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Tin Badges: A Novel (A\mulholland / Strand Magazine Short Ser. #1)
by Lorenzo CarcaterraFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sleepers and The Wolf, hailed as “simply the best” (Steve Berry) and “one of the most intriguing writers around” (Newsweek). . . . A top NYPD detective is pulled out of retirement to take down a notorious drug dealer. But will he risk the only family he’s ever had to crack the case? As one of the NYPD’s most trusted “tin badges”—retired detectives brought in to solve cases that are beyond the reach of the everyday force—Tank Rizzo has faced off against some of the city’s toughest criminals without breaking a sweat. To tackle a case involving a dangerous kingpin known as Gonzo, Tank turns to his best friend and ex-partner, Pearl; a former mobster living out a seemingly quiet retirement as the owner of Tank’s favorite Italian restaurant; and a team of expert misfits he would trust with his life. But Gonzo will stop at nothing to defend the empire he's built, and won't hesitate to make it personal. Then Tank gets a call telling him that his brother and sister-in-law, estranged from him for many years, have been killed in a horrific car accident. Tank is the only family left for his orphaned teenage nephew, Chris, although he knows his lifestyle is ill-suited to win him father of the year. Chris moves in with Tank, and the two circle each other warily. It’s only when Chris reveals an interest in true crime and a genius-level skill with computers that they begin to bond. Chris’s skills may be exactly what Tank’s team needs to take Gonzo down—but getting him involved could put his life at risk.Advance praise for Tin Badges“Carcaterra capably combines his trademark adrenaline-fueled action with the emotion involved in Tank taking on a parental role for a sometimes surly teen. All this needs, after a cliff-hanger close, is a sequel, and, fortunately, one is promised.” —Booklist“Another gem from a writer who has earned his spot at the top echelon of suspense masters . . . Everything here leaps from the page, never stinting on the harsh reality, delivering a spicy, smart, and entertaining adventure.”—Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of the Cotton Malone series
Tin Men
by Christopher GoldenBrad Thor meets Avatar in this timely thriller for the drone age as award-winning author Christopher Golden spins the troubles of today into the apocalypse of tomorrow. After political upheaval, economic collapse, and environmental disaster, the world has become a hotspot, boiling over into chaos of near apocalyptic proportions. In this perpetual state of emergency, all that separates order from anarchy is the military might of a United States determined to keep peace among nations waging a free-for-all battle for survival and supremacy. But a conflict unlike any before demands an equally unprecedented fighting force on its front lines. Enter the Remote Infantry Corps: robot soldiers deployed in war zones around the world, controlled by human operators thousands of miles from the action. PFC Danny Kelso is one of these "Tin Men," stationed with his fellow platoon members at a subterranean base in Germany, steering their cybernetic avatars through combat in the civil-war-ravaged streets of Syria. Immune to injury and death, this brave new breed of American warrior has a battlefield edge that's all but unstoppable--until a flesh-and-blood enemy targets the Tin Men's high-tech advantage in a dangerously game-changing counter strike. When anarchists unleash a massive electromagnetic pulse, short-circuiting the world's technology, Kelso and his comrades-in-arms find themselves trapped--their minds tethered within their robot bodies and, for the first time, their lives at risk. Now, with rocket-wielding "Bot Killers" gunning for them, and desperate members of the unit threatening to go rogue, it's the worst possible time for the Tin Men to face their most crucial mission. But an economic summit is under terrorist attack, the U.S. president is running for his life, and the men and women of the 1st Remote Infantry Division must take the fight to the next level--if they want to be the last combatants standing, not the first of their kind to fall forever. Advance praise for Tin Men "Tin Men is the literary equivalent of a muscle car: stylish and fast-paced, with a hopped-up engine of a plot. Christopher Golden starts things off at tire-burning speed and never lets up. It's a great ride--definitely as much fun as we can ever hope to have while the world falls to ruin around us."--Scott Smith, author of A Simple Plan and The Ruins "A chilling tale of a world that could be, Tin Men is a vicious beast--Starship Troopers meets Generation Kill--that left my nerves fried and my brain craving another fix."--Pierce Brown, author of Golden Son "When the human soul thrums inside machines of war, the ultimate weapon is born. Golden crafts a unique combination of Terminator and Saving Private Ryan."--Scott Sigler, author of Alive "As military robots proliferate, we have all wondered whether the wealthy will use them to dominate those with fewer resources. Fascinating and thrilling, Tin Men imagines a future in which the playing field is suddenly and violently leveled. When the stakes are life or death, will the soldiers behind the robots still have what it takes to survive?"--Daniel H. Wilson, author of Robopocalypse "This evocative tale of the possible and the probable takes a wild walk on the perilous side. Along the way, we get a top-of-the-line lesson in what may actually be in store for us one day. You're going to love this thrilling, taut drama."--Steve Berry, author of The Lincoln MythFrom the Hardcover edition.
