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Besieged
by A. J. TataPowerful, thrilling, and explosively authentic, the novels of Brigadier General A.J. Tata have won acclaim from President George W. Bush, Glenn Beck, and the bestselling masters of suspense. In Besieged, he tackles the rise of domestic terrorism in America—and puts his hero, Jake Mahegan, in the crackling center of a firestorm. . .It starts with the unthinkable. A school under siege. A shooter in the classroom. A nightmare scenario that has become all too common in today’s United States. But this time, former Delta Captain Jake Mahegan is there when it happens.Checking in on the schoolteacher daughter of a colleague, Mahegan finds himself face to face with a merciless gunman rigged as a suicide bomber. Without warning, the school is attacked from the outside as well—and all hell breaks loose. The teacher shoots the gunman, Mahegan is knocked unconscious, and a twelve-year-old autistic girl named Misha is kidnapped.When the smoke clears, Mahegan is left with a long list of unanswered questions—and a deeply personal mission to rescue Misha. Racing against the clock, his search will take him from the tech-fueled think-tanks of a North Carolina factory to the top-secret nerve centers of embedded Iranian agents. It’s all part of a bigger, darker conspiracy that’s taking domestic terrorism to a whole new level. And it’s up to Mahegan to stop what could be the most devastating attack in U.S. history. . .
Besieged (A Jake Mahegan Thriller #3)
by A. J TataA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year Powerful, thrilling, and explosively authentic, the novels of Brigadier General A. J. Tata have won acclaim from President George W. Bush, Glenn Beck, and the bestselling masters of suspense. In Besieged, he tackles the rise of domestic terrorism in America--and puts his hero, Jake Mahegan, in the crackling center of a firestorm. . . It starts with the unthinkable. A school under siege. A shooter in the classroom. A nightmare scenario that has become all too common in today's United States. But this time, former Delta Captain Jake Mahegan is there when it happens. Checking in on the schoolteacher daughter of a colleague, Mahegan finds himself face to face with a merciless gunman rigged as a suicide bomber. Without warning, the school is attacked from the outside as well--and all hell breaks loose. The teacher shoots the gunman, Mahegan is knocked unconscious, and a twelve-year-old autistic girl named Misha is kidnapped. When the smoke clears, Mahegan is left with a long list of unanswered questions--and a deeply personal mission to rescue Misha. Racing against the clock, his search will take him from the tech-fueled think-tanks of a North Carolina factory to the top-secret nerve centers of embedded Iranian agents. It's all part of a bigger, darker conspiracy that's taking domestic terrorism to a whole new level. And it's up to Mahegan to stop what could be the most devastating attack in U. S. history. . .
Besieger of Cities
by Alfred DugganEpic historical adventure of one of the most infamous of ancient Macedonians.In the dawning of the Silver Age of Hellas, the Greeks have exchanged political freedom for enormous wealth. But is membership to the new world Empire worth the loss of Liberty? In this new world, any man might be capable of anything. The enigmatic Demetrius believes he can do just that; win back the Empire that his father had helped Alexander to found.Fighting with increasingly ingenious methods, he becomes known for using archers mounted on elephants to conquer castles, and will become one of the most famous men of his time… This epic historical adventure of the ancient Macedonians is perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.
Beso
by Ted DekkerA veces morir con la verdad es mejor que vivir con una mentira.Después que un accidente automovilístico pone a Shauna McAllister en coma y borra seis meses de su memoria, ella regresa al hogar de su niñez para recuperarse, pero su llegada estuvo llena de confusión. Su padre distante, un senador postulando a la Casa Blanca, y su madrastra abusiva culpan a Shauna por la tragedia, la cual ha dejado a su amado hermano con el cerebro severamente dañado.Apoyándose en Wayne Spade, un amante olvidado pero esperanzado que se queda a su lado, Shauna trata de entender bien lo que sucedió esa noche avivando su memoria. En cambio, ella adquiere una capacidad mental misteriosa que la llevará a la verdad o a la muerte a manos de gente que trata de ocultar la verdad. En este juego a ciegas, Shauna está segura solo de una cosa: si ella recuerda, se muere.
