predictable about an Odd Thomas adventure."--Booklist "The nice young fry cook with the occult powers is [Koontz's] most likable creation . . . candid, upright, amusing and sometimes withering."--The New York Times "An inventive . . . mix of suspense, whimsy and uplift."--The Washington Post "Heartfelt and provocative . . . a wonderfully rich and entertaining story."--Chicago Sun-TimesFrom the Hardcover edition.
Saint Overboard (The\saint Ser. #16)
by Leslie CharterisHow could the Saint possibly resist the chance of a treasure hunt? When his sailing trip along the French coast is interrupted by gunfire and shouting, naturally he gets curious. The cause of the commotion is a group of men pursuing a young woman - and once Simon steps in to help the damsel in distress, he soon finds himself on the trail of a group of modern-day pirates - and searching for a huge amount of gold.
Saint Peter's Fair: The Fourth Chronicle Of Brother Cadfael (The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #4)
by Ellis PetersIn the twelfth century, merchants gather at a summertime fair—but when one of them is found dead in a river, a crime-solving monk must step in. St. Peter&’s Fair is a grand, festive event, attracting merchants from across England and beyond. There is a pause in the civil war racking the country in the summer of 1139, and the fair promises to bring some much-needed gaiety to the town of Shrewsbury—until the body of a wealthy merchant is found murdered in the river Severn. Was Thomas of Bristol the victim of murderous thieves? And, if so, why were his valuables abandoned nearby? Brother Cadfael, that shrewd but kindly monk, offers to help the merchant&’s lovely niece Emma. But while he is searching for the killer, Thomas of Bristol&’s wares are ransacked and two more men are murdered. Emma almost certainly knows more than she is telling—as others will soon realize. Cadfael desperately races to save the young girl, knowing that in a country at war with itself, betrayal can come from any direction, and even good intentions can kill.
Saint Peter's Wolf
by Michael CadnumCollector Benjamin Byrd has added a new and eerie item to his archives: a set of fangs embedded in silver. As he grows more and more obsessed with his new treasure, he finds himself experiencing dreams and visionary adventures. Soon, Benjamin's normal, successful routine is transformed beyond anything he ever imagined; he has to confront the truth that he is no longer simply human. This powerful and lyrical story brings into our own day-to-day lives the story of the werewolf.
Saint of the Narrows Street
by William BoyleAs an Italian American family's decades-old secret begins to unravel, they will have to bear the consequences—and face each other—in this thrilling south Brooklyn-set tragic opera of the highest caliber from crime fiction luminary William Boyle.William Boyle is the master of Brooklyn-set crime fiction and Saint of the Narrows Street is his magnum opus. For fans of The Sopranos, Jonathan Lethem, and Dennis Lehane.Gravesend, Brooklyn, 1986: Risa Franzone lives in a ground-floor apartment on Saint of the Narrows Street with her bad-seed husband, Saverio, and their eight-month-old baby, Fabrizio. On the night Risa&’s younger sister, Giulia, moves in to recover from a bad breakup, a fateful accident occurs: Risa, boiled over with anger and fear, strikes a drunk, erratic Sav with a cast-iron pan, killing him onthe spot.The sisters are left with a choice: notify the authorities and make a case for self-defense, or bury the man&’s body and go on with their lives as best they can. In a moment of panic, in the late hours of the night, they call upon Sav&’s childhood friend—the sweet, loyal Christopher &“Chooch&” Gardini—to help them, hoping they can trust him to carry a secret like this.Over the vast expanse of the next eighteen years, life goes on in the working-class Italian neighborhood of Gravesend as Risa, Giulia, Chooch, and eventually Fabrizio grapple with what happened that night. A standout work of character-driven crime fiction from a celebrated author of the form, Saint of the Narrows Street is a searing and richly drawn novel about the choices we make and how they shape our lives.
Saint's Gate
by Carla NeggersTwo people, isolated by their pasts. An obsessive killer who will force them together. Welcome to Saint's Gate.Emma Sharpe is summoned to a Maine convent, partly for her FBI art crimes work, partly because of her past with the Order. At issue is a mysterious painting of Irish lore and Viking legends. But when the nun who contacted her is murdered, it seems legend is becoming deadly reality.Colin Donovan is one of the FBI's most valuable deep-cover agents. Back home in Maine after his latest mission, a contact clues him in to an intrigue of murder, international art heists and long-held secrets that is too tempting to resist. As danger spirals ever closer, Colin is certain of only one thing-Emma Sharpe is at the center of it all.
