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The Temple Dogs
by Molly Cochran Warren MurphyTwo prominent families steeped in the underworlds of New York and Tokyo clash in a tale of hard-won family honor, dark secrets, death, and betrayal. Inside Manhattan's tony Inn on the Park, a bride and groom beamed with the promise of new beginnings. Moments later they were dead.The murderer was the son a powerful Mafia family, Nick DeSanto. The bride was Susi Haverford, an ethereal half-Japanese girl descended from a legendary, and lethal, Yakuza clan.The only hope for justice is Susi's brother Miles, a young lawyer who must quickly learn to channel the long-buried savage inside to survive the battle of a lifetime. He turns his back on the West and returns to Tokyo to submerse himself in the ancient deadly arts of his ancestors. His focus on retaliation is clear - until he falls for a woman whose very existence threatens to undo all of his carefully laid plans.
Temple Grove: A Novel
by Scott ElliottDeep in the heart of Washington State's Olympic Peninsula lies Temple Grove, one of the last stands of ancient Douglas fir not protected from logging. Bill Newton, a gyppo logger desperate for work and a place to hide, has come to Temple Grove for the money to be made from the timber. There to stop him is Paul, a young Makah environmentalist who will break the law to save the trees. A dangerous chase into the wilds of Olympic National Park ensues, revealing a long-hidden secret that inextricably links the two men. Temple Grove is a gripping tale of suspense and a multilayered novel of place that captures in taut, luminous prose the traditions that tie people to a powerful landscape and the conflicts that run deep among them.
The Temple House Vanishing
by Rachel DonohueAn Irish Bestseller Finalist for the Irish Book Awards&’ Newcomer of the Year Perched high atop a seaside cliff in Ireland, a lonely Victorian mansion is home to Temple House School. And at Temple House, nothing is ever as it seems. Louisa is the new, brilliant scholarship student. Finding most of the other students at the all-girls Catholic boarding school as icy and unfamiliar as the drafty mansion, she forms a fierce bond with the intense and compelling Victoria, an outlier and student provocateur. Their close bond is soon unsettled by the young, charismatic art teacher, Mr. Lavelle—igniting tension and obsession in the cloistered world of the school. Then one day, Louisa and Mr. Lavelle disappear. There is no trace of either one. It&’s the unsolved mystery that captivates the whole country. Year after year, the media revisit it, and the conspiracy theories persist. Now, on the twenty-fifth anniversary, a journalist—a woman who grew up on the same street as Louisa—delves into the past to write a series of articles and uncover the truth. She finds stories of jealousy and revenge, power and class. But will she find Louisa and Mr. Lavelle, too? Because remember—at Temple House, nothing is ever as it seems. Told through alternating points of view, Rachel Donohue&’s debut novel skillfully, gradually, lets the reader into the hearts and minds of both Louisa and the determined reporter. Th is page-turner is perfect for fans of Elisabeth Thomas&’s Catherine House or Kate Elizabeth Russell&’s My Dark Vanessa.
The Temple of Light
by Daniela PiazzaOn the brink of death, the Duke of Milan entrusts his only heir to the church, which is guarding a thousand-year-old secret It is the early fifteenth century, and the Italian peninsula is ravaged by war. While Milan fights for its political and economic life, Duke Filippo Maria Visconti lies on his deathbed with no heir to succeed him. But the old nobleman has a secret: He has a son. Visconti hands over the one-year-old child to the archdeacon Onorio, who agrees to keep him safe. Little does young Niccolò know that when he comes of age, he will inherit the great Visconti fortune and become the city's next duke. Years later, in the shadows of a new cathedral, the members of a secret brotherhood practice alchemy and plot court intrigues, working to fulfill the ancient prophecy of the goddess Belisama. The brothers, sustained by blind faith, will do whatever it takes to achieve their Grande Opera, but first they need peace in the city, and Niccolò is the only one who can help. But when he starts to witness mysterious rites and killings, Niccolò will be forced to reconsider his destiny.
