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The Turning: Avoid Sunlight, Drink Blood, Hate Yourself, Forever, Welcome To Immorality (Bloodties #1)
by Jennifer ArmintroutWhen an ER doctor turns vampire, she is irresistibly drawn to her ruthless sire in this sexy horror series debut: a “fast, furious . . . squirm-inducing treat” (Publishers Weekly).I’m no coward. But after my life turned into a horror movie, I take fear a lot more seriously. I finally became Dr. Carrie Ames just eight months ago. Then I was attacked in the hospital morgue by a vampire. So now I’m a vampire—with an unbreakable blood tie to the monster who sired me.The tie works like an invisible leash, binding me to one of the most depraved vampires on earth. While he’s hell-bent on turning me into a soulless killer, his sworn enemy is determined to exterminate me. Things couldn’t get much worse—except that I’m achingly attracted to them both.Drinking blood, living as an immortal demon and being a pawn between two warring vampire factions isn’t exactly how I’d imagined my future. But as my father used to say, the only way to conquer fear is to face it. So that’s what I’ll do. Fangs bared.
The Turnout: 'Compulsively readable' Ruth Ware
by Megan AbbottA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR DAILY TELEGRAPH * DAILY MIRROR * DAILY EXPRESS * WALL STREET JOURNAL * BOSTON GLOBE * LIBRARY JOURNAL * CRIMEREADSAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe mesmerising new thriller, set in the hothouse world of a ballet school, from the bestselling and award-winning writer Megan Abbott.Dara and Marie were trained as ballet dancers by their glamorous mother, founder of the Durant School of Dance. After their parents died in a tragic accident nearly a dozen years ago, the sisters took over running the school together with Charlie, Dara's husband and once their mother's prized student. But when a suspicious accident occurs, just at the onset of the school's annual performance of The Nutcracker - a season of competition, anxiety, and exhilaration - an interloper arrives and threatens their delicate balance.'Compulsively readable' RUTH WARE'A book you will not be able to forget' MARK BILLINGHAM'My thriller of the year' JAKE KERRIDGE, DAILY TELEGRAPH, BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR'A twisting, turning story of revenge and redemption' STYLIST'The feeling of menace grows stronger with every page' GUARDIAN'Slow-burning and feverish, with all the intensity of a classic American film noir' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Charged with foreboding, the novel throbs with gothic tension' IRISH TIMES'Dark and juicy and tinged with horror' NEW YORK TIMES'Dark and mesmerising' HARRIET TYCE'This is Megan Abbott working at the absolute height of her talent' ATTICA LOCKE'There's no one who captures the atmosphere of a tight-knit hothouse world, in all its feverish beauty and brutality, quite like Megan Abbott' TANA FRENCH
The Turnout: 'Impossible to put down, creepy and claustrophobic' (Stephen King) - the New York Times bestseller
by Megan Abbott'A twisting, turning story of revenge and redemption' STYLISTIt was the three of them. Always the three of them. Until it wasn't.Dara and Marie were trained as ballet dancers by their glamorous mother, founder of the Durant School of Dance. After their parents died in a tragic accident nearly a dozen years ago, the sisters took over running the school together with Charlie, Dara's husband and once their mother's prized student. But when a suspicious accident occurs, just at the onset of the school's annual performance of The Nutcracker - a season of competition, anxiety, and exhilaration - an interloper arrives and threatens their delicate balance.The instant New York Times bestseller'Impossible to put down, creepy and claustrophobic. It's WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE in ballet shoes' STEPHEN KING'Compulsively readable' RUTH WARE 'A book you will not be able to forget' MARK BILLINGHAM 'My thriller of the year' JAKE KERRIDGE, DAILY TELEGRAPH, BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 'The feeling of menace grows stronger with every page' GUARDIAN 'Slow-burning and feverish, with all the intensity of a classic American film noir' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Charged with foreboding, the novel throbs with gothic tension' IRISH TIMES 'Dark and juicy and tinged with horror' NEW YORK TIMES 'Dark and mesmerising' HARRIET TYCE 'This is Megan Abbott working at the absolute height of her talent' ATTICA LOCKE 'There's no one who captures the atmosphere of a tight-knit hothouse world, in all its feverish beauty and brutality, quite like Megan Abbott' TANA FRENCH
