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Stop Dead
by Leigh RussellRevenge never felt so good ...When a successful businessman is brutally murdered, a long list of suspects develops that is filled with colleagues, ex-lovers, and debt collectors. But no one is more suspicious than his beautiful wife and her young lover. That is, until the victim's business partner suffers the same gruesome fate and another murder, seemingly unconnected except for the killer's signature, occurs soon after. Confounded, Detective Geraldine Steel is left with only one more lead: DNA at the crime scenes pointing to two women--one dead and one in prison.With a steady stream of bodies arriving at the morgue, Detective Geraldine Steel and her team are in a race against time to stop a vicious killer.
Stop Me
by Brenda NovakWho was the real killer?Romain Fornier lost his reason for living when his daughter was kidnapped and murdered. He used a cop's gun to mete out his own justice and spent the next few years in prison. Once he was freed, he returned to his Cajun roots in small-town Louisiana. But now he learns that he might have killed the wrong man.Jasmine Stratford, a psychological profiler, is convinced his daughter's killer is still alive-and that she and Romain have something in common. She believes the same man kidnapped her sister, Kimberly, sixteen years ago.What happens next?Jasmine is determined to track him down when she receives an anonymous package, postmarked New Orleans-the bracelet she gave Kimberly for her eighth birthday. She approaches Romain because she knows he can help her...if he chooses. But searching for the man who irrevocably changed both their lives means they have to rise to a killer's challenge: stop me.
Stop Me: Trust Me Stop Me Watch Me (The Last Stand #2)
by Brenda NovakNew York Times–Bestselling Author: A profiler is taunted by the predator who traumatized her long ago—and she intends to fight back . . . Romain Fornier lost his reason for living when his daughter was kidnapped and murdered. He used a cop’s gun to mete out his own justice and spent the next few years in prison. Once he was freed, he returned to his Cajun roots in small-town Louisiana. But now he learns that he might have killed the wrong man.Jasmine Stratford, a psychological profiler who works with the private detective firm The Last Stand, is convinced his daughter’s killer is still alive—and that she and Romain have something in common. She believes the same man kidnapped her sister, Kimberly, sixteen years ago.Jasmine is determined to track him down when she receives an anonymous package, postmarked New Orleans—the bracelet she gave Kimberly for her eighth birthday. She approaches Romain because she knows he can help her . . . if he chooses.But searching for the man who irrevocably changed both their lives means they have to rise to a killer’s challenge: Stop me . . . Praise for the series“Genuine thrills.” —Publishers Weekly“Nonstop suspense at its very best.” —Carla Neggers, New York Times–bestselling author of Rival’s Break
Stop Press (The Inspector Appleby Mysteries)
by Michael InnesA London detective investigates after a fictional character seems to come to life to harass his creator in this classic British mystery. Richard Eliot began writing crime novels to fund his son&’s education. The protagonist, known as &“the Spider,&” started off as a notorious criminal and later transformed into a private investigator. Now, after thirty-eight entries in the series, Eliot is considering putting the Spider to bed. Someone else, however, has a different idea. At first, Eliot&’s manuscripts are rewriting themselves overnight. Then neighbors are burglarized, sinister messages appear, and soon someone is recreating storylines that the author never shared with anyone. With the situation reaching a fever pitch, Eliot calls upon Insp. John Appleby to investigate. Now Scotland Yard&’s best must determine who is the mastermind behind this puzzling plot before the Spider strikes again . . .Originally published under the title The Spider Strikes. &“For careful, dignified and at the same time unfailingly witty writing it would be hard to beat and the characterization . . . is admirable.&” —The Times Literary Supplement &“An erudite and curious novel . . . not to be missed by connoisseurs.&” —The Times (London)
Stop That Santa!
by Alastair HeimAn exciting, humorous, and rhyming detective chase set at Christmas, perfect for children ages 3-7.When a mysterious someone steals the town Christmas tree, Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel are on the case! Will the two sleuths be able to track down the thief in time for the big day?It's Christmas, and Dog Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel are decorating their neighboorhood when a very merry someone grabs their Christmas tree and quickly takes off. STOP THAT . . . SANTA!And so begins a chase to catch the thief. Wherever they look, Santa is one step ahead of the hapless Detective, until--WHOOSH--Santa escapes at the last moment in a daring reindeer rescue.But when Cluehound returns to the town square, there's a surprise waiting....Readers of Tiger Tales&’ Stop That! series join Dog Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel on a rhyming, engaging chase to catch a thief whose identity, while hinted at through the clever artwork, is known to the reader but not the detective!