Saint's Gate
by Carla NeggersTwo people, isolated by their pasts. An obsessive killer who will force them together. Welcome to Saint's Gate.Emma Sharpe is summoned to a Maine convent, partly for her FBI art crimes work, partly because of her past with the Order. At issue is a mysterious painting of Irish lore and Viking legends. But when the nun who contacted her is murdered, it seems legend is becoming deadly reality.Colin Donovan is one of the FBI's most valuable deep-cover agents. Back home in Maine after his latest mission, a contact clues him in to an intrigue of murder, international art heists and long-held secrets that is too tempting to resist. As danger spirals ever closer, Colin is certain of only one thing-Emma Sharpe is at the center of it all.
Saint's Gate
by Carla NeggersRevisit this thrilling romantic suspense by New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers.Two people, isolated by their pasts. An obsessive killer who will force them together. Welcome to Saint’s Gate.When Emma Sharpe is summoned to a convent on the Maine coast, it’s partly for her art crimes work with the FBI, partly because of her past with the religious order. At issue is a mysterious painting depicting scenes of Irish lore and Viking legends, and her family’s connection to the work. But when the nun who contacted her is murdered, it seems legend is becoming deadly reality.Colin Donovan is one of the FBI’s most valuable assets—a deep-cover agent who prefers to go it alone. He’s back home in Maine after wrapping up his latest mission, but his friend Father Bracken presents him with an intrigue of murder, international art heists and a convent’s long-held secrets that is too tempting to resist. As the danger spirals ever closer, Colin is certain of only one thing—the very interesting Emma Sharpe is at the center of it all. A ruthless killer has Emma and Colin in the crosshairs, plunging them into a race against time and drawing them deeper into a twisted legacy of betrayal and deceit.Originally published in 2011.
Saint's Gate (Sharpe & Donovan #2)
by Carla NeggersMystery and intrigue abound as an unlikely pair of FBI agents team up to solve this nail-biting murder from New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers. Emma Sharpe is summoned to a Maine convent, partly for her FBI art crimes work, partly because of her past with the Order. At issue is a mysterious painting of Irish lore and Viking legends. But when the nun who contacted her is murdered, it seems legend is becoming deadly reality.Colin Donovan is one of the FBI’s most valuable deep-cover agents. Back home in Maine after his latest mission, a contact clues him into an intrigue of murder, international art heists and long-held secrets that is too tempting to resist. As danger spirals ever closer, Colin is certain of only one thing—Emma Sharpe is at the center of it all.Previously published
Saint: A Paradise Novel (The\books Of History Chronicles Ser. #2)
by Ted DekkerCarl Strople was covertly recruited to Black Ops and given the most brutal kind of training any man or woman could endure. Now he belongs to The X Group. But why do they call him &“Saint&”?An assassin. The most effective killer in the world. And yet . . . Carl Strople struggles to retain fleeting memories that betray an even more ominous reality. He's been told part of the truth--but not all of it.Invasive techniques have stripped him of his identity and made him someone new--for this he is grateful. But there are some things they can't take from him. The love of a woman, unbroken loyalties to his past, the need for survival.From the deep woods of Hungary to the streets of New York, Saint takes you on a journey of betrayal in a world of government cover-ups, political intrigue, and one man's search for the truth. In the end, that truth will be his undoing.The Bookshelf Reviews, which gave this novel from Ted Dekker 5 out of 5 stars, stated, &“Saint reads like The Bourne Identity [Robert Ludlum] meets The Matrix meets Mr. Murder [Dean Koontz].&”Full-length suspense with a thread of fantasyBook two in the Paradise series: Showdown, Saint, Sinner
Saintly Murders (Kathryn Swinbrooke Mysteries, Book 5): Murder and intrigue in medieval Canterbury
by Paul DohertyA miracle... or murder?Paul Doherty writes a gripping novel in Saintly Murders, the fifth Kathryn Swinbrooke mystery. Perfect for fans of Robin Hobb and Ellis Peters.In the late summer of 1472, medieval physician and apothecary Kathryn Swinbrooke is summoned to investigate yet another puzzling situation in Canterbury. She is appointed by the Archbishop as Advocatus Diaboli - the Devil's Advocate - to argue against the beatification of Roger Atworth, a friar in the Order of the Sack and confessor of King Edward's mother. Atworth has died under mysterious circumstances, and there are rumours afloat of miraculous happenings surrounding his body. When Kathryn begins asking questions at the friary about Atworth's death, she discovers that the logical explanation is murder, not a miracle. But Kathryn suspects a link between his death and that of an English spy outside the friary. With the murderer still on the loose, what began as a search for the town's ills becomes Kathryn's pursuit of a killer...What readers are saying about the Kathryn Swinbrooke Mysteries:'The sense of menace, depth of characterization and interesting cast of characters make this book, and the series, a brilliant read''A great romp through medieval England''Superb plot and characters. Kathryn is so interesting and insight into the history of the time is so well documented. You feel as if you were there and can even smell it!'
