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Stranger in Paradise (Dangerous Men #13)
by Amanda StevensDiscover the mysteries that unfold in Stranger in Paradise by Amanda Stevens, which was originally published by Harlequin Intrigue in 1996.When Emily planned on hyping her new B&B by republicizing a 15-year-old unsolved murder, she never dreamed the townspeople would react so bitterly. Or that attempts on her life would be part of the deal... Her life in Paradise quickly became a living hell. But then Matthew Steele blew into town... and everything changed. As Emily sized up the mysterious stranger astride his motorcycle, she found herself lost in his arresting gray eyes. Was it a mere coincidence that he resembled the alleged killer from all those years ago, or could he possibly be her knight in shining black leather?
Stranger in Paradise (Jesse Stone)
by Robert B. Parker Robert B. Parker'One of the great series in the history of the detective story' New York Times Book ReviewThere's trouble in Paradise, Massachusetts...Jesse Stone is an ex LA cop who has taken the job of police chief in Paradise, Massachusetts. His drinking and his damaged relationship with his wife, define him as much as his supreme skill at policing his patch. When Crow, an Apache hitman, turns up in Jesse Stone's office, he is intrigued and very much on his guard. Ten years before, Crow was part of a gang that had taken a woman in the town hostage when a bank raid went wrong. The hostages were released unharmed, thanks to Crow's moral view that you didn't kill women, but he also got away with enough money not to have to work again. So why is Crow back in town? Why has he come to see Jesse? And why has he taken a job of kidnapping a young girl and her mother?'When it comes to detective novels, 90 per cent of us admit he's an influence, and the rest of us lie about it'Harlan Coben, bestselling author of Run Away
Stranger in Town (The Mike Shayne Mysteries #26)
by Brett HallidayIn a strange town, Mike Shayne meets a deadly damsel in distress Mike Shayne is 3 hours from Miami when the sun dips below the horizon and he decides to make a pit stop. For Shayne, that means cognac, and the only bar in town is a lonely little dive whose inhabitants don't look friendly. Shayne doesn't care. The barkeep pulls a dusty bottle down from the top shelf, and Shayne is settling into his drink when a blonde walks through the door. As the detective admires her, she raises her hand . . . and with a gesture of her dainty little finger, marks him for death. Two men wrestle Shayne outside, beat him senseless, and try to run him over with their car. To escape this hayseed town alive, Shayne will have to discover the identity of the dame from the bar--and why she chose for him to die.
Stranger in a Small Town
by Kerry Connor"When's the last time you had somebody who cared about you?" She asked gently, even as she was painfully afraid she knew the answer. "It doesn't matter. I don't need anybody." "I don't believe you. And it's too bad, because you have me." His eyes tracked over her face, lingering at her mouth, his own working slightly. She knew what was about to happen. And this time she didn't step away.
Stranger in the Dark
by Helen NielsenIn a neatly handled story with a fresh setting, Helen Nielsen introduces Larry Willis, star salesman for an American farm equipment company, who earned a trip to Copenhagen for a business convention. With four days free before its opening, he wandered about in a lonely and bewildered state until a stranger addressed him as "MacDonald" and handing him a package containing three hundred dollars. From that moment on he was the busiest man in Copenhagen. He became the unwilling center of an intrigue that involved illegal smuggling of refugees from Russia, murder, and sundry other matters. In the end it netted him a whole new outlook on life, a girl, and a hero's part in solving this fascinating puzzle.The characterization, atmosphere, and suspense give Helen Nielsen fans a full measure of her skill as a storyteller and offer the new reader an unexpected pleasure.
