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Such a Good Liar
by Sue WallmanShe's faking her way into the most exclusive social circles for revenge. But how long can her lies hold up?Seventeen-year-old Lydia Cornwallis has arrived on an exclusive Caribbean island populated only by the ultra-rich and their staff. The Harrington sisters rule the island, throwing lavish parties and treating everyone around them like toys for their amusement, and Lydia simply can't wait to meet them. Because she's not Lydia Cornwallis.And the Harringtons have hell to pay for what they've done.When a storm hits the island and all routes to the mainland are cut off, Lydia is given the perfect opportunity to exact her murderous revenge. With time running out and her identity about to be exposed, Lydia will need to draw on epic nerve, quicksilver adaptability, and sly cunning to carry out her deadly plans.
Such a Good Man (The Joe Burgess Mystery Series #8)
by Kate FloraBehind the Veneer of Success Lies a Sinister Secret in Such a Good Man, a Detective Joe Burgess Murder Mystery Thriller from Kate Flora—Portland, Maine—When Dr. Eliot Spence is found dead in his pristine condo, Detective Joe Burgess and his team must delve behind his glossy façade to reveal the doctor’s insatiable desires, his wife’s mysterious death, and a cache of compromising photos.As Burgess and his colleagues strive to uncover the truth about the man colleagues describe as a dedicated and compassionate doctor, they unearth a web of intrigue, shocking family secrets, and hidden agendas, testing their ability to separate fact from fiction.While the detectives try to unravel the enigmatic world surrounding Dr. Spence, their own personal lives are under pressure as demands from their families threaten to derail the investigation, testing their determination—and ability—to bring justice to a man who seemed “Such a Good Man.”“Kate Flora does what all the great writers do: she takes you inside unfamiliar territory and makes you feel right at home; you climb in and are along for the whole ride.” ~Michael Connelly“Joe Burgess, the ‘meanest cop is Portland.’ He’s a wonderfully wrought character, capable of intense compassion as well as righteous rage." ~D. C. BrodPublisher’s Note: Kate Flora returns with her trademark blend of suspense, intrigue, and complex characters in “Such a Good Man.” This gripping police procedural will keep you on the edge of your seat, racing to uncover the truth alongside the dedicated detectives.Includes vulgar language and sexual content consistent with criminals and those who investigate their crimes.THE JOE BURGESS MYSTERIESPlaying GodThe Angel of Knowlton ParkRedemptionAnd Grant You PeaceLed AstrayA Child Shall Lead ThemA World of DeceitSuch a Good Man
Such a Good Mom: A Novel
by Julia SpiroBestselling author Julia Spiro's Such a Good Mom is a brilliant standalone mystery that's the perfect beach read. In the heat of summer, a murder on Martha's Vineyard rocks one new mom to the core, leaving her to search for answers. With a healthy newborn baby, a devoted husband, a successful career, and a busy life on Martha’s Vineyard, Brynn Nelson should be the happiest she’s ever been. But Brynn is struggling. Her husband, Ross, grows more distant by the day, and the challenges and exhaustion of postpartum make Brynn feel like she’s slowly losing pieces of herself to motherhood. Pieces that she might never get back.But it’s summer on the Vineyard, a beacon for wealthy visitors, and a place so beautiful that it seems immune to tragedy and crime. Except for locals, like Brynn, who know all too well that tragedy can strike at any point. And this time, it hits close to home when a friend of the family is found washed ashore. Dead. And Brynn’s already hectic life is turned upside down when Ross is arrested for the crime.Left reeling with more questions than answers, Brynn’s only path forward is to find out who really killed Cecelia Buckley, even if it means it was her husband. She’s not sure who she’s able to trust anymore. And with the dizzying, endless cycle of sleepless nights, diapers, and bottles, Brynn’s not even sure she can trust herself. She’s not sure of anything anymore, but she won’t stop until she finds the truth.Bestselling author Julia Spiro is known for writing characters readers instantly connect to. With Such a Good Mom, Spiro brings the real and layered Martha’s Vineyard to life through the eyes of a new mom trying to get her family out of the eye of the storm that is a murder investigation.
