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Soul/Mate
by Joyce Carol OatesA lonely widow is romanced by a &“brilliantly portrayed&” pathological killer in this novel by the National Book Award–winning author of them (The New York Times). Dorothea Deverell is a New England art historian working for a Boston museum, resigned to entering middle age alone—until she&’s swept off her feet by the flattery of a charming younger man who calls her his soul mate. Colin Asch is swept away too. He admires Dorothea&’s gentle nature, innate goodness, decency, and acceptance of others without judgment. She&’s nothing at all like the people Colin has met before—and murdered. A self-appointed &“Angel of Death,&” Colin is determined to keep Dorothea happy—by eliminating anyone who gets in the way of his plan. They&’ll be clever kills, untraceable and fast as a knife-slash to the throat. Each one will bring him closer to the woman he loves. And by the time Dorothea discovers what horrors passion has wrought, she&’ll be in so deep, so dark, that giving in might be her only chance of survival. This novel, called &“a hair-raiser&” by Elmore Leonard, comes from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of We Were the Mulvaneys, a four-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and recipient of the O. Henry Award, the National Book Award, and the Bram Stoker Award. In Soul/Mate, &“it is clear from the start that we are in Joyce Carol Oates territory, for the book is stamped with her hallmarks—her complex, detailed prose; her fascination with violence; her obsessive concern with rendering not so much action as the way action haunts the hidden consciousness of her characters&” (The New York Times).
Soulbringer In Deserted Village: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Feng YanfengyuTo become a demon for love, to be a soul for love. People say, ghosts have their own path, you must not let them go.
Soulbringer In Deserted Village: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Feng YanfengyuTo become a demon for love, to be a soul for love. People say, ghosts have their own path, you must not let them go.
Soulbringer In Deserted Village: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Feng YanfengyuTo become a demon for love, to be a soul for love. People say, ghosts have their own path, you must not let them go.
Soulless: Inspector Mislan and the Faceless Girl (Inspector Mislan #4)
by Rozlan Mohd NoorA death no one should suffer and an investigator who won&’t give up—for fans of John Burdett, Ian Rankin, and Michael Connelly.Early morning in Jalan Alor, one of the city&’s red-light and tourist hotspots controlled by the Triads. A junkie&’s scream of horror and the commotion that follows brings down the police, first a patrol car, and then, after what the officers see, Inspector Mislan and Detective Sergeant Johan from Special Investigations. The body in the duffle bag had been dumped in a back alley. The junkie who found the bag thought he&’d hit the jackpot. The rats probably thought the same. But it was acid that took the young woman&’s face and burned the flesh on her fingers, and something unknown caused the marks on her skin of what appears to be torture.With no papers, no fingerprints, no face, and a body removed from the original crime scene, Mislan must build his case and find who committed this atrocity. The woman&’s body seems to have been a message. But by whom? For whom?This unsettling case will take Inspector Mislan and his team from Kuala Lumpur to the Land of Smiles, and from a dark alley to the dark web and a place where humans are made soulless.
Soulmates: A Novel
by Jessica Grose"For anyone who has ever suspected something sinister lurking behind the craze of new-age spirituality, Jessica Grose has crafted just the tale for you. With the delicious bite of satire and the page-turning satisfaction of a thriller, Soulmates is a deeply compelling, funny and sharply observed look at just how far we will go to achieve inner peace."--Lena DunhamA clever, timely novel about a marriage, and infidelity, the meaning of true spirituality, perception and reality from the author of Sad Desk Salad, in which a scorned ex-wife tries to puzzle out the pieces of her husband's mysterious death at a yoga retreat and their life together.It's been two years since the divorce, and Dana has moved on. She's killing it at her law firm, she's never looked better, thanks to all those healthy meals she cooks, and she's thrown away Ethan's ratty old plaid recliner. She hardly thinks about her husband--ex-husband--anymore, or about how the man she'd known since college ran away to the Southwest with a yoga instructor, spouting spiritual claptrap that Dana still can't comprehend. But when she sees Ethan's picture splashed across the front page of the New York Post--"Nama-Slay: Yoga Couple Found Dead in New Mexico Cave"--Dana discovers she hasn't fully let go of Ethan or the past. The article implies that it was a murder-suicide, and Ethan's to blame. How could the man she once loved so deeply be a killer? Restless to find answers that might help her finally to let go, Dana begins to dig into the mystery surrounding Ethan's death. Sifting through the clues of his life, Dana finds herself back in the last years of their marriage . . . and discovers that their relationship--like Ethan's death--wasn't what it appeared to be.A novel of marriage, meditation, and all the spaces in between, Soulmates is a page-turning mystery, a delicious satire of our feel-good spiritual culture, and a nuanced look at contemporary relationships by one of the sharpest writers working today.
