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Smoke in the Wind (Sister Fidelma Mysteries Book 11): A compelling Celtic mystery of treachery and murder
by Peter TremayneSuper sleuth Sister Fidelma returns in SMOKE IN THE WIND, the eleventh perplexing historical mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of SMOKE IN THE WIND, OUR LADY OF DARKNESS and many more.PRAISE FOR THE SISTER FIDELMA SERIES: 'The background detail is brilliantly defined... Wonderfully evocative' The Times, 'Sister Fidelma is fast becoming a world ambassador for ancient Irish culture' Irish Post Sister Fidelma and her companion Brother Eadulf are on their way to visit the new Archbishop of Canterbury, when their ship is blown off course and they land on the coast of the Welsh kingdom of Dyfed. They are given hospitality by King Gwlyddien and Abbot Tryffin of the Abbey of Dewi Sant, and are asked if they would help to solve the mystery of how the entire monastic community of the Abbey, including the King's eldest son, could vanish into thin air. It's not long before the trail leads to deaths and treachery in high places and Fidelma and Eadulf are faced with a sinister and baffling puzzle. What readers are saying about SMOKE IN THE WIND:'Absolutely brilliant. Each one gets better than the one before''The twists and turns keep me wanting to know what happened. An excellent story, well written''An amazing tale that I could hardly put down!'
Smoke in the Wind: A Mystery of Ancient Ireland (Sister Fidelma Mystery #11)
by Peter TremayneWhile Fidelma and her companion Eadulf are journeying to visit the new Archbishop of Canterbury, their ship is blown badly off course, and the pair find themselves on the coast of modern Wales in the kingdom of Dyfed. there, hosted by the king himself, Fidelma is presented with her knottiest problem yet: An entire monastic community from the nearby countryside has disappeared without a trace. While investigating this seeming impossibility, Fidelma and Eadulf are confronted with the apparently unrelated murder of a local girl--a death marked by more tragedy and consequence than anyone could have imagined...
Smoke in the Wind: A compelling Celtic mystery of treachery and murder (Sister Fidelma)
by Peter TremayneSuper sleuth Sister Fidelma returns in SMOKE IN THE WIND, the eleventh perplexing historical mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of SMOKE IN THE WIND, OUR LADY OF DARKNESS and many more.PRAISE FOR THE SISTER FIDELMA SERIES: 'The background detail is brilliantly defined... Wonderfully evocative' The Times, 'Sister Fidelma is fast becoming a world ambassador for ancient Irish culture' Irish Post Sister Fidelma and her companion Brother Eadulf are on their way to visit the new Archbishop of Canterbury, when their ship is blown off course and they land on the coast of the Welsh kingdom of Dyfed. They are given hospitality by King Gwlyddien and Abbot Tryffin of the Abbey of Dewi Sant, and are asked if they would help to solve the mystery of how the entire monastic community of the Abbey, including the King's eldest son, could vanish into thin air. It's not long before the trail leads to deaths and treachery in high places and Fidelma and Eadulf are faced with a sinister and baffling puzzle. What readers are saying about SMOKE IN THE WIND:'Absolutely brilliant. Each one gets better than the one before''The twists and turns keep me wanting to know what happened. An excellent story, well written''An amazing tale that I could hardly put down!'
Smoke in the Wind: A compelling Celtic mystery of treachery and murder (Sister Fidelma)
by Peter TremayneSuper sleuth Sister Fidelma returns in SMOKE IN THE WIND, the eleventh perplexing historical mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of SMOKE IN THE WIND, OUR LADY OF DARKNESS and many more.Sister Fidelma and her companion Brother Eadulf are on their way to visit the new Archbishop of Canterbury, when their ship is blown off course and they land on the coast of the Welsh kingdom of Dyfed. They are given hospitality by King Gwlyddien and Abbot Tryffin of the Abbey of Dewi Sant, and are asked if they would help to solve the mystery of how the entire monastic community of the Abbey, including the King's eldest son, could vanish into thin air. It's not long before the trail leads to deaths and treachery in high places and Fidelma and Eadulf are faced with a sinister and baffling puzzle. (P) 2015 Audible, Inc.