Best American Mystery And Suspense 2021: A Mystery Collection (The Best American Series)
by Alafair Burke Steph ChaSteph Cha, a rising star who brings a fresh perspective as series editor, takes the helm of the new The Best American Mystery and Suspense, with best-selling crime novelist Alafair Burke joining her as the first guest editor.&“Crime writers, forgive the pun, are killing it right now creatively,&” writes guest editor Alafair Burke in her introduction. &“It was difficult—painful even—to narrow this year&’s Best American Mystery and Suspense to only twenty stories.&” Spanning from a mediocre spa in Florida, to New York&’s gritty East Village, to death row in Alabama, this collection reveals boundless suspense in small, quiet moments, offering startling twists in the least likely of places. From a powerful response to hateful bullying, to a fight for health care, to a gripping desperation to vote, these stories are equal parts shocking, devastating, and enthralling, revealing the tension pulsing through our everyday lives and affirming that mystery and suspense writing is better than ever before.The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2021includes JENNY BHATT• GAR ANTHONY HAYWOOD• GABINO IGLESIAS• AYA DE LEÓN• LAURA LIPPMAN DELIA C. PITTS• ALEX SEGURA• FAYE SNOWDEN• LISA UNGER and others
Best Day Ever: A Riveting Psychological Thriller about the Perfect Marriage
by Kaira RoudaIn the bestselling, page-turning vein of The Couple Next Door and The Dinner, Kaira Rouda weaves a gripping, tautly suspenseful tale of deception and betrayal dark enough to destroy a marriage…or a life. “I glance at my wife as she climbs into the passenger seat, and I am bursting with confidence. Today will be everything I’ve promised her…and more…” Paul Strom has the perfect life: a glittering career as an advertising executive, a beautiful wife, two healthy boys and a big house in a wealthy suburb. And he’s the perfect husband: breadwinner, protector, provider. That’s why he’s planned a romantic weekend for his wife, Mia, at their lake house, just the two of them. And he’s promised today will be the best day ever. But as Paul and Mia drive out of the city and toward the countryside, a spike of tension begins to wedge itself between them and doubts start to arise. How much do they trust each other? And how perfect is their marriage, or any marriage, really? Forcing us to ask ourselves just how well we know those who are closest to us, Best Day Ever crackles with dark energy, spinning ever tighter toward its shocking conclusion.
Best Eaten Cold and Other Stories: A Murder Squad Anthology
by Murder Squad Martin Edwards Murder Murder SquadBest Eaten Cold and Other Stories showcases a group of highly regarded, award-winning crime writers who all share a special passion for crime, which is reflected in this superb new volume. Funny and sad, atmospheric and dark, ingenious and frightening, each of the thirteen stories in this collection will thrill lovers of crime fiction.
Best Fiction Fall 2012 Sampler
by Random HouseFrom Random House of Canada Limited, a must-read collection of this fall’s best fiction. It is our richest season yet, and we’re thrilled to share a taste of some of our most dazzling, engaging, and compelling fiction titles with you. Be transported from the boulangerie-lined streets of Paris to the tension and uncertainty of the Vietnam War to the magical coast of East Africa; see moments in time through the grey eyes of Aristotle’s daughter, a day in the life of a woman longingly awaiting her adventurer husband’s return home, and the reflections of Mary, years after her son’s crucifixion; experience suspense like never before in thrillers so deliciously chilling, they’ll stay with you long after the last page is read; and, get to know a new generation of Canlit humour that will take you from the most famous address in the country to a place beyond this world—and every place in-between. Boasting only the best in fiction from literary stars like Governor General Award–winning Linda Spalding, Annabel Lyon, Colm Tóibín, Ian McEwan, Vincent Lam, Justin Cronin, and Shauna Singh Baldwin, as well as showcasing some of Canada’s brightest voices, among them Kim Thúy, Linwood Barclay, Terry Fallis, CS Richardson, Christine Pountney, Tanis Rideout, and Linda Svendsen, Best of Fiction Fall 2012 will capture your imagination and spark your curiosity, and introduce you to some of this season’s most charming, haunting, and enjoyable reads.
Best Friends Forever (You're Invited to a Creepover)
by P.J. NightKatie’s getting a new BFF—whether she likes it or not. Katie Walsh is majorly bummed when her BFF moves away. But her hopes soar when the new girl at school, Whitney, befriends her right away and invites her to spend the night at her house for a sleepover. Katie loved sleepovers with her old BFF, so she&’s sure she will have a great time. But Katie doesn&’t have a great time. Something is not quite right at Whitney&’s house. Whitney seems really, really into her dolls…and later that night, Katie&’s convinced that the dolls are threatening her. The next morning, a freaked-out Katie decides that maybe she hasn&’t found a new best friend, after all. Whitney, however, has made up her mind about Katie—they&’re going to be best friends forever…no matter what. This too-close-for-comfort friendship tale is ranked a 5 on the Creep-o-Meter.
