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The Shell Game: A Fox and O'Hare Short Story
by Janet Evanovich Goldberg LeeIt was love at first con. Find out how FBI Special Agent Kate O'Hare and con artist Nicolas Fox first met in this exclusive eBook original short story! Con man Nick Fox is after Garson Klepper's golden Peruvian relics. For Fox, convincing Klepper to hire him as security for the relocation of the relics to the Getty museum in L.A. was easy. Problem is, Fox wasn't planning on Klepper also enlisting the help of the FBI. Fox also wasn't planning on being paired up with rookie special agent Kate O'Hare. She's smart, she's tenacious, and when she's conned, she holds a grudge. Life for Fox and O'Hare will never be the same again. The Shell Game is a prequel to the riveting series from Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg, which continues with The Job on November 18. Praise for the Fox and O'Hare series "The laugh-out-loud humor that readers expect from Evanovich is in full force, and Goldberg's crafty and elaborate writing is prominent. . . . Everyone will be eager for the next book in the series."--Associated Press, on The Heist "Great fun, with plenty of twists."--The Sacramento Bee, on The Chase
The Shelter of His Arms
by Dawn StewardsonSworn to ProtectCeleste Langley may be the NYPD’s prime suspect in her brother’s murder, but Detective Travis Quinn is convinced she didn’t do it. She’s too kind and warmhearted...and his feelings for her are far too strong.But before they can have any kind of future, Travis must keep Celeste safe. First from the very system he has sworn to uphold, and then from a cold-blooded murderer who has marked Celeste as his next victim. Now the safest place for her to be is in the shelter of Travis’s arms....
The Shepherd
by Ethan CrossMarcus Williams and Francis Ackerman Jr. both have a talent for hurting people. Marcus, a former New York City homicide detective, uses his abilities to protect others while Ackerman uses his gifts to inflict pain and suffering.<P><P>FWhen both men become unwilling pawns in a conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of our government, Marcus finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse trapped between a twisted psychopath and a vigilante with seemingly unlimited resources. Aided by a rogue FBI agent and the vigilante's beautiful daughter - a woman with whom he's quickly falling in love - Marcus must expose the deadly political conspiracy and confront his past while hunting down one of the must cunning and ruthless killers in the world.
The Shepherd
by Frederick ForsythChristmas Eve, 1957: An RAF pilot needs a miracle to make it home as his fighter jet begins to fail, in a story by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author. It is Christmas Eve, 1957, and there are cozier places to be than the cockpit of a de Havilland Vampire fighter plane. But for the Royal Air Force pilot who has just taken off from West Germany, this single-seat jet is the only way to make it back to England for Christmas morning. His flight plan is simple; the fuel tank is full. In sixty-six minutes, he will be back in Blighty. But then the plane begins to fail. First the compass goes haywire, then the radio dies. Lost and alone above the English coast, the pilot is searching for a landing strip when the fog closes in, signaling certain death. He has given up hope when a second shadow appears—a Mosquito fighter-bomber of World War II vintage. The plane is a &“shepherd,&” guiding the Vampire to a safe landing, and its appearance is a gift from fate, a miracle out of time—but for one lonely pilot, the mystery has just begun. A classic bestseller, beloved by aviation fans (including actor John Travolta, who calls it &“one of my favorites because it personalizes the two planes&”) and general readers alike, The Shepherd is a gripping, heartwarming tale for a cold winter&’s night.
The Shepherd of Guadaloupe: A Western Story
by Zane GreyA soldier returns home to find his parents displaced and their property stolen in this classic Western. "He leaned propped against the rail of the great ship, in an obscure place aft, shadowed by the life-boats. It was the second night out of Cherbourg and the first time for him to be on deck. The ridged and waved Atlantic, but for its turbulence, looked like the desert undulating away to the uneven horizon. The roar of the wind in the rigging bore faint resemblance to the wind in the cottonwoods at home--a sound that had haunted him for all the long years of his absence. There was the same mystery in the black hollows of the sea as from boyhood he had seen and feared in the gloomy gulches of the foothills. ” So begins Zane Grey’s The Shepherd of Guadaloupe. After surviving the brutality of the First World War, Clifton Forrest returns home to find that his childhood home was stolen from his family. With his parents robbed of their property and the area under the firm control of his old acquaintance, Lundeen, Cliff must fight both his enemy and his ailing body to regain the right to a peaceful life on the land he once called home. The Shepherd of Guadaloupe tells Cliff’s heroic journey as he battles Lundeen while juggling his love for his parents and the love of Lundeen’s daughter, Virginia.