The Turnout: A Read with Jenna Pick
by Megan Abbott"Impossible to put down, creepy and claustrophobic. It&’s &‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane&’ in ballet shoes." —Stephen KingBest Book of the YearNPR • Wall Street Journal • Boston Globe • Library Journal • CrimeReads • LitReactor • Air MailLonglisted for the Joyce Carol Oates Prize A TODAY Show #ReadWithJenna Book Club PickAn Instant New York Times BestsellerNew York Times bestselling and award-winning author Megan Abbott's exquisite and disquieting new novel, &“dark and juicy and tinged with horror&” (The New York Times Books Review), set against the hothouse of a family-run ballet studio.With their long necks and matching buns and pink tights, Dara and Marie Durant have been dancers since they can remember. Growing up, they were homeschooled and trained by their glamorous mother, founder of the Durant School of Dance. After their parents' death in a tragic accident nearly a dozen years ago, the sisters began running the school together, along with Charlie, Dara's husband and once their mother's prized student.Marie, warm and soft, teaches the younger students; Dara, with her precision, trains the older ones; and Charlie, sidelined from dancing after years of injuries, rules over the back office. Circling around one another, the three have perfected a dance, six days a week, that keeps the studio thriving. But when a suspicious accident occurs, just at the onset of the school's annual performance of The Nutcracker—a season of competition, anxiety, and exhilaration—an interloper arrives and threatens the sisters' delicate balance.Taut and unnerving, The Turnout is Megan Abbott at the height of her game. With uncanny insight and hypnotic writing, it is a sharp and strange dissection of family ties and sexuality, femininity and power, and a tale that is both alarming and irresistible.
The Turquoise Lament: A Travis McGee Novel (Travis McGee #15)
by John D. Macdonald"One of the most enduring and unusual heroes in detective fiction."THE BALTIMORE SUNNow that Linda "Pidge" Lewellen is grown up, she tells Travis McGee, once her girlhood idol, that either she's going crazy or Howie, her affable ex-jock of a husband is trying to kill her. McGee checks things out, and gives Pidge the all clear. But when Pidge and Howie sail away to kiss and make up, McGee has second thoughts. If only he can get to Pidge before he has time for any more thinking....
The Turquoise Mask
by Phyllis A. WhitneyAmanda sets out to find the mystery of her mother's mysterious death.
The Turquoise Mask: The Turquoise Mask, The Trembling Hills, And The Quicksilver Pool
by Phyllis A. WhitneyA woman investigates the mysterious death of her mother in Santa Fe in this New York Times bestseller by a &“master of suspense&” (Mary Higgins Clark). Between jobs and relationships, Manhattan illustrator Amanda Austin decides it&’s finally time to take her grandfather up on his request to visit him in Santa Fe. Near death and anxious to reconnect with his granddaughter, Juan Cordova has summoned her to New Mexico so she can get to know her late mother&’s relatives. Amanda hasn&’t been back since she was five years old, when her mother died under mysterious circumstances—a tragedy no one has spoken of since. One thing&’s certain: This isn&’t going to be a pleasant reunion. In the cold and gloomy Spanish hacienda that guards its secrets like a tomb, Amanda is greeted by all like an unwelcome guest. Only when she investigates on her own does she begin to fear the real reason why she was asked here. It isn&’t to explore the past, but to bury it for good. Now Amanda&’s life is on the line in this house of flesh-and-blood strangers—because one of them is a killer. The Turquoise Mask is a chilling tale of suspense from the Edgar Award–winning author the New York Times called &“the queen of the American gothics.&” This ebook features an illustrated biography of Phyllis A. Whitney including rare images from the author&’s estate.