Stop That Witch!
by Alastair HeimA funny, rhyming detective chase set at Halloween, perfect for children ages 3-7.When a mysterious someone steals Detective Cluehound's Halloween candy, he and his sidekick, Sergeant Squirrel, are on the case. But will the two be able to track down the thief before Halloween is over?It's Halloween, and Dog Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel are enjoying their candy after a night of trick-or-treating. But when they turn their backs for a moment, a cackling someone swoops in and steals their bucket of treats!Thus begins a chase to apprehend the thief. Wherever they look, the witch is one step ahead until—POOF—she disappears. Is Halloween ruined for poor Detective Cluehound? But wait--there appears to be a surprise waiting for the hapless detective in his office....Readers of Tiger Tales&’ Stop That! series join Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel on an exciting chase to catch a thief whose identity, while hinted at through the clever artwork, is known to the reader but not the detective!
Stop This Man!
by Peter RabeSOME MEN AND SOME MERCHANDISE ARE JUST TOO HOT TO HANDLE All Tony Catell knew when he broke into the university science lab was that they had a gold ingot on the premises for some sort of experiment. So he stole it. What he didn't know was that the experiment involved nuclear power - and that the gold was dangerously radioactive. Now the cops and the FBI are on Tony's trail, Tony's underworld contacts don't want anything to do with him, and the loot he's lugging around is leaving a swath of radiation sickness and death in his path.And since he's just come from his third stint in prison, if they catch him, he's not going back to jail - he's going to the electric chair...
Stop What You’re Doing and Read…Classic Crime: The Adventures And Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes & The Murders in the Rue Morgue
by Edgar Allan Poe Arthur Conan DoyleTo mark the publication of Stop What You're Doing and Read This!, a collection of essays celebrating reading, Vintage Classics are releasing 12 limited edition themed ebook 'bundles', to tempt readers to discover and rediscover great books. THE ADVENTURES AND MEMOIRS OF SHERLOCK HOLMESA collection of Sherlock Holmes's most memorable and intriguing cases, including adventures with mysterious masked strangers, ingenious heists, murderous plots and hidden jewels, which take the famous detective and his faithful sidekick Dr Watson from the streets of London and the English countryside to a chilling encounter at the Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland.THE MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUEEdgar Allan Poe invented the genre of detective fiction with these three mesmerising stories of a young French eccentric named C. Auguste Dupin: 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue', 'The Mystery of Marie Rogêt' and 'The Purloined Letter'. Poe's short mysteries inspired the creation of countless literary sleuths, among them Sherlock Holmes.Today the unique Dupin stories still stand out as utterly engrossing page-turners.
Stop at Nothing
by Kate Serine"Heart-pounding action and steamy sexual tension. This series is a must read!"-Julie Ann Walker, New York Times bestselling author of the Black Knights Inc. seriesWhen a high-profile investigation goes wrong, FBI Agent Kyle Dawson is transferred back home where he is forced to confront his demons...and the only woman he ever loved. Three years ago, Kyle and Abby Morrow shared a wild, passionate summer-then Abby broke his heart. Now she needs his helpKyle never stopped loving Abby. So when Abby uncovers evidence of a human-trafficking ring, leading to her sister's kidnapping, he swears he'll stop at nothing to bring her sister home and keep Abby safe. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse and blindsided by their own explosive desires, they must set aside the past before it's too late.
Stop at Nothing: 'A switchback ride of a read' Cara Hunter (Ds Ronnie Delmar Ser.)
by Lucy MartinThe chilling break out thriller, perfect for fans of Cara Hunter, Fiona Barton and Gillian Flynn. How far would you go to get what you want? Amie Slade's sexual assault feels too close to home for DS Ronnie Delmar. Forced to face the demons of her past, she vows to protect the family at all costs.But everyone's got a secret in this leafy suburb and when a child goes missing and a woman's body is found, it becomes clear that this perfect family hide a sinister reality.Someone here will stop at nothing to win, but can Ronnie beat them to it?
