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Silks
by Dick Francis Felix FrancisFrom Dick Francis and his son, Felix, comes Geoffrey Mason-a defense barrister whose true passion is riding his Thoroughbred. Mason's two lives collide when a fellow jockey is accused of murdering a colleague with a pitchfork. Mason prefers not to get involved. But soon he is torn between doing what's right-and what will keep him alive.
Silks
by Dick Francis Felix FrancisFrom Dick Francis and his son, Felix, comes Geoffrey Mason-a defense barrister whose true passion is riding his Thoroughbred. Mason's two lives collide when a fellow jockey is accused of murdering a colleague with a pitchfork. Mason prefers not to get involved. But soon he is torn between doing what's right-and what will keep him alive.
Silver
by Mark L. FowlerSilver: A remarkable debut thriller from a powerful new voice in fiction A writer murdered. A reader with a dangerous obsession. A killer who shouldn’t exist. When romance novelist Joy Haversham is murdered she leaves behind a husband, daughter and Silver, a disturbing, unfinished manuscript the publishing world are desperate to read. But her grieving husband, Roger, refuses to allow publication. Roger wants to lock himself away with his memories. But the fans have other ideas. Nick Slater, a former reporter and successful novelist who covered the trial, remains obsessed with the unanswered questions surrounding Joy’s death. Determined to learn the truth Nick finds himself in trouble. And the evidence he will find is … impossible. “A jaw-dropping, page-turning book. Stephen King’s Insomnia has not left us. But Silver has arrived.” Betsy Reavley, author of the best-selling thrillers Carrion, The Quiet Ones, The Optician's Wife & Frailty
Silver Anniversary Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery #25)
by Leslie MeierMuch has happened since Leslie Meier first introduced her beloved sleuth Lucy Stone with Mistletoe Murder. Many holidays and bake sales have come and gone, Lucy’s children have all grown up. But even after twenty-four books into the bestselling series, murder is never out of the picture . . . As Tinker’s Cove, Maine, buzzes over a town-wide silver wedding anniversary bash, Lucy is reminded of her nuptials and ponders the whereabouts of Beth Gerard, her strong-willed maid of honor. Lucy never would have made it down the aisle without Beth’s help, and although the two friends lost touch over the years, she decides to reach out. It only takes one phone call for Lucy to realize that a reunion will happen sooner than later—at Beth’s funeral. Beth, who was in the process of finalizing her fourth divorce, had a reputation for living on the edge—but no one can believe she would jump off a penthouse terrace in New York City. The more Lucy learns about Beth’s former husbands, the more she suspects one of them committed murder. Summoning her friend’s impulsive spirit, Lucy vows to scour New York from the Bronx to the Brooklyn Bridge in search of the killer. With each ex dodgier than the last, it’s not long before Lucy’s investigation leads her to a desperate criminal who will do anything to get away—even if it means silencing another victim . . .
Silver Blaze
by Mark Williams Roberta RossiIl racconto si svolge a Dartmoor, dove Holmes e Watson, sono chiamati in aiuto dall' Ispettore Gregory per risolvere il misterioso caso della scomparsa di Silver Blaze (un famoso cavallo da corsa) e la morte del suo allenatore, John Straker. La polizia ha già un sospettato, ma Holmes è convinto che gli indizi a suo carico, non siano sufficienti e procede con le indagini cercando di risolvere l'intrigato caso.
Silver Bullets
by Élmer MendozaTormented by past heartbreak and contemporary politics, for Edgar 'Lefty' Mendieta the news of the murder of lawyer Bruno Canizales represents just another day at the office in the drug-ridden city of Culiacán. It soon becomes clear that there is no shortage of suspects in a city where it's hard to tell the gangsters from the politicians. Canizales was the son of a former government minister and the partner of a drug baron's daughter, with his own penchant for cross-dressing and dangerous sex. What is less clear is why the assassin chose to use a silver bullet. And why, two days later, they seem to have struck again. In this sweltering city where a desire for the truth can be as dangerous as any drug, Mendieta's search for justice takes him from mansions to drug dens, in Élmer Mendoza's seminal founding text of Latin America's 'narco-lit' wave.
