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The Hexed: The Cursed The Hexed The Betrayed (Krewe of Hunters #13)
by Heather Grahamwww.eHeatherGraham.comA place of history, secrets...and witchcraft. Devin Lyle has recently returned to the Salem area, but her timing couldn't be worse. Soon after she moved into the eighteenth-century cabin she inherited from her great-aunt Mina-her "crazy" great-aunt, who spoke to the dead-a woman was murdered nearby. Craig Rockwell-known as Rocky-is a new member of the Krewe of Hunters, the FBI's team of paranormal investigators. He never got over finding a friend dead in the woods. Now another body's been found in those same woods, not far from the home of Devin Lyle. And Devin's been led to a third body-by...a ghost? Her discovery draws them both deeper into the case and Salem's rich and disturbing history. Even as the danger mounts, Devin and Rocky begin to fall for each other, something the ghosts of Mina and past witches seem to approve of. But the two of them need every skill they possess to learn the truth-or Devin's might be the next body in the woods....
The Hidden Assassins: A Novel (Javier Falcón Books #3)
by Robert WilsonAs perplexing murder leads a Spanish detective into the dangerous cultural tensions of Seville in this thriller by the author of A Small Death in Lisbon. Chief Inspector Javier Falcón is called to the disturbing scene of a faceless, mutilated corpse found in a municipal dump. But just as he begins his investigation, the beautiful city of Seville is rocked by a massive explosion. The discovery of a mosque in the basement of a destroyed apartment building confirms everybody's terrorist fears. Panic sweeps the city and the region goes on red alert. As more bodies are dragged from the rubble, the media coverage and political pressure intensify, Despite immense pressure to close the case, Falcón suspects that all is not what it appears to be. But just as he comes close to uncovering a deadly conspiracy, he makes the most terrifying discovery of all. Now the race is on to prevent a catastrophe far beyond Spain's borders.
The Hidden Cases of Sherlock Holmes - Book 1
by César CostaThis first volume is composed of four stories narrating untold adventures of the most famous detective in the world: Sherlock Holmes. Here, his partner, John Watson, already very aged, get his notebook back to bring light into new adventures never unveiled to other people. Some cases have simply been forgotten, while some others were just too embarrassing to be shared... Until now. Tales in this volume: •The Strange Disappearance of Lord Widston. •The Case Of Reading's Boxer. •The Mysterious Theft of La Señora. •The Crime of Sherlock Holmes. In “The Strange Disappearance of Lord Widston”, Sherlock Holmes will receive the unexpected visit of a lad, who sought for the detective in hope of finding out what has happened with his father, a rich importer of Indian products, who vanished after his last travel. A mystery that will require even more of the detective wits in discovering what happened with a man, miles away, in a foreign country. For “The Case of Reading’s Boxer”. On an ordinary day, which boredom was dominating the most famous Londoner detective, a snippet in the newspaper and the visit of a young miss could bring the action back to Sherlock Holmes. An important diplomat is found dead inside his house. The Scotland Yard takes his secretary in custody soon after. When all the evidences point to this lad, Sherlock must discover what really happened and seek the facts to either prove his guilty or a huge injustice. Sherlock Holmes was never keen into arts, but in “The Mysterious Theft of La Señora”, he will have to find the whereabouts of a priceless painting that vanished from the walls of London’s museum, where it was for a public exhibition. Holmes don’t believe that there is a perfect crime, although, this time, it seems that the thief will win. However, Sherlock never gives up and won’t rest until he can solve this enigma. Can he, once again, fit
The Hidden Cases of Sherlock Holmes - Volume 2