Smoke on the Water: An Amos Walker Mystery (Amos Walker Novels)
by Loren D. EstlemanFrom the master of the hard-boiled detective novel and recipient of the Private Eye Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award comes Loren D. Estleman's next enthralling Amos Walker mystery, Smoke on the Water.As the smoke from Canadian wildfires chokes Detroit, PI Amos Walker is tasked with investigating a fatal hit-and-run. The victim is Spencer Bennett, a junior law associate with the Waterford Group, and he supposedly had a file of confidential documents on him when he died. But those documents have now gone missing, and the firm is dead set on Walker finding them. As Walker digs deeper into the events leading to Bennett's death, all signs are pointing towards the crash being anything but accidental.Summer in Detroit was hot enough before the smoke descended, but as the temperature rises and more bodies crop up in connection to the missing file, Walker will have to track down those documents -- and unearth why they were worth killing over -- before it's too late.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Smoke/Ashes
by Alex De CampiReporter Katie Shah's exposés of the corruption of the English ruling class put her in the crosshairs of powerful men on a good day. Smoke and Ashes tells the stories of the bad days; as she and assassin Rupert Cain become targets of a sinister cabal bent on controlling the nation's oil and of a psychotic intelligence that has uploaded itself onto the Internet! EISNER NOMINEE FOR BEST LIMITED SERIES! * Art by Dan McDaid; Carla Speed McNeil; Bill Sienkiewicz; Igor Kordey; Richard Pace; Colleen Doran; and more! "Alex de Campi makes the wonderful look effortless. I'm buying this; and you should too; if you have any sense at all."—Gail Simone (Batgirl; Secret Six) "There is a dedication to expanding the language of comic books; the kind of thing you rarely see these days." —Bleeding Cool
Smoked (Detective Lane Series #4)
by Garry RyanDetective Lane returns for a fourth time in Smoked, Garry Ryan's darkest mystery to date. When Jennifer Towers is found dead in a graffiti-tagged dumpster, Detectives Lane and Harper must decipher the art to find its artist - and possibly the victim's killer. What begins as an unconventional murder investigation leads to the disturbing discovery of two abused children, whose father becomes a prime suspect in the case. In true Detective Lane form, Lane must protect the damaged youths while keeping his own family in tact. With a surprising shift in tone, Smoked highlights the Detective Lane mystery series as one that reminds us of this generation's obligation to the children in its care.
Smoked Gouda Murder: Book 5 in Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria Series
by Patti BenningThanksgiving is just around the corner, and Eleanora Pacelli has more on her plate than ever, and when her grandmother takes a nasty spill late one night, Ellie's plate goes from full to overflowing. She finds herself starting to feel a bit overwhelmed as she tries to nurse her precious Nonna back to health, in addition to performing her usual tasks at the pizzeria. When her grandmother returns from the hospital, she surprises Ellie with something that could change her life forever. Just when it begins to seem that things can't possibly get worse, a tragic death occurs at Papa Pacelli's. Ellie and her best friend witness a horrific act, and realize that both of their lives could be in danger. Will they find the killer before the killer finds them?
Smoked Out (Digger #1)
by Warren MurphyIn Smoked Out, Digger crashes a funeral to find out whether the death of a doctor&’s wife was an accident . . . or murder.
Smokescreen
by Dick FrancisEvery man wants to be him... every lady wants to have him... Action-thriller movie superstar Edward Link is a simple family man when he's off the big screen--until a beloved friend, asks him for one last favor after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. It will mean Link must play all his most dangerous movie roles in real life until big-screen action becomes a real-life plot that a killer is following to ensure Link's demise...