The Shepherd's Hut: A Novel
by Tim Winton“The novel builds suspense like a thriller, or more precisely an Australian western . . . A work of myth . . . reminiscent of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road.” —Ludovic Hunter-Tilney, Financial TimesTim Winton is Australia’s most decorated and beloved novelist. Short-listed twice for the Booker Prize and the winner of a record four Miles Franklin Literary Awards for Best Australian Novel, he has a gift for language virtually unrivaled among writers in English. His work is both tough and tender, primordial and new—always revealing the raw, instinctual drives that lure us together and rend us apart.In The Shepherd’s Hut, Winton crafts the story of Jaxie Clackton, a brutalized rural youth who flees from the scene of his father’s violent death and strikes out for the vast wilds of Western Australia. All he carries with him is a rifle and a waterjug. All he wants is peace and freedom. But surviving in the harsh saltlands alone is a savage business. And once he discovers he’s not alone out there, all Jaxie’s plans go awry. He meets a fellow exile, the ruined priest Fintan MacGillis, a man he’s never certain he can trust, but on whom his life will soon depend. The Shepherd’s Hut is a thrilling tale of unlikely friendship and yearning, at once brutal and lyrical, from one of our finest storytellers.“Winton has triumphed again. This is a terrifying, electrifying novel charged by a singular voice and expert storytelling.” —Malcolm Forbes, Minneapolis Star Tribune“Here is survivalist fiction at its rawest . . . Hypnotic . . . [Jaxie is] a bracing figure of resilience.” —Ron Charles, The Washington Post
The Sherbrooke Twins
by Catherine CoulterDear Reader: The Sherbrooke family saga continues with James and Jason Sherbrooke, identical male twins who look exactly like their beautiful Aunt Melissande, and not at all like their father, the earl, which riles him no end. James, twenty-eight minutes older than his brother, is the heir. He is solid, is James. He's a student of astronomy, rides like a centaur, and, unlike his brother, Jason, enjoys learning the ropes of managing his father's estates. He no longer sows excessive wild oats, as his neighbor, Corrie Tybourne Barrett, a brat he's known since she was three-years-old, looks forward to doing since she turned eighteen. When she nearly shoves him off a cliff, sneering all the while, James hauls off and spanks her. A promising start. Then, unfortunately, the earl, Douglas Sherbrooke, is shot at. This leads to Georges Cadoudal, a Frenchman in the employ of the English war ministry with whom Douglas had dealings with some years before. But Cadoudal died in 1815, fifteen years before. Were there children who might want revenge against Douglas? But the question is why: Georges and Douglas parted friends, at least Douglas believed that they had. Adventures compound; Corrie hurls herself into the thick of things. As for Jason, not quite a half an hour younger, he loves horses, wants to start a stud farm, still sows more oats than a man should be allowed, but finally meets a girl who stops him in his tracks. And then what happens? You will have to listen to the book to find out. I hope you enjoy yourself. The characters are rich, colorful, and a hoot to boot. The mystery will confound you. Do let me know what you think. Write me at P. O. Box 17, Mill Valley, CA. , 94942 or email me at readmoi@aol. com. Keep an eye on my web site at www. CatherineCoulter. com. Catherine Coulter [signature]
The Sheriff and the Panhandle Murders (Charles Matthews, Book #1)
by D. R. MeredithTOO MANY MURDERS SPOIL THE BARBECUE. Who hated good ole boy Billy Joe Williams and beautiful seventeen-year-old Maria Martinez enough to kill them? One thing's certain: Their murders, on the eve of the big Frontier Days celebration, send Richter-scale tremors through several bigwigs in the Anglo community, and Sheriff Charles Matthews has to get results and fast. There's no hard evidence, not even a murder weapon. But in gossipy Carroll, nothing and no one ever goes entirely unpunished. And the harder the guilty try to hide from the truth, the worse it's going to get....