The Turquoise Shop
by Frances CraneIn a small arts community in mid-century New Mexico, a wealthy patron is accused of murder In a small, artsy New Mexico town, the arrival of a wealthy stranger from back East is enough to get folks talking. Even a few years after Mona Brandon landed in Santa Maria, the rumor mill still churns with tid-bits about her money, her influence, and — when a corpse is discovered in the nearby desert that may or may not be her husband — her secret and suspicious past. From the counter at her local jewelry and art shop, Jean Holly has a front row seat for all this gossip and more, after her acquaintance with Pat Abbott, the detective investigating the apparent murder, turns romantic. With his deductive reasoning and her local knowledge combined, they have everything they need to discover whodunnit. But will they be able to put the pieces together and solve the mystery before the killer strikes again? With characters and a setting inspired by Mabel Dodge Luhan and the Taos art colony, The Turquoise Shop is a delightful Golden Age mystery adorned with Southwestern historical detail. It is the first novel in the popular and long-running Pat and Jean Abbott series, which charmed mid-century audiences with over twenty-five installments and which was adapted for multiple radio programs in the 40s and 50s.
The Turret Room
by Charlotte ArmstrongIn this &“chilling&” novel by an Edgar Award–winning author, a former mental patient seeks revenge against the powerful family that framed him (The New York Times). After years in a mental hospital, Harold Page has just been released. Now, he&’s looking for closure, hoping to confront those who put him away: his ex-wife&’s family. Instead, he&’s greeted at the Whitman home by a total stranger. But Edie, an empathetic visiting relative, knows all about Harold. He&’s the unfortunate soul the influential Whitman clan had institutionalized after an alleged assault. He&’s the &“madman&” police are hunting in a recent brutal crime. He&’s also an unwitting pawn in a dangerous family plot. Edie is certain of it. And there&’s only one way she can protect him: Hide Harold in the unused turret room of the Whitman mansion, only a heartbeat away from those who want to destroy him. As they collude to turn the tables on the family and unveil every secret and lie behind the Whitmans&’ deception, Edie fears the sanctuary she&’s given Harold could be the ultimate trap for both of them . . . &“Chilling . . . beautifully calculated . . . with a nicely adjusted sense of exactly when and how to turn the screw.&” —The New York Times
The Turtle Catcher: A Novel
by Nicole Lea HelgetA young woman&’s secret may tear her rural Minnesota community apart, in this &“emotional tale of star-crossed love, vengeance and regret&” (Publishers Weekly). In the tumultuous days after World War I, Herman Richter returns from the front to find his only sister, Liesel, allied with Lester Sutter, the &“slow&” son of a rival clan who spends his days expertly trapping lake turtles. Liesel has sought Lester&’s friendship in the wake of her parents&’ deaths and in the shadow of her own dark secret. But what begins as yearning for a human touch quickly unwinds into a shocking, suspenseful tragedy that will haunt the rural town of New Germany, Minnesota, for generations. Woven into this &“great, rattling, breathless mystery&” (NPR&’s Weekend Edition) are the intense, illuminating experiences of German immigrants in America during the war and the terrible choices they were forced to make in service of their new country or in honor of the old. It is a vibrant, beautifully wrought look at a fascinating piece of American history—and the echoing dangers of family secrets. &“Historical fiction with a slight touch of magical realism, The Turtle Catcher is a moving portrait of difficult times and vividly realized characters&” (Booklist) from &“the most promising Minnesota writer in a generation&” (Minneapolis Star Tribune). &“One mark of a good book is that it keeps you up all night reading it. But if it&’s nearly dawn and the book is closed and you still can&’t sleep, the book&’s either brilliant or scary as hell. Nicole Helget&’s first novel, The Turtle Catcher, is both.&” —MinnPost
The Turtle-Hatching Mystery (Dog Watch #6)
by Mary CasanovaSomeone's stealing sea turtle eggs! When Kito, Chester, and Schmitty go on a Mexican vacation with their owners, they plan on relaxing on the quiet beach. But when the sea turtle nests are disturbed and the eggs are stolen, the dogs use their Dog Watch skills and team up with village dogs to find out who is threatening the future of the gentle sea turtles.
