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Rose Madder
by Stephen KingShe's on the run. But he'll never let her go.Roused by a single drop of blood, Rosie Daniels wakes up to the chilling realisation that her husband is going to kill her. And she takes flight - with his credit card. Alone in a strange city, Rosie begins to build a new life: she meets Bill Steiner and she finds an odd junk shop painting, 'Rose Madder', which strangely seems to want her as much as she wants it. But it's hard for Rosie not to keep looking over her shoulder. Rose-maddened and on the rampage, Norman is a corrupt cop with a dog's instinct for tracking people. And he's getting close. Rosie can feel how close he is getting . . .A brilliant, dark-hued fable of gender wars, a haunting love story, and a hold-your-breath triumph of suspense, ROSE MADDER is Stephen King at his electrifying best.
Rose Madder
by Stephen KingRoused by a single drop of blood, Rosie Daniels wakes up to the chilling realisation that her husband is going to kill her. And she takes flight - with his credit card. Alone in a strange city, Rosie begins to build a new life: she meets Bill Steiner and she finds an odd junk shop painting, 'Rose Madder', which strangely seems to want her as much as she wants it. But it's hard for Rosie not to keep looking over her shoulder. Rose-maddened and on the rampage, Norman is a corrupt cop with a dog's instinct for tracking people. And he's getting close. Rosie can feel how close he is getting . . .A brilliant, dark-hued fable of gender wars, a haunting love story, and a hold-your-breath triumph of suspense, ROSE MADDER is Stephen King at his electrifying best. (P)2011 Penguin Audio USA
Rose Madder: A Novel (Compass Press Ser.)
by Stephen KingThe #1 national bestseller about a woman who escapes an abusive marriage is “one of Stephen King’s most engrossing horror novels. Relentlessly paced and brilliantly orchestrated...fueled by an air of danger immediate and overwhelming” (Publishers Weekly).Rosie Daniels leaves her husband, Norman, after fourteen years in an abusive marriage. She is determined to lose herself in a place where he won’t find her. She’ll worry about all the rest later. Alone in a strange city, she begins to make a new life, and good things finally start to happen. Meeting Bill is one; and getting an apartment is another. Still, it’s hard for Rosie not to keep looking over her shoulder, and with good reason. Norman is a cop, with the instincts of a predator. He’s very good at finding people, even if he is losing his mind. Fixed on revenge, Norman Daniels becomes a force of relentless terror and savageness, a man almost mythic in his monstrosity. For Rosie to survive, she must enter her own myth and become a woman she never knew she could be: Rose Madder. “Riveting, engrossing...packed with suspense” (People), Stephen King infuses this novel with an edge-of-your-seat, chilling atmosphere. Rose Madder is “an eerie, remarkably mature and moving novel” (The Washington Post).
Rose Mountain Refuge Complete Collection: Three Thrilling Suspense Novels
by Lynette EasonWelcome to Rose Mountain Refuge! Available in a box set, the complete series from USA Today bestselling author Lynette Eason. Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. Agent Undercover by Lynette EasonFollowing the unsolved murder of his sister, Dr. Dylan Seabrook is raising his six-year-old orphaned nephew—and now the killer is after them. Undercover DEA agent Paige Ashworth is on the case, but can she safeguard Dylan and his nephew before the murderer silences them for good?Holiday Hideout by Lynette EasonNo matter where she goes, Dr. Abby Sullivan can&’t escape her past—or a stalker&’s threats. She flees to Rose Mountain for safety and is forced to rely on officer Cal MacIvers for protection. But when faced with a deadly showdown, Abby will have to choose: flee again or fight for her life.Danger on the Mountainby Lynette EasonAfter making a new life for herself and her infant daughter, widow Maggie Bennett thought they were safe—until they&’re caught in the middle of a bank robbery. Officer Reese Kirkpatrick seems to be just the man she needs to help them stay alive…but a shocking betrayal puts Maggie at risk.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Rose Royal: A Love Story
by Nicolas MathieuFrom the Goncourt Prize–winning author of And Their Children After Them, a devilishly smart noir novella that finds uncomfortable truths in the everyday about romance, violence, and women&’s desire and desirability.Nearing fifty, with a divorce and a string of other failed relationships behind her, Rose has given up on the idea of love, if not sex—though that always comes with risks. Determined not to let another man hurt her, she even ordered a .38 caliber handgun after an argument with her latest boyfriend almost turned violent. Now she carries it everywhere, just in case. As if on autopilot, Rose spends her days at work and then at the Royal, a familiar haunt where she knocks back one drink after another, sometimes with her best friend Marie-Jeanne. And then a sudden accident brings Luc into the bar, and Rose decides to give love one last chance.