Best Friends Forever: A Novel (Mira Ser.)
by Margot HuntWith “interesting characters and a twisting plot,” this thriller introduces two women whose friendship that can withstand anything—except murder (Kirkus Reviews).Kat Grant and Alice Campbell have a friendship forged in shared confidences and long lunches lubricated by expensive wine. Though they’re very different women—the artsy socialite and the struggling suburbanite—they’re each other’s rocks. But even rocks crumble under pressure. Like when Kat’s financier husband, Howard, plunges to his death from the second-floor balcony of their South Florida mansion.Howard was a jerk, a drunk, a bully and—according to police—a murder victim. The questions begin piling up. Like why Kat has suddenly gone dark: no calls, no texts and no chance her wealthy family will let Alice see her. Why investigators are looking so hard in Alice’s direction. Who stands to get hurt next. And who is the cool liar—the masterful manipulator behind it all.
Best Ghost Stories of Algernon Blackwood
by Algernon BlackwoodThirteen great stories by the foremost British 20th-century supernaturalist gathered from the entire corpus of his career. Includes "The Willows" -- acclaimed by Lovecraft as the finest supernatural story ever written -- "The Wendigo," "Ancient Sorceries," and others. Includes an introduction by E. F. Bleiler.
Best Girl (Rapid Reads)
by Sylvia Maultash WarshAmanda Moss is a young hairstylist with ambitions to become a musician and play in a band. She was adopted at age three after her parents were killed in a car crash. At least that's what her adoptive mother Shelley has always told her. Shelley is also a hairdresser. But beyond that, mother and daughter don't see eye to eye on much. Then one day Amanda's life changes dramatically when a stranger shows up and tells her a very different story about her parents. Her real mother has just died of cancer while serving a life sentence for the murder of Amanda's father. Suddenly Amanda feels her whole life has been a lie. Was her mother really guilty? When she also discovers that her father was in a successful rock-and-roll band when he was killed, she goes looking for former band members to try to find out what really happened so many years before. In the process she learns some unpleasant truths about her family. She also learns that you can love and hate someone at the same time.
Best Intentions: A Novel
by Emily ListfieldFrom the acclaimed author of Waiting to Surface comes a page-turning novel about four college friends whose reunion reawakens old desires and grudges—with fatal results.What happens when you think you know the person you love—and you’re dead wrong? Thirty-nine-year-old Lisa Barkley looks over at her sleeping husband, Sam, and can’t help but feel that their fifteen-year marriage is in a funk that she isn’t able to place. She tells herself that the strain must be due to their mounting financial pressures. With two daughters about to start another year at an elite Upper East Side private school and her own career hitting a wall, the effort of trying to stay afloat in their privileged world is increasingly difficult. But when she listens to Sam’s voicemail and hears a whispered phone call from a woman he is to meet that night, she begins to suspect he is having an affair. Lisa’s best friend, Deirdre, claims it can’t be true. But how can Lisa fully trust her opinion when Deirdre is mired in her own obsessive affair? When Deirdre’s former college flame, Jack, comes to town and the two couples meet to celebrate his fortieth birthday, the stage is set for an explosive series of discoveries with devastating results. Filled with suspense and provocative questions about the relationships we value most, Best Intentions is a tightly woven drama of love, friendship and betrayal.
Best Intentions: A Novel
by Erika Raskin“Best Intentions is that rare novel that grows more gripping and emotionally rich with every turn of the page.” —Carla BuckleyMarti Trailor—social worker on hold, mother of three, wife of a successful obstetrician, daughter of a Congressman—is ready to go back to work. She’s thrilled when the perfect opportunity falls in her lap. The catch? The job is at her husband's hospital and he seems not to share her enthusiasm. Undeterred, she takes the position counseling vulnerable young women as they prepare to give birth.Marti quickly begins to feel like she is making a difference in the lives of her clients. Soon, though, she finds herself caught up in the dark side of the medical center—with its long hours, overworked doctors and entrenched practices. When she witnesses something she can't unsee, Marti, who has always done her best to keep a low-profile, finds herself thrust under a dangerous spotlight with all of Richmond, Virginia watching.In her captivating domestic suspense novel Best Intentions, Erika Raskin weaves together high stakes hospital politics, the pressures of family life, and the consequences of trying to do the right thing, particularly in a city with a history as fraught as Richmond's.