Stranger in the Dark
by Helen NielsenIn a neatly handled story with a fresh setting, Helen Nielsen introduces Larry Willis, star salesman for an American farm equipment company, who earned a trip to Copenhagen for a business convention. With four days free before its opening, he wandered about in a lonely and bewildered state until a stranger addressed him as "MacDonald" and handing him a package containing three hundred dollars. From that moment on he was the busiest man in Copenhagen. He became the unwilling center of an intrigue that involved illegal smuggling of refugees from Russia, murder, and sundry other matters. In the end it netted him a whole new outlook on life, a girl, and a hero's part in solving this fascinating puzzle.The characterization, atmosphere, and suspense give Helen Nielsen fans a full measure of her skill as a storyteller and offer the new reader an unexpected pleasure.
Stranger in the Dark
by Helen NielsenIn a neatly handled story with a fresh setting, Helen Nielsen introduces Larry Willis, star salesman for an American farm equipment company, who earned a trip to Copenhagen for a business convention. With four days free before its opening, he wandered about in a lonely and bewildered state until a stranger addressed him as “MacDonald” and handing him a package containing three hundred dollars. From that moment on he was the busiest man in Copenhagen. He became the unwilling center of an intrigue that involved illegal smuggling of refugees from Russia, murder, and sundry other matters. In the end it netted him a whole new outlook on life, a girl, and a hero’s part in solving this fascinating puzzle.The characterization, atmosphere, and suspense give Helen Nielsen fans a full measure of her skill as a storyteller and offer the new reader an unexpected pleasure.
Stranger in the House
by Patricia MacDonaldNational bestselling author Patricia MacDonald spins a tale of nerve-shattering suspense that leads readers down the dark, winding roads of a picture-perfect suburban town. WHAT DID HE SEE? WHAT DOES HE KNOW? Eleven years ago, Anna Lange's life was shattered when her young son, Paul, disappeared -- though she never gave up hope that he might be alive. Now, her son has been returned. The joyful family reunion is short-lived, however, as the nervous, withdrawn Paul begins to behave strangely. Anna's husband and daughter grow fearful living in the same house with him. But Anna believes that Paul is still recovering from the extreme psychological trauma he experienced the night he disappeared -- though he claims he has no memory of that time. Does he or doesn't he? Someone remembers -- and will stop at nothing to keep the truth a secret. Now Anna will have to contend with a nightmare from the past that will either tear her family apart, or destroy them together....
Stranger in the Lake: A Novel (Hq Fiction Ser.)
by Kimberly Belle&“Spellbinding. Another outstanding novel by Kimberly Belle, masterfully written to lure you in and never let go.&” — Samantha Downing, USA Today bestselling author of My Lovely WifeWhen Charlotte married the wealthy widower Paul, it caused a ripple of gossip in their small lakeside town. They have a charmed life together, despite the cruel whispers about her humble past and his first marriage. But everything starts to unravel when she discovers a young woman&’s body floating in the exact same spot where Paul&’s first wife tragically drowned.At first, it seems like a horrific coincidence, but the stranger in the lake is no stranger. Charlotte saw Paul talking to her the day before, even though Paul tells the police he&’s never met the woman. His lie exposes cracks in their fragile new marriage, cracks Charlotte is determined to keep from breaking them in two.As Charlotte uncovers dark mysteries about the man she married, she doesn&’t know what to trust—her heart, which knows Paul to be a good man, or her growing suspicion that there&’s something he&’s hiding in the water.Don't miss bestselling author Kimberly Belle's next deeply addictive thriller, The Personal Assistant—where she explores the dark side of the digital world when a mommy-blogger&’s assistant goes missing!Look for these other pulse-pounding thrillers by Kimberly Belle: The Marriage Lie The Last Breath My Darling Husband Three Days Missing Dear Wife The Ones We Trust
Stranger in the Night
by Catherine PalmerIn the dead of night, there's a knock on the door at Haven, an inner-city youth center in St. Louis. A refugee family -- frightened, tired and hungry -- seeks shelter. Freshly returned from Afghanistan, former marine sergeant Joshua Duff takes on the mission. He recruits aid worker Liz Wallace, but she has some pointed questions for Joshua. Like why a Texan with an oil magnate for a father is working at Haven. And why a man who fears nothing, including vicious gang violence, seems terrified of opening up to her. Joshua will have to call on not just his training -- but his faith -- to protect Liz and Haven. But the most dangerous threat lurks much closer than they realize.
