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Target Practice
by Rex StoutAn invaluable sample of the early work of one of America&’s finest mystery writersDecades before detective Nero Wolfe and his sidekick, Archie Goodwin, first struck fear into the hearts of Manhattan&’s criminals, Rex Stout wrote fiction for All-Stories Magazine. By the time the Wolfe series brought him fame, Stout had put his early work behind him, and made no effort to preserve it. At the time of his death, these early mysteries and suspense stories were thought to be lost forever, but deep in the Library of Congress lay copies of the original magazine. Published for the first time in 1997, these early gems show a writer deploying all the humor, style, and clever plotting that would make Nero Wolfe a star. Included here are &“Secrets,&” Stout&’s first mystery, &“Target Practice,&” a story of World War I, and &“Justice Ends at Home,&” whose main characters will look very familiar to fans of Nero and Archie.
Target Practice
by Rex StoutAn invaluable sample of the early work of one of America&’s finest mystery writersDecades before detective Nero Wolfe and his sidekick, Archie Goodwin, first struck fear into the hearts of Manhattan&’s criminals, Rex Stout wrote fiction for All-Stories Magazine. By the time the Wolfe series brought him fame, Stout had put his early work behind him, and made no effort to preserve it. At the time of his death, these early mysteries and suspense stories were thought to be lost forever, but deep in the Library of Congress lay copies of the original magazine. Published for the first time in 1997, these early gems show a writer deploying all the humor, style, and clever plotting that would make Nero Wolfe a star. Included here are &“Secrets,&” Stout&’s first mystery, &“Target Practice,&” a story of World War I, and &“Justice Ends at Home,&” whose main characters will look very familiar to fans of Nero and Archie.
Target Response:
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneWho Is Killing The Army's Killer Elite?The attacks strike like lightning, a murder blitz targeting America's most ultra-secret organization, the Army's clandestine assassination arm known as the Dog Team. Without warning, Dog Team operatives are being systematically slaughtered, decimating the republic's last, best hope against those who would destroy our freedom.Surviving the initial onslaught are two of the Team's master assassins, Major Joe Kilroy and Captain Steve Ireland. Now, this supreme warrior duo gathers the remnants of the unit to form the Dog Team's Death Squad to unleash their counterstrike: complete annihilation of a shadowy global cartel owing allegiance to no flag, with a private army of international mercenaries. . .The darkest and deadliest secret war that ever rocked a nation is about to begin.
Target of Opportunity: Number 98 in Series (The Destroyer #98)
by Warren Murphy Richard SapirInvestigating a series of incidents involving actor impersonations of famous celebrities, Remo discovers that the First Lady has been kidnapped and replaced by a Hollywood double who seems to be targeting the president.
Target on Her Back
by Julie MillerWith her life in danger, a scientist accepts the protection of a sexy cop in this opposites-attract romantic suspense from a USA Today–bestselling author.Only she knows the answers. Only he can keep her alive.After discovering her boss has been murdered, Professor Gigi Brennan becomes the killer’s next target. She is the only one who can complete a complicated scientific formula, and the murderer won’t hesitate to come after her next if she doesn’t cooperate. She quickly learns that her best chance at survival is Detective Hudson Kramer. Now, with the clock ticking, can she and Hud uncover who’s terrorizing her . . . before their dreams of a shared future are over before they’ve even begun.
