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The Street of the Three Beds
by Roser Caminals-HeathIn the shady backstreets of late nineteenth-century Barcelona, where nothing is quite what it seems, a prosperous heir&’s carefree life is turned upside down when he investigates the mysterious disappearance of his working-class mistress Maurici Aldabò is the scion of a prominent manufacturing family, a member of the wealthy Barcelona bourgeoisie. But Aldabò&’s seemingly charmed life is interrupted when his mistress, a seamstress, vanishes without a trace, drawing him into an obsessive search through the city&’s underworld.Inspired by a popular urban legend about the white slave trade and the disappearance of a young woman in a lingerie store, the novel explores the connections between Barcelona&’s criminal underground and its echelons of power. Named after a real street in Barcelona&’s Gothic Quarter, The Street of the Three Beds reveals the colorful and corrupt hidden life of the city.
The Street of the Three Beds
by Roser Caminals-HeathIn the shady backstreets of late nineteenth-century Barcelona, where nothing is quite what it seems, a prosperous heir&’s carefree life is turned upside down when he investigates the mysterious disappearance of his working-class mistress Maurici Aldabò is the scion of a prominent manufacturing family, a member of the wealthy Barcelona bourgeoisie. But Aldabò&’s seemingly charmed life is interrupted when his mistress, a seamstress, vanishes without a trace, drawing him into an obsessive search through the city&’s underworld.Inspired by a popular urban legend about the white slave trade and the disappearance of a young woman in a lingerie store, the novel explores the connections between Barcelona&’s criminal underground and its echelons of power. Named after a real street in Barcelona&’s Gothic Quarter, The Street of the Three Beds reveals the colorful and corrupt hidden life of the city.
The Streetbird (Amsterdam Cops #9)
by Janwillem van de WeteringA Grijpstra & De Gier Mystery Sergeant de Gier sees a vulture at the scene of a murder in Amsterdam's red light district. The victim was a despicable pimp but is now only a police matter to be disposed of with typical Dutch tidiness. However, once Grijpstra, de Gier and the canny commisaris get involved, their search leads to a denouement infinitely more shocking than the crime itself. ". . . is his most satisfying book so far. " - Chicago Tribune
The Streets Have No King
by JaQuavis ColemanA street thriller of kidnapping, murder, trickery, and love that will have you at the edge of your seat.After 7 years of prison, multi-millionaire drug mogul Kane Garrett is back on the streets. But instead of diving back into the drug game, he’s teaching a college class, infusing business principles with his signature ruthless edge he developed in the streets. When a student—and heavy heroin dealer—named Basil catches Kane’s eye, Kane takes him on as a protégé and together, they build the biggest, smartest drug trafficking business the state has ever seen. But when Basil meets Moriah, Kane’s only daughter, lines get crossed and their dominant business union becomes a deadly rivalry. Welcome to a world where the kings meet their end and no one stays at the top for long. The crown always lies heavy on he who commands the streets—and Kane and Basil will fight to claim their rule, before power is toppled again, in The Streets Have No King by New York Times bestselling author JaQuavis Coleman.
The Stress of Her Regard
by Tim PowersWhen Michael Crawford discovers his bride brutally murdered in their wedding bed, he is forced to flee not only to prove his innocence, but to avoid the deadly embrace of a vampire who has claimed him as her true bridegroom. Joining forces with Byron, Keats, and Shelley in a desperate journey that crisscrosses Europe, Crawford desperately seeks his freedom from this vengeful lover who haunts his dreams and will not rest until she destroys all that he cherishes. Told in the guise of a secret history, this long-awaited tale of passion and terror is finally back in print after more than 20 years.
The Stretton Street Affair
by William Le QueuxMr. Le Queux breaks all records for speed and thrills. And he tells you, too, about orosin, that newly discovered poison, a drop of which, on cigar or cigarette, renders the smoker unconscious. A gripping detective and mystery story. Every page presents a baffling situation, and all lead to the most unusual climax of the times.
The Striker (Isaac Bell #6)
by Clive Cussler Justin ScottIt is 1902, and a bright, inexperienced young man named Isaac Bell, only two years out of his apprenticeship at the Van Dorn Detective Agency, has an urgent message for his boss.<P><P> Hired to hunt for radical unionist saboteurs in the coal mines, he is witness to a terrible accident that makes him think something else is going on...that provocateurs are at work and bigger stakes are in play.Little does he know just how big they are.Given exactly one week to prove his case, Bell quickly finds himself pitted against two of the most ruthless opponents he has ever known--men of staggering ambition and cold-bloodedness who are not about to let some wet-behind-the-ears detective stand in their way.