Stranger in the Room
by Amanda Kyle WilliamsFresh from her debut, The Stranger You Seek--which Publishers Weekly called "an explosive, unpredictable, and psychologically complex thriller that turns crime fiction clichés inside out"--Amanda Kyle Williams delivers a second thrilling Keye Street novel, perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Patricia Cornwell. That bullet was meant for you. Summer is smoldering through Atlanta on Fourth of July weekend, as fireworks crack through the air and steam rises from the pavement on Peachtree. Private investigator and ex-FBI profiler Keye Street wants nothing more than a couple of quiet days alone with her boyfriend, Aaron--but, as usual, murder gets in the way. I will find her. A.P.D. Lieutenant Aaron Rauser is called to the disturbing scene of the strangling death of a thirteen-year-old boy. Meanwhile, Keye must deal with not one but two of her own investigations: In the hills of Creeklaw County, there's a curious case involving chicken feed and a crematorium, and in Atlanta, Keye's emotionally fragile cousin Miki is convinced she is being stalked. Given Miki's history of drug abuse and mental problems, Keye is reluctant to accept her cousin's tale of a threatening man inside her house late one night. But as a recovering alcoholic herself, Keye can't exactly begrudge a woman her addictions--especially since Miki drives Keye to near-relapses at every turn. And yet, Miki is family, and Keye must help her--even if it means tempting her own demons. I always find her. All hell breaks loose when another murder--the apparent hanging of an elderly man--hits disturbingly close to home for Keye. And though the two victims have almost nothing in common, there are bizarre similarities between this case and that of Aaron's strangled teen. Is there a single faceless predator, a calculating murderer targeting his prey at random? Only a skilled profiler like Keye Street can help the A.P.D. find him. With the threat of more deaths to come, Keye works on pure instinct alone--and soon realizes that a killer is circling ever closer to the people she loves the most. Praise for Amanda Kyle Williams's The Stranger You Seek "An exceptionally smart and harrowing character-driven debut by a welcome new thriller writer."--New York Times bestselling author Karin Slaughter "A creepy, suspenseful, breathtaking ride . . . [Keye] Street is a unique and worthy addition to the rich tradition of damaged and tough private detectives."--Associated Press "[Williams] keeps the suspense taut and the humor snarky, with an ending that will have you slapping your foreheard over clues you missed."--The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "With its shocking triple-twist climax, this is the best private eye debut since Dennis Lehane's A Drink Before the War."--The Plain Dealer "An explosive, unpredictable, and psychologically complex thriller."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A dark, gritty thriller, The Stranger You Seek is a sensational debut. Readers will relish this story's many captivating, powerful, and compelling layers."--New York Times bestselling author Julia Spencer-FlemingFrom the Hardcover edition.
Stranger in the Shadows
by Shirlee McCoyA grieving woman’s fresh start comes with a handsome minister and a dangerous stalker in this inspirational romantic suspense mystery.Someone was watching Chloe Davidson. She had the unsettling feeling the stalker was waiting to strike. But who could it be? After a heartbreaking tragedy, Chloe had relocated to sleepy, safe Lakeview, Virginia, where she’d spent idyllic summers as a child. Where handsome minister Ben Avery had welcomed her and helped her believe in more than she’d ever thought possible. Yet her fear had followed her. Chloe kept seeing a stranger lurking in the shadows. And her things were going missing. Was it just her fragile imagination? Or was a sinister somebody much closer than she ever expected?
Stranger on Raven's Ridge
by Jenna RyanLocal legend said that sacrifice was the truest love of all...Returning to her ancestral home, Raven Blume needed a new start. So she opened a medical clinic in order to escape the danger that had torn her life apart-and claimed her husband's life. But local legend spoke of a ghost, a reincarnated soul haunting her house, the one high up on Raven's Ridge....Lurking within the mist was the man she thought dead. Aidan McInnis remained out of sight, venturing close enough to touch his Raven, but not daring to. The moment he did, he put a target on her back. Time was running out and Raven was quickly becoming familiar with danger. Aidan would die again if he had to-especially if it was the only way to protect her.