by César CostaThis second volume is composed of four stories narrating untold adventures of the most famous detective in the world: Sherlock Holmes. Here, his partner, John Watson, already very aged, get his notebook back to bring light into new adventures never unveiled to other people. Some cases have simply been forgotten, while some others were just too embarrassing to be shared... Until now. Tales in this volume: •The Secret of Sherlock Holmes •The Monster of Ipswich •The Queen's Ring •The Last Case of Sherlock Holmes On one of the few cases written by the detective own hands, we can find in The Secret of Sherlock Holmes a shocking revelation. A miss, an employee of one of the most powerful families in London, is charged with theft. Holmes must face a powerful family to prove this miss innocence. But there is something that goes far beyond the simple disappearance of an object. Stories of a distant past reappear to mess with the detective’s head. What kind of mystery will make him to not give this case a closure? Sherlock Holmes never gave ears to superstitious tales or popular beliefs, but in The Monster of Ipswich, he gets face-to-face with a supernatural situation. An old farmer asks for his help in finding what kind of monster is killing the animals of the nearby farms and the detective set off to this investigation. Very strange things happen amid the search so Sherlock starts doubting what his own eyes have seen. Would the Ipswich monster be a real creature, supernatural or the result of a collective hallucination? There’s only one way to know, and it’s joining Holmes and Watson further on this adventure. What kind of mystery could have been contained in an old ring? On The Queen’s Ring case, Sherlock had the recover a piece of jewellery that, on a distant past, belonged to the Queen Mary II from the House of Stuart and could take him to solve a mysterious crime involving
The Hidden Child: A Novel
by Camilla LackbergThe brilliant new psychological thriller from worldwide bestseller Camilla Läckberg--the chilling struggle of a young woman facing the darkest chapter of Europe's past. Crime writer Erica Falck is shocked to discover a Nazi medal among her late mother's possessions. Haunted by a childhood of neglect, she resolves to dig deep into her family's past and finally uncover the reasons why. Her enquiries lead her to the home of a retired history teacher. He was among her mother's circle of friends during the Second World War but her questions are met with bizarre and evasive answers. Two days later he meets a violent death. Detective patrik Hedström, Erica's husband, is on paternity leave but soon becomes embroiled in the murder investigation. Who would kill so ruthlessly to bury secrets so old? Reluctantly Erica must read her mother's wartime diaries. But within the pages is a painful revelation about Erica's past. Could what little knowledge she has be enough to endanger her husband and newborn baby? The dark past is coming to light, and no one will escape the truth of how they came to be . . .
The Hidden Code
by P. J. HooverEleven years ago, Hannah Hawkins' parents disappeared while traveling abroad. Presumed dead, Hannah and her uncle are shocked when a letter from her mom arrives right after Hannah's sixteenth birthday. By piecing together cryptic hints from the note and other clues left behind, Hannah realizes her parents disappeared while trying to find the mysterious Code of Enoch, an artifact they believed could hold the key to curing disease—or creating it. Hannah's parents had been determined to destroy the Code, no matter the cost. Now with the help of her uncle, her best friend, and another cute but not entirely trustworthy guy, Hannah sets out to discover what happened to her parents and if the Code of Enoch is real.
The Hidden Congregation (The Reverend Christie Mysteries)
by William T. DelamarIt&’s said the truth shall set you free—but what a new minister discovers in this sparsely attended sanctuary may haunt him for eternity . . . When Rev. Oxford Christie is brought in to lead the Church of the One Soul in Philadelphia, his first thought is &“What happened to the congregation?&” No one has joined the church for many years, and the previous minister&’s portrait is now hanging in the basement, far from all eyes to see. Though there is a cemetery, there are no graves for the missing spouses of the remaining members—who refuse to talk about it. Something sinister has clearly taken over the church. Angel, the church secretary, is hiding something. Nehmi, the caretaker, lurks about watching Reverend Ox&’s every move. Ammahn seems to be a prospective parishioner, though he only ever sneaks in and sits in the back pew, never speaking to anyone. And Cynthia Neal says she&’s drawn to the church through sounds emanating from its core, of which only she is aware. Then Ox learns that Emmett and Jessie May, two new visitors, are actually undercover detectives—and they&’re investigating an old, still-open case that involves this gloomy place and its dwindling congregation . . .