The Striker (Isaac Bell Series #6)
by Clive Cussler Justin ScottDetective Isaac Bell returns in the remarkable new adventure in the #1 New York Times–bestselling series. It is 1902, and a bright, inexperienced young man named Isaac Bell, only two years out of his apprenticeship at the Van Dorn Detective Agency, has an urgent message for his boss. Hired to hunt for radical unionist saboteurs in the coal mines, he is witness to a terrible accident that makes him think that something else is going on, that provocateurs are at work and bigger stakes are in play. Little does he know just how big they are. Given exactly one week to prove his case, Bell quickly finds himself pitted against two of the most ruthless opponents he has ever known, men of staggering ambition and cold-bloodedness . . . who are not about to let some wet-behind-the-ears detective stand in their way.
The String Diaries
by Stephen Lloyd JonesSelected for the Radio 2 Book Club.He has a face you love. A voice you trust. To survive you must kill him. The rules of survival are handed from mother to daughter. Inherited, like the curse that has stalked Hannah and her family across centuries.He changes his appearance at will, speaks with a stolen voice and hides behind the face of a beloved, waiting to strike. Generation after generation, he has destroyed them. And all they could do was to run.Until now. Now, it is time for Hannah to turn and fight.THE NEW NOVEL BY STEPHEN LLOYD JONES IS AVAILABLE NOW - THE SILENCED: A DARK AND GRIPPING THRILLER
The String Diaries
by Stephen Lloyd JonesA family is hunted by a centuries-old monster: a man with a relentless obsession who can take on any identity.The String Diaries opens with Hannah frantically driving through the night--her daughter asleep in the back, her husband bleeding out in the seat beside her. In the trunk of the car rests a cache of diaries dating back 200 years, tied and retied with strings through generations. The diaries carry the rules for survival that have been handed down from mother to daughter since the 19th century. But how can Hannah escape an enemy with the ability to look and sound like the people she loves?Stephen Lloyd Jones's debut novel is a sweeping thriller that extends from the present day, to Oxford in the 1970s, to Hungary at the turn of the 19th century, all tracing back to a man from an ancient royal family with a consuming passion--a boy who can change his shape, insert himself into the intimate lives of his victims, and destroy them.If Hannah fails to end the chase now, her daughter is next in line. Only Hannah can decide how much she is willing to sacrifice to finally put a centuries-old curse to rest.
The String Diaries
by Stephen Lloyd JonesSelected for the Radio 2 Book Club.He has a face you love. A voice you trust. To survive you must kill him. The rules of survival are handed from mother to daughter. Inherited, like the curse that has stalked Hannah and her family across centuries.He changes his appearance at will, speaks with a stolen voice and hides behind the face of a beloved, waiting to strike. Generation after generation, he has destroyed them. And all they could do was to run.Until now. Now, it is time for Hannah to turn and fight.
The Strings of Murder: A Novel (A\frey And Mcgray Mystery Ser. #1)
by Oscar De MurielThe brutal slaying of a violinist in his home in 1888 sparks a locked room murder mystery investigated by two diametrically opposed Edinburgh detectives. 1888: a violinist is brutally murdered in his Edinburgh home. Fearing a national panic over a copycat Jack the Ripper, Scotland Yard send Inspector Ian Frey. Frey reports to Detective "Nine-Nails" McGray, local legend and exact opposite of the foppish English Inspector. McGray's tragic past has driven him to superstition, but even Frey must admit that this case seems beyond belief... There was no way in or out of the locked music studio. And there are black magic symbols on the floor. The dead man's maid swears there were three musicians playing before the murder. And the suspects all talk of a cursed violin once played by the Devil himself. Inspector Frey has always been a man of reason--but the longer this investigation goes on, the more his grasp on reason seems to be slipping...
The Strivers' Row Spy (The Renaissance Series #1)
by Jason OverstreetStunning, suspenseful, and unforgettably evocative, Jason Overstreet's debut novel glitters with the vibrant dreams and dangerous promise of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance, as one man crosses the perilous lines between the law, loyalty, and deadly lies...For college graduate Sidney Temple, the Roaring Twenties bring opportunities even members of his accomplished black bourgeois family couldn't have imagined. His impulsive marriage to independent artist Loretta is a happiness he never thought he'd find. And when he's tapped by J. Edgar Hoover to be the FBI's first African-American agent, he sees a once-in-a-lifetime chance to secure real justice.Instead of providing evidence against Marcus Garvey, prominent head of the "dangerously radical" back-to-Africa movement, Sidney uses his unexpected knack for deception and undercover work to thwart the Bureau's biased investigation. And by giving renowned leader W. E. B. Du Bois insider information, Sidney gambles on change that could mean a fair destiny for all Americans...But the higher Sidney and Loretta climb in Harlem's most influential and glamorous circles, the more dangerous the stakes. An unexpected friendship and a wrenching personal tragedy threaten to shatter Loretta's innocent trust in her husband--and turn his double life into a fast-closing trap. For Sidney, ultimately squeezed between the Bureau and one too many ruthless factions, the price of escape could be heartbreak and betrayal no amount of skill can help him survive.
