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Secrets of the Tattooed Girl: The Unauthorised Guide to the Stieg Larsson Trilogy
by Dan Burstein John-Henri Holmberg Arne de KeijzerA fascinating companion to Stieg Larsson's bestselling MILLENNIUM series, revealing the secrets behind the phenomenon that has taken the world by storm.From the team that brought you the bestselling SECRETS OF THE CODE comes the first literary companion to Stieg Larsson's worldwide phenomenon, piecing together the puzzles that make Larsson's series so outrageously popular. Through insightful commentary and revealing interviews, you enter the unique world of Lisbeth Salander, Mikael Blomkvist, and of Stieg Larsson himself - discovering the fascinating real-life characters and incidents at the heart of Larsson's work.- What is the truth about Stieg Larsson's tragic death at age 50, just before publication of his novels?- Did Larsson leave behind a fourth book manuscript and plot outlines for his planed ten-book series?- Is Lisbeth the first true literary heroine of the 21st century?- What changes were made in the plots and translations of the novels after Larsson's death - and why?- What will happen in the contentious battle between Larsson's life partner, Eva Gabrielsson, and his father and brother over his billion dollar legacy, and more importantly, the future of his characters, plots and ideas?These questions, and many more, will be answered in this gripping and insightful book about the man who has changed the face of crime fiction this century.
Secrets on 26th Street (American Girl History Mysteries #5)
by Elizabeth Mcdavid JonesIn New York City in 1914, eleven-year-old Susan encounters a mystery through an independent-minded female boarder and becomes involved in the growing suffrage movement.
Secrets on 26th Street (Mysteries through History #5)
by Elizabeth McDavid JonesAs war rages in Europe, an eleven-year-old girl is swept into the New York suffragist movementEleven-year-old Susan O&’Neal is sick of always having to look after her two younger sisters. But ever since their father died, her mother depends on her. To make ends meet, she&’s just taken a boarder, an Englishwoman named Beatrice Rutherford, into their Chelsea tenement apartment. Susan and Bea become fast friends, but when Susan finds a folded piece of paper with six cryptic words—must be kept secret for now—she wonders what her new friend is hiding. Is Bea a spy? Is she trying to involve Susan&’s mother in something dangerous? Susan&’s fear becomes a reality when her mother vanishes on the day five thousand women from every state in the Union come to New York for a suffrage rally. A riot erupts, and Susan knows something truly momentous has happened. Terrified for her mother&’s safety, she begins a search that exposes some hard truths about her city—and their new boarder. This ebook includes a historical afterword.
Secrets on Saturday: A Lois Meade Mystery #6
by Ann PurserFrom the book jacket-"From the moment his car stops outside her door, Lois Meade , cleaner and part-time sleuth doesn't like the look of Reg Abthorpe. He asks her to clean the home of Herbert Everitt, who has been moved to an old folk's home, though no one in the closely-knit village of Long Farnden thinks Mr Everitt is frail or infirm. William Cox is another matter. His health has been in decline since the death of his wife, and he is notoriously reclusive and dependent on his dog, Rosie. Is his bad temper just natural grumpiness, or is he a frightened old man? Grim warnings appear on gateposts, villagers are being intimidated, and even some of Lois's faithful staff are too frightened to come forward with their doubts and fears. As the atmosphere darkens, Lois is called upon by her old ally, Chief Inspector Hunter Cowgill ..." Books one through six in this series are in the Bookshare collection.
Secrets to the Grave (Oak Knoll #2)
by Tami Hoag"Chilling...the story zooms along to a satisfyingly creepy conclusion."--USA Today"My daddy hurt my mommy." The 911 call from a small child sends the idyllic California town of Oak Knoll into a tailspin. A brutal crime scene is discovered: the body of Marissa Fordham with her young daughter, Haley, injured but alive. Sheriff's detective Tony Mendez faces a puzzle with nothing but pieces that won't fit. To assist with his witness, Haley, he calls teacher-turned-child advocate Anne Leone, who's already the star witness in a sensational murder trial. As Tony and Anne begin to peel back the layers of Marissa Fordham's life, they find a clue fragment here, another there. And just when it seems Marissa has taken her secrets to the grave, they uncover a fact that puts Anne and Haley directly in the sights of a killer: Marissa Fordham never existed.Also look for New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag's new thriller, THE BOY, coming July 2017.From the Paperback edition.