Stop at Nothing: A Novel (Michael Gannon Series)
by Michael Ledwidge&“Flawless&”—James PattersonThe explosive new thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of James Patterson&’s Michael Bennett seriesWhen a Gulfstream jet goes down in the Bahamas carrying a fortune in cash and ill-gotten diamonds, expat diving instructor Michael Gannon is the only person on the scene. Assuming himself the beneficiary of a drug deal gone bad, Gannon thinks he&’s home free with the sudden windfall until he realizes he forgot to ask one simple question.Who were the six dead men on the plane?Gannon soon learns the answer to that fateful question as he is thrust into an increasingly complex and deadly game of cat and mouse with a group of the world&’s most powerful and dangerous men who will stop at nothing to catch him.But as the walls close in, Gannon reveals a few secrets of his own. Before he retired to the islands, Gannon had another life, one with a lethal set of skills that he must now call back to the surface if he wants to make it out alive.As a decade-long James Patterson writing partner, Michael Ledwidge is a pro at writing fast-paced, in-the-moment prose, tightly choreographed action set pieces and plot twists that drop at exactly the right moment. With this novel, he kicks off an unstoppable, gripping new thriller series.Don't miss Michael Ledwidge's upcoming novel, Run for Cover!
Stop the Clock (Nancy Drew (All New) Girl Detective #12)
by Carolyn KeeneJust as I'm gearing up to help plan the Mahoney Library's seventy-fifth anniversary celebration, the beautiful old clock, the very centerpiece of the library, is stolen. There's nothing like a good theft to stop a party! Naturally, I throw down the streamers and get to work. Turns out lots of people wanted that clock -- and what's inside. If I don't hustle, this might become two crimes instead of one....
Stop the Presses! (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries #11)
by Robert GoldsboroughNero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin have a lot of boldfaced names on their suspect list when New York&’s most hated gossip columnist is murdered. There are few people Nero Wolfe respects, and Lon Cohen of the New York Gazette is one of them. So when Cohen asks for a favor, the famously brilliant—and notoriously lazy—detective is inclined to listen. According to Cohen, someone wants to kill the Gazette&’s gossip columnist, Cameron Clay. Death threats are a regular hazard for Clay, who&’s hurled insults and accusations at every bold-faced name in the five boroughs. But the latest threats have carried a more sinister tone. The columnist has narrowed his potential killers down to five people: an egomaniacal developer, a disgraced cop, a corrupt councilman, a sleazy lawyer, and his own ex-wife. But when Clay turns up dead, the cops deem it a suicide. The bigwigs at the Gazette don&’t agree, so they retain Wolfe and his indefatigable assistant, Archie Goodwin, to figure out which of the suspects had the mettle to pull the trigger. In this &“outstanding&” mystery, Robert Goldsborough, author of Murder in E Minor, &“once again demonstrates an impressive ability to emulate Rex Stout&’s narrative voice&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Stories of Geomancer: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Zhang YangXiaoBaiJust as the college entrance examination is over, my grandfather passed away. On the night when I went back home to mourn, my grandfather's corpse disappeared from the coffin …
Stories of Geomancer: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Zhang YangXiaoBaiJust as the college entrance examination is over, my grandfather passed away. On the night when I went back home to mourn, my grandfather's corpse disappeared from the coffin …
Stories of Geomancer: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Zhang YangXiaoBaiJust as the college entrance examination is over, my grandfather passed away. On the night when I went back home to mourn, my grandfather's corpse disappeared from the coffin …
Stories: This Is A True Story (Short Stories Ser.)
by Neil Gaiman Al SarrantonioStories, edited by bestselling authors Neil Gaiman (author of The Ocean at the End of the Lane and the epic American Gods) and Al Sarrantonio, is 'an unmissable collection' (Guardian), filled with distinctive, original and thrilling tales from writers such a Jodi Picoult, Lawrence Block, Roddy Doyle and many more.Rather than being dictated by genre, for co-editors Gaiman and Sarrantonio there is only one true distinction in fiction: the one dividing realistic and imaginative fiction. STORIES is a collection of the very best original fiction from some of the most imaginative writers in the world, as well as a showcase for some of fiction's newer stars. One hell of a huge book of great, exciting stories which will become a uniting force for readers of all forms of imaginative fiction.