The Hidden Corpse (A Food Blogger Mystery #2)
by Debra SennefelderFormer reality TV baking show contestant and recent divorcée Hope Early is trying to find her recipe for success as a food blogger—but murder keeps getting in the mix . . . When Hope’s elderly neighbor perishes in a home fire, she can't help but feel somewhat responsible. Only the day before, Peggy Olson had called her over, having burned a pot on the stove while she was sleeping and filling the house with smoke. In fact, she couldn't even remember cooking. Clearly, it was dangerous for the woman to live alone. But it turns out she wasn't alone. When a second body is discovered in the basement of the burned house, suddenly what appeared to be a tragic accident is beginning to look like premeditated murder. As rumors spread like wildfire, Hope is determined to sort out the facts and smoke out a killer, but she might be jumping from the frying pan straight into the fire . . . Includes Recipes from Hope’s Kitchen!
The Hidden Evil
by R. L. StineTimothy has a dangerous story to tell. A story with powers to awaken the worst evil imaginable—the evil in the heart of a child. Come and listen to Timothy’s story…if you dare.
The Hidden Girl: A Novel
by Louise MillarFrom "a writer to watch" (Booklist), this gripping psychological thriller follows a young woman who uncovers a terrible secret in her idyllic suburban neighborhood--but who will believe her?Hannah Riley and her musician husband, Will, hope that a move to the Suffolk countryside will promise a fresh start. Hannah, a human rights worker, is desperate for a child and she hopes that this new life will realise her dream. Yet when the snow comes, Will is working in London and Hannah is cut off in their remote village. Life in Tornley turns out to be far from idyllic, who are the threatening figures who lurk near their property at night? And why is her neighbour so keen to see them leave? Plus Will's, behaviour is severely testing the bonds of her trust. Hannah has spent her professional life doing the right thing for other people. But as she starts to unbury a terrible crime, she realises she can no longer do that without putting everything she's ever wanted at risk. But if she does nothing, the next victim could be her...
The Hidden Heart
by Candace CampFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, a widower takes a young girl and her nanny under his protection in this suspenseful Regency romance.Fall back in love with the Aincourts in this fan-favorite historical romance, originally published in 2002.His life in ruins, Richard, Duke of Cleybourne, returns to his country estate to recover from a tragic loss he’d suffered four years earlier. However, his solitude is interrupted by the arrival of Miss Jessica Maitland, a flame-haired governess who presents her charge, Gabriella, as Richard’s new ward.As if their unwelcome presence weren’t bad enough, Jessica also reveals that Gabriella’s life is in danger. Someone is after the young girl’s fortune—someone who might be closer than Richard could ever guess. And even with danger mounting, Richard finds it harder and harder to deny his growing feelings for Jessica.When a raging snowstorm brings an odd assortment of guests to Cleybourne Castle, violence strikes, and Richard and Jessica find themselves on the hunt for a killer. Can they unravel the darkness at the heart of Cleybourne, before it’s too late?
The Hidden Heart (Victorian Hearts)
by Laura KinsaleA woman used to swashbuckling adventure is blindsided by love in this breathtaking Victorian romance from the New York Times–bestselling author.Courageous and resourceful Lady Tess Collier is at home in the world’s wildest places. But when her explorer father, the Earl of Morrow, dies, she reluctantly agrees to honor his final wish: to return to England with Gryphon Meridon as her guide and protector, and to seek a good marriage there.A dashing and mysterious sea captain, Gryf has been charged with guarding Tess from unworthy and unscrupulous suitors. But resisting his own heart’s fevered yearning for the brave and beautiful woman is his greatest challenge. For a dark secret he can share with no one prevents the bold adventurer from freely giving his love. But in a perilous, unsure world, perhaps only love can truly save them both.Praise for Laura Kinsale“No one—repeat, no one—writes historical romance better.” —Mary Jo Putney, New York Times–bestselling author“Laura Kinsale is one of the romance genre’s brightest stars.” —Loretta Chase, New York Times–bestselling author“Laura Kinsale creates magic.” —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times–bestselling author
The Hidden Heir
by Debra WebbReread this gem from the popular Colby Agency series from USA TODAY bestselling author Debra Webb! Keith Devers has finally made the leap from analyst to investigator with the Colby Agency, and his first assignment? Tracking down Ashley Orrick and her son and bring them to Chicago so that the boy’s father can spend his final days getting to know his only child. But Ashley has no intention of letting her son anywhere near a man she knows to be a sadistic, manipulative murderer. She’s spent ten years on the run, and she’s not about to be brought in by this agent—handsome or not. What neither of them counted on was the passion that would ignite between them, and now that Keith has seen that Ashley will stop at nothing to protect her son, his role is now shifting from hunter…to protector. Originally published in 2006.
