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Off the Grid (Koa Kane Hawaiian Mystery)
by Robert McCawPerfect for fans of James Lee Burke’s Dave RobicheauxA scrap of cloth fluttering in the wind leads Hilo police Chief Detective Koa Kane to the tortured remains of an unfortunate soul left to burn in the path of an advancing lava flow. For Koa, it’s the second gruesome homicide of the day, and he soon discovers the murders are linked. These grisly crimes on Hawai?i’s Big Island could rewrite history—or cost Chief Detective Koa Kane his career.The dead, a reclusive couple living off the grid, turn out to be mysterious fugitives. The CIA, the Chinese government, and the Defense Intelligence Agency, attempt to thwart Koa’s investigation and obscure the victims’ true identities. Undeterred by mounting political pressure, Koa pursues the truth only to find himself drawn into a web of international intrigue.While Koa investigates, the Big Island scrambles to prepare for the biggest and most explosive political rally in its history. Despite police resources stretched to the breaking point, Koa uncovers a government conspiracy so shocking its exposure topples senior officials far beyond Hawai?i’s shores.
Off the Grid: A Monkeewrench Novel (Monkeewrench Mysteries #6)
by P. J. TracyOff the Florida coast, Grace MacBride, partner in software company Monkeewrench, thwarts an assassination attempt on a retired FBI agent. A few hours afterward in Minneapolis, a young girl's throat is slashed. <P><P>Later that day, two men are killed execution style. Minneapolis Homicide detectives Leo Magozzi and Gino Rolseth struggle to link the three crimes, but the wave of murders across the country has only just begun. Piece by piece, evidence accumulates, pointing to a suspect--and a motive--that shocks them to the core. It puts the entire Midwest on high alert...and Monkeewrench in the line of fire.
Off the Grid Christmas
by Mary Ellen PorterHOLIDAY HIDEOUT When computer expert Arden DeMarco hacks secret files and discovers evidence of treason, a price is put on her head. What started as a mission to help a friend is now a fight for her life with assassins and the FBI tracking her down. There's no time to get distracted by her brother's best friend, Kane Walker, but the security expert promised Arden's family he'd bring her safely home for the holidays. Instead they're dodging bullets-and fighting their growing feelings-while Arden races to break the encryption and find out what's hidden in the files she stole. But as they're hunted by armed henchmen determined to make sure those secrets are never uncovered, keeping Arden safe is the only Christmas gift that matters...
Off the Rails
by Jill SorensonA dedicated American agent risks everything for a forbidden beauty in this sensual, turbo-charged novel from the RITA-nominated author of Against the Wall ("A sexy, unique love story that I devoured in one day."--Monica Murphy). Four years ago, when Ian Foster was working as a border patrol agent, he rescued an eighteen-year-old Mexican girl who'd been left for dead. He never forgot the gorgeous, resilient Maria Santos. Now Ian is an undercover ICE agent on the trail of a ruthless criminal with an intriguing connection: Maria. She holds the only clue to the man's whereabouts. And Ian is tasked with crossing the border to find her. Maria has always carried a torch for Ian, the handsome American who saved her life. When he shows up in her hometown, the attraction between them ignites. His intense gaze sets her blood on fire. But Maria is in serious danger. She owes a favor to a drug lord, and soon she's caught in the crosshairs of a treacherous takedown operation. Once more, Ian's her sole hope of survival--and his sizzling touch rekindles a passion that goes beyond borders. Praise for Jill Sorenson and Against the Wall "A must-read . . . Against the Wall is a sexy, unique love story that I devoured in one day. Jill Sorenson's voice is so fresh, her characters shine bright."--New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy "A dirty, gritty gem of a book, with a hard edge of realism and bright, hopeful heart!"--M. O'Keefe, author of Burn Down the Night "Jill Sorenson's sleek sensuality and fresh new voice are sure to score big with readers."--New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard "With Jill Sorenson, you are guaranteed a dangerously addictive, gut-wrenchingly fast-paced read."--New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Tyler Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Off the Record (Mystery and the Minister's Wife #23)
by Jill Elizabeth NelsonA SPOONFUL OF SUGAR... DURING A VISIT WITH NEHEMIAH JACOBS at Orchard Hill retirement home, Kate is surprised when the serene atmosphere turns into a full-fledged drama. Resident Shirley Kraemer, beloved mother-in-law to Copper Mill's mayor, has a severe allergic reaction to a medication. As Kate observes the commotion around the home and prays for the fragile woman, she notices several folks behaving mysteriously behind the scenes. Soon, Kate begins to suspect that Mrs. Kraemer's improper care was not an accident at all. As Kate digs into her latest mystery, she and Paul help mediate between two local blood-drive volunteers--Renee Lambert and Joe Tucker--whose philosophies on advertising for such an event contrast to the point of chaos. With the blood drive threatening to collapse and Mrs. Kraemer's health hanging by a thread, can Kate help the mayor's family pinpoint the culprit before it's too late?