The Tutor
by Peter AbrahamsMaster of psychological suspense Peter Abrahams returns with an ingenious tale of an ordinary family that unknowingly invites the agent of their destruction into their own home. When Scott and Linda Gardner hire Julian Sawyer to tutor their troubled teenage son Brandon, he seems like the answer to a prayer. Capable and brilliant, Julian connects with Brandon in a way neither of his parents can. He also effortlessly helps Linda to salvage a troubled business deal and gives Scott expert advice on his tennis game. Only eleven-year old Ruby--funny, curious, devoted to Sherlock Holmes--has doubts about the stranger in their midst who has so quickly become like a member of the family. But even the observant Ruby is far from understanding Julian's true designs on the Gardners. For Julian, the Gardners are like specimens in jars, creatures to be studied-- and manipulated. Scott is a gambler with no notion of odds, festering in the shadow of his more successful brother. Linda is ambitious, hungry for the cultured stimulation Julian easily provides. Brandon is risking his future late at night in the town woods. And Ruby--well, she's just a silly little girl. And in that miscalculation lies the Gardner family's only possible salvation. In The Tutor, Peter Abrahams creates a living, breathing portrait of an American family, their town, their secrets, their dreams--and a portrait just as compelling of the menace they welcome into their home. It is his most chilling, suspenseful novel to date. From the Hardcover edition.
The Twelfth Card: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel (Lincoln Rhyme Novel #6)
by Jeffery DeaverNOW A MAJOR TELEVISION EVENT FROM NBC, STARRING RUSSELL HORNSBY, ARIELLE KEBBEL, AND MICHAEL IMPERIOLI. &“Deaver&’s labyrinthine plots are astonishing&”(The New York Times Book Review) in this bestselling thriller featuring a hitman who is out to kill a young girl in Harlem and in order to save her, Lincoln Rhyme has to solve a cold case that&’s over 150 years old.Unlocking a cold case with explosive implications for the future of civil rights, forensics expert Lincoln Rhyme and his protégé, Amelia Sachs, must outguess a killer who has targeted a high school girl from Harlem who is digging into the past of one of her ancestors, a former slave. What buried secrets from 140 years ago could have an assassin out for innocent blood? And what chilling message is hidden in his calling card, the hanged man of the tarot deck? Rhyme must anticipate the next strike or become history—in the New York Times bestseller that proves &“there is no thriller writer today like Jeffery Deaver&” (San Jose Mercury News).
The Twelfth Card: Lincoln Rhyme Book 6 (Lincoln Rhyme Thrillers #6)
by Jeffery DeaverFrom the author of The Goodbye Man, discover Jeffery Deaver's chilling series that is now a major NBC TV series How can Lincoln Rhyme catch a killer who leaves no trace?Sixteen-year-old Geneva Settle is running from death. She may only be a bright high school student researching a paper on one of her ancestors, but someone sees her as a threat. Someone who will stop at nothing to prevent her from digging up the past. Someone on a mission to kill.Lincoln Rhyme and his partner Amelia Sachs are called to the case. They may have tracked down some of the world's most brilliant criminals, but this particular hunt is posing more questions than answers. Where will their prey strike next? What is the historic secret he's so desperate to protect? And how can anyone catch a killer who leaves no trace?To find the answers, Sachs is going to have to search a crime scene that's over 140 years old and attempt to uncover a secret that that may strike at the very heart of the United States constitution . . . 'The pace is terrific, the suspense inexorable, and there is an excellent climax . . . If you want thrills, Deaver is your man' Guardian
The Twelfth Demon, Mark of the Wolf Dragon (The Chronicles of Jonathan Steel #2)
by Bruce HenniganJonathan Steel is a man with no past who is destined to spend his future hunting down the most powerful demons on earth. Following the defeat of the thirteenth demon, Vivian Ketrick has plans to take control of his now-open territory. But another, and much more powerful, entity has arrived from Europe to challenge her claim. Rudolph Wulf has genetically engineered his blood to carry “vampire magick,” and he is using it to recruit an army of vampires and werewolves the likes of which the world has never seen. Raven, an assassin from Steel’s past, has also surfaced. Hired by Ketrick, she has dark plans of her own and could hold the key to Steel’s lost past. As the forces of darkness converge for battle, Steel is caught between his desire to regain his memories and his mission to save the lives of those he cares about most. Fast-paced and thrilling, The Twelfth Demon, Mark of the Wolf Dragon stretches from the slums of the big city to the shadowy world of Transylvania to explore the legend and lore of vampires and the power of cults to control lives.