Such a Good Mother: A Novel
by Helen Monks TakharSome women would do anything for their children. This provocative novel &“goes straight for the jugular of modern motherhood&” (Lindsay Cameron, author of Just One Look)—from the author of the &“addictive&” (People) thriller Precious You. &“Mothers and hustlers can be a lethal combination—and the perfect recipe to keep you up all night.&”—Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The JetsettersRose O&’Connell is barely surviving. Her marriage is rocky; her son isn&’t fitting in at his new school, the prestigious Woolf Academy; and their tiny apartment in a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood can barely contain her family. As she struggles to make ends meet on her junior bank teller wages, Rose finds that life as the only mom in a name tag and uniform at the Woolf&’s shiny school gates isn&’t easy. Not so for those in the elite and secretive Circle—a tight-knit group of wealthy mothers, led by the charismatic and glamorous Amala Kaur—who rule the school. When the mysterious death of one of the Circle&’s members creates a vacancy, Rose dares to hope she could fill it and transform her life. Amala&’s shocking decision to invite Rose into her clique provokes resentment among the Circle, especially when her fortunes, self-esteem, and status start to soar. But Rose soon realizes the true price of being on the inside. Far from being a dream come true, the Circle proves her worst nightmare. Unlike the woman she replaced, can Rose escape with her life? Taut, complex, and compulsively readable, Such a Good Mother is a razor-sharp take on the myth of having it all.
Such a Good Wife: A Thriller
by Seraphina Nova GlassBetrayal was just the beginning…Melanie Hale is a devoted mother to her two children, a diligent caregiver to her ailing mother-in-law and a trusted neighbor in their wealthy Louisiana community. Above all, she&’s a loving partner to her wonderful husband, Collin.Then there are the parts of herself that Mel keeps hidden. She&’s exhausted, worried and unfulfilled. So much so that one night, after a writers&’ group meeting, Mel begins an affair with a successful local author named Luke. Suddenly she&’s transformed into a role she doesn&’t recognize—a woman who deceives with unseemly ease. A woman who might be capable of just about anything.When Mel finds Luke&’s dead body in his lavish rented house, she realizes just how high the stakes have become. Not only does she have to keep her affair a secret in order to preserve her marriage, but she desperately needs to avoid being implicated in Luke&’s death. But who would want to kill him? Who else in her life is keeping secrets? And most terrifying of all, how far will they—and she—go to keep those secrets hidden?Looking for another heart-pounding thriller? In bestselling author Seraphina Nova Glass&’s upcoming thriller, NOTHING EVER HAPPENS HERE, new threats and hidden secrets in a small town spark a desperate race against time...Other thrillers from Seraphina to keep you up all night: The Vancancy in Room 10 The Vanishing Hour On a Quiet Street Someone&’s Listening
Such a Lovely Family
by Aggie Blum ThompsonThe cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Washington, D.C., and the Calhouns are in the midst of hosting their annual party to celebrate the best of the spring season. With a house full of friends, neighbors, and their beloved three adult children, the Calhouns are expecting another picture-perfect event. But a brutal murder in the middle of the celebration transforms the yearly gathering into a homicide scene, and all the guests into suspects.Behind their façade of perfection, the Calhoun family has been keeping some very dark secrets. Parents who use money and emotional manipulation to control their children. Two sons, one the black sheep who is desperate to outrun mistakes he’s made, and the other a new father, willing to risk everything to protect his child. And a daughter: an Instagram influencer who refuses to face the truth about the man she married.As the investigation heats up, family tensions build, and alliances shift. Long-buried resentments surface, forcing the Calhouns to face their darkest secrets before it’s too late.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Such a Perfect Wife: A Novel (A\bailey Weggins Mystery Ser. #8)
by Kate WhiteBlonde. Beautiful. A loving mother.And missing since Monday.On a sunny morning in late September, Shannon Blaine sets off for a jog along the rural roads near her home in Lake George, New York. It’s her usual a.m. routine, her “me time” after dropping the kids off at school…except on this day she never returns.Is her husband lying when he says he has no clue where she is? Could Shannon have split on her own, overwhelmed by the pressures of her life? Or is she the victim of a sexual predator who had been prowling the area and snatched her before she knew what was happening.True crime writer Bailey Weggins, on assignment for the website Crime Beat, heads north from New York City to report on the mysterious disappearance. An anonymous tip soon leads Bailey to a grisly, bone-chilling discovery. Every town has its secrets, Bailey reminds herself, and nothing is ever as perfect as it seems. She keeps digging for answers until—when it’s almost too late—she unearths the terrifying truth.