Stranger on the Shore
by Josh LanyonWhen a journalist gains access to a wealthy family’s secrets, he encounters shocking revelations—and an irresistibly handsome lawyer—in this M/M romance.Twenty years ago, little Brian Arlington was kidnapped from his family’s Long Island estate and was never seen again. The trail went cold, but investigative journalist Griff Hadley has always thought there was more to the story—much more. So when the Arlingtons’ patriarch invites him to stay at their estate to research his true crime book, Griff can’t say no.But not everyone is happy about Griff’s presence. Relatives and staff alike regard him coldly, including Pierce Mather, the Arlingtons’ attractive lawyer, who is more than a little wary of Griff’s motives.When a stranger shows up claiming to be the long-lost Brian, Griff and Pierce are united in their suspicions. Startled to have found an ally in the buttoned-up lawyer, Griff soon realizes it’s hard to keep a professional distance. Even in the midst of a groundbreaking investigation, even in the face of a shocking family secret . . .
Stranger: A Dark Stalker Romance
by Robin LovettWarning: Stranger by Robin Lovett is a scorching, intense romance novel featuring an anti-hero out to get revenge against the trust-fund woman whose family destroyed his life.This isn’t supposed to be a love story. This is not the kind of book where a girl gets swept off her feet. Where the hero is her knight in shining armor. This is a novel about ruining someone’s life. But even the simplest plans for revenge can go wrong.I like the way he watches me, this man I don’t know. It’s something I’ll never confess to, never tell a soul. But with one look of those penetrating eyes, I feel as if he’s unwrapped me, turned me inside out, rubbed away at my trust-fund-holding, good-girl exterior until I’m raw and exposed.He looks like he wants to destroy me. Like he wants to obliterate me and my shallow, perfect life until there’s nothing left.And once I meet Logan, the crazy part is, I want him to.***I hate Penny Vandershall.I hate her money and her family and her privilege. I hate her innocence and her smile and her shine. I want to annihilate her lightness and consume her with my darkness, my anger, my red-hot rage until there is nothing left of her.I know the truth about her, the truth that will make it easy to bring her down. To ruin her for good. But through the blinding haze of my hatred, my burning need for revenge, she's starting to get to me. She looks at me in wide-eyed fear, like a girl approaching the tiger’s cage. And yet she refuses to walk away; edging closer until she can meet the beast who wants to rip her apart.And even though I set out to ruin her, she may be the one to destroy me.This is a series of standalones that can be read separately or in this order:This is a series of standalones by Robin Lovett that can be read separately or in this order:Book 1: Stranger, a dark stalker romance Book 2: Deceiver, a dark revenge romance Book 3: Keeper, a dark captive romance
Strangers
by Camilla Grebe Asa TraffFrom the internationally bestselling authors of Some Kind of Peace, this eBook features an original short story, "Strangers," plus bonus materials, including: · Extended excerpt from Some Kind of Peace, the first Siri Bergman thriller· EXCLUSIVE sneak preview of More Bitter Than Death, the second Siri Bergman thriller (on sale June 18, 2013)· Q&A with Camilla Grebe and Åsa Träff A chilling blend of psychology and murder, this heart-pounding Swedish series follows Siri Bergman, a thirty-something psychologist in central Stockholm, as she tries to heal the minds of her patients--despite the fact that she's running from plenty of demons of her own. But the mind is a maze with many winding paths, and somehow Siri keeps finding herself venturing away from the safety of the therapist's couch . . . and onto the trail of a killer.