Souls of Air
by Mons KallentoftLinköping's top detective, Malin Fors, is about to take on a case that's a little too close for comfort. Her daughter has just discovered a dead body. It is that of a 79-year-old resident at the nursing home where she works. He's been hung by his own alarm cord.At first it looks like a cut and dry suicide. But when the autopsy suggests foul play, Malin probes deeper and uncovers rumours about the home's mismanagement its greedy millionaire owner. Was it a mercy killing, or was someone trying to silence the victim?Who could possibly benefit from the death of an elderly man? Only someone with a lot to gain - or a lot to lose...
Souls of Air (Malin Fors)
by Mons KallentoftLinköping's top detective, Malin Fors, is about to take on a case that's a little too close for comfort. Her daughter has just discovered a dead body. It is that of a 79-year-old resident at the nursing home where she works. He's been hung by his own alarm cord.At first it looks like a cut and dry suicide. But when the autopsy suggests foul play, Malin probes deeper and uncovers rumours about the home's mismanagement its greedy millionaire owner. Was it a mercy killing, or was someone trying to silence the victim?Who could possibly benefit from the death of an elderly man? Only someone with a lot to gain - or a lot to lose...
Souls of Air (Malin Fors)
by Mons KallentoftLinköping's top detective, Malin Fors, is about to take on a case that's a little too close for comfort. Her daughter has just discovered a dead body. It is that of a 79-year-old resident at the nursing home where she works. He's been hanged by his own alarm cord. At first it looks like a straightforward suicide. But when the autopsy suggests foul play, Malin uncovers some disturbing rumours about the home's management and its millionaire owner. Was it a mercy killing, or was someone trying to silence the victim?Who could possibly benefit from the death of an elderly man? Only someone with a lot to gain - or a lot to lose...(P)2016 Hodder & Stoughton
Souls of Angels
by Thomas EidsonThe new novel from the author of a??St Agnesa?? Standa??; a??Souls of Angelsa?? is a murder story with a twist, a classic tale of love, redemption and revenge. Sister Ria made a promise on her mother's deathbed that she would care for her wayward father. And, when he is charged with the murder of a prostitute, she is called upon to act on her word. Reluctantly she returns to the town of her childhood, and to her father's home hoping to reconcile herself with her past and to prove his innocence. But, ...
Souls of Men: An Elaine Hope Mystery (An Elaine Hope Mystery #1)
by A. AshworthVeteran Detective Inspector Elaine Hope knows she was born to be a detective. Now she's taken over a bungled case and released the only suspect. Her male superiors in the London Metropolitan Police doubt her, and London's tabloids scream for a scapegoat.None of them can stop her. Finding the truth is all that matters to Elaine. She forges ahead, standing up to her bosses, bad cops, and murderous crooks. Each has reason to fear her. Elaine's life gets more complicated when a former suspect shows romantic interest. He won’t reveal his personal tragedies to anyone but Elaine, and she has her own secrets.As Elaine and her protégé, Liz Barker, track the killer through wintery London boroughs, darker hunters join the chase. When she finally confronts her quarry face-to-face, Elaine discovers how desires can mold the souls of men, and how one terrifying night will change her life forever.Souls of Men, A. R. Ashworth's chilling debut, is sure to appeal to readers of Sharon Bolton and Deborah Crombie.