Such a Pretty Girl
by Tess DiamondIn a gripping romantic thriller from Tess Diamond, an FBI profiler becomes a killer’s deadly obsession…In Grace Sinclair’s bestselling crime novels, the good guys win and the bad guys always get caught. As the FBI’s top profiler, she knows that real life is rarely so straightforward. But her new case isn’t just brutal—it’s also personal. The victims look like Grace. And the FBI recruit assigned to her team is trouble of another kind.This isn’t how Special Agent Gavin Walker imagined running into Grace again. Two years ago they shared one earth-shattering night, then she vanished from his life. She’s brilliant, fiercely independent, and in mortal danger from a killer masterminding a twisted game …The body count is rising. Entangled in the case and in each other, Gavin and Grace are running out of time and chances. And as Grace puts the pieces together, she knows she’ll have to confront her own deepest secrets before the final, fatal move is played.
Such a Quiet Place: A Novel
by Megan Miranda&“An Agatha Christie vibe make[s] this whodunit an excellent beach read&” (Library Journal). Discover secrets, scandal, and a suspected killer—all on one street in this gripping suspense from New York Times bestselling author and &“master of misdirection and sudden plot twists&” (Booklist), Megan Miranda. Welcome to Hollow&’s Edge, where you can find secrets, scandal, and a suspected killer—all on one street. Hollow&’s Edge used to be a quiet place. A private and idyllic neighborhood where neighbors dropped in on neighbors, celebrated graduation and holiday parties together, and looked out for one another. But then came the murder of Brandon and Fiona Truett. A year and a half later, Hollow&’s Edge is simmering. The residents are trapped, unable to sell their homes, confronted daily by the empty Truett house, and suffocated by their trial testimonies that implicated one of their own. Ruby Fletcher. And now, Ruby&’s back. With her conviction overturned, Ruby waltzes right back to Hollow&’s Edge, and into the home she shared with Harper Nash. Harper, five years older, has always treated Ruby like a wayward younger sister. But now she&’s terrified. What possible good could come of Ruby returning to the scene of the crime? And how can she possibly turn her away, when she knows Ruby has nowhere to go? Within days, suspicion spreads like a virus across Hollow&’s Edge. It&’s increasingly clear that not everyone told the truth about the night of the Truetts&’ murders. And when Harper begins receiving threatening notes, she realizes she has to uncover the truth before someone else becomes the killer&’s next victim. Pulsating with suspense and with Megan Miranda&’s trademark shocking twists, Such a Quiet Place is Megan Miranda&’s best novel yet—&“A claustrophobic and suspenseful whodunit…that ponders the eternal question of how well we really know those closest to us&” (BookPage, starred review).