Tin Men
by Christopher GoldenTin Men by Christopher Golden - author of Snowblind - is a must-read for fans of Dean Koontz, Peter Straub and Joe Hill thanks to its high concept and jaw-dropping thrills.Economies are collapsing, environmental disasters are widespread and war the backdrop to life.And so the military has developed a force of elite soldiers to keep the peace. A force like nothing seen before ... codenamed Tin Man, soldiers are virtually transported to inhabit robot frames in war-torn countries.When PFC Danny Kelso starts his day shift in Syria, an eerie silence welcomes him and a patrol confirms the area is totally deserted. But when a rogue electromagnetic pulse throws everything into darkness, Danny's conscious mind is trapped within his robot body. The attack turns out to have been global - the world is facing a return to the dark ages with no electricity, no technology ... no safe zones. And the Tin Men face a race against time to save not only themselves but society as we know it.
Tin Sky
by Ben PastorFOURTH IN THE MARTIN BORA SERIES.SPELLBINDING MULTI-LAYERED CRIME NOVEL SET IN UKRAINE AS THE GERMANS REGROUP AFTER THE DISASTER OF STALINGRAD.FOR FANS OF PHILLIP KERR (BERNIE GUNTHER SERIES), ALAN FURST (SPIES OF THE BALKANS).THE HERO, MAJOR MARTIN BORA, IS AN ARISTOCRATIC GERMAN OFFICER OF THE ILK OF CLAUS VON STAUFFENBERG, TORN BETWEEN HIS DUTY AS AN OFFICER AND HIS INTEGRITY AS A HUMAN BEING.Ukraine, 1943. Having barely escaped the inferno of Stalingrad, Major Martin Bora is serving on the Russian front as a German counterintelligence officer. Weariness, disillusionment, and battle fatigue are a soldier's daily fare, yet Bora seems to be one of the few whose sanity is not marred by the horrors of war.As the Wehrmacht prepare for the Kursk counter-offensive, a Russian general defects aboard a T-34, the most advanced tank of the war. Soon he and another general, this one previously captured, are found dead in their cells. Everything appears to exclude the likelihood of foul play, but Bora begins an investigation, in a stubborn attempt to solve a mystery that will come much too close to home.
Tin Soldier (The Seven Sequels #6)
by Sigmund BrouwerJim Webb’s pursuit of the truth about his grandfather’s role in the Vietnam War puts him squarely in the sights of someone high up in the US military—someone who wants certain events from that war left in the past. Webb goes on the run in the American Deep South with Lee, a Vietnam vet, trying to smoke out the man they call the Bogeyman by using Webb as bait. The Bogeyman may be powerful and smart, but Webb and Lee, with the help of a few of Lee’s old army buddies (and one motorcycle-riding girl), are ready to take him down. Tin Soldier is the sequel to both Barracuda, part of The Seven Prequels and Devil's Pass, part of Seven (The Series).
Tin Soldier (The\seven Sequels Ser.)
by Sigmund BrouwerJim Webb's pursuit of the truth about his grandfather's role in the Vietnam War puts him squarely in the sights of someone high up in the US military, someone who wants certain events from that war left in the past. Webb goes on the run in the American Deep South with Lee, a Vietnam vet, trying to smoke out the man they call the Bogeyman by using Webb as bait. The Bogeyman may be powerful and smart, but Webb and Lee, with the help of a few of Lee's old army buddies (and one motorcycle-riding girl), are ready to take him down.