The Temple of Skulls (Wilde/Chase #16)
by Andy McDermottA HIGH-OCTANE NEW WILDE & CHASE ADVENTURE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHORWorld-renowned archaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband, former SAS soldier Eddie Chase, now lead a quiet life - the only real danger posed by their rebellious teenage daughter. Until, on a visit to a newly discovered temple, they're suddenly engulfed in a deadly hunt for an ancient weapon which threatens the entire globe.From the bustling streets of Mexico City to the mountainous jungles of Guatemala, Nina and Eddie - with daughter Gracie in tow - are the only ones who can prevent an apocalyptic evil seizing control of an unstoppable power.Battling special operations soldiers and blood-thirsty cults, Nina and Eddie must once again risk their lives to save the world. . .Praise for Andy McDermott:'Action, adventure and mayhem aplenty' SCOTT MARIANI'A writer of almost cinematic talent' DAILY EXPRESS'Adventure stories don't get much more epic than this' MIRROR(P) 2022 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
The Temple of Skulls (Wilde/Chase #16)
by Andy McDermottA HIGH-OCTANE NEW WILDE & CHASE ADVENTURE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR World-renowned archaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband, former SAS soldier Eddie Chase, now lead a quiet life - the only real danger posed by their rebellious teenage daughter. Until, on a visit to a newly discovered temple, they're suddenly engulfed in a deadly hunt for an ancient weapon which threatens the entire globe.From the bustling streets of Mexico City to the mountainous jungles of Guatemala, Nina and Eddie - with daughter Macy in tow - are the only ones who can prevent an apocalyptic evil seizing control of an unstoppable power.Battling special operations soldiers and blood-thirsty cults, Nina and Eddie must once again risk their lives to save the world. . .Praise for Andy McDermott:'Action, adventure and mayhem aplenty' SCOTT MARIANI'A writer of almost cinematic talent' DAILY EXPRESS'Adventure stories don't get much more epic than this' MIRROR
The Temple of Skulls (Wilde/Chase #16)
by Andy McDermottA HIGH-OCTANE NEW WILDE & CHASE ADVENTURE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR . . . coming soon.World-renowned archaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband, former SAS soldier Eddie Chase, now lead a quiet life - the only real danger posed by their rebellious teenage daughter. Until, on a visit to a newly discovered temple, they're suddenly engulfed in a deadly hunt for an ancient weapon which threatens the entire globe.From the bustling streets of Mexico City to the mountainous jungles of Guatemala, Nina and Eddie - with daughter Macy in tow - are the only ones who can prevent an apocalyptic evil seizing control of an unstoppable power.Battling special operations soldiers and blood-thirsty cults, Nina and Eddie must once again risk their lives to save the world. . .Praise for Andy McDermott:'Action, adventure and mayhem aplenty' SCOTT MARIANI'A writer of almost cinematic talent' DAILY EXPRESS'Adventure stories don't get much more epic than this' MIRROR
Temples of Gods
by Nick AmatoHave aliens been influencing human development for millennia? An intrepid group of friends think so, and they'll face any danger to prove it.
Temple's Prize
by Linda CastleThere Was More At Stake Here Than MoneyTemple Parish knew it the minute Constance Cadwallender set foot in Montana. If he were saddled with "little Connie," how could he concentrate on winning the scientific prize that would make his reputation? Particularly since Connie wasn't little anymore...and was determined to beat him at his own game!Temple Parish was a modern-day pirate who'd stoop to anything to get what he wanted-even her, Constance feared. But now that she'd challenged him to unearth a great discovery, how come all she could think about was burying herself in his arms?
The Templeton Twins Have an Idea: Book One (The Templeton Twins #Bk. 1)
by Ellis Weiner Jeremy HolmesSuppose there were 12-year-old twins, a boy and girl named John and Abigail Templeton. Let's say John was pragmatic and played the drums, and Abigail was theoretical and solved cryptic crosswords. Now suppose their father was a brilliant, if sometimes confused, inventor. And suppose that another set of twins--adults--named Dean D. Dean and Dan D. Dean, kidnapped the Templeton twins and their ridiculous dog in order to get their father to turn over one of his genius (sort of) inventions. Yes, I said kidnapped. Wouldn't it be fun to read about that? Oh please. It would so. Luckily for you, this is just the first in a series perfect for boys and girls who are smart, clever, and funny (just like the twins), and enjoy reading adventurous stories (who doesn't?!).