Off the Record
by Elizabeth WhiteJudge Laurel Kincade's Personal history is entangled with journalist Cole McGaughan's of the New York Daily Journal. When Laurel announces her candidacy for chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Cole must decide if the story that could make his career is worth the price he'd have to pay.
Off the Rim (Orca Sports)
by Sonya Spreen BatesDylan's wish comes true when Coach Scott names him to the starting lineup for the Mountview High Hunters' first game of the playoffs. But just when he should be concentrating on basketball, Dylan becomes the target of some off-court aggression. As he's driving his girlfriend, Jenna, home one night, a black pickup truck tries to run them off the road. The police call it an accident. But even as Dylan tries to put it behind him, he has a sense of impending danger that he can't shake. When Jenna starts receiving threats from an anonymous cyberbully telling her to "keep quiet," Dylan becomes seriously concerned about her safety. Jenna has no idea what the cyberbully thinks she knows. But Dylan will have to help her figure it out fast if they're ever going to feel safe again.
Off With His Head (Inspector Alleyn #19)
by Ngaio MarshWhen the pesky Anna Bunz arrives at Mardian to investigate the rare survival of folk-dancing still practised there, she quickly antagonizes the villagers. But Mrs Bunz is not the only source of friction - two of the other enthusiasts are also spoiling for a fight. When the sword dancers' traditional mock beheading of the Winter Solstice becomes horribly real, Superintendent Roderick Alleyn finds himself faced with a case of great complexity and of gruesome proportions...
Offer of Proof: A Novel
by Robert HeilbrunA riveting thriller, the debut novel of a high–profile Manhattan public defender with a gift for writing about the law in ways that are vastly entertaining, witty, sardonic and wise.A beautiful young businesswoman is murdered on the streets of New York after shopping for art in Chelsea, and in her final words to the police, she identifies her assailant. Or does she?Arch Gold, dedicated public defender, gets the biggest case of his life when he's assigned to represent the accused killer, Damon Tucker, a young black kid from Harlem. Damon claims he's innocent, and Gold puts his reputation on the line to save his client and find the real killer.
An Officer and a Lady: And Other Stories
by Rex StoutA collection of early stories from the man who created Nero WolfeBill Farden is an experienced burglar. He gains entry to the house without effort, and his ears tell him the inhabitants are asleep. He pockets the silver and moves to the kitchen, to fill his stomach with strawberry shortcake. When the cook tiptoes downstairs, Bill disables her with chloroform. Upstairs, he ties the man of the house to his bedframe. In the next room he finds a little girl, and is touched by her helplessness until she pulls a gun on him. The nine-year-old is Major Wentworth, of the Girls&’ Military Auxiliary, and the revolver is as long as her arm. In these early stories, a young Rex Stout showed the talent for comic action that would make the Nero Wolfe novels enduring classics. In Stout&’s world, there is no thug more dangerous than a determined little girl.