Silver Bullets
by Élmer MendozaTormented by past heartbreak and contemporary politics, for Edgar 'Lefty' Mendieta the news of the murder of lawyer Bruno Canizales represents just another day at the office in the drug-ridden city of Culiacán. It soon becomes clear that there is no shortage of suspects in a city where it's hard to tell the gangsters from the politicians. Canizales was the son of a former government minister and the partner of a drug baron's daughter, with his own penchant for cross-dressing and dangerous sex. What is less clear is why the assassin chose to use a silver bullet. And why, two days later, they seem to have struck again. In this sweltering city where a desire for the truth can be as dangerous as any drug, Mendieta's search for justice takes him from mansions to drug dens, in Élmer Mendoza's seminal founding text of Latin America's 'narco-lit' wave.
Silver Bullets (A\lefty Mendieta Novel Ser. #1)
by Mark Fried Elmer MendozaIt's just another day at the office for Detective Edgar "Lefty" Mendieta: abandoned by the woman he loves, demoralized by his city's (nad his nation's) ubiquitous corruption, and in dire need of some psychotherapy. Against this backdrop, he catches the case of Bruno Canizales, a high-powered lawyer with a double life, who was killed by a single silver bullet.Throwing himself into his work, Mendieta begins to piece together the details of Canizales' life. The son of a former government minister, and the lover of a drug lord's daughter, Canizales it seems had a penchant for cross-dressing and edgy sex.In the sweltering city of Culiacán, Mexico's capital of narco-crime, Mendieta scrambles to follow several leads. His dogged pursuit of the killer takes him from glitzy mansions to drug dens, from down-at-the-heels reporters to glamorous transsexuals. When a second, apparently related murder surfaces, Mendieta discovers that his desire to unearth the truth has become as overpowering as any drug.
Silver Chief to the Rescue (Silver Chief #2)
by Jack O'BrienHere is a dog story that quivers with human life and drama, with the beauty and thrill of the Northland, with the courage of men and women pitted against the eternal cold. It is a heroic tale of the most ancient struggle of man against the elements in which modern innovations--serums, radio, the airplane--play a vital part. A handful of courageous men, women, and children locked in the boundless snows of the North were suddenly caught in the grip of diphtheria. Only serum could save them. One lone doctor was waging a losing battle against the horrible scourge which was stalking the silent wastes again. When hope was almost abandoned, Jim Thorne and Silver Chief arrived with the precious life-saving serum. The little outpost was saved. With the arrival of the Mountie and his stalwart dog, the luck of the community seemed to have changed. Drifting herds of caribou cast their shadows over the wastes--rich game and nourishing food to the isolated village. Following them came the fox. This meant priceless skins and a season of plenty. But mysteriously the skins of the fur-trappers were vanishing out of the traps, and none other than Silver Chief was blamed. Jim Thorne set himself the task of clearing Silver Chief's name, and the trail of investigation led him through many dangers and surprises. This is a tale that, without sacrificing one second of sheer narrative spell, is richly instructive in the lore of hunting, trapping, sledging, and the maintaining of order.