The Templeton Twins Make a Scene: Book Two (The Templeton Twins #2)
by Ellis Weiner Jeremy HolmesWith its kid-perfect humor and dynamic illustrations, Book 1 of the hilarious Templeton Twins series left young readers clamoring for more. This time, Abigail and John Templeton find themselves at TAPAS (the Thespian Academy of the Performing Arts and Sciences) where their father, the illustrious Professor Templeton, has been hired to invent a groundbreaking theatrical device. Once again, there is drama (of course!), silliness, and suspense, as the twins (and their ridiculous dog) must thwart the dastardly Dean brothers in order to save the invention as well as their father (and the dog). Oh yes, there is sure to be another recipe. This time for guacamole. Or is it coleslaw?
El templo enterrado (Periscopio)
by José María Latorre FortuñoEl primer asesinato tuvo lugar en Mountwich, ciudad situada cerca de Nottingham, aunque es posible que la palabra «asesinato» no sea adecuada para este caso, ni para los que le sucedieron, ya que se trató de algo mucho más siniestro y aterrador. El cuerpo apareció completamente desangrado y con el rostro desgarrado, y la policía halló entre las ropas ensangrentadas del muerto unos documentos que lo identificaban como un tal Christopher Hartfield, de profesión vidente. Un nuevo terrorífico misterio que pondrá a prueba al veterano detective Saville y a su colaborador, el arqueólogo John Hadley.
Temporada de Furacões
by Fernanda MelchorNesta obra multipremiada de uma das vozes mais entusiasmantes da literatura sul-americana, o romance policial e a história de terror se encontram para traçar um retrato de um México sem lei nem esperança. Uma experiência literária hipnótica e devastadora. A Bruxa está morta. Um grupo de crianças encontrou o seu corpo mutilado a flutuar num canal de irrigação. Esta descoberta macabra leva a polícia de La Matosa, um lugar perdido no México, a procurar os envolvidos no crime. Cada um contará a sua versão dos acontecimentos, abrindo as portas de um inferno de violência e abandono, onde as drogas, o sexo, a pobreza e o desespero convivem com a superstição e a mitologia, traçando o retrato assustador de um México sem lei nem esperança. Aclamado pela crítica internacional, que o compara a obras de Cormac McCarthy e de Roberto Bolaño, com ecos da melhor tradição da literatura sul-americana, de Gabriel García Márquez a Juan Rulfo, Temporada de Furacões é um romance originalíssimo, escrito no limite da oralidade, que subverte as convenções da crónica e do romance negro, revelando um lirismo inesperado. «Violento, mas extremamente belo, Temporada de Furacões é um retrato do que existe de pior no ser humano, mas também da capacidade que este tem de suportar e sobreviver às piores atrocidades.» Observador «Um romance deslumbrante de uma das mais entusiasmantes novas vozes da literatura mexicana.» The Guardian «Um compósito de raiva e de angústia inteiramente singulares.» The Wall Street Journal «Um romance que se afunda como chumbo no abismo da nossa alma.» Los Angeles Review of Books «Uma história de terror que nasce do próprio lirismo da sua linguagem.» The New York Review of Books «Este romance alastra como um fungo do centro negro do espaço literário, onde o romance policial e a história de terror se encontram. Melchor é a Bruxa e este seu romance é um poderoso feitiço.» NPR «Um dos escritores mais prometedores e proeminentes saídos do México. Uma prosa virtuosa.» Bookforum «Uma notável, indelével obra de arte.» Powell’s Books «Uma experiência literária intensa e hipnótica, na qual a violência física e a hostilidade da paisagem se aliam para formar um microcosmo de desespero.» Mariana Enriquez «Fernanda Melchor é detentora de uma voz poderosa, e por poderosa entendo implacável, devastadora, a voz de alguém que escreve com raiva e que tem o talento para a exprimir.»Samanta Schweblin
Temporada de huracanes