The Stroke of Midnight
by Jenna RyanSecrets and late nights were as much a part of the man as his badge and black leatherDetective Riker was six feet tall with a lithe body and dark eyes that gave new meaning to the word seductive. He was an intriguing package, concealing something behind an emotional barricade. And while Devon Tremayne was sure she could trust him with her safety, she couldn't be certain about her heart.A serial murderer had targeted Devon as the next victim and promised to strike at midnight on the eve of Christmas. Posing as an undercover cop was the only way Riker could expose the killer and protect Devon. But could Riker control his mounting desire for Devon before Christmas came....?
The Strong and the Weak: Hammurabi’s Code; Tomb Robbers! A Story of Ancient Egypt
by David Harrington Amanda JenkinsDitanu is happy as apprentice to Belshunu, a master carver. But his greedy uncle wants to reclaim the boy and his earnings. How will the kindness Ditanu shows the widow Hudu-libbi save him from this fate? Mery can't deter her brother Khaba from robbing the pharaoh's tomb. What she discovers, however, does change his mind. What does Mery learn about Khaba? Read these stories to find out.
The Strong, Silent Type
by Jule McBrideThe Eyes Don't Lie...Alice Eastman didn't recognize the sinewy body or raven locks of the unidentified man hit by a car on her Wyoming ranch. But his eyes were unmistakably Dylan Nolan, her childhood sweetheart, her only lover, her husband, who'd disappeared without a trace the day of their wedding-accused of murder....But like the strong, silent type, Dylan neither confirmed nor denied his identity or his innocence. Only his body spoke to hers in the dead of night, professing love, promising protection. For one thing was certain: Someone was out there, stalking Dylan and his bride. And Alice didn't know if she was in more danger from the man who hunted the icy mountains for his prey...or the sinfully sexy husband who ignited her passion.
The Stronger Sex
by Anthea Bell Hans Werner KettenbachYoung lawyer Alex Zabel defends industrialist Herbert Klofft in a case for wrongful dismissal being brought against him by his former employee and mistress. She is thirty-four, he seventy-eight, a despot, now wheelchair bound and dying of cancer. Alex must deal with a hopeless case, his growing empathy with a repulsive client and his sexual attraction to Klofft's elderly wife.
The Stronghold
by Lisa CarterDrug violence, revenge killings, and kidnapping are nothing new along the U.S.-Mexican border. But now teenage girls are disappearing from the Apache reservations of Arizona and New Mexico. Apache tribal cop Pilar To-Clanny and FBI Special Agent Alex Torres have a long and tumultuous history. When someone close to them disappears, Pilar and Alex must risk everything to rescue the child, including facing the unresolved issues of the past, and venture into the no-man’s land of the drug cartels.Can Pilar and Alex work together to stop a sadistic killer before he strikes again? On a quest to rescue those they love, who will rescue them?
The Student Body (Sarah Dean Mystery #3)
by J. S. Borthwick[From the inside dust jacket flap:] "What was to be a peaceful, settled life as tranquil New England college for Sarah Deane, English fellow cum amateur detective, and Dr. Alex McKenzie becomes a baffling exercise in detection when the body of Alice Marmott, a student at Bowmouth College in Maine, is found frozen and strangled in an ice sculpture of a Viking ship. There is no shortage of suspects for Alice was the kind of student who could drive anyone--whether peer or professor--to drink, if not to murder. Soft-voiced yet relentless in her pursuit of academic excellence, she even wrote unsigned papers for extra credit. To complicate matters further, there is soon another murder of an equally unlikeable person; this time it's death by poisoned cocoa. Sarah and Alex must call upon all their sleuthing skills and understanding of human nature to determine which member of the rather unconventional English Department had the best motive and means for murder." Look for more books in this intricately plotted cozy mystery series filled with clearly drawn diverse and believable characters/suspects. Most are set in Maine and surrounding New England states and are liberally strewn with enjoyable literary quotes as the main character is an English teacher. The author also delves into interesting background topics as settings for these mysteries which adds to their appeal to readers who enjoy fascinating true trivia within their fiction. Check out #1 The Case of the Hook-Billed Kites, #2 The Down East Murders, #4 Bodies of Water, #5 Dude on Arrival, #6 The Bridled Groom, #7 Dolly is Dead And #8 The Garden Plot.