Smokescreen
by Dick FrancisFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, &“a supersized action-suspense novel&” about a celebrity turned amateur sleuth investigating a horseracing mystery (Kirkus Reviews). Dick Francis, Edgar Award–winning master of mystery and suspense, takes you into the thrilling world of horse racing. Edward Lincoln may be an international film star who plays daring detectives on the big screen, but in reality he&’s just an ordinary man. Unfortunately, his ailing friend doesn&’t seem to think so, and now he&’s come to South Africa to investigate who&’s been tampering with her racehorses. But it isn&’t long before he realizes he must go face-to-face with a killer, and give the performance of his life to save his life . . .Praise for the writing of Dick Francis: &“Dick Francis is a wonder.&” —Cleveland Plain Dealer &“An imaginative craftsman of high order.&” –The Sunday Times &“Few things are more convincing than Dick Francis at a full gallop.&” —Chicago Tribune &“Few match Francis for dangerous flights of fancy and pure inventive menace.&” —Boston Herald &“[The] master of crime fiction and equine thrills.&” —Newsday &“[Francis] has the uncanny ability to turn out simply plotted yet charmingly addictive mysteries.&” —The Wall Street Journal &“Francis is a genius.&” —Los Angeles Times &“A rare and magical talent . . . who never writes the same story twice.&” —The San Diego Union-Tribune
Smokescreen
by Khaled TalibAt an ancient café in Cairo, two veteran spies plot a covert mission to resolve -- once and for all -- the Israeli - Palestinian conflict. The pledge: Israel will make a major concession as part of the peace treaty. In Singapore, Jethro Westrope, a magazine journalist, stumbles onto the scene of a murder: the beautiful Niki Kishwani directs him, in her last breath, to a digital recorder, evidence that puts Jethro's life in serious danger. And, much worse, he is framed for Niki's murder. Jethro sets out to find Niki's killer and is drawn into a web of deception and intrigue involving officials from the Singaporean, Israeli, and American governments, each with a complex, competing, and potentially deadly agenda. Against this pulse-pounding backdrop, Jethro races to find answers and save himself --yet nothing is as it seems. He finds himself at the center of a political plot so diabolical and sweeping in its world implications that he is stunned to discover tomorrow's news headlines today. He is being set up not only as a murderer but as an assassin, and something much larger than his own fate is in his hands.
Smokescreen (Eve Duncan #26)
by Iris JohansenIn this pulse-pounding thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen, forensic sculptor Eve Duncan journeys to Africa to help families torn apart by a violent attack deep in the jungle--but she may be putting herself in more danger than she knows.A journalist shows up on Eve Duncan's doorstep with a plea for help. <P><P>Jill Cassidy has just come from a small African village with a heart wrenching story: half the villagers--many of them children--have been killed in a horrific attack by guerilla soldiers, the bodies burned beyond recognition. Now, the families desperately need Eve's help to get closure and begin to heal.But when Eve arrives in the remote jungle, she begins to suspect that Jill's plea may have been a cover story for a deeper, more sinister plot. <P><P> Isolated and unsure who she can trust, Eve finds herself stranded in an unstable country where violence threatens to break out again at any moment and with only her own instincts to rely on if she hopes to get home to her family alive . . .#1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen is back with one of her most exhilarating and dangerous adventures yet in this "riveting" high-stakes thriller (Publishers Weekly). <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Smokescreen: Proof Of Innocence Person Of Interest Smokescreen
by Jodie BaileyA military man will do anything to protect the woman he never stopped loving in this romantic suspense novel of faith, danger, and second chances.When computer specialist Ashley Colson’s life is in danger, she’s rescued by the last person she ever expected to see again. Military officer Ethan Kincaid might have disappointed her once in the past, but now he’s the only person who can keep her safe. They’re under the gun to decode top secret files that can save the life of a friend who’s fallen into enemy hands. But the killers will stop at nothing to obtain get files—and Ashley. With time running out, Ashley must rely on Ethan, rediscover her faith, and put aside the past in order to fight for the future.
Smokies Special Agent: Smokies Special Agent Wyoming Cowboy Sniper K-9 Defense (The Mighty McKenzies #2)
by Lena DiazShe was on a mission to fix the pastAnd he was determined to help her…For ten years, Remi Jordan has been hunting her twin sister’s kidnapper. When baiting a killer backfires, the FBI agent’s career and freedom are suddenly on the line. Joining forces with Smoky Mountains investigator Duncan McKenzie ups the ante, unleashing treacherous desire. Now, with another woman missing, Remi’s fighting a lot more than the ghosts of the past. Is she also ready to fight for her future?