Sound Evidence: Detective Chief Inspector Rudd's tenth case (Crime Club Series)
by June ThomsonIt's the most puzzling case of Detective Chief Inspector Jack Rudd's illustrious career. As a senior civil servant in the Foreign Office, Hugo Bannister is highly respected. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for certain of the company he's been keeping, namely Ray Chivers, an attractive young electrician. Ray's involvement in a burglary (which resulted in a policeman's death) has forced him to go into hiding. With Hugo's assistance, Ray has been able to maintain a low profile--and a high fashion wardrobe. But Ray soon drops out of Hugo's life. In fact, he drops out of life period, and £50,000 worth of stolen gold Krugerrands disappears. Now Hugo finds himself caught in a most unsavory situation: threatened with blackmail by Rays malodorous friend Benny. But could there be anything about Hugo Bannister that would precipitate blackmail? And will Benny be able to carry out his plan before Rays murderer catches up with him? Only Detective Chief Inspector Rudd, with his judicious, instinctive reasoning, could solve so complex a mystery--particularly after discovering that his own colleagues are not above suspicion!
Sound of Darkness: A Novel (Krewe of Hunters #36)
by Heather GrahamThe cries of the dead are deafening Women are being taken in Virginia, and FBI agent Mark Gallagher is determined to put a stop to it. Certain he&’s closing in on the killer known as The Embracer, Mark is less than thrilled when he&’s partnered with rookie agent Colleen Law, worried she&’s a liability when there&’s so much at stake. But like everyone in the Krewe of Hunters, Colleen has talents that extend beyond the usual investigative toolbox. She can hear the voices of the victims in her head, and they&’re telling her she and Mark are near to uncovering the truth. When Mark&’s prime suspect takes a liking to Colleen, he&’s surprisingly protective of his new partner, even as he admits her connection to the victims is key. But tense interrogations turn dangerously personal when someone close to Colleen goes missing, luring the agents deep into the shadows of wooded rural Virginia, where nobody can hear them scream. &“A high-octane page turner that&’s two parts thrills, one part cautionary tale, and an absolute blast to read.&” —Providence Journal on Danger in Numbers Krewe of Hunters Book 1: Phantom EvilBook 2: Heart of EvilBook 3: Sacred EvilBook 4: The Evil InsideBook 5: The UnseenBook 6: The UnholyBook 7: The UnspokenBook 8: The UninvitedBook 9: THE NIGHT IS WATCHINGBook 10: The Night Is AliveBook 11: THE NIGHT IS FOREVERBook 12: The CursedBook 13: The HexedBook 14: The BetrayedBook 15: The SilencedBook 16: The ForgottenBook 17: The HiddenBook 18: Haunted DestinyBook 19: Deadly FateBook 20: Darkest JourneyBook 21: Dying BreathBook 22: Dark RitesBook 23: Wicked DeedsBook 24: Fade to BlackBook 25: Pale as DeathBook 26: Echoes of EvilBook 27: The SummoningBook 28: The SeekersBook 29: The StalkingBook 30: Seeing DarknessBook 31: Deadly TouchBook 32: Dreaming DeathBook 33: The UnforgivenBook 34: The ForbiddenBook 35: The UnknownBook 36: Sound of DarknessBook 37: Aura of NightBook 38: Voice of Fear
Sound of Summer
by Annette BroadrickCONFIDENTIAL Subject: Ms. Selena Stanford I thought my days as a secret agent were finally over; but here I am in the line of fire once again. I was minding my own business, trying to recuperate and figure out what to do with the rest of my life, when out of nowhere this gorgeous woman shows up on the doorstep of my mountain retreat! What's worse, Selena saw something she shouldn't and she's in more danger than she even realizes. I would never turn my back on my sworn duty to protect the innocent, but this vivacious lady has really rocked my world.