Sucias indiscreciones: un romance de la mafia oscura
by Roxy SinclaireA veces, pequeños secretos sucios golpean cuando menos te lo esperas .. Luke En Irlanda, yo era un luchador por la libertad o un terrorista, dependiendo de qué lado estuvieras. Dejé todo eso atrás, pero las únicas habilidades que tenía eran las que aprendí en el lado equivocado de la ley. A Greco le gustó eso de mí. Tal vez le recordé a él mismo cuando estaba ascendiendo en la mafia. Yo era leal a mi jefe. Estuve allí para protegerlo a toda costa y contra todas las amenazas. Entonces me encontré con ELLA. Elda no era como las otras chicas con las que había estado. La forma en que se movía, la forma en que se portaba a sí misma era otra cosa. Sabía que tenía que tenerla. Pero debería haber sabido que todos tienen un pasado... lo que no esperaba era cuán cerca estaban los secretos de Elda para nosotros dos. Elda Greco es mi padre. No el que me crió, sino por sangre. Yo era un embarazo no deseado, producto de una aventura que Greco haría cualquier cosa por mantener en secreto. No habría sobrevivido si mamá no se hubiera ocultado. Ella me puso primero y murió dando a luz porque sabía que Greco la haría matar en el hospital. Desde entonces sabía que iba a vengar su muerte. Entrené durante años para estar en el nivel en el que estoy ahora. Greco tiene lo mejor en el negocio para protegerlo. Solo necesitaba el momento adecuado para hacerle pagar. Pero luego conocí a Luke. Un hombre con secretos tan profundos y tan consumidos como los míos. El destino es una perra voluble. Pero me vengaré de Greco y me entregaré a Luke. Los secretos pueden irse por sí mismos. Este es el libro 1 de la serie Omerta. Esta es una novela romántica de la mafia oscura. ¡NO hay engaños, NO hay desafíos, y un final feliz garantizado!
Sucker Bet (Tony Valentine)
by James SwainA hardened ex-cop, Tony Valentine now nabs hustlers who rob casinos, and the Micanopy Indian Reservation Casino in South Florida desperately needs his expertise. A blackjack dealer has rigged a game, dealt a player eighty-four winning hands in a row, and then disappeared.But the missing dealer is part of an even bigger, far deadlier scheme. Valentine’s trail leads him to Rico Blanco, a ruthless gangster who once worked for John Gotti; his shady, elusive partner-in-crime, Victor Marks; and a bombshell named Candy Hart, a hooker with dreams of love—a combination tailor-made to double-cross. It appears they have a con going down involving a cocky, filthy-rich Brit and his millions of dollars. Valentine’s challenge: to figure out how all the pieces of the seamy puzzle fit together . . . before his luck runs out and his life goes bust.
Sucker Punch
by Ray BanksThe second novel in Ray Banks's highly acclaimed Cal Innes series. With the barbed-wire leash of parole behind him and his PI business an unpleasant memory, Cal Innes is looking forward to continuing his job as caretaker at Paulo's Lads' Club. But prodigal amateur boxer, Liam, needs someone to go with him to his first major tournament in Los Angeles. That someone is Cal. Cal's babysitting job swiftly turns into something more sinister, as rumours of a rigged competition fly around. As his codeine habit and Liam's temper grow out of control, the City of Angels doesn't seem quite so heavenly. PRAISE FOR RAY BANKS'S CAL INNES NOVELS Ray Banks writes with harshness, humour and elegance, and his punchy dialogue teems with vigorous authenticity. ? The Times Tough and assured . . . Banks is updating the noir novel with an utterly original sensibility. - Publisher's Weekly Bleakly, desperately funny, Ray Banks offers us a glimpse of what Samuel Beckett might have read like had he turned his hand to crime fiction. - Crime Always Pays Ray BanksOCOs writing is a dark delight, and 'Saturday's Child' is like blunt surgery from a cricket bat. Fast, hard, packed with madcap violence and twisted humor, itOCOs a bone-jarring ride through EnglandOCOs bleak underbelly. - Patrick Quinlan, author of Smoked 'Saturday's Child' is a knock-out, written with the kind of energy and passion that far too few writers can muster. Fresh and fierce, it raises the bar for hardboiled fiction on both sides of the Atlantic. - New York Times Bestseller Laura Lippman, author of What The Dead Know 'Saturday's Child' is fascinating, fresh and darkly funny. It will be an exotic entertainment for American readers of hard-boiled detective fiction. - Thomas Perry, author of Nightlife Banks wields language with a knifefighter's precision, with much the same result. From the first words to the last, this book flashes brilliantly. - Don Winslow, The Power Of The Dog and The Winter of Frankie Machine. Banks is part of the post-Rankin generation for whom hardboiled is not just a state of mind but a reality. Tough-guy colloquial prose and a pace fast enough to skin a rabbit, at the service of a tale of down-and-dirty realism: this is fiery stuff. - Maxim Jakubowski, The Guardian The writing's so urgent, so brutal, and just so obscenely real that it creates a whole new kind of 'dark' for a genre that's become a trifle stagnated in recent years. Hence this is a book anyone who's fallen out of love with the genre in these recent times, where the old quality has been severely lacking, simply needs to read. - Chris Pickering, Bookmunch . . . terrific, brooding and chilling prose -Tom Adair, The Scotsman . . . a fine example of energetic, visceral and compelling storytelling. . . This is properly thrilling stuff. - The Big Issue In Scotland"
Sucker Punch (Candy Shop Mystery #5)
by Sammi CarterAbby Shaw's life is sweet. She's settling into running the candy shop she inherited from her aunt, dealing with her busybody family, and maintaining a solid-if-slow relationship with local police detective Pine Jawarski. But Abby's smooth sailing turns into a rocky road when a friend asks her to audition for a musical with some considerably talented locals. Abby pops her head into the chaotic audition -- and finds a dead star center stage.