by Fernanda MelchorCon un ritmo y un lenguaje magistrales, Fernanda Melchor, autora de Falsa liebre explora en esta obra las sinrazones que subyacen a los actos más desesperados de barbarie pasional. Una novela cruda y desgarradora en la que el lector quedará envuelto, atrapado por las palabras y la atmósfera de terrible, aunque gozosa, fatalidad. Un grupo de niños encuentra un cadáver flotando en las aguas turbias de un canal de riego cercano a la ranchería de La Matosa. El cuerpo resulta ser de la Bruja, una mujer que heredó dicho oficio de su madre fallecida, y a quienes los pobladores de esa zona rural respetaban y temían. Tras el macabro hallazgo, las sospechas y habladurías recaerán sobre un grupo de muchachos del pueblo, a quienes días antes una vecina vio mientras huían de casa de la hechicera, cargando lo que parecía ser un cuerpo inerte. A partir de ahí, los personajes involucrados en el crimen nos contarán su historia mientras los lectores nos sumergimos en la vida de este lugar acosado por la miseria y el abandono, y donde convergen la violencia del erotismo más oscuro y las sórdidas relaciones de poder.
La temporada de lady Chastity (Serie Debutantes Impávidas #4)
by Christina McKnightDurante años, lady Chastity Neville ha estado a la sombra de su adusta hermana mayor. Pero mientras la sabidilla de Prudence puede estar contenta de pasar el rato con un libro, Chastity anhela en secreto dejar de ser la fea del baile. Cuando encuentra una carta antigua que le indica que su madre puede haber tenido un pasado escandaloso, Chastity se ve atraída por el misterio de una mujer que no conoció. Y esa Navidad, está decidida a descubrir la verdad —y empezar un escándalo propio. Bastian Stanhope, conde de Mansfield, ha vivido la vida según los deseos de otros. Cuidar de su enfermiza madre es su principal responsabilidad. Pero cuando conoce a lady Chastity, se ve atraído por su compasión y espíritu aventurero. Por primera vez, piensa en su propio futuro. Es la época de alegres travesuras, así que para ganar el corazón de Chastity, deberá ser un poco travieso. Con besos debajo del muérdago, la escandalosa búsqueda de Chastity puede convertirse en el amor de una vida...
Temporary Perfections
by Gianrico Carofiglio Antony ShugaarThe fourth Guerrieri in the series. An investigation into the disappearance of a poor little rich girl in Southern Italy.
Temporary Sanity: A Crime Novel
by Rose ConnorsA brilliant new legal thriller, set on colorful Cape Cod, from the author whose debut novel, Absolute Certainty, won raves for its fresh voice and its passion for the law. When can a citizen become a killer? Is homicidal insanity ever a moral or legal justification for murder? And what should a jury do when the facts are clear but they don't tell the real story? Cape Cod attorney Marty Nickerson, until recently a Massachusetts prosecutor, must ask herself those questions in her new role as defense attorney for client Buck Hammond. The charge is murder one. When Buck's seven-year-old son was raped and killed by pedophile Hector Monteros, Buck took justice into his own hands. Unfortunately, the TV cameras were rolling as Buck aimed his hunting rifle at Monteros's head. The only viable defense is insanity, but the grieving father refuses to say he was crazy when he pulled the trigger. Marty, teaming with Harry Madigan, her partner in love and law, has a tough case. How can the jury acquit Buck when the shooting is right there on the screen for all to see? Marty and Harry and their young assistant, Kevin Kydd, are already stretched thin when, on the very eve of the trial, a battered and bleeding woman staggers into their office. She's in deep trouble -- her attacker's body has just been found, viciously stabbed, and he's an officer of the court. Now Marty has two seemingly impossible battles to win against her former colleagues. But losing a verdict may be the least of Marty's worries, as her efforts soon lead to shocking revelations that bring fear to the Cape and devastating changes to Buck's trial. Well, who said being a defense attorney was going to be easy? With her energetic prose, her insider's expertise, and her exuberant storytelling, Rose Connors establishes herself as a unique and refreshing new crime-writing star.