Rose rosse... come il sangue
by Rachel White Valentina C.Rose rosse... come il sangue Emma Flowers gestisce il negozio di fiori "Fiori e Regali" nella sonnolenta cittadina di Parkridge. Durante una consegna di fiori per il 38° anniversario di nozze della coppia più ricca della città, Emma si imbatte nella peggiore sorpresa di una vita - un morto. Con l'aiuto della sua migliore amica e del nuovo affascinante detective della città, Emma deve scoprire velocemente l'identità del killer e uscirne pulita.
Rose's Last Summer
by Margaret MillarThe quintessential Hollywood mystery novel—clever, humorous, and thoroughly Hitchcockian—a faded actress’s death sows chaos among a quirky set of characters in the nervous hills of California. Rose’s best days are behind her. No longer does she star on the silver screen, and her drinking and money troubles have eroded her wealth and societal status. Rose has no friends in the world except for a nosy landlord and her psychologist; her life is all but over. But authorities are still suspicious when she turns up dead in the garden of a wealthy doll manufacturer. Despite the coroner’s finding of a natural death, a series of inquiries made, first by her ex-husband, then her psychologist, and eventually stir up enough doubts for the police to get involved. But involved in what?
Rose/House
by Arkady MartineRose/House is a breathtaking and taut sci-fi gothic thriller from Arkady Martine, Hugo Award-winning author of A Memory Called Empire.“I’m a piece of architecture, Detective. How should I know how humans are like to die?”All of Basit Deniau’s houses were haunted. Rose House, his final architectural triumph built in the remote Mojave desert, was perhaps the most. A house embedded with an artificial intelligence is a common thing. But a house that is an artificial intelligence, infused in every crevice and corner with a thinking creature that is not human? That is something else altogether. That is Rose House. When Detective Maritza Smith gets a call from Rose House, she’s shocked to learn that there is a dead body behind its sealed-up door. Everybody in town knows it’s haunted. But Basit died more than a year ago, and everybody also knows that only his former protege, Dr. Selene Gisil, is permitted inside. But Selene wasn’t in the country when Rose House called in the death. Who is the dead body? How did they get in? And who—or what—killed them? The answers lie within the labyrinthine halls of Rose House. But even if Martiza can get inside, there is no guarantee she will ever be able to leave ...Also by Arkady Martine:A Memory Called EmpireA Desolation Called PeaceAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Rose: A Novel (Coleccion Bestseller Mundial)
by Martin Cruz SmithRose is a wonderfully rich and intricate novel set in nineteenth-century Wigan, a town located in the coal country of Lancashire. Its protagonist, Jonathan Blair, is a mining engineer who has been chased out of Africa for "stealing" from the missionaries' Bible Fund in order to pay off the porter of his expedition into the interior of the Gold Coast; he is now down and out in London.Blair's employer, Bishop Hannay, promises to send him back to Africa if he can find John Maypole, the curate who was engaged to his daughter, Charlotte Hannay, when he disappeared three months previously without explanation. Charlotte herself is an ill-tempered young woman who takes an instant dislike to Blair when he tries to investigate her fiancé's disappearance. Other characters include assorted townspeople, miners at the Hannay family mine, and Rose Molyneux, a "pit girl" with whom Blair falls in love.Exceeding even the high expectations of Smith's readers, Rose is richly detailed and compelling--his most accomplished and fascinating novel to date.
Rose: Book 1 (Rose #1)
by Holly WebbThe grand residence of the famous alchemist, Mr Fountain, is a world away from the dark orphanage Rose has left behind. For the house is positively overflowing with sparkling magic - she can feel it. And it's not long before Rose realises that maybe, just maybe, she has a little bit of magic in her, too...If you love Araminta Spook, Harry Potter and Lemony Snickett, you'll love the ROSE books!
Rose: Book 1 (Rose Ser. #1)
by Holly WebbThe grand residence of the famous alchemist, Mr Fountain, is a world away from the dark orphanage Rose has left behind. For the house is positively overflowing with sparkling magic - she can feel it. And it's not long before Rose realises that maybe, just maybe, she has a little bit of magic in her, too...If you love Araminta Spook, Harry Potter and Lemony Snickett, you'll love the ROSE books!