Sucker Punch: A Joe Grundy Mystery
by Marc StrangeShort-listed for the 2008 Arthur Ellis Award for Best First Crime Novel Joe Grundy is an ex-heavyweight boxer whose main claim to fame was that he got knocked out by champ Evander Holyfield. Now he’s chief of security for a posh old hotel, the Lord Douglas, in downtown Vancouver, and life is pretty good. But then a young neo-hippie inherits more than half a billion dollars and decides to give it all away. As soon as the kid checks into the Lord Douglas with the intention of holding a press conference to announce the scheme, Joe knows big trouble is headed his way, especially when the kid winds up dead. Grundy sets out to discover who murdered the would-be philanthropist only to collide with suspects and sucker punches around every corner. Joe had some pretty tough battles during his days in the ring, but this time the stakes are higher, the opponents are lethal, and the final count could be fatal.
Sucker Punch: Anita Blake 27 (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Novels #27)
by Laurell K. HamiltonAnita Blake, Vampire Hunter, embarks on a race against time in the name of justice. If you love Charlaine Harris and Anne Rice, you won't be able to resist the new novel from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton.'I've never read a writer with a more fertile imagination' Diana GabaldonMy name is Anita Blake and I thought nothing could surprise me. But what if the wrong man is about to be executed?When a fellow U.S. Marshal flies me in on an emergency consult, I know time is running short. Evidence is mounting against a young wereleopard who stands accused of killing his uncle in the most gruesome and bloody way possible.In this tiny Michigan town, the pressure from the cops is escalating, the victim's family want retribution and a warrant of execution is already under way. But something feels off about the murder - the evidence doesn't add up.With the locals up in arms and their fear of supernatural beings growing, I must race to uncover the truth. I cannot let the authorities kill an innocent man. But what if I'm already too late?Readers can't get enough of the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, series:'Anita Blake novels are my addiction''Vampires, zombies and guns, oh my!''I have loved every single book in this amazing series, have fallen in love and lust with many characters and desperately hope that there will be more''I am hooked''I couldn't love Anita and her adventures with the supernatural community any more'
Suckerpunch
by Jeremy BrownDespite the best efforts of his trainer and mentor, 28-year-old heavyweight mixed martial artist Aaron "Woodshed"Wallace just can't move beyond the low-level MMA fight rungs. His criminal past and self-destructive tendencies have proven to be the biggest hurdle he can't seem to overcome. So when Woodshed is offered a match against the rising heavyweight star of the largest MMA organization in the Western hemisphere, he's all over it. The night before the fight, Woodshed runs into Lance, a small-time criminal from his past, and Lance's bookie Kendall. Ever the opportunist, Kendall plans to bet big on Woodshed to win; and to increase his motivation, Kendall kidnaps Lance. Blaming himself for the kidnapping, Woodshed resolves to attempt a rescue. But in order to have any chance of tracking Kendall down, Woodshed has to reconnect with a gunrunner and a drug dealer from his crime-ridden past and risk losing his big MMA opportunity.