Tina, Mafia Soldier
by Maria Rosa CutrufelliA classic of Italian feminist mafia literature about a gender-bending mafiosa and the writer who becomes obsessed with telling her storySicily, 1980s: When she was just eight years old, Tina watched as her father, a member of Cosa Nostra, was murdered in cold blood. Now a teenager, she terrorizes her hometown of Gela, having made it her mission to join the mafia, an organization traditionally forbidden to women as made members. Nicknamed &’a masculidda, or &“the tomboy,&” Tina has taken charge of her own gang, and is notorious for her cruelty and reckless disregard for societal expectations.When a news article is published about Tina&’s latest crimes, a teacher living in Rome feels compelled to write a novel about her—even though it means returning to her native Sicily to gather material. She and Tina circle around each other in a dangerous dance of obsession and violence until their first, and last, explosive meeting.This groundbreaking exploration of gender identity and clear-eyed presentation of an unseen side of the mafia is a landmark literary achievement by one of Italy&’s feminist icons.
Tinfoil Butterfly: A Novel
by Rachel Eve Moulton"A brutal, incredibly bizarre exploration of insanity, guilt, love, and the darkness inside all of us . . . This novel is a hybrid monster that's part Lovecraftian nightmare and part literary exploration of evil." —Gabino Iglesias, NPREmma is hitchhiking across the United States, trying to outrun a violent, tragic past, when she meets Lowell, the hot-but-dumb driver she hopes will take her as far as the Badlands. But Lowell is not as harmless as he seems, and a vicious scuffle leaves Emma bloody and stranded in an abandoned town in the Black Hills with an out-of-gas van, a loaded gun, and a snowstorm on the way.The town is eerily quiet and Emma takes shelter in a diner, where she stumbles across Earl, a strange little boy in a tinfoil mask who steals her gun before begging her to help him get rid of “George.” As she is pulled deeper into Earl’s bizarre, menacing world, the horrors of Emma’s past creep closer, and she realizes she can’t run forever.Tinfoil Butterfly is a seductively scary, chilling exploration of evil—how it sneaks in under your skin, flaring up when you least expect it, how it throttles you and won't let go. The beauty of Rachel Eve Moulton's ferocious, harrowing, and surprisingly moving debut is that it teaches us that love can do that, too.
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
by John Le CarréFrom the back cover: Le Carré has created a remarkable challenge to Smiley and his people, a mole, a Soviet double agent, who's burrowed his way up to the highest level of British intelligence. His treachery has already blown some of their vital secret operations and their best networks. The mole is one of their own kind, but which one?
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: A George Smiley Novel
by John Le CarréFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold; and The Night Manager, now a television series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carré’s new novel, A Legacy of Spies, will be available from Viking in Fall 2017.The man he knew as "Control" is dead, and the young Turks who forced him out now run the Circus. But George Smiley isn't quite ready for retirement—especially when a pretty, would-be defector surfaces with a shocking accusation: a Soviet mole has penetrated the highest level of British Intelligence. Relying only on his wits and a small, loyal cadre, Smiley recognizes the hand of Karla—his Moscow Centre nemesis—and sets a trap to catch the traitor. The Oscar-nominated feature film adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is directed by Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In) and features Gary Oldman as Smiley, Academy Award winner Colin Firth (The King's Speech), and Tom Hardy (Inception). With an introduction by the author.
Tinsel Town Tango (The Sideman Mysteries #3)
by Phil SwannLights, camera, Trip! Los Angeles, 1966. Hot off the heels of his last adventure in Mekong Delta Blues, Trip Callaway, the young, wise-cracking musician with dreams as big as The Golden State itself, takes a break from his steady gig on the Vegas Strip to do some easy undercover work in Hollywood for his secret agency benefactors. It’s Hollywood; how dangerous could it be? But as Trip quickly discovers, The Dream Factory can also be a nightmare. A ruthless gangster, a dubious district attorney, a cantankerous tango band, and a sexy singer from Argentina who elevates the word diva to a whole new level, force Trip into a malaise of love, lies, revenge, and a twenty-five-year-old family secret that will change his life forever. For Trip Callaway, Tinsel Town Tango is a dance where one misstep could prove fatal.