An Officer and a Spy: A novel
by Robert HarrisRobert Harris returns to the thrilling historical fiction he has so brilliantly made his own. This is the story of the infamous Dreyfus affair told as a chillingly dark, hard-edged novel of conspiracy and espionage. Paris in 1895. Alfred Dreyfus, a young Jewish officer, has just been convicted of treason, sentenced to life imprisonment at Devil's Island, and stripped of his rank in front of a baying crowd of twenty-thousand. Among the witnesses to his humiliation is Georges Picquart, the ambitious, intellectual, recently promoted head of the counterespionage agency that "proved" Dreyfus had passed secrets to the Germans. At first, Picquart firmly believes in Dreyfus's guilt. But it is not long after Dreyfus is delivered to his desolate prison that Picquart stumbles on information that leads him to suspect that there is still a spy at large in the French military. As evidence of the most malignant deceit mounts and spirals inexorably toward the uppermost levels of government, Picquart is compelled to question not only the case against Dreyfus but also his most deeply held beliefs about his country, and about himself. Bringing to life the scandal that mesmerized the world at the turn of the twentieth century, Robert Harris tells a tale of uncanny timeliness--a witch hunt, secret tribunals, out-of-control intelligence agencies, the fate of a whistle-blower--richly dramatized with the singular storytelling mastery that has marked all of his internationally best-selling novels.
Officer Down (Sam Stephans Crime Thriller #2)
by Ronald Ady CrouchConstable Sam Stephens, now out of probation on the streets of Toronto, takes on new and demanding challenges. Inspector Althoff continues to go out of his way to make Sam’s life as miserable as possible. Water off a duck’s back to Sam. He is dispatched to the call from hell. “High school active shooter”. Sam, former Canadian Forces, Special Ops, enters the school to devastating carnage – Officer Down.
Officer Down
by Theresa SchwegelSamantha's gun killed her partner during an impromptu sting. But who pulled the trigger? Knocked unconscious during the gunfight, Sam wakes up in the hospital to the news that Fred was killed.
Officer Elvis
by Gary GusickIn the vein of Harlan Coben and Lisa Gardner, Gary Gusick takes readers on an explosive ride-along with Mississippi detective Darla Cavannah, a Yankee transplant making her name in the Deep South. After performing at a local old-folks home, off-duty police officer and part-time Elvis impersonator Tommy Reylander smoothes out his pompadour, climbs into his pink Caddy, and gets all shook up--fatally so, when a bomb explodes. Whether he was killed for his police work or bad singing is a mystery that detective Darla Cavannah is determined to solve. Though it's been several years since Darla (reluctantly) partnered up with Tommy, she convinces her boss to let her lead the murder investigation. As the new regional director of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, Shelby Mitchell can think of better uses for his star detective's time, but not even the most hardened good ole boy can resist Darla's smart, savvy persuasions. She soon embarks on a roller coaster ride through the world of Elvis tribute artists while tracking down one of the most bizarre serial killers in the history of the Magnolia State. Aiding her pursuit of the killer is recently reprimanded officer Rita Gibbons, fresh from the trailer park and described by Shelby as "half a licorice stick short in the manners department." But Rita's plenty smart, even when this case takes their suspicious minds in an entirely unexpected direction.Praise for Officer Elvis "With its comical Down South style and its wide variety of sequined, pompadoured characters, Officer Elvis is an intriguing mystery with more than its share of quirks. Even if you're not a fan of the King, you're sure to get plenty of laughs out of this rockin' and rollin' whodunit."--Kristin Dreyer Kramer, NPR's Shelf Discovery "An absolute hoot from beginning to end . . . Be prepared to be all shook up by the ending."--Reading Reality "If you are a fan of Elvis, murder mysteries and could use a few good laughs at the same time, pick up this book and give it a read. You won't be sorry."--Open Book Society "The region and societal habits are so present, the setting is like an additional character to the story. I stayed up an hour past my self-imposed bedtime to read more."--Lilac Reviews
Officer Friendly and Other Stories: And Other Stories
by Lewis RobinsonThe stories in this acclaimed debut all take place in the state of Maine—which quickly comes to stand for the state we're all in when we face the moments that change our lives forever. Two roughneck hockey players are kicked off the team and forced to join the drama club. A young bartender at a party of coastal aristocrats has to deal with the surreal request to put a rich old coot out of his misery. Can a father defend his family if the diver helping to free the tangled propeller of their boat turns out to be a real threat?With humor, a piercing eye, and a sense that danger often lies just around the corner, Robinson gives us a variety of vivid characters, wealthy and poor, delinquent and romantic, while illuminating the mythic, universal implications of so-called ordinary life. These stories are at once classic and modern; taken together, they bring the good news that an important, compassionate new voice in American fiction has arrived.