Suculenta venganza (Suculentas pasiones #Volumen 2)
by Mina VeraContinúa la trilogía «Suculentas pasiones» con la apasionante historia de Lucía. ¿Es posible volver a sentir el mismo amor por alguien al que no consigues recordar?Una trepidante historia de suspense romántico. Lucía Varela ha perdido la memoria, pero sigue viva. Una bala en el cerebro y dos años creyendo ser la esposa de un delincuente que se dedicaba a traficar con seres humanos han borrado su pasado como miembro de la Policía Nacional. Ya no tiene muy claro quién es ni quién quiere ser, pero sí sabe que tiene una misión mientras trata de forjarse una vida normal. Iván Asensio, su compañero a nivel profesional y personal antes de que su vida quedara truncada, la está apoyando más que nadie. Ella se siente muy agradecida, y otras muchas cosas a las que no sabe poner nombre. Tampoco sabe si le dan más miedo sus propios sentimientos o los de él.¿Qué es real y qué pertenece a su relación pasada? En Dana Oteiza -gracias a quien logró saber quién era en realidad- ha hallado una amiga y confidente. Y eso a pesar de que es la esposa de su antiguo jefe, el inspector de policía Ángel Ribera. O tal vez eso sea precisamente lo que hace que la entienda tan bien. Dana se mantiene ocupada con un nuevo reto laboral en el restaurante Suculentos, además de cuidar de su bebé recién nacido junto con Ángel, quien se sumergirá con Iván en un nuevo y absorbente caso. Inmersos en sus responsabilidades, ninguno verá la doble vida de Lucía. Esta se dedicará a la repostería como nueva profesión. Aunque su misión será lo primero para ella: tratar de adelantarse a los pasos de Alexia Tocqueville, su suegra durante los dos años que creyó ser la esposa de un monstruo. Alexia es uno de los pocos miembros de la familia Tocqueville que no ha acabado muerto o entre rejas. Estando libre, no hay nada que le impida vengarse de la muerte de sus dos vástagos, o de la prisión permanente de su esposo. Alexia irá a por ella, Lucía no sabe cuándo ni cómo, pero pretende estar más que preparada cuando decida descargar en ella su rabia. Con lo que no cuenta es con que la perfidia de Alexia es superior a la suya, al igual que lo son sus medios. Atacará sus puntos flacos, obligándola a buscar en sí misma a la valiente y astuta policía que un día fue. El duelo de inteligencias femeninas será encarnizado. Solo si Lucía logra ser más lista que Alexia, conseguirá salvar la vida de sus amigos. Solo así logrará vivir una verdadera vida. Solo arriesgando esa vida que acaba de recuperar, recuperará también el amor.
Suculentos secretos (Suculentas pasiones #Volumen 3)
by Mina VeraEl desenlace de la trilogía «Suculentas pasiones» llega envuelto en grandes dosis de amistad, deseo y acción. Una vez cerrado el caso Tocqueville, a pesar de que André se encuentra en paradero desconocido, el equipo de Ángel Ribera se traslada a la comisaría de Bilbao. Allí hará frente a las mafias que trafican con personas en el puerto rumbo a Reino Unido. A su vez, Dana y Lucía formarán parte de un nuevo proyecto para Suculentos en la ciudad. Cristina Suárez no espera hacer un gran amigo nada más llegar a la nueva comisaría, tampoco que este pretenda rebasar la barrera de la amistad en múltiples ocasiones. Aún menos podía imaginar toparse en su primera redada con Nicolás Valle, el policía del que se enamoró hace menos de un año y con quien no ha tenido contacto salvo por dos únicos mensajes que han mantenido viva esa pasión. Nico ahora pertenece al GEO y su misión le impide verse con Cristina de forma pública. Demasiado enamorados para mantenerse alejados, comenzarán una ardiente relación en secreto mientras André Tocqueville busca vengarse de ellos a lo grande, pues los culpa de la caída de su imperio y la muerte de su familia. Sin embargo, no cuenta con que no solo está siendo buscado, sino que lo están esperando. Y que el amor, el compañerismo y el valor de estos policías va mucho más allá de lo que una negra alma como la suya es capaz de comprender.