Secrets to the Grave (Oak Knoll)
by Tami HoagIn SECRETS TO THE GRAVE, Tami Hoag - the Sunday Times bestselling author of A THIN DARK LINE - returns with the second serial killer thriller in the Oak Knoll series starring FBI profiler Vince Leone.A mother is murdered. A child's heart is broken. Only one woman can uncover the truth.A woman lies on her kitchen floor, lacerated and naked. A four-year-old girl rests her head on the woman's bloody shoulder. A whisper hangs in the air: My daddy hurt my mummy . . .With a clue like that, finding the perpetrator should be easy. But nobody knows who Haley's daddy is and she won't say a word about it. Anne Leone, a child advocate, realises that unravelling the child's secrets will be difficult. But no one knows just how difficult. As FBI profiler Vince Leone begins to build up a picture of the killer he has one huge problem. Despite being well-known in her small town, Haley's mother seems never to have officially existed . . .New York Times bestseller Tami Hoag takes the reader behind the picket fences of small-town America, she finds the most gruesome killers and twisted predators. Gripping to the end, and full of tension and suspense.Watch out for the next title in the FBI Profiler Vince Leone series DOWN THE DARKEST ROAD
Secrets, Lies & Alibis (The McAllister Files #1)
by Patricia Rushford Harrison JamesAs "Mac" McAllister reports for duty with the Oregon State Police, he must face the grittiness of real life . . . and discover that no situation, no matter how dark, is too big for God.
Secrets, Lies and Loves
by Roseanne DowellWhen Meghan Shelby inherits the family home, she returns to her hometown after a ten year absence. Not only does she find the house is in a rundown, dilapidated condition, there’s a dead body in it. She also discovers a heart-shaped locket with a picture of a man and a journal that reveals secrets and deceit from years ago and learns why her parents never returned.
Secrets, Lies and Videotape (Consequences #4)
by Tom EastonDan has escaped an oppressive family background for a job as a runner for a hip London studio. He's basically a glorified gopher, who's ordered around and shouted at, but he's loving life in the centre of London.
Secrets, Lies, and Scandals
by Amanda K. MorganIn the tradition of I Know What You Did Last Summer and How to Get Away with Murder, five teens must overcome their paranoia in order to keep their teacher’s death a secret in this fast-paced suspense thriller.Nothing ruins summer vacation like a secret…especially when it involves a dead teacher. Ivy used to be on top of the social ladder, until her ex made that all go away. She has a chance to be Queen Bee again, but only if the rest of the group can keep quiet. Tyler has always been a bad boy, but lately he’s been running low on second chances. There’s no way he’s going to lose everything because someone couldn’t keep their mouth shut. Kinley wouldn’t describe herself as perfect, though everyone else would. But perfection comes at a price, and there is nothing she wouldn’t do to keep her perfect record—one that doesn’t include murder charges. Mattie is only in town for the summer. He wasn’t looking to make friends, and he definitely wasn’t looking to be involved in a murder. He’s also not looking to be riddled with guilt for the rest of his life…but to prevent that he’ll have to turn them all in. Cade couldn’t care less about the body, or about the pact to keep the secret. The only way to be innocent is for someone else to be found guilty. Now he just has to decide who that someone will be. With the police hot on the case, they don’t have much time to figure out how to trust each other. But in order to take the lead, you have to be first in line…and that’s the quickest way to get stabbed in the back.
Secrets: A Paranormal Noir Anthology (The Battling McGuire Boys #2)
by Cynthia EdenFall in love with a Navy SEAL in New York Times and USA TODAYbestselling author Cynthia Eden’s beloved Secrets, which was originally released by Harlequin Intrigue in March 2015.In a world of lies, he’s the only man she can trust.Navy SEAL Brodie McGuire’s orders were clear: Get the hostage out alive. After spiriting Jennifer Wesley to safety, their terror and need ignited into passion. Mission over, haunted by memories of their night together, Brodie didn’t expect to see the Louisiana society girl again. Then she showed up at McGuire Securities. Six years ago, Brodie saved Jennifer’s life. Now she needs his protection again. But he has no idea who she really is. On his family’s Texas ranch, attraction flares, taking them over the edge. As Jennifer’s violent past explodes in the present, she has to find a way to earn Brodie’s trust before her deadly secrets get them both killed.
Secrets: A Thrilling Novel of Suspense (A Lost and Found Novel #2)
by Fern MichaelsThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fear Thy Neighbor and No Way Out blends mystery and drama in this twisty new Lost and Found novel, as siblings Cullen and Luna set out to uncover the secrets behind a long-lost diary. Every antique tells a story. Cullen and Luna Bodman learned that through their parents&’ furniture business. Now, with their restoration shop and café, they often find themselves at the center of those stories, unraveling mysteries for their clients. The old steamer chest that Cullen receives from an anonymous source is fascinating in its own right. But inside, Cullen discovers more—a locked diary accompanied by a letter, asking for the diary to be restored to its rightful owner. Also in the trunk is a wooden box containing ticket stubs and an undated carnival flyer. But everyone isn&’t thrilled with Luna&’s quest. Her budding relationship with U.S. Marshal Christopher Gaines comes under strain as he tries to talk her out of a wild goose chase. But intuition pushes her on, unveiling a surprising modern-day connection, and leading Cullen and Luna to wonder if the diary&’s secrets still hold power today . . .