Storing Secrets
by Janice Kay JohnsonSomeone has secrets They&’ll kill to keep buried Erin Reed&’s life spirals into terror after she barely escapes an arson attack with her little boy in her arms. As the threats against her life multiply, she discovers that Detective Sam McKeige is a man she can rely on to protect her and her son. What begins as trust turns into something that might be love…if she and Sam get the chance to explore it. Can they uncover the identity of the serial killer who&’s been stalking her before this monster rips the future away from them?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in theseries. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order:
Stork Raving Mad (Meg Langslow #12)
by Donna AndrewsMeg Langslow is pregnant with twins when Michael asks if she wouldn't mind having a houseguest. One of his doctoral students is directing his new translation of a play by a minor Spanish playwright, who has agreed to come to town for the production. Surely they can spare some room for such an important academic cause? Señor Mendoza turns out to be a partygoer who loves to spend raucous evenings among adoring students...at La Casa Langslow. Into this chaos arrives the dean of the English department, who insists the play be canceled. Then the unthinkable happens: The dean is found murdered, and Meg's house has become a crime scene. Now it's up to Meg to help Chief Burke solve the murders, rescue the student's dissertation, make sure Michael doesn't lose tenure, and, while she's at it, give birth to twins. Encore! Encore!
Storm
by George R. StewartA thrilling, innovative novel about the interplay between nature and humankind by the author of Names on the Land.With Storm, first published in 1941, George R. Stewart invented a new genre of fiction: the eco-novel. California has been plunged into drought throughout the summer and fall when a ship reports an unusual barometric reading from the far western Pacific. In San Francisco, a junior meteorologist in the Weather Bureau takes note of the anomaly and plots &“an incipient little whorl&” on the weather map, a developing storm, he suspects, that he privately dubs Maria. Stewart&’s novel tracks Maria&’s progress to and beyond the shores of the United States through the eyes of meteorologists, linemen, snowplow operators, a general, a couple of decamping lovebirds, and an unlucky owl, and the storm, surging and ebbing, will bring long-needed rain, flooded roads, deep snows, accidents, and death. Storm is an epic account of humanity&’s relationship to and dependence on the natural world.
Storm
by Paul SportelThis little adventure story of bravery, passion and endurance begins on the morning of a a localized but intense storm that subsequently sees Joey and the girls embark on a search and rescue mission where they battle huge and treacherous seas in order of saving the crew of a stricken supertanker. The seas turn to fizz and many sea creatures are found dead which leads to many questions being asked that require answers to be found. While this is happening, a small band of mercenaries or militia sees their initial plan of taking the supertanker and holding it for ransom thwarted. They then decide to embark on a secondary objective; there paths cross with Joey and Rebecca after which sees Joey and Rebecca left for dead and fighting for their lives. Eventually Joey and Rebecca realizes success after exploring some diving sites and are greatly rewarded after discovering treasure in the oceans depths.
Storm Born (Dark Swan #1)
by Richelle MeadA spirit hunter is the target of deadly danger and Otherworldly lust in a paranormal thriller by the New York Times bestselling author of Vampire Academy. Eugenie Markham is a powerful shaman who does a brisk trade banishing spirits and fey who cross into the mortal world. Call her a mercenary if you want, but it&’s just business to her. Until now. Hired to find a teenager who&’s been taken to the Otherworld, Eugenie encounters a startling prophecy—one that uncovers dark secrets about her past and claims that her first-born will threaten the future of the world. Now Eugenie is a hot target for every ambitious demon in the Otherworld, and the ones who don't want to knock her up want her dead. Eugenie handles a Glock as smoothly as she wields a wand, but she needs some formidable allies for a job like this. She finds them in Dorian, a seductive fairy king with a taste for bondage, and Kiyo, a gorgeous shape-shifter who redefines animal attraction. But with enemies growing bolder and time running out, the greatest danger is yet to come, and it lies in the dark powers that are stirring to life within Eugenie herself."Storm Born is my kind of book -- great characters, dark worlds, and just the right touch of humor. A great read." --Patricia Briggs
Storm Breakers
by James AxlerPLUNGE FROM GRACE In postapocalyptic Deathlands, America the beautiful has been ravaged by a century of nuclear fallout. Here, the American dream boils down to one thing: survival. Ryan Cawdor and his companions seize each day, armed and ready to hold on to the only life they've got. Despite the odds, they believe in something better, someplace they can call home...where peace isn't just a dream.LEGACY OF MADNESS On the coast of what used to be Maine, the group's armorer, J.B. Dix, lies dying from a gunshot wound. Having no other choice, Ryan makes a deal with a local baron and his strangely beautiful wife. J.B. will get the surgery he needs when Ryan and crew rescue the couple's daughter, abducted by slavers. But the cold, deep Atlantic waters harbor predark secrets, including the terrifying specter of a U.S.S.R. nuclear submarine...and its descendants.
Storm Catchers
by Tim BowlerFilled with guilt over his younger sister's kidnapping, teenaged Fin tries to rescue her and in the process learns about a dark family secret.