Officer of the Court
by Bill Mesce Jr.From the critically acclaimed author of The Advocate comes a new novel of military suspense featuring a hero who dares to investigate the crimes that war often hides. Officer of the Court is the stunning tale of a man defying the military establishment and risking his life to solve a murder -- a murder that conceals a shattering act of betrayal. On a remote Scottish island the body of an American officer has washed ashore. Major Harry Voss, a lawyer in the Army's Judge Advocate's office, doesn't hesitate to take the assignment of finding out who killed Lieutenant Armando Grassi, and why. Harry worked with Lieutenant Grassi on the case of a murdered American fighter pilot shot down by his own comrades. That inquiry left good men dead, a woman destroyed, and justice undone. For Harry, this is a chance to right the wrongs of the past. Meanwhile, World War II is raging: London has survived the Blitz, Nazi submarines have been swept out of the North Atlantic, and the Allies are poised for victory on the Italian front. From the beginning, Voss and his new partner, Captain Woody Kneece, are certain that Grassi had uncovered something about secret night flights between England and a remote base in Greenland. Now they must follow Grassi's footsteps. And when they do, they are drawn inexorably into a dangerous conspiracy -- and the fiery crucible of the war. There is far more to Grassi's murder than meets the eye. Harry's investigation will take him from the rear echelons to the front lines in search of the truth. But, as Harry knows, the truth is often the first casualty of war. In a world where soldiers guard their secrets with their lives and ruthless, powerful men orchestrate world events for their own gain, Harry is facing an almost impossible task. He cannot guess how much this investigation will cost him personally and professionally. But as he and Kneece, each with something to prove to himself, come closer to a shocking revelation, the more they find themselves challenging a military establishment that takes no prisoners. Here loyalties are meant to be betrayed, allies can turn easily into foes, and the line between combat and cold-blooded murder can become tragically blurred.
Official Duty
by Doreen RobertsGINNY MATTHEWS HAD A SIX-FOOT-ONE-INCH, COMPELLING REASON TO STAY AWAY FROM GOLD PEAK, OREGON: A LONG AND LEAN COWBOY BY THE NAME OF CULLY BLACKBut when her beloved foster parents were brutally murdered, Ginny knew she had no choice but to return. Facing her past-and long-buried feelings for the handsome sheriff who still owned her heart-was harder than she'd anticipated. The long months of hiding had taken their toll and Ginny could feel a presence lurking in the shadows. Watching. Waiting. And soon, she became a killer's next target. She'd have to once again place her trust in Cully, the only man who could keep her alive. But was his protective embrace part of his official duty...or something more?
The Offing: a novel
by Roz NayTwo young women are trapped in a deadly chase through the beautiful, dangerous waters around Australia in the new thriller from the bestselling author of Our Little Secret—perfect for fans of The Woman in Cabin 10 and The Drowning Woman.Ivy is in trouble. A recent break-up has left her humiliated and raw, so when her best friend, Regan, offers her a month-long escape in the form of a trip to Australia, it feels like a lifeline, one that Ivy grabs with both hands.Regan is everything Ivy&’s not—confident, free-spirited, charismatic—and a natural at backpacker fun. But Ivy is drawn to a calmer type of holiday, so when she spots an ad for crewmembers on a small yacht being sailed by a doting father and his daughter, the girls decide to take the job. Together with a handsome third crewmember, they set off north into tropical heat, but it's not long before doubts start to creep in. Are the girls simply claustrophobic on the boat, or have they stumbled into something they don't understand? Tensions rise as the past threatens to catch up with them, and dark secrets emerge that will change everything. A dangerous cat-and-mouse game on land and at sea, this fast-paced, twisty thriller keeps you guessing until the very last page.