The Stuff Series Collection (The Stuff Series, Books 1-7)
by Don BrunsUSA Today best-selling authorFor those who love humor as well as fast-paced mysteries, the “Stuff” series seven book collection has it all. Combining the stumbling shenanigans of James Lessor and Skip More, two twenty-something ne’er-do-wells trying to succeed as crime solvers produces laugh-out-loud moments while delivering a great mystery. For any fans of “the Hardy Boys” these books are a must read to witness them “all grown up”.
The Stuffed Bear Mystery (Boxcar Children #90)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Hodges SoileauHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're going to a teddy bear jamboree! When the Aldens visit Peggy and Doc Firmin's sheep farm, they're in for a teddy treats: a behind-the-scenes look at a real teddy bear workshop! Soon, the children are learning everything there is to know about teddy bears. From patching up old bears in the toy hospital to marching in the big bear parade, this vacation is stuffed full of bears! But the Aldens soon encounter an unbearable mystery: a very rare and valuable bear has disappeared from the toy hospital. Now its up to the children to track down the teddy thief!
The Stuffing of Nightmares (The Mysteries of Bell & Whitehouse #7)
by Nic SaintFelicity and Alice have only just returned home from their first Wraith Wranglers mission when trouble once again looms large on the horizon. This time it’s Alice’s fiancé Reece Hudson who’s in mortal danger when he’s kidnapped by a gang of twisted taxidermists. Meanwhile, Virgil Scattering, Happy Bays’s stalwart policeman, finds himself facing an unusual challenge when Chazz Falcone recruits him to play the part of French billionaire playboy and seduce Grover Calypso’s unfaithful wife. And then there’s Brian Rutherford, the Wraith Wranglers’ commanding officer, whose twin brother stirs up trouble by threatening to expose Brian’s darkest secrets to the world. Will Felicity and Alice save themselves and their fiancés from being turned into ghosts themselves? Does Virgil have what it takes to seduce Grover’s wife and spare the billionaire a painful divorce? Can Brian thwart his evil twin’s dastardly ploy to ruin his reputation and his career?
The Stylist
by Guy CullingfordLaura Chance, wife of Borford's prospective Lord Mayor, becomes infatuated with her young hairdresser, Pierre, who resembles her dead son. Pierre is utterly selfish, unscrupulous and sees in the wealthy, middle-aged woman a dupe who can give him some of the material possessions he covets.Despite her innate intelligence, Laura deceives herself that their relationship has a basis of real affection. But the trouble really starts when James Chance discovers what is happening and determines to ruin Pierre by using his influence in the city. Pierre, in his turn, plans a violent revenge . . .
The Stylist (Murder Room #747)
by Guy CullingfordLaura Chance, wife of Borford's prospective Lord Mayor, becomes infatuated with her young hairdresser, Pierre, who resembles her dead son. Pierre is utterly selfish, unscrupulous and sees in the wealthy, middle-aged woman a dupe who can give him some of the material possessions he covets.Despite her innate intelligence, Laura deceives herself that their relationship has a basis of real affection. But the trouble really starts when James Chance discovers what is happening and determines to ruin Pierre by using his influence in the city. Pierre, in his turn, plans a violent revenge . . .
The Styx
by Jonathon KingA Pinkerton detective is hired to protect a Palm Beach tycoon in this Reconstruction-era tale of luxury hotels, corruption, and murder. The Great Migration of the 1890s remade south Florida as Northern developers, former sharecroppers, and recent immigrants rushed to the state to seek their fortunes. Sitting atop it all was the Royal Poinciana Hotel, built on the shores of Palm Beach by real estate tycoon Henry Flagler. Nearby was the Styx, an African American community that housed many of the Royal Poinciana&’s 1,200 workers. Shortly after the hotel&’s completion, the Styx would be mysteriously burned to the ground in a tragedy clouded for generations by rumor and myth—until now.Riveting and suspenseful, The Styx is a historical novel that brings to life the frenzy of Reconstruction-era Florida, the racial tensions simmering beneath the surface, and the events that changed one community forever. This ebook contains an illustrated biography of the author featuring never-before-seen photos.