Target on the Mountain
by Elizabeth Goddard Mary AlfordTogether…for one last time?Deadly Evidence by Elizabeth GoddardFBI agent Tori Peterson intends to find her sister’s murderer, even if someone’s willing to kill her to keep the truth hidden. But that means returning home and working with the lead detective—her ex-boyfriend, Ryan Bradley. Though sparks still fly between them, Tori and Ryan must stay focused on catching a killer…before they are silenced for good.Standoff at Midnight Mountain by Mary AlfordAfter her CIA operative brother disappears, leaving behind only a cryptic message, armed men target former agent Rachel Simmons for information. But with help from her ex, Agent Alex Booth, Rachel eludes them, trekking into the mountains in search of her brother. Pursued through the wilderness by highly trained—and very familiar—men, can Alex and Rachel expose a conspiracy that goes deeper than they ever imagined?USA TODAY Bestselling Author Mary Alford
Target: (Tina Boyd: 4): an epic race-against-time thriller from bestselling author Simon Kernick (Tina Boyd #4)
by Simon KernickSunday Times bestselling author Simon Kernick, the UK's answer to Harlan Coben, brings us this spine-tingling, compelling and captivating thriller that you won't be able to put down. Real edge-of-your-seat stuff!'The pace is breakneck, the plot twists like a hooked eel...The sort of book that forces you to read so fast you stumble over the words' - Evening Standard"Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!" - Harlan Coben"Simon Kernick writes great plots, great characters, great action" - Lee Child'Totally submerged myself in this from beginning to end.' -- ***** Reader review'Yet another excellent page turner from the master of suspense'-- ***** Reader review'If you like your thrillers non-stop, this is one to savour.' -- ***** Reader review*********************************************************************************************NO ONE TO TRUST.When writer Rob Fallon goes out one night and ends up with his best friend's girlfriend, Jenny, he feels guilty before anything has even happened.NOWHERE TO RUNBut guilt quickly turns to shock when two men break into Jenny's apartment, abduct her, and try to kill Rob. When Rob reports this to the police, no one believes him. And when he speaks to Jenny's father, he says she's on holiday abroad.NO PLACE TO HIDERob knows Jenny's life is in danger and starts asking questions. Soon he's the target of brutal killers who are as terrifying as they are elusive. But what do they want? And what does it have to do with an ordinary girl like Jenny?Either Rob finds out or he's dead. It's that simple ...
Target: Alex Cross (Alex Cross #24)
by James PattersonA killer elite--six assassins--are on the loose. So is Alex Cross. A leader has fallen, and Alex Cross joins the procession of mourners from Capitol Hill to the White House. <P><P>Then a sniper's bullet strikes a target in the heart of DC. Alex Cross's wife, Bree Stone, newly elevated chief of DC detectives must solve the case or lose her position. The Secret Service and the FBI deploy as well in the race to find the shooter. <P><P>Alex is tasked by the new President to lead an investigation unprecedented in scale and scope. But is the sniper's strike only the beginning of a larger attack on the nation? <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Target: Mike Shayne (The Mike Shayne Mysteries #33)
by Brett HallidayOut of jail and hungry for revenge, a career criminal comes after Mike Shayne They call him the Actor. An armed robber with a sense of style, Bram Clayton planned every heist with care, slipping so convincingly into the actions and motives of his characters that even experts couldn't tell him apart from the real thing. He played electricians, salesmen, even a bank examiner, but for the last 13 years he's been stuck in a single role: jailbird. When Clayton finally earns freedom, he has no trouble convincing the warden he's going to stay straight, but the Actor is about to pull the greatest heist of his career. There's a beautiful woman waiting for Clayton when he gets out. An old friend with an ulterior motive, she comes equipped with a bottle of whiskey, a carton of cigarettes, clean clothes, a gun, and a plan for a $200,000 heist so simple that it's almost a sure thing--so long as it isn't upset by Clayton's hunger for revenge against the man who put him away: legendary detective Mike Shayne. Target: Mike Shayne is the 34th book in the Mike Shayne Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Target: Point Zero (Wingman #12)
by Mack MaloneyA crazed terrorist looms high above the Earth, and pilot Hawk Hunter must take him down: &“The best high-action thriller writer out there today, bar none&” (Jon Land). It&’s been years since the Soviet Union used its last dying breath to rain nuclear annihilation upon the United States. Now, freedom&’s greatest enemy is no longer the entire Russian government; it&’s a single Russian man: Viktor Robotov, a demented genius, is an expert at inciting mayhem. Twice he has manipulated global politics to produce catastrophic wars, and twice the pilot Hawk Hunter has thwarted him. But Robotov&’s latest scheme will force Hunter to fly higher than he ever has before—all the way to outer space. On a state-of-the-art Russian shuttle, Robotov launches himself into orbit, planning to collect the derelict laser satellites left over from the so-called Star Wars defense system. When he returns the satellites to Earth, he plans to shower death upon mankind. But he has to land first—and the Wingman will be waiting for him. Target Point Zero is the twelfth book of the Wingman series, which also includes Wingman and The Circle War.