Secrets: An Ike Schwartz Mystery (Ike Schwartz Series #2)
by Frederick Ramsay"A thought-provoking examination of serious pastoral issues and a thoroughly entertaining mystery that succeeds on all levels without recourse to bombast or carnage." —Publishers WeeklyThe Reverend Blake Fisher was ambitious and naïve, a combination that led to his exile to Picketsville, Virginia, where his bishop has named him the new vicar. He's off to a poor start what with a corpse in the sanctuary, his gun stolen, his congregation in open rebellion, and the local law breathing down his neck. Then the Vicar's secretary, Millicent Bass, an incorrigible gossip and snoop, follows Waldo to an early grave.For Sheriff Ike Schwartz, two murders and the unexplained presence of the FBI in his town wreak havoc with keeping the peace. They don't do his romance with the president of Callend College for Women any good either. Ruth Harris is threatened by the murders on the one hand, and on the other by her faculty, who dismiss Ike as just another country cop. If only they knew how overqualified Ike actually is....
Secrets: Public Celebrity to CIA Secret Spy (Sybil Norcroft Ser. #3)
by Carl DouglassIn Secrets, Dr. Sybil Norcroft feels as if she has gotten in over her head in a welter of secrets and conflicts. She undergoes a lie detector test, gets a major national award, and gets inveigled into a secret association with the CIA, all in a dizzyingly brief period of time. She used to think her career as a practicing neurosurgeon was serious; but, after she is vetted for her CIA position, she gains a new appreciation for "serious". The director asks her, "After you are actively engaged in Company work, failing the lie detector test may mean a Company trial and swift and sure justice--the least noxious being dismissal. Any questions about the seriousness of that kind of justice?" Sybil felt chilly after completing that line of questioning. Her first assignment is to hack into the Russian president's computer system. The second assignment is to kill a man. What on earth has this nice lady from California gotten herself into?
Secretum: An Atto Melani Novel (The\atto Melani Novels Ser.)
by Rita Monaldi Francesco SortiA papal conspiracy is revealed in the midst of a plague in this Italian historical thriller that sparked controversy with the Vatican. Rome, 1683. The citizens anxiously await new of the battle for Vienna as Ottoman forces lay siege to the defenders of Catholic Europe. Meanwhile, a suspected outbreak of plague causes a famous Roman tavern to be placed under quarantine. One of its detainees, Atto Melani, a spy in the service of France, discovers a secret passage leading deep into the Roman underworld. But what he uncovers there is even more astonishing: a plot to assassinate Pope Innocent XI and plans to use the plague as a weapon of mass destruction against the Islamic world. Meticulously researched and brilliantly conceived, Imprimatur is based on startling historical revelations that have been concealed for centuries, drawing on original papers discovered in the Vatican archives. A thriller in the vein of Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose, this novel sheds new light on the power struggles of 17th-century Europe. First published to great controversy in Italy in 2002, Imprimatur was boycotted by the Italian press before being translated into 20 languages with editions published in 45 countries.
Section Thirteen Bundle (Section Thirteen)
by J. L. O'FaolainDon't miss this exclusive bundle of all four stories of the Section Thirteen series by J.L. O'Faolain! The Thirteenth Child: Immortal sidhe Tuulois MacColewyn and Detective James Corhagen at the NYPD had a highly combustible friendship that burned itself out a year ago. But now that the NYPD is facing a rash of messy black-magic murders, James needs Cole's help. With a powerful killer on the loose, Cole, James, and Inspector Vallimun must race against time to stop the monster out to claim the thirteenth child. --The Thirteenth Pillar: Last month was hell for Cole... and this month is shaping up to be much worse. When Vallimun is gravely injured just as the investigation reaches a fever pitch while a snowstorm blankets the city, Cole will need all the help he can get to have any hope of salvaging it. --The Thirteenth Sigil: A mysterious force is cutting a swath through the city in search of a missing canister, and there's the disappearances of employees connected to a local children's television program to solve. And if that wasn't enough for Cole and his current flame, Joss, children's imaginary friends are somehow manifesting themselves--and they're coming after Section Thirteen. --The Thirteenth Shard: When a powerful witch is murdered by mundane means, the NYPD calls in Tuulois MacColewyn and the rest of Section Thirteen. A revelation during the investigation leaves Cole reeling and sets him up to make what could be the biggest mistake of his life....See excerpt for individual blurbs.