Silver Creek Bodyguard (Silver Creek #4)
by Lindsay McKennaNew York Times bestselling author Lindsay McKenna returns to Silver Creek, Wyoming, where a veteran SEALwho is now one of a security team&’s finest, is assigned to guard a beautiful woman haunted by her family&’s dangerous past. . . . With a fresh start in the heart of big sky country, Sara Romano is thrilled to bring her herbal remedies to the lovely people of Silver Creek, Wyoming. But when her dark past follows her, and Sara is nearly killed, she knows she is in imminent danger. Reluctantly accepting the bodyguard her mother hires, Sara opens her home to Wes Paxton. Trained to protect, the ruggedly handsome stranger soothes her fears, making Sara feel cared for in a way she has not felt in a long time. If only she had the courage to tell him her family&’s secrets. . . . A former orphan who found family in the military, Wes can&’t ignore the feeling that Sara is holding back. The more time he spends with her, the more he understands how afraid she is—which only sends his well-honed protective instincts into overdrive. So when danger finally closes in, Wes is an army of one, ready to do anything to protect the woman he&’s falling hard for . . .&“Lovers of action-packed romantic suspense will delight in this intense tale.&”—Publishers Weekly on Wind River Undercover
Silver Creek Lawmen: Second Generation: Books 1-2
by Delores FossenFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen, these Texas lawmen will do whatever it takes to protect children in danger and the women they can&’t live without…Targeted in Silver CreekSilver Creek lawman Jesse Ryland will do anything to protect his ex Hanna Kendrick and their baby boy. Especially after a shooting nearly took her life and stole all memories of the night they shared. This time, Jesse is playing for keeps.Maverick Detective DadBecause of a tragic accident as high school sweethearts, Texas cop Noah Ryland and attorney Everly Monroe are targets of a murderous vigilante. But now, with Everly&’s daughter in someone&’s deadly sights, Noah is on a mission for justice. And he refuses to lose everything that will give him the future he&’s always wanted…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.
Silver Cross
by B. Kent AndersonHistory professor Nick Journey and federal agent Meg Tolman return in Silver Cross, the thrilling sequel to B. Kent Anderson's Cold Glory. When her friend is murdered, Tolman rushes to North Carolina to investigate. She finds a vast conspiracy hanging on a letter from Napoleon III to Confederate president Jefferson Davis, pledging French aid to the Confederacy for the "Silver Cross. " The letter was lost when confederate spy Rose Greenhow drowned just yards from Confederate soil. Tolman asks history professor Nick Journey for his help, and soon the two are following a treasure map deep into the west Texas desert. Hot on their trail are others desperately trying to cover up the existence of the Silver Cross, including Ann Gray, a freelance assassin gone rogue, and her former employers, a secretive group known only as the Associates. As horrifying acts of domestic terrorism erupt throughout the country, Journey and Tolman seek an answer to the 150-year-old riddle before it's too late.
Silver Cross: A Novel (Nick Journey and Meg Tolman)
by B. Kent AndersonHistory professor Nick Journey and federal agent Meg Tolman return in Silver Cross, the thrilling sequel to B. Kent Anderson's Cold Glory. When her friend is murdered, Tolman rushes to North Carolina to investigate. She finds a vast conspiracy hanging on a letter from Napoleon III to Confederate president Jefferson Davis, pledging French aid to the Confederacy for the "Silver Cross." The letter was lost when confederate spy Rose Greenhow drowned just yards from Confederate soil. Tolman asks history professor Nick Journey for his help, and soon the two are following a treasure map deep into the west Texas desert. Hot on their trail are others desperately trying to cover up the existence of the Silver Cross, including Ann Gray, a freelance assassin gone rogue, and her former employers, a secretive group known only as the Associates.As horrifying acts of domestic terrorism erupt throughout the country, Journey and Tolman seek an answer to the 150-year-old riddle before it's too late. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Silver Falls
by Anne StuartA PREDATOR LURKS IN THE RAIN-SOAKED STREETS OF SILVER FALLSRachel is finally getting it right. After years of wandering, she's married the perfect man and settled into the ideal life. But as her sleepy little town turns into a killing ground, she realizes that this new life might come at too high a price.HE'S CAREFUL, PATIENT AND GOOD AT WHAT HE DOESCaleb Middleton says he's returned home to set things right. But as her husband's dangerous brother circles like a hungry wolf, poking holes in her perfect world, Rachel draws her young daughter in close. The rain and violence keep coming, and Rachel must decide whether to trust her dream life or her instincts...before the town of Silver Falls becomes her grave.AND WHEN HE'S FINISHED KILLING, HE GOES HOME