Saintly Murders: A Medieval Mystery Featuring Kathryn Swinbrooke
by C. L. GraceIn the late summer of 1472, medieval physician and apothecary Kathryn Swinbrooke is summoned to investigate yet another puzzling situation in Canterbury. She is appointed by the Archbishop as Advocatus Diaboli--the Devil's Advocate--to argue against the beatification of Roger Atworth, a friar in the Order of the Sack and the confessor of Dame Cecily of York, King Edward's mother. Atworth has died under mysterious circumstances, and there are rumors afloat of miraculous happenings surrounding his body. At the same time, an infestation of rats has begun to afflict Canterbury. Never in the history of the city has such an invasion occurred, and the topic is one everyone's lips. Meanwhile, when Kathryn begins asking questions at the friary about Atworth's death, she discovers that the logical explanation is murder, not a miracle. His involvement with Cecily may have brought about his demise, and Kathryn suspects a link between his death and that of an English spy outside the friary. With the murderer still on the loose, what began as a search for the town's ills becomes instead Kathryn's pursuit of a killer.
Saints of New York
by R.J. ElloryMost cops are trying to right grievous wrongs. Few, however, have to deal with the horrific crimes of their own father...Frank Parrish had a famous father: a Saint of New York, an NYPD detective who helped rid the city of Mafia control in the 1980s. John Parrish is a tough act to follow - a legend in his own right - and Frank already has an insubordination rap to beat.Summoned for daily Police Department interviews, he's also trying to work out how the death of a young heroin dealer might connect to his innocent teenage sister, who's just been found dead.There are more questions than answers, not just as the homicides escalate, but as Frank battles with his own demons. He must find the truth, and bring the trail of murder to an end.
Saints of New York: A Novel
by R.J. ElloryMost cops are trying to right grievous wrongs. Few, however, have to deal with the horrific crimes of their own father...Frank Parrish had a famous father: a Saint of New York, an NYPD detective who helped rid the city of Mafia control in the 1980s. John Parrish is a tough act to follow - a legend in his own right - and Frank already has an insubordination rap to beat.Summoned for daily Police Department interviews, he's also trying to work out how the death of a young heroin dealer might connect to his innocent teenage sister, who's just been found dead.There are more questions than answers, not just as the homicides escalate, but as Frank battles with his own demons. He must find the truth, and bring the trail of murder to an end.
Saints of New York: A Thriller
by R.J. ElloryIn the hunt for a serial killer, an NYPD detective’s suspicion verges on obsession in this “meaty, beautifully written crime novel” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).Detective Frank Parrish barely notices the death of a young heroin dealer—just another casualty of the drug war. But when the dealer’s sister turns up as the first of many corpses, Frank must try to make sense of the disturbingly uniform deaths, all while battling his own demons. Frank is the son of a legendary NYPD detective, one of the original “Saints of New York” who cleaned up the Mafia in the 1980s. As the murders accelerate, Frank struggles to fulfill the legacy of his father and piece together not only his case, but also his life. Dark and intense, Saints of New York is a novel of corruption and redemption, of relentless persistence to find the truth, and of one man’s search for meaning amidst the ghosts of his own conscience.