Smokin' Seventeen: A Stephanie Plum Novel (Stephanie Plum #17)
by Janet Evanovich<p><p>Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and no one knows this better than New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. <p><p>Dead bodies are showing up in shallow graves on the empty construction lot of Vincent Plum Bail Bonds. No one is sure who the killer is, or why the victims have been offed, but what is clear is that Stephanie’s name is on the killer’s list. <p><p>Short on time to find evidence proving the killer’s identity, Stephanie faces further complications when her family and friends decide that it’s time for her to choose between her longtime off-again-on-again boyfriend, Trenton cop Joe Morelli, and the bad boy in her life, security expert Ranger. Stephanie’s mom is encouraging Stephanie to dump them both and choose a former high school football star who’s just returned to town. Stephanie’s sidekick, Lula, is encouraging Stephanie to have a red-hot boudoir “bake-off.” And Grandma Bella, Morelli’s old-world grandmother, is encouraging Stephanie to move to a new state when she puts “the eye” on Stephanie. <p><p>With a cold-blooded killer after her, a handful of hot men, and a capture list that includes a dancing bear and a senior citizen vampire, Stephanie’s life looks like it’s about to go up in smoke.
Smokin' Seventeen: A witty mystery full of laughs, lust and high-stakes suspense
by Janet EvanovichA cold-blooded killer has Stephanie in his sights...Where there's smoke, there's fire, and this couldn't be truer than in Smokin' Seventeen, the seventeenth wacky adventure in Janet Evanovich's bestselling Stephanie Plum series. The perfect read for fans of Sue Grafton and JD Robb. Raves for Janet Evanovich's bestselling novels: 'Razor sharp' (Sunday Express); 'Non-stop laughs with plenty of high jinks' (USA Today); 'Pithy, witty and fast-paced' (The Sunday Times). Stephanie is running out of time. The bond office where she works has been burned down. Dead bodies have been showing up on the construction site. No one knows why, or who's responsible - but it's clear Stephanie's name is on the killer's list.And to make a bad situation worse, cop and boyfriend Joe Morelli's grandmother has put the 'eye' on Stephanie. Now she has a pimple the size of Mount Vesuvius and her hormones are in overdrive...What readers are saying about Smokin' Seventeen:'A great read - light, funny and very entertaining''A real laugh out loud book with a high feel good factor''Funny, witty and full of twists and turns'
Smokin' Seventeen: A witty mystery full of laughs, lust and high-stakes suspense
by Janet EvanovichSMOKIN' SEVENTEEN by Janet Evanovich featuring Stephanie Plum. Raves for Janet Evanovich's novels: 'Stephanie Plum in ass-kicking form...utterly delightful' (Cosmopolitan); 'A laugh-out-loud page turner' (Heat); 'Plum is not just a smart private eye but a heroine with a sense of humour' (Daily Mail)A cold-blooded killer has Stephanie in his sights...Stephanie is running out of time. The bond office where she works has been burned down. Dead bodies have been showing up on the construction site. No one knows why, or who's responsible - but it's clear Stephanie's name is on the killer's list. And to make a bad situation worse, cop and boyfriend Joe Morelli's grandmother has put the 'eye' on Stephanie. Now she has a pimple the size of Mount Vesuvius and her hormones are in overdrive...(P)2011 Headline Digital
Smokin' Six-Shooter: Smokin' Six-shooter One Hot Forty-five (Whitehorse, Montana: The Corbetts #4)
by B.J. DanielsA woman investigating a decades-old murder partners up with a sexy cowboy in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author.Russell Corbett was all cowboy and wasn’t about to let a lady lasso him! But Dulcie Hughes had him tied up in knots from the moment she nearly collided with his combine. She rode into town with her fancy rental car and city clothes to claim her secret inheritance. And neither tall tale nor handsome rancher would deter her from exposing a years-old cover-up at the Beaumont property. She expected to find answers, not fall in love. But like the threatening thunderhead on the horizon, the truth would come fast and fierce, and there would be no escaping the consequences.