The Sheriff's Baby (Saddle Ridge Justice #1)
by Delores FossenWhen the mother of his unborn child is threatened,a lawman must match wits with a cunning killer A frantic call for backup brings Sheriff Duncan Holder to the home of his pregnant ex, a deputy haunted by her father&’s unsolved murder. Now Joelle McCullough is the target of a kidnapping plot that&’s only the beginning. When the twisting trail to the truth erupts in violence, Duncan will do whatever it takes to keep Joelle and their unborn baby safe. Even if that means going up against a killer leaving a string of dead bodies who won&’t stop until a final revenge is carried out…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Saddle Ridge Justice series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: The Sheriff's BabyBook 2: Protecting the NewbornBook 3: Tracking Down the Lawman's SonBook 4: Child in Jeopardy
The Sheriff's Christmas Surprise (Babies & Bachelors USA #11)
by Marie FerrarellaThe morning after Thanksgiving, Enrique "Rick" Santiago, the sheriff of Forever, Texas, opens his front door and discovers...a baby! Before he has a chance to say "who's the mommy" big-city lawyer Olivia Blayne arrives to claim the adorable infant. She's relieved to find her nephew safe, but is on a desperate search for her missing sister. Rick's only too happy to help, even if he and Olivia instantly clash.Olivia's high-powered life is about responsibility-not laughter, love and holiday joy. But something about joining forces with Rick leads her to realize that there are more things missing from her life than her sister. And passion has its place-even if it is only temporary. After all, her time away from her job in Dallas can't last forever.Or can it? After all, Christmas is a wonderful time for surprises!
The Sheriff's Daughter
by Jessica AndersenCODE OF HONORDr. Logan Hart was just passing through Black Horse Beach, but when gunshots sent country veterinarian Samantha Blackwell ducking for cover beneath his rockhard body, she instinctively knew that the macho medical investigator would stick around to keep her safe. Although the sheriff’s daughter had sworn to never fall for another tough guy again, her new tenant’s smoldering intensity lit a raging fire in her heart...and kept the terror at bay. As they set up a sting operation to take down the revenge-seeking criminal who was clearly trying to get to Logan through Samantha, chilling new evidence came to light.Now Samantha wondered who the real target was-and whether she would stay alive long enough to succumb to the boldly seductive man she’d been saving all her love for!
The Sheriff's Secret: Cowboy's Redemption (the Montana Cahills, Book 4) / The Sheriff's Secret (protectors Of Cade County, Book 2) (Protectors of Cade County #2)
by Julie Anne LindseyA sheriff with a secretAnd a second chance at loveWhen Sheriff West Garrett is called to the site of a grisly shooting, he finds the only woman he’s ever loved crying over the body and covered in blood. He never imagined this as their someday reunion! But Tina Ellet is the target of a crazed stalker and West is her only protection. When her infant daughter is abducted, West risks everything to save the child and prove to Tina their love is worth fighting for.
The Sheriff's Secretary
by Carla CassidySheriff Lucas Jamison was the law in his small bayou town. And secretary Mariah Harrington had often weathered his powerful fury as she stood between him and her boss, the mayor. But when her son was kidnapped, Mariah knew Lucas wouldn't rest until he was found. With no witnesses and no leads, she also knew she'd have to reveal her damning secrets to this straight-arrow lawman. But that was the least of her worries, as her paralyzing fear turned into passionate comfort in his arms. With a sadistic kidnapper taunting them both with dead-end clues and a ticking clock, it would take something unexpected and precious to give them strength and bring back her son against all odds....
The Sheriff's Surrender (Heartbreak Canyon #4)
by Marilyn PappanoWith his sexy grin and considerable charm,Reese Barnett could make a woman swoon.Neely Madison could attest to that. She'd oncebeen desperately in love with the rugged lawman,but then came the tragedy Reese refused toforgive…and Neely couldn't forget. Now, with avengeful killer barely a step behind, Neely's lifewas in Reese's hands.Neely was the last person Reese wanted toprotect, yet he wouldn't let her down. Despiteeverything, she still meant the world to him.Now he had one more chance to set things right.But would the sheriff's surrender come at theultimate price?
The Sheriff's to Protect
by Janice Kay JohnsonA lawman must move beyond the past when a killer targets a woman and child… When Logan Quade takes over as Sage County sheriff, protecting Savannah Baird, his best friend's sister, and a little girl doesn&’t come with the job. The lawman has reason to be concerned, especially with danger waiting around every corner. But when her brother&’s killer targets the beautiful horse trainer and the toddler in her care, Logan puts his own life on the line to keep them safe. And refuses to give up on the family he&’s always wanted.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.