Best Kept Secret (Clifton Chronicles #5)
by Jefferey ArcherInternational bestselling author Jeffrey Archer's mesmerizing saga of the Clifton and Barrington families continues.<P><P> London, 1945. Who shall inherit the Barrington family fortune? The vote in the House of Lords has ended in a tie. The Lord Chancellor's deciding vote will cast a long shadow on the lives of Harry Clifton and Giles Barrington. Harry returns to America to promote his latest novel while Emma goes in search of the little girl who was found abandoned in her father's office on the night he was killed. When the general election is called, Giles Barrington has to defend his seat in the House of Commons and is horrified to discover who the Conservatives select to stand against him. But it is Sebastian Clifton, Harry and Emma's son, who ultimately influences his uncle's fate.
Best Kept Secrets (Vib Ser.)
by Sandra BrownFrom a New York Times bestselling, a savvy attorney in small-town Texas will stop at nothing to catch the man who murdered her mother in this steamy thriller. Lawyer Alexandra Gaither revisits the three men who were with her mother the night she died twenty-five years ago. None of their charms can stop Alex's determined search for the truth–she's not leaving without one of them being arrested and convicted. When Alex's investigation uncovers decades-old intrigues, someone decides she must be stopped. Now, with a one-month deadline to either wrap up the case or drop it for good, Alex must work diligently to catch her mother's killer–and find a way to stay alive.
Best Kept Secrets: A Novel
by Tracey S. PhillipsBest friends tell each other everything. Even their deepest, darkest secrets--pinky promise. Right?Morgan Jewell and Fay Ramsey are enjoying their last summer together before college. Fay is shy, with a controlling mother, and Morgan is the perfect, wild, loud-mouthed yang to Fay's yin. But when Fay is found dead, Morgan's entire world crumbles.Years later, Morgan is still haunted by the abrupt end to her best friend's life. She knew Fay held a secret in those final days, but Morgan, now a homicide detective, has failed to make a picture out of the crooked puzzle pieces she left behind. Nothing makes sense. The leads have run dry. Until she's called to the scene of a murder: a woman whose body is left mangled, too similar to Fay's to ignore.Could it be? Morgan vowed to do right by Fay. This is the case she's been waiting for to set her back on the killer's trail. But the closer she gets, the harder it forces her to confront the memories of herself and her best friend. What was her secret? What got her killed? Maybe Morgan didn't know her at all.
Best Laid Plans (Lucy Kincaid Novels #9)
by Allison BrennanNew York Times bestseller Allison Brennan's next riveting thriller featuring newly minted FBI Agent Lucy Kincaid"Brennan [is] a master. The mystery [is] compelling and complex."—Associated PressIn Best Laid Plans, newly minted FBI Agent Lucy Kincaid is settling into her job in San Antonio, Texas, when the corpse of Harper Worthington, the husband of a sitting congresswoman, is found naked in a motel on the wrong side of town. It's up to Lucy to locate the last person to see him alive: a teenage prostitute who seems to have vanished into thin air."The Lucy Kincaid/Sean Rogan novels just keep getting better!"—RT Book Reviews When forensics determines that Harper was poisoned, Lucy and her new by-the-book partner dig deep into his life to find out who might want him dead. Why did Harper lie to his wife and his staff? Was he involved in an illicit affair? Embezzling money? Laundering money for a drug cartel? Or was he simply a pawn in someone else's dangerous game?"Can't-put-it-down suspense."—Fresh FictionLucy's boyfriend Sean Rogan is hired by Harper's company to run a security audit, causing friction between Lucy and the FBI. But when Sean finds a high-tech bug in Harper's office, an entirely new threat emerges—a far-reaching conspiracy run by a ruthless killer who will do anything to get what he wants, and kill anyone who gets in his way. And the person between him and victory is Lucy Kincaid.
Best Laid Plans (Special Releases Ser.)
by Nora RobertsAVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMEStructural engineer Abra Wilson is the sexiest thing that architect Cody Johnson has ever seen in a hard hat. But Abra reckons Cody's design for a new resort is an impractical piece of pride and fancy - and tells him so. Working together brings them far too close for comfort, and Abra has to fight to resist Cody's many charms. But after they join forces - privately and professionally - the pair finds themselves caught in a terrifying web of deception that could destroy the entire project... and could even threaten their lives. Includes a preview of Loving Jack.
Best Man to Die (Inspector Wexford #4)
by Ruth RendellWho could have suspected that the exciting stag party for the groom would be the prelude to the murder of his close friend Charlie Hatton? And Charlie's death was only the first in a string of puzzling murders involving small-time gangsters, cheating husbands, and loose women. Now Chief Inspector Wexford and his assistant join forces with the groom to track down a killer . . .