The Hidden Hours
by Sara FosterArabella Lane is found dead in the Thames on a frosty winter's morning after the office Christmas party. No one is sure whether she jumped or was pushed. The one person who may know the truth is the office temp, Eleanor.Having travelled to London to escape the repercussions of her traumatic childhood in Australia, tragedy seems to follow Eleanor wherever she goes. To her horror, she has no memory of the crucial hours leading up to Arabella's death - memory that will either incriminate or absolve her.Caught in a crossfire of accusations, Eleanor fears she can't even trust herself, let alone the people around her. And soon, she'll find herself in a race against time to find out just what happened that night - and discover just how deadly some secrets can be.
The Hidden Inheritance
by Carolyn KeeneWhile doing a favor for her father in Bear Hollow, Indiana, Nancy tries to help a new friend find the reasons someone is trying to ruin her family. A long-lost family secret and an inherited fiddle seem to hide clues to a secret fortune.
The Hidden Island
by Angela CornerA British detective working in the Greek Islands encounters a murderous pagan cult in this &“brilliantly plotted and refreshing&” crime thriller (Betsy Reavley, author of The Quiet Ones). After a traumatic case leaves his body broken and his career damaged, Detective Inspector Beckett Kyriakoulis leaves his old life behind to oversee the Criminal Investigation Bureau on the Greek Island of Farou. Working the beat of this hidden paradise will feel like retirement. The weather is beautiful, the beer is cold, and serious crime is exceedingly rare. But the tranquility of Beckett&’s new life is cut violently short when dead bodies start showing up—murder victims that bare the markings of a pagan cult. With doubts about his mental and physical ability to handle the case, Beckett receives help in the form of a British detective who is everything Beckett is not—young, ambitious and by the book. As their investigation gets off to a rocky start, Beckett finds himself confronting the demons of his past. With victims and questions mounting, one thing is for certain: Sometimes paradise can be hell.The Hidden Island is the debut novel of screenwriter Angela Corner, whose credits include the BBC dramas Eastenders and Hollyoaks.
The Hidden Jewel
by Dave Jackson Neta JacksonThe authors of Kidnapped by River Rats and The Queen's Smuggler present the story of 14-year-old John Knight, who becomes actively involved in the missionary work of the Dohnavur Fellowship in India. With a heart for justice, John is appalled to discover that the law dictates a young Indian girl must marry an elderly man, as is the wish of her wicked uncle.
The Hidden Justice Collection: Beyond Justice, Imperfect Justice, Delayed Justice
by Cara C. PutmanVeteran author Cara Putman weaves tales of suspense and romance in these three legal thrillers now combined in one collection.Beyond JusticeHayden is on track to become the youngest partner in her prestigious DC law firm . . . If the case she&’s just been handed doesn&’t destroy her first.The longer she keeps the case active, the higher the stakes become. Unknown enemies seem determined to kill the case—or her. Logic and self-preservation indicate she should close the case. But how can she, when justice is still just beyond her reach?Imperfect JusticeThe police say the woman was a murderer. Emilie Wesley knows they can't be talking about her client . . . can they?Thrown together in the race to save her client's surviving daughter, Emilie and her client&’s brother, Reid, pursue the constantly evasive truth. If they can hang on to hope together, can they save a young girl—and find a future for themselves in the process?Delayed JusticeShe had long given up the desire to be loved. Now she only needed to be heard.Jaime Nichols went to law school to find the voice she never had as a child, and her determination to protect girls and women in the path of harm drives her in ways both spoken and unspoken. As Jaime, now a criminal defense attorney, prepares to press charges against someone who wronged her long ago, she must face not only her demons but also the unimaginable forces that protect the powerful man who tore her childhood apart.