Sounds Like Trouble: A Novel (Sounds Like A Plan)
by Dwayne Alexander Smith Pamela Samuels YoungTwo opposites. Undeniable attraction. Three mobsters. An offer they can&’t refuse. It sounds like trouble as Jackson Jones and Mackenzie Cunningham, reluctant partners and two of the best private investigators in Los Angeles, return to solve their most dangerous case yet. Jackson Jones and Mackenzie &“Mac&” Cunningham can&’t agree on anything. After coming close to death on their last case, the two have decided to team up but they can&’t even decide on how to furnish their new office. Jackson wants to make a big splash. Mackenzie just wants a desk and some filing cabinets to clean up the mess. Before they can reach a truce on the decor, the two PIs get an offer they have no choice but to accept: infamous gangster Big Ced and two of his mafia dons want them to track down a package. Or else. Things heat up in more ways than one as Jackson and Mac track down the sensitive information for the mobsters, while a police investigator is on their tail. When sparks fly between Mackenzie and Lieutenant Good Looking, Jackson&’s jealousy and fiery back-and-forth with his partner has them flirting with danger in more ways than one. As they race through LA&’s fanciest neighborhoods in a race against time, Jackson and Mac must stick closer to each other than ever as they dodge bullets, bad guys, and their feelings for each other. In the tradition of Mr. & Mrs. Smith set in modern LA, Sounds Like Trouble puts a fresh spin on the great investigative duos with an intoxicating blend of mystery, humor, and witty banter that you won&’t want to miss.
Sounds Like a Plan: A Novel (Sounds Like A Plan #1)
by Dwayne Alexander Smith Pamela Samuels YoungOne Missing Person. Two Rival Detectives. Infinite Chemistry. This rollicking thrill ride told in alternating &“he said/she said&” perspectives is an irresistible blend of mystery, sexual tension, and humor.Jackson Jones and Mackenzie Cunningham have a lot in common. They are both hard-working private investigators with their own firms in Los Angeles, each happily single, and very good at their jobs. But when they&’re together, they are like oil and water. After they find themselves working the same missing persons case, the idea of collaborating seems about as likely as a blizzard in Beverly Hills. But once it&’s clear that they have been set up to take the fall for a murder, they have no choice but to join forces and make a plan that will expose the truth. Bickering their way from Century City to Malibu and beyond, they find it increasingly hard to deny the sparks flying between them. But with a small army of mercenaries in hot pursuit and a killer intent on covering his tracks, there&’s not a lot of time to sort through their complicated feelings. Told in alternating perspectives, this rollicking, romantic thrill ride makes for a swoon-worthy mystery.
Sounds of Silence
by Elizabeth WhiteBorder Patrol agent Eli Carmichael knew the deaf child he'd found outside a Mexican orphanage was harboring a dark secret--she was carrying a bloodstained knife and was clearly traumatized. To keep her safe, he turned to trusted neighbor Isabel Valenzuela. A sense of duty had kept Eli close to his fellow agent's widow and her young son over the past year, and now Eli was spending more time with Isabel and the kids, trying to determine exactly what the girl had seen. Under Isabel's gentle care, the child began to open up. But the killers were close by, and determined to silence the girl forever. . . .
Sour Apples
by Sheila ConnollyApple orchard owner Meg Corey is finally feeling settled into her new life in Granford--she's made friends, and her relationship with Seth Chapin is heating up--when her old Boston coworker Lauren Converse comes barreling into town, running the Congressional campaign for a former hometown football hero. But Meg doesn't have time to worry about why Seth seems reluctant to back Lauren's campaign when her neighbor, local dairy farmer Joyce Truesdell, is found dead from an apparent kick to the head from one of her cows. When an autopsy shows that the fatal blow actually came from a weapon, Meg is even more troubled. Popular opinion points to Joyce's husband as the culprit, but Meg can't help wondering if someone wanted the outspoken dairy farmer out of the way--but why? She'll have to find out who had a beef with the victim, before she's the next one to get creamed... INCLUDES DELICIOUS RECIPES
Sour Crime Donuts (A Deputy Donut Mystery)
by Ginger BoltonWith Emily Westhill&’s popular Deputy Donut Café rolling out seasonal summer treats, everyone in Fallingbrook, Wisconsin wants a taste. But when a limited batch box turns up near a dead body, Emily and her curious tabby are pitted against the worst kind of customer—a cold-blooded murderer! Emily feels like a protective big sister around bubbly twenty-something Izzy—a new regular whose enthusiasm for peaches and cream donuts is surpassed only by her dream to start her own business. As if blown in by an August breeze, Izzy pulls Emily into her plan to buy a property at the edge of town to grow and sell fresh produce. But she&’s not the only fan of Deputy Donut&’s peachy delights . . . or the only patron vying to own the lush parcel of land. And the competition is fiercer than the two women imagined . . . Petty squabbles turn deadly when a developer with a mean streak is found murdered on the vacant stretch of land. Worse, Emily&’s signature donuts are spotted nearby, leading to several potential suspects who could have left their sugar-frosted fingerprints all over the crime scene—including the mayor, a handsome out-of-towner, and even sweet-to-the-core Izzy. When her detective husband discovers poisonous ingredients in the discarded desserts, a shocked Emily must reveal holes in a collection of very fuzzy facts and nab the killer before someone else takes their last bite . . .