Target: Tinos (Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis Mysteries #4)
by Jeffrey Siger"This contemporary mystery is drenched with Florida history and with gothic elements that should appeal to a broad range of readers." —BooklistFaye Longchamp and husband Joe Wolf Mantooth have founded an archaeological consulting firm—just in time for the economy to tank. But a meeting with a couple who run an elegant B&B in a historic home in St. Augustine, Florida, lands the firm's first big project. Within a day of their arrival at Dunkirk Manor, a lovely young employee disappears, leaving behind a sinister smear of blood in her car, a collection of priceless artifacts, and a note asking for Faye's help. Two days later, the missing woman's boyfriend is found floating in the Matanzas River, his throat slashed. The detective in charge of the case believes that the artifacts are key to the crime and hires Faye to track down their origin.The artifacts Faye and Joe excavate at their work site date from every era of St. Augustine history, and the discovery of a buried cache of children's toys from the 1920s hits eight-months-pregnant Faye particularly hard. Dunkirk Manor seems haunted in a way that Faye can't explain.Then a stunning discovery is made: the diary of a priest who left Spain in 1565 and was present at the city's birth. Faye is driven to translate the manuscript. In what could be an unfolding tale by the Brothers Grimm, Faye and Joe uncover some terrible secrets....
Targeted
by Becky AvellaMARKED FOR MURDER When photos of Stephanie O'Brien are found in a serial killer's home, she must face the horrible truth that she's the next intended victim. She has nowhere to hide, nowhere to run-except to K-9 cop Rick Powell. As her self-appointed bodyguard, Rick will do anything to protect the innocent teacher-even keep his attraction at bay. He's known loss; he won't lose Stephanie. But the killer seems to anticipate their every move. And Rick fears he's never faced an opponent so cunning. One who won't stop till he has his victim right where he wants her...six feet under.
Targeted
by Katie ReusHidden in plain sight#133; Former Marine sniper and current NSA agent Jack Stone has a new face to go with his new identity. But he still has the same tortured memories#151;which include the woman he let get away years ago, when they were teenagers. Now his new assignment in Miami will put him so close to the woman he’s never been able to forget, he could reach out and touch her#151;if only she weren’t under suspicion. When Sophie Moreno uncovers evidence linking the medical supply company she works for with arms smuggling#151;and worse#151;she doesn’t know who to turn to. After a shocking betrayal, she realizes the only person she can trust is a mysterious new person in the company#151;a man with hauntingly familiar eyes. As Sophie questions her intense attraction to this man and Jack struggles not to blow his cover, the two of them must race against the clock to stop terrorists from killing scores of people#151;starting with them. FIRST IN A NEW SERIES!
Targeted
by Katie ReusHidden in plain sight... Former Marine sniper and current NSA agent Jack Stone has a new face to go with his new identity. But he still has the same tortured memories--which include the woman he let get away years ago, when they were teenagers. Now his new assignment in Miami will put him so close to the woman he's never been able to forget, he could reach out and touch her--if only she weren't under suspicion. When Sophie Moreno uncovers evidence linking the medical supply company she works for with arms smuggling--and worse--she doesn't know who to turn to. After a shocking betrayal, she realizes the only person she can trust is a mysterious new person in the company--a man with hauntingly familiar eyes. As Sophie questions her intense attraction to this man and Jack struggles not to blow his cover, the two of them must race against the clock to stop terrorists from killing scores of people--starting with them.FIRST IN A NEW SERIES!