The Twelfth Department: A Novel (Captain Alexei Korolev Novels #3)
by William RyanCaptain Alexei Korolev has nothing to complain about. He has his own room in an apartment, a job in the police force that puts food on the table, and his good health. In Moscow in 1937, that's a lot more than most people have to be grateful for. But for the first time in a long time, Korolev is about to be truly happy: his son Yuri is coming to visit for an entire week.Shortly after Yuri's arrival, however, Korolev receives an urgent call from his boss—it seems an important man has been murdered, and Korolev is the only detective they're willing to assign to this sensitive case. In fact, Korolev realizes almost immediately that the layers of sensitivity and secrecy surrounding this case far exceed his paygrade. And the consequences of interfering with a case tied to State Security or the NKVD can be severe—you might lose your job, if you're lucky. Your whole family might die if you're not. Korolev is suddenly faced with much more than just discovering a murderer's identity; he must decide how far he'll go to see justice served . . . and what he's willing to do to protect his family.In The Twelfth Department, William Ryan's portrait of a Russian policeman struggling to survive in one of the most volatile and dangerous eras of modern history is mesmerizing.
The Twelfth Imam
by Joel C. RosenbergTENSIONS ARE RISING IN THE MIDDLE EAST. Iran's president vows to annihilate the United States and Israel. Israel's prime minister says someone must hit Iran's nuclear sites "before it's too late." The American president warns against a preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities and says negotiations are the key to finding peace. And amid it all, rumors are swirling throughout the region of a mysterious religious cleric claiming to be the Islamic messiah known as the Mahdi or the Twelfth Imam. Word of his miracles, healings, signs, and wonders is spreading like wildfire. CIA operative David Shirazi was born for this moment. He is recruited and sent into Tehran with one objective: use all means necessary to disrupt Iran's nuclear weapons program, without leaving American fingerprints and without triggering an apocalyptic new war. But time is running out.
The Twelfth Night Murder (A Restoration Mystery)
by Anne RutherfordAs The New Globe Players bring laughter to audiences with their production of Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night, Suzanne Thornton must bring justice to the tragic victim of a brutal murder... <P><P> When the body of a young boy--murdered, mutilated, and clothed in women's attire--is found under London Bridge, Constable Pepper believes him to be a member of The New Globe Players, one of the actors who specialize in women's parts. <P> He is not, but Suzanne, summoned to make an identification, does recognize him from an encounter in the tavern the night before--as the alluring doxy who caught the eye of more than a few of the patrons. Suzanne suspects that whoever hired him for the night reacted violently when his true sex was discovered. <P> Moved by the lad's fate, Suzanne determines to find his killer. And first, she must uncover his identity--an investigation that leads her to one of England's wealthiest families and a powerful politician determined to keep the truth from being revealed at all costs.
The Twelfth Tablet: A Short Story (Ebook Original Ser.)
by Tom HarperTwelve golden tablets sit in museums around the world, each created by unknown hands and buried in ancient times, and each providing the dead with the route to the afterlife. Each has taken its own journey, and each has its own story to tell. This is one of those stories.
The Twelfth Tablet: A Short Story (Ebook Original Ser.)
by Tom HarperTwelve golden tablets sit in museums around the world, each created by unknown hands and buried in ancient times, and each providing the dead with the route to the afterlife. Each has taken its own journey, and each has its own story to tell. This is one of those stories.
The Twelfth Tablet: A Short Story (eBook Original)
by Tom HarperTwelve golden tablets sit in museums around the world, each created by unknown hands and buried in ancient times, and each providing the dead with the route to the afterlife. Each has taken its own journey, and each has its own story to tell. This is one of those stories. The Twelfth Tablet is a short story that includes a sneak peek of The Orpheus Descent by Tom Harper.