Temps boig (Viceqüestor Rocco Schiavone #Volumen 3)
by Antonio ManziniEl caràcter irascible del policia Rocco Schiavone ha seduït els lectors italians. Amb cada nou episodi, aquest romà de soca-rel -desterrat a una petita ciutat del nord- ha anat adquirint una dimensió més incisiva i profunda que de ben segur delectarà els centenars de milers de lectors que el segueixen. Després de passar-se nou mesos destrossant les seves Clarks perquè es nega a posar-se unes botes de muntanya adequades al clima de la regió, Schiavone acull amb escepticisme l'arribada d'una teòrica primavera a la vall d'osta. La resistència que mostra a sotmetre's a la realitat del lloc, on ni les estacions de l'any són com haurien de ser, també es posa de manifest en la seva tasca professional. Quan s'assabenta de l'accident d'una furgoneta en el qual han mort el conductor i el seu acompanyant, en Rocco reacciona amb la seva habitual irritació i intenta desentendre's de l'assumpte. Tot i així, la desaparició poc després de la filla d'una rica família de constructors de la zona li desperta l'instint dinvestigador, i les indagacions per trobar la noia li obren les portes d'un món subterrani que el deixa estupefacte. En Rocco sap molt bé que a la seva enyorada Roma s'hi fan molts negocis tèrbols, però no sospitava que en aquell racó de món perdut entre muntanyes també pogués produir-se una cosa semblant. Finalment, Schiavone ha de posar fil a l'agulla i treure's del cap l'espinós assumpte de la seva relació amb la millor amiga de la seva última ex, així com un fet dolorós del seu passat que es nega a acceptar. Ressenyes:«Una d'aquelles històries que es devoren.»La Stampa «Respecte a d'altres investigadors memorables, com l'inspector Coliandro, de Lucarelli, o encara el més famós comissari Montalbano, de Camilleri, Rocco Schiavone és el campió d'allò políticament incorrecte.»Gazzetta del Sud «Manzini, actor i guionista, coneix béles regles per donar ritme a una història i sap com fascinar al lector.»Gazzetta di Parma
Temps de rates (Premi Crims de Tinta 2017)
by Marc MorenoPREPARA'T PER NO PARAR DE CÓRRER. Tot comença quan un traficant que fuig encoloma una motxilla plena de cocaïna al seu veí de replà.Vuit quilets de no res. I que li guardi mentre és fora, li diu. L’Eloi –perquè el veí es diu Eloi– s’espanta, pateix, no sap què fer. I així passa les setmanes, mort de por amb els vuit quilos sota el llit. Però un dia, per lluir davant els col·legues del parc, n’agafa una mica. I després una mica més. I conviden unes noies, també. Quines festes, xaval. I això el fa popular al barri, és clar.El rei del mambo, que diríem. Però també atreu l’atenció dels mafiosos de la Verneda, els rivals del traficant, els mossos corruptes... que cada cop tenen més ganes de saber qui és aquest Eloi i d’on surt tanta coca de primera qualitat.