Secuestrado
by Danielle SteelA veces se sentía como una intrusa en su propia casa, pero su marido la colmaba de atenciones y su lado se sentía segura. Lo necesitaba. Marielle intentaba reconstruir su vida y el nacimiento de su hijo le infundió renovadas esperanzas. Sin embargo, la noche que secuestraron a Teddy, de nuevo la atenazó un sentimiento de culpa que pondría a prueba su entereza y su valor."Una historia preciosa, excitante e inolvidable."Marie Claire
Secuestro Macabro
by Donnefar Skedar Jose David Rojas AnayaDespués de despertar desesperado y con miedo por no saber dónde esta Lenny acaba descubriendo de la peor forma que esta siendo secuestrado. Con la mente sacudida y un miedo terrible, él sospecha que su secuestrador es su hermano Larry que siempre quiso tomarle su parte en la empresa, pero cuando él se suelta de las cuerdas que le prendía, se da cuenta de que aquella casa que le servía , que le era muy familiar y pronto se da cuenta de que su hermano no tuvo nada que ver con ese horror que le estaba sucediendo.
Secuestro en Nueva York
by Mary Higgins Clark Carol Higgins ClarkPara complicar la situación, la madre de Regan, una conocida escritora de novelas de misterio, está hospitalizada gravemente enferma y, a medida que la investigación avanza, se hará más patente que los secuestradores no son unos profesionales. Al mismo tiempo, los dos secuestrados, en su cautiverio, empiezan a temer que el nerviosismo de sus captores provoque una tragedia.
Secuestro en Nueva York
by Mary Higgins Clark Carol Higgins ClarkUna excepcional novela de la maestra del thriller psicológico. Tres días antes de Navidad, dos mujeres detectives, Regan Reilly y Alvirah Meehan, se ven mezcladas en el secuestro del padre de Regan y su chófer. Para complicar la situación, la madre de Regan, una conocida escritora de novelas de misterio, está hospitalizada gravemente enferma y, a medida que la investigación avanza, se hará más patente que los secuestradores no son unos profesionales. Al mismo tiempo, los dos secuestrados, en su cautiverio, empiezan a temer que el nerviosismo de sus captores provoque una tragedia...
Secular Faith
by Michael GandyA man and a movement by the same name—Secular Faith—threatens the career of a U.S. Senator when her involvement is revealed. But it turns out to be a trap, and it’s not the senator who is the target.
Secure Location
by Beverly LongOne secret wouldn't change their past-but it could shatter their futureDetective Cruz Montoya never knew why his wife, Meg, suddenly ended their happy marriage. But now he's not leaving her side until he catches the person ruthlessly stalking her. That means turning Meg's new life inside out and challenging her attempts to keep his investigation-and his body-at arm's length. Cruz never dreamed Meg's anguished bravery would bring their unresolved past back with a vengeance. And make the desire between them burn even hotter. Then Meg raises the stakes when she reveals the real reason she walked away. Cruz wants answers and to sort out their future. But first he has to outsmart an obsessed killer who can't wait to ensure they don't have one....
Secured by the SEAL: Out Of The Darkness Secured By The Seal Missing In Blue Mesa (Red, White and Built #5)
by Carol EricsonRevenge is personal—especially for one navy SEALTo find her sister, therapist Britt Jansen goes deep undercover at the core of a Russian mob. Navy SEAL sniper Alexei Ivanov is also infiltrating the club—but while Britt is driven by desperation to find family, Alexei’s motivation is stone-cold vengeance. Teaming up yields more than either of them expected—the horrific truth behind the club’s backroom business, and an attraction that could rip them apart.
Security Breach
by Mallory KaneHe was back from the dead...and had a lot of explaining to do to his pregnant wife When Sandy DuChaud's murdered husband shows up very much alive on her doorstep confessing he's an undercover Homeland Security agent with terrorists in hot pursuit, she can't just forgive and forget. She has their unborm child to think about. And a future with a man who faked his own death-no matter how much attraction still sizzles between them-isn't in the cards. Still recovering from the near-fatal injury that almost cost him his life, Tristan vows to protect his wife and earn back her trust. But with the killers closing in and the overgrown depths of the Louisiana bayou hampering their escape, another funeral-this time for both of them-seems inevitable....
Security Breach
by Margaret DaleyINTRUDER AT THE WHITE HOUSE When White House tour director Selena Barrow is attacked in her office, the Capitol K-9 Unit goes on high alert. Selena's cousin is a person of interest in a congressman's shooting, and Selena has been collecting evidence to exonerate her. Could this be the break they're looking for? Officer Nicholas Cole and his dog, Max, step in to safeguard Selena-and to keep an eye on the evidence. As the attacks escalate, Selena finds it increasingly difficult to keep her distance from her handsome protector. But with an unknown enemy watching Selena's every move, Nicholas will become her confidant...and her lifeline. Capitol K-9 Unit: These lawmen solve the toughest cases with the help of their brave canine partners.