Targeted
by Lori L. HarrisZEROING INMonths after his wife had been brutally murdered, FBI profiler Alec Blade was on the desperate hunt to bring her murderer to justice. But after setting up residence in a sleepy Florida town, Alec made a startling discovery: The killer had a new target.Now, promising artist Katie Carroll was in danger and Alec's honor demanded he offer his protection. But long days-and nights-spent with Katie soon proved a distraction he couldn't afford. Could Alec uncover a deranged madman's true identity before it was too late?
Targeted (FBI Heat #2)
by Marissa GarnerFor San Diego's elite FBI agents, risking their lives is standard procedure when it comes to capturing the city's most dangerous criminals-but falling in love is the greatest risk of all. RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES . . . FBI Special Agent Marissa Panuska faces the most explosive case of her career when she impersonates a female terrorist to infiltrate an al-Qaeda cell. Her dark hair, olive complexion, and Arabic fluency make her the perfect imposter, but each passing hour raises the risk of discovery. Can she stop the dirty-bomb plot-alone-when the Feds don't even know the target? And should she trust the mysterious man who bursts into her life when her cover is blown?SO CLOSE TO REALITY . . . Former Navy SEAL Ameen Ali has a very personal reason for hating the terrorists and vowing to stop them. But when a beautiful woman joins the sleeper cell spreading death-to-America propaganda at his mosque, he doesn't want to believe she shares their evil goals. Can he convince her to join forces before it's too late?
Targeted Montana Witness
by Sharon DunnOn the run from unknown enemies… staying hidden is their only chance for survival. After being attacked in her workplace, Jillian Welch fears the worst—the mobsters behind her fiancé&’s murder have found her. Uncertain of her safety in witness protection, she turns to Sheriff Luke Mayfair for help. But clues point to an obsessed fan of Jillian&’s anonymous nightly podcast as her assailant. Now with potential threats all around, Jillian and Luke must seek refuge at Luke&’s family farm. But when the continued ambushes escalate to attempted murder, they must expose the culprits before they get to Jillian first.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Targeted Witness
by Jacqueline AdamA witness under protection. A serial killer out for revenge. After the killer she identified finds her in witness protection, artist Cassie Whitfield must go on the run to avoid becoming the next victim. But there&’s nobody she can trust—except her ex-boyfriend, former FBI agent Ryan Matherson, who doesn&’t know her real identity. Now telling him the deadly truth is her only option if she wants to stay alive…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Targeted for Elimination
by Jill Elizabeth NelsonCaught in a murderer&’s crosshairs… Secrets can be lethal. After discovering a dead body in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Detective Jen Blackwell is ambushed—until federal park ranger Tyler Cade comes to the rescue. And when the culprit sets their sights on Jen&’s father, it&’s clear that someone is targeting them. She has no choice but to team up with her ex-boyfriend. Only Tyler&’s hiding something…and old secrets could cost them their lives. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Targeted for Murder: High-risk Reunion Targeted For Murder Deadly Setup (Wilderness, Inc. #1)
by Elizabeth GoddardA wilderness survival expert rescues a woman on the run from bounty hunters in this inspirational romantic suspense adventure by a USA Today bestseller.After he’s fatally shot, Hadley Mason’s father reveals with his dying breath that he’s a CIA agent . . . and a bounty has been placed on both their heads. Heeding his urgent warning to disappear and trust no one, Hadley flees into the Oregon wilderness, but she can’t shake the string of hired killers on her trail. So, when a fearless and too-handsome wilderness guide comes to her rescue, Hadley has no choice but to put her life in Cooper Wilde’s hands. The former Green Beret vows to protect her, but beyond steep gorges and treacherous terrain, a ruthless man will stop at nothing to see her dead.