Tempt the Flames (The Smokejumpers #1)
by Marnee BlakeSomeone is bound to get burned… Meg Buchanan is determined to prove she didn’t get the trainer job in Redmond, Oregon’s rookie smokejumper class because of her family’s long history as firefighters—or out of pity. But if teaching one of her own brothers isn’t challenge enough, she’s shocked to see Lance Roberts in the new class of recruits. Once her brother’s best friend, and her first, unrequited crush, he’s also the son of the man responsible for her dad’s death. Lance is stunned to realize that this confident redhead is the stubborn girl he once dreamed about. There’s no way he can fall for her now. He needs to focus all his attention on his training—and uncover the truth behind the long-ago fire that killed both their fathers. But as the undeniable heat between them threatens to ignite, someone attempts to put an end to Lance’s amateur sleuthing—and his life…
Tempt the Night
by Dixie Lee BrownDixie Lee Brown concludes her thrilling Trust No One series with the fast-paced tale of a damaged hero and the sexy fugitive he can't help falling for.Samantha "Mac" McCallister barely believes her own tale of dirty cops and murder that landed her in the hands of the sexy Jim Brady. One minute she was enjoying a ride-along in her best friend's cruiser, the next he's dead and she's wanted for his murder. Mac never expected to be hiding out from the law, but with Jim by her side, maybe she can survive long enough to clear her name. The question is, can she survive the way Jim makes her feel?Former Navy Seal Jim Brady works best under pressure. At least he used to. Now, fighting flashbacks from his time in Iraq, he has given up everything he knows in order to protect the innocent ... from himself. So working with a woman on the run from the law? Not in his plans for this lifetime. Still, something about the blue-eyed beauty tells him she's not the source of the danger--she's running from it. Deep down he knows he'll protect her no matter what. But his heart? That's another story.
Temptation
by Shirley MartinEscaping an abusive boyfriend, Jennifer moves to Miami. She vows that from now on, she’ll guard her heart and not fall for any sweet talker that comes her way. But when she meets Varik, a man like no other she’s ever met, she finds it easy to forget her vow. On a dare to woo a mortal woman, Varik courts Jennifer. He finds himself falling in love with her and wonders if she’s the soul mate he’s waited for throughout the centuries. But no. How can there be any lasting happiness between a vampire and a mortal woman? And always in the background lurks Celestia, a woman who will stop at nothing to win the man she wants. From the glittering nightclubs of Miami Beach to the dreaded dungeons of medieval France, get ready for a wild ride!
Temptation
by Shirley MartinEscaping an abusive boyfriend, Jennifer moves to Miami. She vows that from now on, she’ll guard her heart and not fall for any sweet talker that comes her way. But when she meets Varik, a man like no other she’s ever met, she finds it easy to forget her vow. On a dare to woo a mortal woman, Varik courts Jennifer. He finds himself falling in love with her and wonders if she’s the soul mate he’s waited for throughout the centuries. But no. How can there be any lasting happiness between a vampire and a mortal woman? And always in the background lurks Celestia, a woman who will stop at nothing to win the man she wants. From the glittering nightclubs of Miami Beach to the dreaded dungeons of medieval France, get ready for a wild ride!
The Temptation
by Vera MorrisA COMPELLING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER, PERFECT FOR FANS OF THE TEACHER Where is David Pemberton? Two years ago, thirteen-year-old David Pemberton vanished without a trace. It’s up to detectives Laurel Bowman and Frank Diamond to find him. But how do you solve a case without a lead? When local residents are brutally murdered, they start to think something more ominous is at heart. And now, it’s not just David they should be worried about. As they’re drawn into a circle of destruction, deceit and temptation, they find themselves close to cracking the case. But the closer they get, the more vulnerable they become. And soon, their lives are at risk…
The Temptation: The Anglian Detective Agency Series (The Anglian Detective Agency Series #2)
by Vera MorrisSomeone knows what happened . . .1971. David was thirteen when he went missing two years ago. It's now up to Laurel Bowman and Frank Diamond, partners in the newly formed Anglian Detective Agency, to find him.But how do you solve a cold case with no leads? Could it have anything to do with the brutal deaths of three local residents?As their first big case unravels, they uncover a circle of temptations, destruction and deceit. But the closer they get to solving the case, the more exposed they are to danger. And now both Laurel and Frank's lives are at risk . . .Readers LOVE Vera Morris's Anglian Detective Agency series:'I sat up to past midnight reading this book' *****'Full of twists and turns' *****'A book you just know you are going to like from the 1st page' *****'A perfect detective novel' *****'I started it early one morning and had finished it by bed-time that same day!' *****'A super read' *****'This book stands head and shoulders above the rest in this overcrowded genre' *****'Absolute must read' *****