The Sheriff: Hard Core Law Single Father Sheriff Be On The Lookout: Bodyguard (West Texas Watchmen Series #1541)
by Angi MorganMeet the West Texas Watchmen. “A smashing beginning! . . . The Sheriff is tightly plotted; the action is breathtaking and the characters captivating.” —Fresh FictionSheriff Pete Morrison knows the secret in his past could destroy his father. Yet instead of resigning his job and exposing the lie, he finds himself protecting Andrea Allen—a beautiful astronomer who witnessed a gun-smuggling operation and a college student’s abduction. Determined to be independent, a relationship with her conflicted protector isn’t in the cards. No matter how safe she feels in Pete’s strong arms. But when things take a turn for the worse and Andrea exchanges herself for the abducted student, only Pete can save her from the horrible fate that awaits her.“Morgan not only has an independent and quirky heroine, but an adorably quirky—and steamy—romance between the hero and heroine. While the playful banter was a nice addition, the storyline also felt fresh and full of intrigue.” —Romantic Times
The Sherlock Files: The 100-Year-Old Secret
by Tracy BarrettXena and Xander Holmes, an American brother and sister living in London for a year, discover that Sherlock Holmes was their great-great-great-grandfather when they are inducted into the Society for the Preservation of Famous Detectives and given his unsolved casebook, from which they attempt to solve the case of a famous missing painting.
The Sherlock Holmes Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas)
by DKDiscover the key ideas, themes, and plotlines behind every case investigated by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in the famous and celebrated stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with this original, graphics-led book.Using the "Big Ideas" series' trademark combination of witty illustrations, clear graphics, and inspirational quotes, The Sherlock Holmes Book is the perfect primer for newcomers and devoted readers alike. From the first Holmes novel, A Study in Scarlet, to the masterpiece that is The Hound of the Baskervilles, to the final Holmes tale The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place, The Sherlock Holmes Book explores every facet of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's master detective, his world, and his ongoing appeal.Packed with detailed plot summaries, a full analysis of the major characters and themes, and essays on the world of Sherlock Holmes, the book is essential reading for fans of the world's most famous detective.Series Overview: Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics along with straightforward and engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. With over 7 million copies worldwide sold to date, these award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject.
The Sherlock Holmes Handbook
by Eugene Smith Ransom Riggs"My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what other people don't know." This reader's companion to the casework of Sherlock Holmes explores the methodology of the world's most famous consulting detective. From analyzing fingerprints and decoding ciphers to creating disguises and faking one's own death, readers will learn how Holmes solved his most celebrated cases--plus an arsenal of modern techniques available to today's armchair sleuths. Along the way, readers will discover a host of trivia about the master detective and his universe: Why did Holmes never marry? How was the real Scotland Yard organized? Was cocaine really legal back then? And why were the British so terrified of Australia? Full of fascinating how-to skills and evocative illustrations, The Sherlock Holmes Handbook will appeal to Baker Street Irregulars of all ages.From the Hardcover edition.
The Sherlock Holmes Stories of Edward D. Hoch
by Edward D. HochA dozen marvelous tales of deduction, featuring history&’s most famous detective, by Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Edward D. Hoch. In a heavily mortgaged country house, an heiress&’s sinister guardian attempts to trap her in a bedroom with a rare Indian swamp adder—a murder averted only by the timely intervention of Sherlock Holmes. Five months after the events of &“The Adventure of the Speckled Band,&” Holmes and Watson are called back to Stoke Moran by a frightened traveler who claims that the viper has gotten loose again. Holmes is unsure which poses a greater danger: the rumored snake, or the possibility that the nomad is telling lies. In these dozen tales, short story master Edward D. Hoch resurrects the most brilliant mind in the history of detective fiction. In the style of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes tangles with circus tigers, Druidic curses, and a pair of Christmas killings. Here is the finest detective of the Victorian age—recreated by one of the greatest mystery writers of the twentieth century.
The Sherlock Society (The Sherlock Society #1)
by James PontiIn the tradition of Nancy Drew, four kids and one grandfather in Miami tackle a decades-old mystery in this first book full of &“atmosphere, history, and lively humor&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) in the Sherlock Society middle grade series from New York Times bestselling, Edgar Award–winning author James Ponti!Siblings Alex and Zoe Sherlock take their last name as inspiration when choosing a summer job. After all, starting a detective agency has to be better than babysitting (boring), lawn mowing (sweaty), or cleaning out the attic (boring and sweaty). Their friends Lina, an avid bookworm, and Yadi, an aspiring cinematographer, join the enterprise, and Alex and Zoe&’s retired reporter grandfather offers up his sweet aquamarine Cadillac convertible and storage unit full of cold cases. The group&’s first target is the long-lost treasure supposedly hidden near their hometown Miami. Their investigation into the local doings of famed gangster Al Capone leads them to a remote island in the middle of the Everglades where they find alarming evidence hinting at corporate corruption. Together with Grandpa&’s know-how and the kids&’ intelligence—plus some really slick gadgets—can the Sherlock Society root out the conspiracy?