Tinte und Masken: Dark Romance und BDSM mit dem Millionär und Gangster
by Laura LagoSie hat mich vergiftet. Ich erhole mich. rettete mich Er hat mich verurteilt. Ich bin alles, was ich immer sein wollte, und doch bin ich der unglücklichste Mann der Welt. Millionär, sportlich, respektiert. Mir fehlt es nicht an Sex, Macht oder Luxus. Und doch bin ich hier, im Schatten meines Hauses. Ich leite ein Millionärsimperium. Jenseits des Gesetzes. Jenseits der Ordnung. Ein Imperium, das in der Lage ist, das Gesetz zu kaufen, die Ordnung zu zerstören und die Welt zu bewegen, als wären seine Bewohner Marionetten. Ich bin Sokolov, der Architekt, der Mann, auf den die Mafia, Regierungen und Unternehmen mit Unterwürfigkeit blicken. Und doch sitze ich hier in einer dunklen Villa, nur bewohnt vom Echo und einem verschütteten Weinglas zu meinen Füßen. Und dann erschien sie. Ich, ein Vertreter der Bratvá, der Roten Mafia, Mutter Russland, traf mich mit der japanischen Yakuza. Hochmütig. tätowiert. Sexy. Italienisch. Sabina, The Woman in Black, ein Onyxstein in einer Welt aus Kohle. Ich hatte noch nie jemanden so gesehen. Er drehte sich um, grinste und sah mich an, als wäre ich … normal. Der Anführer von La Cosa Nostra, der Quintessenz der italienischen Unterwelt. Noch nie hatte mich eine Frau so angesehen. Es hatte mich nie so geschockt, dass es mir die Luft aus dem Magen raubte. Wie war diese Frau zur Anführerin der ältesten Mafia der Welt geworden? Wie konnte er einen 2 Meter großen tätowierten Bullen so ansehen? Ich musste sie näher kennenlernen. Nachdem sie so viele Jahre das Gefühl hatte, dass es keine Herausforderungen mehr im Leben gab, war sie da; eine Herausforderung, ein Mysterium, eine Macht, die zu mir passt. Sie zu demaskieren wurde mein Ziel, aber sie… wusste, wie man spielt. Und jetzt bin ich hier, küsse sie hinter einer Reihe von Körpern, mein Gesicht ist blutverschmiert, ihre elfenbeinfarbenen Hände halten ein Messer gegen die Tätowieru
Tintenspuren
by Antonio J. Fuentes GarcíaEine Geschichte über Familiengeheimnisse und Lügen, die die Zukunft einer Nation mitreißen können. Nach dem Tod seines Großvaters erbt Jonas eine verlassene Druckerei und eine Geheimnisvolle Botschaft. Ab diesem Moment wird er sich in ein Netz von Verschwörungen verwickelt sehen, die über Generationen hinausgehen, und wird ein tödliches Geheimnis lüften müssen, dass seit Zeiten der Franco-Diktatur verborgen ist.
Tiny Crimes: Very Short Tales of Mystery and Murder
by Lincoln Michel, Nadxieli NietoForty very short stories that reimagine the genre of crime writing from some of today’s most imaginative and thrilling writers“An intriguing take on crime/noir writing, this collection of 40 very short stories by leading and emerging literary voices—Amelia Gray, Brian Evenson, Elizabeth Hand, Carmen Maria Machado, Benjamin Percy, Laura van den Berg and more—investigates crimes both real and imagined. Despite their diminutive size, these tales promise to pack a punch.” —Chicago Tribune, 1 of 25 Hot Books for SummerTiny Crimes gathers leading and emerging literary voices to tell tales of villainy and intrigue in only a few hundred words. From the most hard–boiled of noirs to the coziest of mysteries, with diminutive double crosses, miniature murders, and crimes both real and imagined, Tiny Crimes rounds up all the usual suspects, and some unusual suspects, too. With illustrations by Wesley Allsbrook and flash fiction by Carmen Maria Machado, Benjamin Percy, Amelia Gray, Adam Sternbergh, Yuri Herrera, Julia Elliott, Elizabeth Hand, Brian Evenson, Charles Yu, Laura van den Berg, and more, Tiny Crimes scours the underbelly of modern life to expose the criminal, the illegal, and the depraved.