Strangers
by Dean KoontzThey were strangers.<P> A handful of people. From different backgrounds, living in different towns and cities across America, they had nothing in common—except fear.<P> They were victims.<P> Cold and stark, an unknown terror gripped their dreams and turned their days into living nightmares.<P> They were chosen.<P> And they could not escape. Deep in the heart of a sprawling desert, a dark memory called out to them drawing them to the Tranquility Motel—where the terrifying truth was waiting….
Strangers Among Us: Karl Alberg #8 (Karl Alberg #8)
by L.R. WrightA teenager arrested for his parents&’ murder has a Canadian cop investigating the dark heart of his sunny seaside village in this acclaimed mystery series. Vancouver's &“Sunshine Coast&” is famous for its beautiful vistas, but closer inspection reveals a strong dose of dysfunction among its quaint villages. Eliot Gardener is maddeningly sullen as only an angry fourteen-year-old can be. He's also, apparently, a double-murderer, having whacked both of his parents with a machete. At least it&’s an open and shut case for Canadian Mountie Karl Alberg. Or is it? Eliot may be guilty, but what drove him to commit such a grisly crime? As Alberg tries to get the troubled boy to talk, he finds himself dealing with dysfunction in his own life. His former neighbor bears him some serious ill will. And he keeps popping up wherever Alberg happens to be. Suddenly Alberg is watching a number of simmering pots . . .and the tension is only heating up.
Strangers In Death (In Death #26)
by J. D. RobbMurder harboured no bigotry, no bias. It subscribed to no class system. In its gleeful, deadly way, murder turned a blind eye.Scandalous death sells papers. But as the media frenzy feeds on the wealthy Thomas Anders, strangled to death with black velvet in his plush Park Avenue apartment, Lieutenant Eve Dallas grapples with just one question: a crime of passion or a cold extermination?Things don't add up. The victim didn't struggle and everyone has an alibi. And when a throwaway comment opens up a horrifying secret, Eve is fighting for far more than justice.'Keeps you guessing to the end' SunBook Twenty-Six in the New York Times number one bestselling series
Strangers She Knows (Cape Charade #3)
by Christina DoddI have three deadly problems:1. I’ve seriously offended a maniacal killer.2. I just had a bullet removed from my brain.3. My new daughter is growing up too fast—and she’s in the line of fire.Living on an obscure, technology-free island off California means safety from the murderer who hunts Kellen Adams and her new family…or does it? Family time becomes terror-time, and at last, alone, Kellen faces a killer playing a cruel game. Only one can survive, and Kellen knows who must win…and who must die.
Strangers at Collins House (Dark Shadows series by Marilyn Ross #3)
by Marilyn RossStrangers at Collins House is the third Gothic novel in Paperback Library's new series based on DARK SHADOWS, ABC-TV's continuing suspense drama. Within the shadowy recesses of Collins House, Victoria Winters helps Elizabeth Stoddard open a secret room in preparation for the arrival of elderly Henry Collins. From the first meeting with the mysterious old man, Victoria senses that he holds a vital key to her past. When he makes her a secret present of the magnificent jewels which belonged to the woman he loved--a woman Victoria strongly resembles--she is sure she is on the verge of discovering her real identity at last. But as her life is threatened repeatedly by a hidden killer, Victoria wonders if she will live long enough to find out. [from the back cover] "Victoria Winters at last feels she has a clue to her own identity when she meets elderly Henry Collins. He secretly gives her the jewels which once belonged to his lost love--a woman Victoria strongly resembles. After receiving the gift, Victoria is suddenly terrified by attacks on her life which are masked as accidents. Surrounded by danger, Victoria wonders if she is to be the victim of ruthless thieves--or a hidden murderer desperate enough to keep her from learning about her past." There are many more eerie books by Marilyn Ross in the Dark Shadows series, the most popular supernatural daily series in television history in the Bookshare library. They were written in the mid twentieth century. Look for: Dark Shadows, Victoria Winters, The Mystery of Collinwood, The Curse of Collinwood, Barnabas, The Curse of Collinwood and Quentin and the Haunted Cave.