The Shetland Poisonings: The Shetland Sailing Mysteries (The Shetland Sailing Mysteries #5)
by Marsali TaylorThe fifth book in Marsali Taylor's thrilling Shetland Sailing Mysteries series. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Val McDermid, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross and Ann Cleeves!'This series is a must-read for anyone who loves the sea, or islands, or joyous, intricate story-telling.' ANN CLEEVESTreasure hunters and opera stars collide in the north of Shetland in this latest of the Cass Lynch mysteries!Cass has embarked on a tentative relationship with DI Gavin Macrae and they are both invited to the gala opening of her mother's new opera. The performance goes well but it is soon clear that things are not as smooth backstage.As the wind rises, and the power goes off, even Cass's much-loved yacht Khalida can't provide a refuge from a ruthless killer..._____________________________PRAISE FOR THE CHILLINGLY ADDICTIVE, NAIL-BITING SERIES:'A brilliant series beautifully written something for every taste in these stories!' 5* Reader review'The story is fast-paced with some good build up of tension and some quirky humour to enliven the proceedings too... I cannot wait to buy number 6' 5* Reader review'Once again Marsali Taylor combines her love of sailing and of Shetland to create a murder mystery that kept me guessing' 5* Reader review'...the author's love of the subject drew me in and I found the whole thing fascinating. And it was an excellent mystery too' 5* Reader review
The Shetland Sea Murders: A gripping and chilling murder mystery
by Marsali Taylor'This series is a must-read for anyone who loves the sea, or islands, or joyous, intricate story-telling.' ANN CLEEVESMarsali Taylor returns with the ninth gripping mystery in her Shetland Sailing Mystery series.While onboard her last chartered sailing trip of the season, Cass Lynch is awoken in the middle of the night by a Mayday call to the Shetland coastguard. A fishing vessel has become trapped on the rocks off the coast of one of the islands.In the days that follow, there's both a shocking murder and a baffling death. On the surface there's no link, but when Cass becomes involved it is soon clear that her life is also in danger.Convinced that someone sinister is at work in these Shetland waters, Cass is determined to find and stop them. But uncovering the truth could prove to be deadly . . .Readers LOVE the Shetland Sailing Mysteries:'Definitely the best of the Cass Lynch series yet!' 5* Reader Review'The beautiful descriptions of Shetland life, traditions, it's landscape and even language bring everything to life.' 5* Reader Review'This series gets better and better' 5* Reader Review'A beautifully written story, with descriptions so vivid you can smell the sea and beautiful countryside.' 5* Reader Review'The perfect lockdown read for anyone who longs to be back on the sea.' 5* Reader Review
The Shetland Sea Murders: A gripping and chilling murder mystery
by Marsali Taylor'This series is a must-read for anyone who loves the sea, or islands, or joyous, intricate story-telling.' ANN CLEEVESMarsali Taylor returns with the ninth gripping mystery in her Shetland Sailing Mystery series.While onboard her last chartered sailing trip of the season, Cass Lynch is awoken in the middle of the night by a Mayday call to the Shetland coastguard. A fishing vessel has become trapped on the rocks off the coast of one of the islands.In the days that follow, there's both a shocking murder and a baffling death. On the surface there's no link, but when Cass becomes involved it is soon clear that her life is also in danger.Convinced that someone sinister is at work in these Shetland waters, Cass is determined to find and stop them. But uncovering the truth could prove to be deadly . . .Readers LOVE the Shetland Sailing Mysteries:'Definitely the best of the Cass Lynch series yet!' 5* Reader Review'The beautiful descriptions of Shetland life, traditions, it's landscape and even language bring everything to life.' 5* Reader Review'This series gets better and better' 5* Reader Review'A beautifully written story, with descriptions so vivid you can smell the sea and beautiful countryside.' 5* Reader Review'The perfect lockdown read for anyone who longs to be back on the sea.' 5* Reader Review