Sudden Alliance
by Jackie ManningA MAN LIKE NO OTHER...When Liam O’Shea found a young beauty on the side of the road, battered and incoherent, his razor-sharp instincts-honed by years of training as an undercover operative-warned she was in trouble. Honor demanded he offer his protection.WITH AN IMPOSSIBLE MISSION!The only witness to an unspeakable murder she couldn’t remember, Sara Regis was in danger-with her only hope for survival in Liam’s strong arms. Now, as Liam and Sara joined forces to locate a killer, would their sudden alliance withstand the secrets she’d kept locked inside?
Sudden Danger
by Sharon SalaRevisit a classic novel of heartfelt romantic suspense from New York Times best-selling author Sharon SalaHEART-POUNDING DANGER!A bouquet of flowers from a secret—and deadly—admirer sends Kristie Samuels straight into the loving arms of sexy detective Scott Wade in this powerful and provocative tale by bestselling author SHARON SALAOriginally published in 2014
Sudden Death
by Emma Redington Lee ThayerSudden Death, first published in 1935 as part of the Red Badge Mystery Series, features private detective Peter Clancy, assisted by his valet Wiggars. Author Emma Redington Lee Thayer (1874-1973) published 60 novels during her long career, all but one featuring detective Peter Clancy. Synopsis from the original edition: The body of Marvin Hayden was discovered in his own library, dead from a bullet wound in his head. The pistol was undoubtedly his. The Medical Examiner testified that the shot could have been fired by his own hand. But the old butler, Gillespie, scoffs at the idea of suicide. He knows what he knows. “... Caught red-handed. Yes! The two of them together. And blood on his hands! Let them squirm and lie. The truth will out. Even if Mr. Valentine did drag in the smart red-headed detective, Mr. Peter Clancy. But of course he wanted to protect his sister. And if she was in it, so was Mr. James, mind you. And no one but a man’s own old faithful servant to see that justice was done! The master never killed himself, mark you. His sudden death was not suicide but—MURDER!” Lee Thayer’s latest is a thrilling and fiendishly ingenious story—the mystery of the minute. Read the first few pages and you will be unable to put it down.
Sudden Death
by Rita Mae BrownOutrageous, irrepressible and endlessly entertaining, the bestselling author of Rubyfruit Jungle and Bingo spins a behind-the-scenes tale of women's professional tennis that dramatically intertwines the heart-stopping excitement of competition and the lingering heartache of intimate human bonds. Carmen Semanan loves three things passionately: tennis, money and professor Harriet Rawls. Just twenty-four, Carmen is at her peak as one of the world's top-seeded tennis champions, determined to win the coveted Grand Slam. She is protected from everything but the grueling demands of her sport by an avaricious agent and her devoted gusty Harriet. All the odds are in her favor. But there are weeds growing in her paradise patch. Carmen's very Latin brother, Miguel, parlays her success into a financial house of cards with deals that include smuggling, forgery, and fraud. Susan Reilly, Carmen's arch-rival and former lover, leaks word of Carms's relationship with Harriet to the press--and tennis's best-kept secret is blown into a front-page scandal. From the French Open to Wimbledon, jealousies, ambitions and passions are set to explode. Now, with everything she cherishes on the line, Carmen must test the true depths of her feelings--both on and off the court.
Sudden Death
by William X. KienzleThe detective-priest searches from church to clubhouse to find out who took the football player permanently out of the game.
Sudden Death (Andy Carpenter Book #4)
by David RosenfeltOnce again, Andy Carpenter, his dog Terra, his ace investigator girlfriend and other assorted friends defend a pro football player accused of murdering another pro player. What makes things even more complicated is that when the police came to his house where the body was located, the football player took a shot at them. An airtight case, right? Well...things are not what they seem in an Andy Carpenter legal thriller!
Sudden Death (FBI Trilogy #1)
by Allison BrennanThe "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Tempting Evil" and "Playing Dead" serves up more nonstop jolts of suspense and sparks of passion, in the first novel of a harrowing, heated new trilogy. Original.