Strangers at the Gate
by Catriona McPhersonWho do you turn to, when everyone's a stranger and you stop believing what your own eyes see?Finnie Doyle and Paddy Lamb are leaving city life in Edinburgh behind them and moving to the little town of Simmerton. Paddy has landed a partnership in a local solicitors and Finnie's snagged a job as a church deacon. Their rented cottage is quaint; their new colleagues are charming, and they can't believe their luck.But witnessing the bloody aftermath of a brutal murder changes everything. They've each been keeping secrets about their pasts. And they both know their precious new start won't survive a scandal. Together, for the best of reasons, they make the worst decision of their lives.And that's only the beginning. The deep, deep valley where Simmerton sits is unlike anywhere Finn and Paddy have been before. They are not the only ones hiding in its shadow and very soon they've lost control of the game they decided to play...Praise for Catriona McPherson:'An unnerving and suspenseful novel' Karin Slaughter'Just the right mixture of spookiness and mystery' James Oswald'A gripping thriller' Ian Rankin'A Gothic feast of a novel, this is a country house book with a difference: contemporary, punchy and disturbing, but using the tricks and twists of the best of Christie' Ann Cleeves'Go To My Grave is both a classic 'country house mystery' and a thriller. Atmospheric, with mind-bending twists, a narrator who may or may not be reliable, and an ending that will take your breath away and leave you astonished' Louise Penny' . . . drew me in from the very first page, and I stayed up late reading it because I couldn't wait to find out what happened next. That's the definition of a good book' Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author'A tale that shivers with suspense' The New York Times
Strangers at the Gate: A Novel
by Catriona McPherson"Strangers at the Gate is one of her best." - New York Times bestselling author Ann CleevesFrom Catriona McPherson, Agatha Award-winning author of Quiet Neighbors, comes Strangers at the Gate: a twisty, fascinating mystery that asks the question: who do you turn to when everyone's a stranger and you've stopped believing your own eyes? Finnie Doyle and Paddy Lamb are leaving city life in Edinburgh behind them and moving to the little town of Simmerton. Paddy's been made partner at the law firm in town, and Finnie has snagged a job as a church deacon. Their rented cottage is quaint; their new colleagues are charming, and they can't believe their luck.But only days after moving into the gate house, Finnie begins to have doubts. She keeps hearing strange sounds, and the thicket of trees make her feel claustrophobic rather than safe. When they witness the bloody aftermath of a brutal murder, it changes everything. They've each been keeping secrets about their pasts. And they both know their precious new start won't survive a scandal. Together, for the best of reasons, they make the worst decision of their lives.And that's only the beginning. The deep, deep valley where Simmerton sits is unlike anywhere Finnie and Paddy have been before. They are not the only ones hiding in its shadow and very soon they've lost control of the game they decided to play...
Strangers in Death (In Death #26)
by J. D. RobbIn 2060 New York, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is about to discover how the ties that bind strangers can kill.
Strangers in Paradise: Sheltered in His Arms
by Heather Graham Tara Taylor QuinnA SAFE PLACE Alexi Jordan moves to her family's crumbling Florida estate to start over. The house needs work, but that's exactly what she's looking for to get her life back on track after a disastrous marriage and an exhausting career. But after a series of unsettling phone calls and someone tampering with her lights, Alexi begins to fear that her home is far from a refuge. Her neighbor, Rex Morrow, insists on protecting Alexi. She can't deny that Rex is strong and sheltering, but the feelings she begins to develop for him are just as frightening as the series of scary events in her home. As the danger increases, Alexi must decide who poses the greater risk-her mysterious stalker, or the man who threatens to steal her heart... FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Sheltered in His Arms by USA TODAY bestselling author Tara Taylor Quinn Ten years after doing the unforgivable and leaving Shelter Valley, Sam Montford returns home. But forgiveness proves hard to find...particularly with the one woman he loved the most and hurt the deepest: his ex-wife, Cassie Tate.