Best Nerds Forever
by James Patterson Chris GrabensteinWhen a lifelong friendship just isn't long enough, two friends connect from beyond the grave in this heartwarming ghost story from a New York Times bestselling author. One minute, Finn was biking home from school, and the next, he was run off the road by a maniac in a big van. Now, he's a ghost. He can do lots of fun things, like try every ice cream flavor in the store, sneak up on people, and play as many video games as he wants. Finn even has a new ghost friend, Isabella, to show him the ropes. But he also has a lot of BIG questions, like: who wanted him dead? And can he stop the maniac from striking again? Packed with hilarious moments, epic friendships, and fun art, Best Nerds Forever celebrates the nerd in each of us and the joy of living life to its fullest.
Best Place to Die (The Lillian and Ada Mysteries #2)
by Charles AtkinsNew England’s lesbian senior sleuths return in “this winning second entry in a thriller series you simply must try” (Library Journal). Journalist Lil Campbell and her lover, Ada Strauss, are woken early by the sound of sirens: the local nursing home in their quaint Connecticut town is ablaze. Thankfully, the residents are safe and sound, including Ada’s mother. Administrative director Delia Preston, who appears to have jumped from the roof, isn’t so lucky. But when Delia’s death is ruled a homicide, suspicion spreads like wildfire that it was arson. Compelled to investigate, Lil and Ada discover ties to three of the wealthiest and most respected men in town—one of whom was just about to flee the country. But that’s just the first flicker of a clue. The former local football heroes share a very dark past and they aren’t the only ones who want to keep it buried. As Lil and Ada get closer to the truth, the case gets hotter and more dangerous with every revealing hour.
Best Served Cold
by Jimmie Ruth EvansFrom the New York Times bestselling author of A Cat in the Stacks mystery series, a novel about a single mom, wits, grits, double shifts…and murder!A Trailer Park Mystery (#3)Kountry Kitchen Southern cooking recipes included!During a night shift waitressing at the Kountry Kitchen, Wanda Nell Culpepper sees a shocking customer in her section of the diner—her long-lost brother, Rusty. Wanda and Rusty haven’t talked since their dear mama passed on, and Wanda thinks it’s high-time for a reconciliation. But Rusty has his own reasons for coming back to their small hometown…and it seems stirring up trouble is one of them!Then a man is found murdered—the same man who was involved in a highly visible argument with Rusty just hours before he was killed! And Rusty is nowhere to be found…But Wanda Nell knows her baby brother couldn’t kill anyone. So she’s got to find Rusty and the real killer before the mess starts smelling like weeks-old hush puppies!
Best Served Cold (Rick Montoya Italian Mysteries #8)
by David WagnerRevenge is a dish best served coldWhen an old college friend leading a religious tour in Assisi asks interpreter Rick Montoya to fill in for their guide who's gone missing, Rick is happy to oblige. He's looking forward to seeing his old friend, and the food and wine of Umbria sound like the perfect reward for a tense translation job he's just completed for the police in Palermo involving witness testimony against the mafia.But when the shady tour guide is found dead the next morning under suspicious circumstances, Rick's relaxing gig turns into an unofficial job assisting the local police inspector with her interviews of the tour group members. Could one of the pious pilgrims be a cold-blooded killer? Or has one of the victim's many shady dealings finally caught up with him?For fans of Martin Walker and Donna Leon, BEST SERVED COLD takes readers on a delicious excursion through the Umbrian hills as Rick leads his tour—and the police investigation—to a killer conclusion.
Best in Show (A Melanie Travis Canine Mystery #10)
by Laurien BerensonA sleuth must find a killer amid a plethora of poodles in this &“charming&” cozy mystery by an Agatha Award finalist (Publishers Weekly). There are dog shows. And then there&’s The Poodle Club of America National Specialty Dog Show. For poodle purists, it&’s the pinnacle of the season, drawing competitors and spectators from all over the world. Once in Maryland, Melanie Travis is put to work selling raffle tickets by the co-chairs of the raffle committee, Betty Jean and Edith Jean Boone. Sixtyish steel magnolias from the South, the reclusive sisters make few appearances. But this year, they have a silver Toy puppy that has already caused quite a buzz on the show circuit. While the poodles remain well behaved, it&’s their owners and handlers who start acting up. And when Betty Jean is found dead at the host hotel, murder takes center stage. But this is the PCA—and the show must go on. As Edith Jean staunchly resumes her duties, Melanie starts searching for clues, and comes up with a compelling cast of suspects whose actions prove that in the dog-eat-dog world of showing, a life can be as easily lost as a blue ribbon. And that unlike cats, dogs—and their owners—have only one to risk… &“A dependable author for fans of pooch-oriented mysteries.&” —Library Journal