Targeted for Revenge (Smoky Mountain Defenders)
by Karen KirstThe daughter he never knewneeds his protection…After she spent years in hiding, turning to mounted police officer Mason Reed for protection is the last thing Tessa Vitale thought she’d do—until her mafia family tracks her down. With her brother planning to kidnap her daughter and kill Tessa, her little girl’s secret father is their only hope. But can the man she left behind put their past aside to save their daughter?From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Smoky Mountain Defenders
Targeted in Silver Creek (Silver Creek Lawmen: Second Generation #1)
by Delores FossenFor one Texas lawmanCatching a killer never mattered so much…Silver Creek lawman Jesse Ryland is not about to let history repeat itself. Although his ex, Hanna Kendrick, survived the shooting that nearly killed her and her unborn child, he knows it also stole all memories of the night they shared. As Hanna continues to be a target, Jesse will do anything to protect her and their baby boy. Because this time, Jesse is playing for keeps.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Silver Creek Lawmen: Second Generation series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Targeted in Silver CreekBook 2: Maverick Detective DadBook 3: Last Seen in Silver CreekBook 4: Marked For Revenge
Targeted in the Desert (Desert Justice #6)
by Dana MentinkDanger from the past… and a little girl in peril Family secrets have Felicia Tennison, and the sister she never knew existed, on the run. Someone is after them, and Felicia will have to turn to someone she never wanted to see again for help—her ex. Sheriff Jude Duke vows to protect them as they race to uncover why the little girl is a target. But the search to find the answers could cost them their futures.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Desert Justice Book 1: Framed in Death ValleyBook 2: Missing in the DesertBook 3: Death Valley Double CrossBook 4: Death Valley HideoutBook 5: Christmas Crime Cover-UpBook 6: Targeted in the Desert
Targeted with a Colton (The Coltons of Owl Creek #9)
by Beth CornelisonLearning the woman he loved and lost is in danger… A former Marine will sacrifice everything to protect herHarlow Jones never expected to see her ex-boyfriend Wade Colton again after he left her to join the Marines. She&’s moved on with her life and started a successful business, not knowing anything about Wade&’s tragic reason for leaving his career behind. But when she begins receiving dangerous threats from an unknown number, she ends up back in her hometown and in Wade's arms. As the danger increases, Wade promises to keep her safe. Can the former lovers move on from their past heartache? And can Wade protect Harlow from the danger that's following her?From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Coltons of Owl Creek series:Book 1: Colton Threat Unleashed by Tara Taylor QuinnBook 2: Colton's Dangerous Cover by Lisa ChildsBook 3: Colton's Secret Stalker by Kimberly Van MeterBook 4: Colton Mountain Search by Karen WhiddonBook 5: Guarding Colton's Secrets by Addison FoxBook 6: A Colton Kidnapping by Justine DavisBook 7: Colton's Blizzard Hideout by Deborah Fletcher MelloBook 8: Hunting Colton's Witness by Anna J. StewartBook 9: Targeted with a Colton by Beth CornelisonBook 10: Colton's Secret Past by Kacy CrossBook 11: Colton Undercover by Jennifer D. BokalBook 12: Colton's K-9 Rescue by Colleen Thompson
Targeted: A Thriller (Bob Lee Swagger Novel #12)
by Stephen HunterMaster sniper Bob Lee Swagger protects a group of political hostages during a perilous standoff in this razor-sharp, white-knuckled thriller from Pulitzer Prize winner, New York Times bestselling author, and &“one of the best thriller novelists around&” (The Washington Post) Stephen Hunter.After his successful takedown of a dangerous terrorist, Bob Lee Swagger learns that no good deed goes unpunished. Summoned to court by the United States Congress, Swagger is accused of reckless endangerment by a hardheaded anti-gun congresswoman. But what begins as political posturing soon turns deadly when the auditorium where the committee is being held is attacked. Swagger, the congresswoman, and numerous bystanders are taken hostage by a group of violent criminals. Soon, the very people who had accused him are depending on him to save their lives. Trapped in the auditorium and still struggling with injuries from his last assignment, Swagger must rely on his instincts, his shooting skills, and the help of a mysterious rogue operator on the outside in order to ensure that everyone makes it out alive. A heart-pounding and crackling action-packed novel, Targeted proves that Stephen Hunter is &“a true master at the pinnacle of his craft. No one does it better&” (Jack Carr, Former Navy SEAL Sniper and author of The Terminal List).