Offline (Hanne Wilhelmsen #9)
by Anne HoltTras ocho años de silencio, Anne Holt vuelve a su serie más famosa, protagonizada por la tenaz detective Hanne Wilhelmsen. «Anne Holt es la madrina de la novela negra noruega.»Jo Nesbø La novena novela de la serie protagonizada por la detective Hanne Wilhelmsen Una bomba estalla en el edificio del Consejo Islámico de Oslo, en el que mueren varios de sus miembros. Los cuerpos de seguridad del estado sospechan que detrás del atentado hay una organización islamista. Una sospecha que crecerá cuando otra explosión, mucho más grande, sacuda los cimientos de la capital noruega. Tras varios años sin ejercer, postrada en una silla de ruedas, Hanne Wilhelmsen vuelve a las filas de la policía de Oslo, en un cargo de asesora especial. Su exilio autoimpuesto ha terminado. Pero tras el atentado vuelve a cruzarse en su camino un viejo amigo, Billy T., cuya vida últimamente ha sufrido cambios inquietantes y sospecha que su hijo, Linus, puede estar involucrado en los atentados. En un ambiente de pura desesperación, quizá no haya protección posible para nadie, ni siquiera para la capital noruega: Oslo se enfrenta a un peligro nunca antes visto, porque quienes desean la destrucción siempre van un paso por delante. Reseña:«Hacía mucho tiempo que no leíamos una apertura tan bella y elegante. Con Offline, Anne Holt regresa al puesto más alto del podio de la novela negra literaria.»Verdens Gang
The Offset
by Calder Szewczak Natasha Calder Emma SzewczakIt is your eighteenth birthday and one of your parents must die. You are the one who decides. Who do you pick?In a dying world, the Offset ceremony has been introduced to counteract and discourage procreation. It is a rule that is simultaneously accepted, celebrated and abhorred. But in this world, survival demands sacrifice so for every birth, there must be a death.Professor Jac Boltanski is leading Project Salix, a ground-breaking new mission to save the world by replanting radioactive Greenland with genetically-modified willow trees. But things aren&’t working out and there are discrepancies in the data. Has someone intervened to sabotage her life&’s work? In the meantime, her daughter Miri, an anti-natalist, has run away from home. Days before their Offset ceremony where one of her mothers must be sentenced to death, she is brought back against her will following a run-in with the law. Which parent will Miri pick to die: the one she loves, or the one she hates who is working to save the world?
Offshore
by Gary BrandnerIn the small California town of Santa Marta, oil and water become an explosive mixture when the human elements of lust and greed are thrown into the crucible. When news of a major oil well discovery in its channel leaks out, the quiet town is rocked by murder and terrorism...and naked desires are unleashed on every level. A giant oil company wants to control the town and its resources... The townspeople want to be left alone...except for a handful of citizens who see this as their golden opportunity for wealth, position, and power. In the face of all this violence a few dedicated people-people with ideals, people who dare to fall in love-find a way to avoid disaster. But no one in Santa Marta will ever be the same once this story reaches its shattering climax. You may well see some startling similarities here in your very own town, among people you know...
Offshore
by Gary BrandnerIn the small California town of Santa Marta, oil and water become an explosive mixture when the human elements of lust and greed are thrown into the crucible.When news of a major oil well discovery in its channel leaks out, the quiet town is rocked by murder and terrorism...and naked desires are unleashed on every level.A giant oil company wants to control the town and its resources...The townspeople want to be left alone...except for a handful of citizens who see this as their golden opportunity for wealth, position, and power.In the face of all this violence a few dedicated people-people with ideals, people who dare to fall in love-find a way to avoid disaster.But no one in Santa Marta will ever be the same once this story reaches its shattering climax. You may well see some startling similarities here in your very own town, among people you know...