RoseBlood: A Phantom of the Opera–Inspired Retelling
by A. G. HowardFrom the bestselling author of the Splintered series, a talented young opera singer enrolls in a French performing arts school shrouded in mystery.Rune has a mysterious affliction that’s linked to her musical talent. Her mother believes creative direction will help, so she sends Rune to a French arts conservatory rumored to have inspired The Phantom of the Opera. When Rune begins to develop a friendship with the elusive Thorn, she realizes that with him, she feels cured. But as their love grows, Thorn is faced with an impossible choice: save Rune or protect the phantom haunting RoseBlood, the only father he’s ever known.Fans of Daughter of Smoke & Bone and the Splintered series will adore this retelling of one of the most famous stories of all time.Praise for RoseBlood“The Phantom of the Opera is reborn in this supernatural tale of music, passions, and love. . . . A rich, atmospheric story that readers will be hard-pressed to put down.” —Kirkus Reviews“Rune is a multifaceted, artistic character whose actions and reactions feel believably young adult as she confronts questions about family secrets and heredity. This is an accomplished undertaking. . . . VERDICT A good purchase for paranormal romance collections, and the connections to a classic work of literature add appeal.” —School Library Journal
Roseanna: A Martin Beck Police Mystery (1) (Martin Beck Police Mystery Series #1)
by Maj Sjowall Per WahlooWith a New Introduction by Henning Mankell. The masterful first novel in the Martin Beck series of mysteries by the internationally renowned crime writing duo Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö ("the best writers of police procedurals in the world"), finds Beck hunting for the murderer of a lonely traveler.On a July afternoon, a young woman's body is dredged from Sweden's beautiful Lake Vattern. With no clues Beck begins an investigation not only to uncover a murderer but also to discover who the victim was. Three months later, all Beck knows is that her name was Roseanna and that she could have been strangled by any one of eighty-five people on a cruise. As the melancholic Beck narrows the list of suspects, he is drawn increasingly to the enigma of the victim, a free-spirited traveler with a penchant for casual sex, and to the psychopathology of a murderer with a distinctive--indeed, terrifying--sense of propriety.
Roseblood: A gripping tale of a turbulent era in English history
by Paul Doherty1455, and as war approaches, each must choose their allegiance...Master historian Paul Doherty brings to life the brutal world of London in 1455 as he tells the epic story of the advent of the Wars of the Roses. Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and Susanna Gregory.'Deliciously suspenseful, gorgeously written and atmospheric' -Historical Novels ReviewEngland, 1455: a kingdom on the brink of civil war.The Red Rose: King Henry of Lancaster's days are numbered. Deemed unfit for rule, even by his own mother, he surely cannot last on the throne for long. Simon Roseblood - London lord, taverner and alderman - is one of few loyal servants left to fight his cause. The White Rose: Ruthless Richard of York has his eye firmly set on the crown - and plenty of powerful allies who will do anything to help him win it. Henchman Amadeus Sevigny makes no bones about enforcing his own authority and asserting law and order at York's command.When Roseblood is summoned by Sevigny to stand trial for a crime he knows he didn't commit, their paths cross in ways that alter them both for ever. And as the Wars of the Roses looms, an even greater foe is poised to rock the foundations of England, and wreak horror in a hotbed of political unrest.What readers are saying about Roseblood:'Paul Doherty is a synonym for quality and entertainment''A compelling tale of historical fiction that exudes accuracy and detail''The book is as entertaining as it is fascinating [and] satisfying as intricate plots and plans are revealed. The author takes the reader deep into this world of squalor and colour, stench and gore, death and deception, introducing characters whose strengths and weaknesses keep the tale alive and compelling'
Roseblood: A gripping tale of a turbulent era in English history
by Paul Doherty1455, and as war approaches, each must choose their allegiance...Master historian Paul Doherty brings to life the brutal world of London in 1455 as he tells the epic story of the advent of the Wars of the Roses. Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and Susanna Gregory.'Deliciously suspenseful, gorgeously written and atmospheric' -Historical Novels ReviewEngland, 1455: a kingdom on the brink of civil war.The Red Rose: King Henry of Lancaster's days are numbered. Deemed unfit for rule, even by his own mother, he surely cannot last on the throne for long. Simon Roseblood - London lord, taverner and alderman - is one of few loyal servants left to fight his cause. The White Rose: Ruthless Richard of York has his eye firmly set on the crown - and plenty of powerful allies who will do anything to help him win it. Henchman Amadeus Sevigny makes no bones about enforcing his own authority and asserting law and order at York's command.When Roseblood is summoned by Sevigny to stand trial for a crime he knows he didn't commit, their paths cross in ways that alter them both for ever. And as the Wars of the Roses looms, an even greater foe is poised to rock the foundations of England, and wreak horror in a hotbed of political unrest.What readers are saying about Roseblood:'Paul Doherty is a synonym for quality and entertainment''A compelling tale of historical fiction that exudes accuracy and detail''The book is as entertaining as it is fascinating [and] satisfying as intricate plots and plans are revealed. The author takes the reader deep into this world of squalor and colour, stench and gore, death and deception, introducing characters whose strengths and weaknesses keep the tale aliveand compelling'
Rosebush
by Michele JaffeInstead of celebrating Memorial Day weekend on the Jersey Shore, Jane is in the hospital surrounded by teddy bears, trying to piece together what happened last night. One minute she was at a party, wearing fairy wings and cuddling with her boyfriend. The next, she was lying near-dead in a rosebush after a hit-and-run. Everyone believes it was an accident, despite the phone threats Jane swears were real. But the truth is a thorny thing. As Jane's boyfriend, friends, and admirers come to visit, more memories surface-not just from the party, but from deeper in her past . . . including the night her best friend Bonnie died. With nearly everyone in her life a suspect now, Jane must unravel the mystery before her killer attacks again. Along the way, she's forced to examine the consequences of her life choices in this compulsively readable thriller.
Rosehaven (Medieval Song Quartet #5)
by Catherine CoulterWhen heiress Hastings Trent is joined with warrior Severin Langthorne in marriage, she must uncover the mystery surrounding a secluded estate known as Rosehaven.
Rosehaven (Song Novels #5)
by Catherine CoulterA New York Times bestselling medieval romance from Catherine Coulter. Come back to England in the year 1277 and meet Hastings of Trent and Severin of Langthorne, two strangers joined in marriage. Hastings is an heiress and Severin is the warrior whom the dying Earl of Oxborough has selected to assume his title, properties, possessions, and daughter. It is Severin’s duty to sire children, bring new blood to the line, and keep Oxborough powerful. Hastings thinks he’s cold-blooded, severe, and merciless. Severin doesn’t smile; he looks capable of cruelty, and he inspires fear. As for her, Severin believes she should be obedient, submissive, and malleable. She should speak softly and do whatever he wants, immediately. Both are in for a surprise as Hastings uncovers the mystery surrounding his secluded estate of Rosehaven.
Rosemary Cottage: A Hope Beach Novel (The Hope Beach Series #2)
by Colleen CobleNow a USA Today bestseller!Amy came to Rosemary Cottage to grieve, to heal, maybe even find love. But there's a deadly undertow of secrets around Hope Island . . .The charming Rosemary Cottage on the beach offers Amy Lange respite she needs to mourn her brother, Ben. She's even thinking of moving her midwife practice to the Outer Banks community. It's always been a refuge for her and her family. She also wants to investigate Ben's disappearance at sea. Everyone blames a surfing accident, but Amy has reason to wonder.Coast Guard officer Curtis Ireland has lost a sibling too. His sister, Gina, was run down by a boat, leaving him to raise her infant daughter. If anyone knew who little Raine's father was, Curtis could lose his beloved niece. Yet he can't help being drawn to Hope Beach's new midwife, Amy. He even agrees to help her investigate what happened to both Ben and Gina.Can two grieving people with secrets find healing on beautiful Hope Island? Or will their quest for truth set them at odds with each other...and with those who will go to any length to keep hidden things hidden?"Coble provides plenty of excitement for readers who enjoy her unique combination of cozy setting and action-packed mystery." --Publishers Weekly
Rosemary Remembered
by Susan Wittig AlbertSomething about the murder of an accountant just doesn't add up in this China Bayles mystery from New York Times bestselling author Susan Wittig Albert.China's herb shop in Pecan Springs wasn't a big business, but it kept her busy. So she brought her taxes to Rosemary Robbins, an accountant who reminded China a bit of her former self—preoccupied, distracted, maybe a bit overstressed. Still, Rosemary always seemed pleasant, and China wished she could get to know her better. Now, though, the chance is gone. Driving out to Rosemary's house on an errand, China discovers her accountant has been murdered. With one abusive ex-husband and plenty of former clients in the picture, there's no shortage of suspects. And with a vengeful ex-convict on the loose, there's plenty for China to worry about. And as the evidence unfolds, she's more determined than ever to make the killer pay...From the Paperback edition.