The Hidden Keys
by André AlexisAlthough the Green Dolphin is a bar of ill repute, it is there that Tancred Palmieri, a thief with elegant and erudite tastes, meets Willow Azarian, an aging heroin addict. She reveals to Tancred that her very wealthy father has recently passed away, leaving each of his five children a mysterious object that provides one clue to the whereabouts of a large inheritance. Willow enlists Tancred to steal these objects from her siblings and solve the puzzle.<P><P> A Japanese screen, a painting that plays music, an aquavit bottle, a framed poem, and a model of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater: Tancred is lured in to this beguiling quest, and even though Willow dies before he can begin, he presses on.<P> As he tracks down the treasure, however, he must enlist the help of Alexander von Wurfel, esteemed copyist, and fend off Willow's heroin dealers, a young albino named "Nigger" Colby and his sidekick, Sigismund "Freud" Luxemburg, a club-footed psychopath, both of whom are eager to get their paws on this supposed pot of gold. And he must mislead Detective Daniel Mandelshtam, his most adored friend.<P> Based in a reading of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, The Hidden Keys questions what it means to be honorable and what it means to be faithful.<P> André Alexis was born in Trinidad and grew up in Canada. His most recent novel, Fifteen Dogs, won the prestigious Scotiabank Giller Prize, awarded annually to the best Canadian fiction book.
The Hidden Law
by Michael NavaThe fourth novel in Michael Nava's award-winning series takes Henry Rios back to his roots when he defends a Latino teenager accused of murderState senator and mayoral hopeful Gus Peña has been gunned down in the parking lot of a restaurant in East Los Angeles. When Chicano teen and ex-gang member Michael Ruiz is arrested for the murder, Henry Rios takes the case. It's a tough road: As Rios endures a painful break-up with his HIV-positive partner, Josh, Ruiz refuses to help Rios in his defense. But Rios finds inconsistencies in the kid's story, and is sure Ruiz is covering for the real killer.Peña had a lot of enemies. As Rios tries to build the case for a different killer, he descends into the dark underbelly of Los Angeles--a hotbed of vice and corruption. Caught between his powerful connection to both suspect and victim, Rios races to prevent a terrible failure of justice.The Hidden Law is the fourth book in the Henry Rios mystery series, which begins with The Little Death and Goldenboy.
The Hidden Legacy
by Julie RobertsA painting, a thief, a debt repaid A female artist in a man's world, Meredith Sanders is making her own way in life. But when she receives a legacy from her deceased guardian, she finds herself drawn into his criminal past and into danger. At first, businessman Adam Fox suspects Meredith of involvement in an art fraud relating to a missing Turner painting. Despite her fear of betrayal, she sees he is the only man she can turn to and trust. Together they try to find the painting and return it to the Royal Academy before the opening of the Summer Exhibition, leading Meredith into even deeper trouble. And whatever her feelings for Adam, Meredith cannot reveal the secrets of her own humble past... For readers of Nicola Cornick, and Stephanie Laurens, an exciting new voice in Regency romance.
The Hidden Legacy: A Dark and Gripping Psychological Drama
by Gj MinettJohn Michael Adams is just a small schoolboy, when a sudden shocking event tears his life and his family apart. A LIFE-CHANGING GIFT Years later, Ellen Sutherland is stunned when she inherits a beautiful cottage in the Cotswolds from a woman she's never heard of. A LONG-BURIED SECRET As she begins to investigate, the mysteries around her new home only deepen. And it's not long before she realises she's not the only one asking questions about the cottage . . . A powerful and suspenseful tale for fans of Val McDermid and Liane Moriarty.