Silver Guilt
by Laurence MeynellRoddy Stanhope Elworthy earns a modest income but yearns for the Dolce Vita. A win on the Premium Bonds gives him the chance to pose as Captain Ellerson at the grandest local hotel, where there is also a roulette room and a gaming table. After one or two weekends in true 'Ellerson' style, Roddy runs short of cash, but 'Ellerson' must be kept in the manner he's rapidly becoming accustomed to. A simple burglary is all it will take ...'An amusing, neat and unpretentious novel - a thoroughly professional piece of work' TLS'Sheer good humour shines out of Mr Meynell's books' Scotsman
Silver Lake
by Peter GadolA 2010 Lambda Award Finalist for Best Novel Robbie and Carlo have been involved professionally and personally for twenty years. Lately, though, their architectural practice and their marraige are beginning to falter. One fall day, Tom Field, a peculiar young man, drifts into their storefront office asking to use the phone. The men get to talking; Tom is curious but enchanting, and Robbie ends up playing tennis with him that afternoon, ultimately inviting him home for dinner. The ensuing evening involves a lot of wine and banter and then increasingly dark conversation, and when the stranger has had too much to drink, the two men insist he sleep in their guest room. During the night, Tom commits an act of violence that shatters the couple's ordered lives-the men are forced to cope with the blossoming doubt and corrosive secrets. Each in his own way, Robbie and Carlo seek to understand the disquiet stemming from their time with Tom. ". . . beautifully written, suspenseful new novel. . . " -Los Angeles Times "In his trademark crystalline prose, reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith, Gadol vividly illustrates the universal themes of the stranger who comes to town, the quest for redemption, and the entanglement of deception. " -Booklist "Silver Lake is compulsively readable, a novel that combines all the suspense of a psychological thriller with beautifully observed details of contemporary domestic life in Los Angeles. This is a haunting book full of both beauty and dread. " -Sarah Shun-lien Bynum, author of Ms. Hempel Chronicles
Silver Lake
by Peter GadolTwo architects, two men turning forty who have been involved professionally and personally for twenty years, are beginning to see their practice and their marriage falter. One Fall day, a peculiar young man drifts into their storefront office claiming he has car trouble, asking to use the phone. The men get to talking; the young stranger is curious but enchanting, and one of the architects ends up playing tennis with him that afternoon, ultimately inviting him home for dinner. The ensuing evening involves a lot of wine and banter and then increasingly dark conversation, and when the stranger has had too much to drink, the two men insist he sleep in their guest room. During the night, the stranger commits an act of violence which shatters the architects' ordered lives, each man in his own way over the days and months that follow coping with blossoming doubt and corrosive secrets.
Silver Lake
by Peter GadolTwo architects, two men turning forty who have been involved professionally and personally for twenty years, are beginning to see their practice and their marriage falter. One Fall day, a peculiar young man drifts into their storefront office claiming he has car trouble, asking to use the phone. The men get to talking; the young stranger is curious but enchanting, and one of the architects ends up playing tennis with him that afternoon, ultimately inviting him home for dinner. The ensuing evening involves a lot of wine and banter and then increasingly dark conversation, and when the stranger has had too much to drink, the two men insist he sleep in their guest room. During the night, the stranger commits an act of violence which shatters the architects’ ordered lives, each man in his own way over the days and months that follow coping with blossoming doubt and corrosive secrets.
Silver Lake Secrets
by Alison StoneHIGH-STAKES HOMECOMING Nicole Braun left Silver Lake under a cloud of suspicion-and someone isn't about to let her forget her troubled past now that she's returned home. The single mom has worked hard to overcome her reputation, but suddenly she's the target of an unknown enemy. Only local police chief Brett Eggert has the power to protect her and her young son. But nothing prepares the lawman for the discovery that Nicole's little boy is the nephew he never knew he had. With Nicole's secret revealed, Brett is more determined than ever to ensure her safety and find out what's behind her deadly homecoming.