The Twelve
by Howard KaminskyNick grabbed her and pulled her close. "What's wrong?" Sandy didn't say a word, she just pointed down at a crumpled, bright blue tarp...There were four severed hands under the thin blue covering. They were paired and arranged in a row, all with palms facing up. The hands had been so carefully severed they looked like grisly props, the kind that kids like to leave on the sofa on Halloween night to scare their parents...And on each palm there was a carefully drawn H. The H was faint because it had been put on with blood that was now dry.FBI agents swelter in the Arizona sun as they wait for cult leader Josiah Hummock and his congregation to surrender. A charismatic fundamentalist, who believes the Federal government is a creation of Satan, Hummock releases twelve children -- and then slaughters himself and his followers in a massive explosion.Nick Barrows, the FBI agent in charge of the siege, and Dr. Sandy Price, a child psychologist who adopts one of the children, are the first to discover four years later an ominous development: the remaining children have all disappeared from their homes. Government officials brush the coincidence aside, leaving Barrows and Price to investigate alone as, one by one, those who pursued Josiah Hummock are being killed in a hair-raising, sinister rampage.
The Twelve (The Passage Trilogy #2)
by Justin CroninA literary thriller revealed in multiple time frames, The Twelve is a suspenseful tale of the human capacity for sacrifice and the transformative power of renewal. In the present day: As three strangers attempt to navigate the chaos cast upon civilization by a U.S. government experiment gone wrong, their destinies intertwine. More than a hundred years in the future: Amy, Peter, Alicia and the others introduced in The Passage pinpoint the weaknesses of the twelve original vampires . . . even as they confront a betrayal by one of their own.
The Twelve Adventures and other Stories (CLASSICS TO GO)
by Charlotte BrontëThe Twelve Adventures and Other Stories by Charlotte Brontë is an enchanting collection that delves into themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the complexities of human relationships. This compilation of tales showcases Brontë's mastery in exploring the human psyche, often set against the stark and evocative backdrop of the Yorkshire moors. Each story in this collection takes the reader on a journey through the highs and lows of the protagonists' lives, emphasizing the importance of personal strength and moral integrity.In today's world, where issues of mental health, societal pressures, and the quest for identity are ever-present, Brontë's stories resonate deeply. Her characters often grapple with internal and external conflicts that mirror contemporary struggles, making her work profoundly relevant. For instance, the theme of resilience in the face of adversity is a powerful reminder of the importance of mental fortitude in navigating modern life's challenges. Similarly, the exploration of complex human relationships in Brontë's stories underscores the timeless nature of love, friendship, and betrayal, reflecting current societal dynamics.Moreover, Brontë's portrayal of strong, independent women who challenge societal norms is particularly significant in the context of today's ongoing conversations about gender equality and women's rights. Her characters' journeys toward self-empowerment and autonomy continue to inspire and resonate with modern audiences. By highlighting these themes, The Twelve Adventures and Other Stories not only offers a captivating reading experience but also serves as a poignant commentary on issues that remain pertinent today. The book's blend of engaging narratives and profound themes makes it a timeless piece that continues to captivate and inspire readers across generations.
The Twelve Books of Christmas (Bibliophile Mystery #17)
by Kate CarlisleThe first ever Christmas mystery in the beloved New York Times bestselling Bibliophile Mystery series!San Francisco book-restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright and her hunky security-expert husband, Derek Stone, face a locked-room murder mystery during the holidays in Scotland.In the middle of a wonderful Christmas holiday in Dharma, Brooklyn and Derek receive a frantic phone call from their dear friend Claire in Loch Ness, Scotland. The laird of the castle, Cameron MacKinnon, has just proposed to her! They plan to be married on New Year&’s Day, and they want Derek and Brooklyn to be their witnesses. And while they&’re visiting, Claire hopes that Brooklyn will be able to solve a little mystery that&’s occurred in the castle library—twelve very rare, very important books have gone missing.Once in Scotland, Brooklyn starts working on the mystery of the missing books but is soon distracted by all of the thumping and bumping noises she&’s been hearing in the middle of the night. You&’d think the Ghost of Christmas Past had taken up residence. But when one of the guests is poisoned and another is killed by an arrow through the heart, Brooklyn and Derek know this is not the work of any ghost. Now they must race to find a killer and a book thief before another murder occurs and their friends&’ bright and happy future turns dark and deadly.