Smoky Mountain Ambush (Smoky Mountain Defenders)
by Karen KirstSomeone&’s hunting her in the mountains… An unknown enemy&’s dead set on killing Lindsey Snow by Christmas—and she doesn&’t know why. And the only person she can trust to shield her is the man she betrayed, mounted police officer Silver Williams. Now there's nowhere to hide…from danger or their feelings. But can they find the killer before this holiday season becomes Lindsey's last?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Smoky Mountain Defenders
Smoky Mountain Danger (Mountain Rescue)
by April ArringtonIn the mountain wilderness…They have only one chance to make it home.Taylor Holt was sure she and her rafting group—single dad Will Morgan and his daughter—could make it down the rapids of the Great Smoky Mountains. But when disaster strikes, Will and Taylor must depend on each other to survive. With Taylor’s past still haunting her, can their tentative trust be enough to run a lethal gauntlet of dangers—and survive?
Smoky Mountain Escape
by Rhonda StarnesTwo killers on the loose and threats around every corner… Sheriff Heath Dalton accidentally stumbles upon two gunmen trying to hide a body in the Smoky Mountains and barely escapes with his life. And when traveling nurse Kayla Eldridge finds herself stranded in the stormy wilderness with Heath, she now has a target on her back. They must work together to navigate the treacherous terrain and evade the criminals who are tracking their every move. Can they outrun their merciless hunters before they both lose their lives?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Smoky Mountain Investigation: Smoky Mountain Investigation Mountain Rescue
by Annslee UrbanTo stop a killer from striking again, a journalist must reconnect with her former love in this suspenseful Southern romance.A mysterious caller taunts journalist Kylie Harper with details about a decade-old death, leading her to a new trail of murder. Who is this deranged person . . . and what does he want from her? Ex-Delta Force captain and Kylie’s former love Nick Bentley fled their Smoky Mountain hometown after the murder of their classmate. When family duty calls him back, Nick comes face-to-face with Kylie . . . and the past he’s tried to forget. Now Nick must put everything on the line to save Kylie before she becomes the next victim of a madman.
Smoky Mountain Setup: Smoky Mountain Setup Arresting Developments Trusting A Stranger (The Gates: Most Wanted #1)
by Paula GravesIn this romantic suspense, a secret agent is reunited with her former FBI agent lover as they band together against a common enemy.On the run for two years, former FBI agent Cade Landry has only one person he can turn to: Olivia Sharp, his former partner and lover. But after all this time, trusting her is sure to put both their lives on the line. Taking that risk, Cade braves a raging storm to seek her help. The moment they’re reunited, the attraction is still there—as are the memories of the case that tore them apart. Together they must focus on bringing a band of domestic terrorists to justice. Hurtling them through snow-choked mountains into harrowing danger, Cade feels the pressure of what’s at stake: his future, Olivia’s life—and a love that never died.
Smoky Mountain Tracks: A Raine Stockton Dog Mystery
by Donna BallFolks native to the Smoky Mountain community of Hanover County, North Carolina, are as much a part of the rugged landscape as timber rattlers and mountain laurel. That includes local Raine Stockton, dog trainer, ex-wife of a deputy sheriff, and former wilderness rescue worker. Raine knows the woods as well as anyone could, but she gave up her Search and Rescue work after a tragic loss. Now she reluctantly returns to active duty to help find a mother and six-year-old girl who have been kidnapped and taken deep into the forest. But as Raine's young golden retriever, Cisco, picks up the trail, his enthusiasm fails to make up for his lack of experience, and their first foray into the forest results in disaster...and the discovery of the kidnapper--shot dead. Suspecting there's more to the case than meets the eye, Raine struggles to overcome her personal demons, turns her search in new directions...and learns to trust Cisco to lead the way.