Silver Lies (Silver Rush Mysteries #1)
by Ann ParkerThey all came to Leadville with the same purpose: Get in. Get rich. Get out.As 1879 draws to a close, this Rocky Mountain boomtown has infected the world with silver fever. It's not much different than the dot.com mania or the corporate scams that heat up over a century later.Unfortunately for Joe Rose, a precious-metals assayer, death stakes its own claim. Joe's body is found trampled into the muck behind Inez Stannert's saloon. Inez already had much more to deal with than pouring shots of Taos Lightning and cleaning up a corpse. A lady educated on the East Coast, she has a past that doesn't bear close scrutiny, including her elopement with a gambling man who has recently disappeared.Most townsfolk, including Inez's business partner, Abe Jackson, dismiss Joe's death as an accident. Death, after all, is no stranger in Leadville. But Inez wonders: Why was this loving husband and father carrying a brass token good for "one free screw" at the parlor house of Denver madam Mattie Silks?When Joe's widow Emma asks Inez to settle Joe's affairs, almost against her will, Inez uncovers skewed assays, bogus greenbacks, and blackmail. Lies and secrets run deep in Colorado, secretsmore likely to lead to a hanging than to today's congressional hearings or country-club prisons for the crooked and the greedy. Then again, maybe Joe's murder was purely personal....Silver Rush Mysteries:Silver Lies (Book 1)Iron Ties (Book 2)Leaden Skies (Book 3)Mercury's Rise (Book 4)What Gold Buys (Book 5)A Dying Note (Book 6)Mortal Music (Book 7)Praise for the Silver Rush Mysteries:"Plenty of convincing action bodes well for a long and successful series."—Publishers Weekly STARRED review for Iron Ties"Meticulously researched and full of rich period details…her characters will stay will you long after you've finished the last page. Highly recommended."—TASHA ALEXANDER, New York Times bestselling author for Mortal Music"One of the most authentic and evocative historical series around. Long live Inez!"—RHYS BOWEN, New York Times bestselling author for What Gold BuysWinner of the WILLA Literary Award for Historical FictionColorado Gold Award for Best Mystery
Silver Linings
by Jayne Ann KrentzLove burned them once -- now they're twice as hot! Successful but shy, Seattle art dealer Mattie Sharpe fell hard for handsome, outspoken, professional adventurer Hugh Abbott. When he broke her heart and returned to his South Sea island home, Mattie vowed she'd only meet him again over her -- or better,his -- dead body. When they do meet again, it's over someone else's dead body -- and now they're running for their lives through a tropical paradise. Hugh's talking fast to make up for his mistake. Mattie's not listening... until his gentle touch ignites a white-hot fusion, and she gives in. But Hugh's past is catching up with them, and Mattie must stake her very survival on the man she loves -- the only man who ever let her down! If there is a silver lining to a broken heart, Mattie's about to discover it -- when love storms back into her life and sweeps her off her feet! Passion is an adventure -- and seduction an art -- in Silver Linings, from beloved New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz!
Silver Linings
by Rachel EnnisBook seven in the Polvellan Cornish Mystery series by Rachel Ennis. Still smarting from the end of her relationship with Tom Peters, historical investigator Jess Trevanion is trying to make the best of things - but her forays into dating aren't going that well! Yet there isn't time for Jess to dwell on her own problems. A day out with friend Viv ends abruptly when Jess encounters their old enemy, Frances Chiddock, acting very strangely. A series of revelations follow which make the villagers take a very different view of Frances - and it will take all of Jess's investigative powers to reveal the true story. And Frances isn't the only one in Polvellan with a surprising past. Retired nurse Annie has something to get off her chest - a tragic secret that has haunted her for over fifty years. Can Jess help one of her oldest friends find closure? Meanwhile, with the Vintage Rally at Gwendra Farm one of the events of the year in Polvellan, Jess is keen to help out - but things take a horrific turn when one of the villagers is taken hostage at gunpoint. With Jess - and Tom - present, will things end in tragedy? Another warm-hearted Polvellan Mystery tale by Rachel Ennis, set on the beautiful Cornish coast.