Sour Grapes (A Savannah Reid Mystery #6)
by G. A. McKevettSouthern California&’s plus-sized P.I. takes on a beauty contest killer in a mystery that&’s &“as crisp and sparkling as Villa Rosa's best white zinfandel&” (Publishers Weekly). Since moving from the Deep South to San Carmelita, California, private detective Savannah Reid has longed for a little slice of home. But just when she&’s about to enjoy some juicy fried chicken, her spoiled baby sister, Atlanta, comes knocking. She&’s here to enter the Miss Gold Coast Beauty Pageant and become a star. Savannah is less than thrilled by the impromptu visit, but she's more alarmed about Atlanta's growing obsession with her appearance. Competition at the pageant is getting fierce—so much so that someone's been driven to murder. Desperate to keep her sister out of harm's way, Savannah digs into a real beauty of a case—and discovers the ugly side of the wave-and-pose industry. And when it comes to a bevy of backstabbing, sequin-wearing, crown-coveting glam girls, the question isn't who would want to commit murder, but who wouldn't?
Sour Puss (Mrs. Murphy Mystery #14)
by Rita Mae Brown Sneaky Pie BrownIn this latest whodunit, Rita Mae Brown and her feline partner-in-crime-detection, Sneaky Pie Brown, return to the scene of their bestselling crimes--picturesque Crozet, Virginia. Love is in the air as spring comes to the small town, but no sooner has Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen remarried than she is rudely interrupted--by murder. And no sooner does the trouble start than curious cats Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, along with corgi Tee Tucker, sink their claws into the case. ... After an unexpected rekindling of their romance, Harry and her veterinarian ex-husband, Fair Haristeen, have happily remarried. But the excitement of their nuptials is quickly overshadowed by the murder of Professor Vincent Forland, a world-famous grape and fungal expert who was in town visiting the local vineyards. Within days of giving a lecture on how distilled fungus and cattle diseases are the current basis of chemical warfare, Forland's decapitated body is discovered. After their initial fright, the residents of Crozet believe that this was a political murder and settle back into their routines-until a local is also found dead, killed in the same gruesome manner as Professor Forland. Now residents can't help wondering, is this really the work of an outsider--or one of their own? No longer working in the post office, Harry had just planted a quarter acre of grapes, which fuels her natural curiosity over just what the two murder victims knew and had in common. Once the warmth of spring arrives, the grapevines blossom and Harry's furry entourage discovers the first critical clue. But how can they show the humans what they've learned? And how can they--or anyone--stop the killing? From the Hardcover edition.
Sous couverture (Désirs Défendus Ser. #1)
by Hayley B. James Kieran LoganDésirs défendus, numéro hors sérieL'officier de police Gabriel Carter refuse de se retirer de sa mission sans être parvenu à ses fins. Donc, lorsqu'il part, sous couverture de plusieurs mois, en tant que prostitué masculin nommé Ty, il a bien l'intention de faire tout ce qui est en son pouvoir pour régler son dossier par des arrestations. Il séduit sa cible, Démétrius Pardo, le deuxième homme le plus puissant de Las Vegas et trafiquant d'êtres humains, mais l'homme ne correspond pas du tout à ce à quoi il s'attendait. Plus Gabriel en apprend sur Démétrius, plus il doit faire face à des rebondissements qui jonchent son chemin dans une affaire qui se complique et le mène au rival de Démétrius, Arden, et au-delà. Il s'agit d'un dossier plein de fausses identités et de quiproquos. Couche après couche, il doit démêler des histoires forgées de toutes pièces. Gabriel est certain qu'il n'y a aucune chance pour qu'il puisse faire un jour confiance à Démétrius en lui confiant sa vie... et encore moins son cœur.