Offshore
by Gary BrandnerIn the small California town of Santa Marta, oil and water become an explosive mixture when the human elements of lust and greed are thrown into the crucible. When news of a major oil well discovery in its channel leaks out, the quiet town is rocked by murder and terrorism. . . and naked desires are unleashed on every level. A giant oil company wants to control the town and its resources. . . The townspeople want to be left alone. . . except for a handful of citizens who see this as their golden opportunity for wealth, position, and power. In the face of all this violence a few dedicated people#151;people with ideals, people who dare to fall in love#151;find a way to avoid disaster. But no one in Santa Marta will ever be the same once this story reaches its shattering climax. You may well see some startling similarities here in your very own town, among people you know. . .
The Offspring of Death
by Carlos Venegas ParraIntrigue, death, action and madness in The offspring of death A professional serial killer fills Madrid with ritual murders motivated by military conspiracy and political intrigue Mery, like every Friday, has a drink with her coworkers in an Irish restaurant in the center of Madrid. That night she will meet a man for whom she feels an irrational attraction and that will save her life from the most unfortunate fate, this being the starting point of a hurricane of events that will turn her life into the worst of nightmares. Europe's biggest hit man under the ambition of political power Scythe is a hired assassin who has worked for several of the most important governments in the world, to perform those dirty jobs that, if seen, would make presidents fall or could lead countries to war. But not only is he a mercenary, he is also a demented obsessed with the creation of ritual murders that leaves a trail of blood for every place in Europe where he has worked. It will be an order that takes him to Spain to end the life of a man, a mission that brings him closer to Mery, turning her into his obsession, into the muse that will lead him to create the greatest of his works. The military conspiracy The reasons that led the serial killer to leave his death trail in Spain are an unknown that will have to resolve those responsible for the case involving Mery, Inspector Álvarez and his people from the police station in the central district of Madrid. inspectors Suárez and Valcárcel, unexpectedly accompanied by a young and inexperienced lawyer, cause of major headaches. Dare to introduce yourself in a story full of mysteries and intrigues, with a fast-paced action and a rhythm that will not give you rest until you read the last page.
El oficio del mal (Cormoran Strike #Volumen 3)
by Robert GalbraithAdemás de una trama de suspense ingeniosamente construida y repleta de giros inesperados, El oficio del mal nos ofrece una historia apasionante sobre un hombre y una mujer en una encrucijada tanto personal como profesional. Un nuevo caso de Cormoran Strike. En un paquete misterioso que ha llegado a la oficina, Robin Ellacott encuentra, horrorizada, una pierna de mujer. Su jefe, el detective privado Cormoran Strike, se muestra tanto o más sobresaltado ante el hallazgo, aunque mucho menos sorprendido. Hay cuatro personas de su pasado que podrían estar involucradas en el envío, y Strike sabe que todas ellas son capaces de actuar de una forma tan cruel y abominable. Mientras la policía se concentra en la única pista que Strike ya ha descartado, éste y Robin deciden investigar por su cuenta y se sumergen en el mundo siniestro de los otros tres sospechosos. Pero cuando varios hechos igual de aterradores empiezan a sucederse, Strike y Robin se dan cuenta de que el tiempo se les agota por momentos... La crítica ha dicho...«La mejor novela de la saga protagonizada por el detective Cormoran Strike [...]. Galbraith ha creado un personaje que nos hiela la sangre desde la dura pero electrizante primera escena [...]. Un noir trepidante y lleno de sorpresas, que se despliegan con una impecable lógica literaria.»USA Today «Galbraith demuestra un dominio absoluto de la complejidad de la trama y del género en sí.»Toronto Star «Strike y Robin, tan magnéticos como siempre.»The New York Times «Una novela que atrapa. Una historia sorprendente, escabrosa, vibrante y satisfactoria.»NYT Book Review «Un thriller inteligente y adictivo.»The Sunday Mirror «Es muy difícil resistirse y no seguir leyendo; te mantendrá en vela toda la noche.»The Observer