Silver Linings: The Polvellan Cornish Mysteries (A Polvellan Cornish Mystery #7)
by Rachel EnnisAnother warm-hearted Polvellan Mystery tale by Rachel Ennis, set on the beautiful Cornish coast.Still smarting from the end of her relationship with Tom Peters, historical investigator Jess Trevanion is trying to make the best of things - but her forays into dating aren't going that well! Yet there isn't time for Jess to dwell on her own problems. A day out with friend Viv ends abruptly when Jess encounters their old enemy, Frances Chiddock, acting very strangely. A series of revelations follow which make the villagers take a very different view of Frances - and it will take all of Jess's investigative powers to reveal the true story.And Frances isn't the only one in Polvellan with a surprising past. Retired nurse Annie has something to get off her chest - a tragic secret that has haunted her for over fifty years. Can Jess help one of her oldest friends find closure?Meanwhile, with the Vintage Rally at Gwendra Farm one of the events of the year in Polvellan, Jess is keen to help out - but things take a horrific turn when one of the villagers is taken hostage at gunpoint. With Jess - and Tom - present, will things end in tragedy?
Silver Moon
by Aislinn KerryShe's learning to trust, he's discovering passions he never knew he had. She's a human seeking help for her vampire friends. He's the alpha male of the local pack, the only one who can give her the help she needs. Even though hatred and fear have ruled the relationship between vampire and werewolf for generations, an uneasy truce is reached. But danger and treachery await them under the light of the silver moon.Fate Dobrzynski hates and fears werewolves more than anything else on earth. But when she finds out her vampire friends face starvation unless they can expand their feeding grounds, she's determined to do anything she can to help--even if it means making a deal with Gabriel Cardenas, the alpha of the local Were pack.Gabe hates vampires as much as any Were, but when Fate comes to him, he can't resist the opportunity to prove she has nothing to fear from his kind. Even if it comes at the cost of allowing bloodsuckers to feed in his territory.Fate and Gabe find unexpected fellowship with one another. As Gabe shows her Weres can be trusted, Fate introduces him to kink and a side of himself he never knew existed. But Gabe's wolves are none too pleased about having a human woman brought into their pack. With Gabe's focus on the vampire threat outside their doors, will he miss the danger lurking under his own roof?Content Notes: Intense Edgy Erotic Romance, BDSM, D/s Elements, Paranormal, Vampires, Wolves, Other Weres, Suspense
Silver Nitrate
by Silvia Moreno-GarciaFrom the New York Times-bestselling author of The Daughter of Doctor Moreau and Mexican Gothic comes a fabulous meld of Mexican horror movies and Nazi occultism: a dark thriller about a curse that haunts a legendary lost film - and awakens one woman's hidden powers. Montserrat has always been overlooked. She's a talented sound editor, but she's left out of the boys' club running the film industry in '90s Mexico City. And she's all-but-invisible to her best friend Tristán, a charming if faded soap opera star, even though she's been in love with him since childhood.Then Tristán discovers his new neighbour is the cult horror director Abel Urueta, and the legendary auteur claims he has a way to change their lives - even if his tales of a Nazi occultist imbuing magic into highly volatile silver nitrate stock sounds like sheer fantasy. The magic film was never finished, which is why, Urueta swears, his career vanished overnight. He is cursed.Now the director wants Montserrat and Tristán to help him shoot the missing scene and lift the curse . . . but Montserrat soon notices a dark presence following her, and Tristán begins seeing the ghost of his ex-girlfriend . . . As they work together to unravel the mystery of the film and the obscure occultist who once roamed their city, Montserrat and Tristan might find out that sorcerers and magic are not only the stuff of movies . . .(P) 2023 Penguin Audio