Sous la peau (Bouclier métamorphe #1)
by Margo Bond CollinsElle est chanceuse que ce soit un séducteur. Il est chanceux qu’elle ne mord pas. Trop… Lindi Parker travaille fort pour rester humaine, et ce n’est pas une tâche facile pour une métaserpent. Elle n’a aucune envie de chercher d’autres personnes comme elle… jusqu’à ce qu’une nouvelle enquête change tout. Quand Lindi apprend qu’elle n’est pas la seule métamorphe sur Terre, elle réalise aussi qu’elle est peut-être la prochaine sur la liste d’un tueur. Pour sauver sa peau et celle des enfants blessés avec lesquels elle travaille, elle devra faire équipe avec Dr Kade Nevala, un membre du clan métamorphe responsable de l’extermination des serpents-garous et aussi un des hommes les plus séduisants que Lindi a jamais vu. Encore plus terrifiant, elle devra embrasser son côté serpent, un choix qui a d’énormes conséquences pour Lindi et les gens autour d’elle.
South Atlantic Requiem (William Catesby)
by Edward WilsonA brilliant, eye-opening espionage thriller by a former special forces officer 'now at the forefront of spy writing''The thinking person's John le Carré' Tribune 'Edward Wilson seems poised to inherit the mantle of John le Carré' Irish Independent'More George Smiley than James Bond, Catesby will delight those readers looking for less blood and more intelligence in their spy thrillers' Publishers WeeklyIt is 1982 and the British prime minister and the Argentine president are both clinging to power. Downing Street, having ignored alarm bells coming from the South Atlantic, finds itself in a full-blown crisis when Argentina invades the remote and forgotten British territory of the Falklands Islands. Catesby is dispatched urgently to prevent Argentina from obtaining more lethal Exocet missiles by fair means or foul. From Patagonia to Paris, from Chevening to the White House, Catesby plays a deadly game of diplomatic cat and mouse determined to avert the loss of life. The clock is ticking as diplomats and statesmen race for a last-minute settlement while the weapons of war are primed and aimed. Edward Wilson's stunning new spy thriller brilliantly evokes the intricate world of high-stakes espionage with a rare authenticity and deeply-felt sympathy for the human cost and tragedy of conflict.'Gets nearer to the truth of what happened in the Falklands War than any of the standard histories. Highly recommended' Clive Ponting'A classic of the genre . . . as good as espionage thriller writing gets' NB Magazine'A stunning and ingenious book' Crime ReviewPraise for Edward Wilson:'Stylistically sophisticated . . . Wilson knows how to hold the reader's attention' W.G. Sebald'A reader is really privileged to come across something like this' Alan Sillitoe'All too often, amid the glitzy gadgetry of the spy thriller, all the fast cars and sexual adventures, we lose sight of the essential seriousness of what is at stake. John le Carré reminds us, often, and so does Edward Wilson' Independent
South Beach Shakedown: The Diary of Gideon Pike (The Mick Sever Music Series)
by Don BrunsUSA Today best-selling authorSomeone is about to make a killing in the music industry. Why would songwriting legend Gideon Pike mysteriously disappear just when he is about to turn his 30-year career into a multi-million dollar profit? Music columnist Mick Sever is back in Don Bruns' third suspense masterpiece. This time he's looking for answers and his missing friend in the gritty backrooms of South Beach's biggest nightclubs, dodging suicide speedboats and running from sniper fire. What surfaces is how the major players in the music industry are not making the headlines, they're just pulling the strings that create them. Hit it right and the royalties, even someone else's, can rake in millions for the rest of your life. The key is finding Gideon before Korean mobster Jimmy Shinn does. Jimmy is ready to cash in on the one secret that will bring Gideon to his knees and strip away what's left of his career, his fortune, and his life. Whoever gets to Gideon first will either save him or pull the trigger. The deadly race is on.