Rosemary Remembered (China Bayles Mystery #4)
by Susan Wittig AlbertWhen her accountant, Rosemary, is killed, ex-lawyer and herb-shop proprietor China Bayles finds a host of suspects that includes an abusive ex-husband and several former clients.
Rosemary and Crime: A Spice Shop Mystery (Spice Shop Mystery Series #1)
by Gail Oust&“[A] quality first in a Southern cozy series . . . a must-read for fans of Carolyn Hart&’s Death on Demand series, as well as those who like culinary mysteries.&” ―Publishers Weekly Piper Prescott, a transplanted Yankee living in the South, might be down, but don&’t count her out. Change of life? Bring it on! The recently divorced mom decides to pursue a dream she&’s secretly harbored: owning her own business. She&’s set to launch her spice shop, Spice it Up!, in her adopted hometown, Brandywine Creek, Georgia. But Piper&’s grand opening goes awry when the local chef who's agreed to do a cooking demo is found stabbed. Not only did Piper find the body, she handled the murder weapon and doesn&’t have a witness to her alibi, making the case look like a slam dunk to brand new police chief Wyatt McBride. Desperate to uncover the truth—and prove her innocence—Piper enlists the help of her outspoken BFF, Reba Mae, to help track down the real culprit. The pair compile a lengthy list of suspects and work to eliminate them using their own creative brand of sleuthing techniques including stakeouts, breaking and entering, and one very unorthodox chocolate pie. When Piper narrowly avoids being a victim of a hit-and-run, she knows she&’s getting closer to the truth—and to save herself, she&’s going to have to become a seasoned detective . . . Includes recipes! &“An excellent mystery.&” ―Donna Andrews, New York Times–bestselling author of Birder, She Wrote &“A strong cast of secondary characters . . . Fans of Jenn McKinlay and Ellery Adams will want to add this series to their reading lists.&” ―Booklist
Rosemary for Remembrance
by Audrey StallsmithDON'T MISS THE VERY FIRST THYME WILL TELL MYSTERY! Who was the sinister hand behind Alden Culver's murder? Regan's life depends on an answer only thyme will tell...Regan Culver's beloved father has been killed: poisoned-apparently by his own daughter's hand. Now, following his tragic death, Regan finds herself not only without her father, but horribly and unbelievably accused of his murder. The evidence against her is overwhelming: she is Alden Culver's primary heir-and the one responsible for bringing him a cup of poisoned tea on the last night of his life. Now Regan's only hope is to find the killer herself-a quest that will lead her from the mysteries of the past into the perils of the future. For within the gardens and herb farm her mother Rosemary once loved there lies a secret: one that drove somebody very close to Regan to an act of desperation...and may once again lead to murder.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Rosemary for Remembrance
by Christine ArnessIn this novel of romantic suspense, a young lawyer is drawn into a decades-old mystery . . . An RT Book Reviews nominee for Best Contemporary Romantic Novel Shattered by her husband&’s tragic death, young lawyer Abigail James takes on a case that stirs too many memories. A dying woman wants Abigail to find out what really happened to her sister Rosemary, a hit-and-run victim who&’s been dead for more than fifty years. Rosemary, who had the looks of Hollywood royalty but ran straight into every dangerous situation she could find, mesmerized every man she came across. But she kept her heart hidden—and that may have cost Rosemary her life. As she delves into the past, Abigail discovers suspects ranging from a vanished hoodlum to a judge who is now headed for the Supreme Court. And soon, Abigail comes to see how she guards her own heart, even from sexy Ross Stewart, her partner on the case. Yet soon she must turn to him, and learn to trust, as twisted threats warn her that investigating Rosemary&’s death too closely will put Abigail on a collision course with danger and death . . .
Rosemary's Baby
by Ira Levin Otto PenzlerA masterpiece of spellbinding suspense, where evil wears the most innocent face of all... Rosemary Woodhouse and her struggling actor husband Guy move into the Bramford, an old New York City apartment building with an ominous reputation and mostly elderly residents. Neighbors Roman and Minnie Castavet soon come nosing around to welcome the Woodhouses to the building, and despite Rosemary's reservations about their eccentricity and the weird noises that she keeps hearing, her husband takes a special shine to them. Shortly after Guy lands a plum Broadway role, Rosemary becomes pregnant, and the Castavets start taking a special interest in her welfare. As the sickened Rosemary becomes increasingly isolated, she begins to suspect that the Castavets' circle is not what it seems...