The Hidden Legacy: An enchanting Regency romance (The Regency Marriage Laws) (The Regency Marriage Laws #1)
by Julie RobertsA captivating Regency romance novel from Julie Roberts, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn's BRIDGERTON, Sabrina Jeffries, Nicola Cormick, Grace Burrowes and Mary Balogh!Readers LOVE Julie Roberts:'An enticing story with romance, drama, some fabulous obnoxious characters and a real flavour of the time' 5* NetGalley review on A Tainted Marriage'A most enjoyable read. Intrigue and mystery with characters who have had issues and emotional traumas in the past and then misunderstandings throughout the course of their relationship until the inevitable and happy ending' 5 * NetGalley review on A Tainted Marriage'This is no ordinary Regency Romance. It is so well researched and written that you feel you're there with the characters all the time *****' Amazon Reviewer on The Hidden Legacy'Meticulously researched *****' Amazon Reviewer on The Hidden Legacy'Roberts has a sure, historical hand, and her use of a real 19th century marriage law to fire the plot is cunning *****' Amazon reviewer on A Tangle of Secrets___________________________________________________________________________A painting, a thief, a debt repaid...A female artist in a man's world, Meredith Sanders is making her own way in life. But when she receives a legacy from her deceased guardian, she finds herself drawn into his criminal past and into danger.At first, businessman Adam Fox suspects Meredith of involvement in an art fraud relating to a missing Turner painting. Despite her fear of betrayal, she sees he is the only man she can turn to and trust. Together they try to find the painting and return it to the Royal Academy before the opening of the Summer Exhibition, leading Meredith into even deeper troubleAnd whatever her feelings for Adam, Meredith cannot reveal the secrets of her own humble past...____________________________________________________________________________Don't miss Julie Roberts' captivating romances, including Dangerous Masquerade, A Tangle of Secrets and A Tainted Marriage.
The Hidden Legacy: An enchanting Regency romance (The Regency Marriage Laws) (The\regency Marriage Laws Ser. #1)
by Julie RobertsA captivating Regency romance novel from Julie Roberts, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn's BRIDGERTON, Sabrina Jeffries, Nicola Cormick, Grace Burrowes and Mary Balogh!Readers LOVE Julie Roberts:'An enticing story with romance, drama, some fabulous obnoxious characters and a real flavour of the time' 5* NetGalley review on A Tainted Marriage'A most enjoyable read. Intrigue and mystery with characters who have had issues and emotional traumas in the past and then misunderstandings throughout the course of their relationship until the inevitable and happy ending' 5 * NetGalley review on A Tainted Marriage'This is no ordinary Regency Romance. It is so well researched and written that you feel you're there with the characters all the time *****' Amazon Reviewer on The Hidden Legacy'Meticulously researched *****' Amazon Reviewer on The Hidden Legacy'Roberts hasa sure, historical hand, and her use of a real 19th century marriage law to fire the plot is cunning *****' Amazon reviewer on A Tangle of Secrets___________________________________________________________________________A painting, a thief, a debt repaid...A female artist in a man's world, Meredith Sanders is making her own way in life. But when she receives a legacy from her deceased guardian, she finds herself drawn into his criminal past and into danger.At first, businessman Adam Fox suspects Meredith of involvement in an art fraud relating to a missing Turner painting. Despite her fear of betrayal, she sees he is the only man she can turn to and trust. Together they try to find the painting and return it to the Royal Academy before the opening of the Summer Exhibition, leading Meredith into even deeper troubleAnd whatever her feelings for Adam, Meredith cannot reveal the secrets of her own humble past...____________________________________________________________________________Don't miss Julie Roberts' captivating romances, including Dangerous Masquerade, A Tangle of Secrets and A Tainted Marriage.