Tiny Nightmares: Very Short Stories of Horror
by Lincoln Michel and Nadxieli NietoA collection of horror–inspired flash fiction, featuring over 40 new stories from literary, horror, and emerging writers—edited by Lincoln Michel and Nadxieli Nieto, the twisted minds behind Tiny Crimes: Very Short Tales of Mystery and Murder.In this playful, inventive collection, leading literary and horror writers spin chilling tales in only a few pages. Each slim, fast–moving story brings to life the kind of monsters readers love to fear, from brokenhearted vampires to Uber–taking serial killers and mind–reading witches. But what also makes Tiny Nightmares so bloodcurdling—and unforgettable—are the real–world horrors that writers such as Samantha Hunt, Brian Evenson, Jac Jemc, Stephen Graham Jones, Lilliam Rivera, Kevin Brockmeier, and Rion Amilcar Scott weave into their fictions, exploring how global warming, racism, social media addiction, and homelessness are just as frightening as, say, a vampire’s fangs sinking into your neck. Our advice? Read with the hall light on and the bedroom door open just a crack. Featuring new stories from Samantha Hunt, Jac Jemc, Stephen Graham Jones, Rion Amilcar Scott, and more!
Tiny Threads: A Novel
by Lilliam RiveraIn this sinister, slow-burn novel of supernatural suspense, a young woman gets her dream job working for a famous designer—and discovers the dark side of high-stakes fashion. &“Lilliam Rivera cuts the fashion industry to shreds in this horror-filled take on late-stage capitalism.&”—CrimeReadsFashion-obsessed Samara finally has the life she&’s always dreamed of: A high-powered job with legendary designer Antonio Mota. A new home in sunny California, far away from those drab Jersey winters. And an intriguing love interest, Brandon, a wealthy investor in Mota&’s fashion line. But it&’s not long before Samara&’s dream life begins to turn into a living nightmare as Mota&’s big fashion show approaches and the pressure on her turns crushing. Perhaps that&’s why she begins hearing voices in her room at night—and seeing strange things that can&’t be explained away by stress or anxiety or the number of drinks she&’s been consuming. And it may not be just Samara imagining things as her psyche unravels, because she soon discovers hints that her new city—and the House of Mota—may be built on a foundation of secrets and lies. Now Samara must uncover what hideous truths lurk in the shadows of this illusory world of glamour and beauty before those shadows claim her.
Tip Off: A deadly racing thriller with high stakes
by John FrancomeHigh stakes and low lives - racing's a dangerous game Ex-National Hunt Champion Jockey John Francome presents Tip Off, a deadly racing thriller about money-fuelled murder. A must-read for fans of Felix Francis' Pulse and Triple Crown.'Francome can spin a darn good yarn' - Racing Post It's every punter's dream to beat the bookmakers and Toby Brown is doing it regularly. The son of a top trainer, Toby has a telephone tipping service that is slowly bringing the old enemy to its knees. A plea from the bookmakers prompts a Jockey Club investigation which uncovers a plot of murder and jealousy where the stakes being played for mean more than just money - and where one horse, Better By Far, lives up to its name.What readers are saying about Tip Off: 'Couldn't put it down, apart from having to recharge the Kindle!''Francome seems to know how to grab and hold your attention''His [John Francome's] writing style flows brilliantly and is a joy to read'
Tip Off: A deadly racing thriller with high stakes
by John FrancomeHigh stakes and low lives - racing's a dangerous game Ex-National Hunt Champion Jockey John Francome presents Tip Off, a deadly racing thriller about money-fuelled murder. A must-read for fans of Felix Francis' Pulse and Triple Crown.'Francome can spin a darn good yarn' - Racing Post It's every punter's dream to beat the bookmakers and Toby Brown is doing it regularly. The son of a top trainer, Toby has a telephone tipping service that is slowly bringing the old enemy to its knees. A plea from the bookmakers prompts a Jockey Club investigation which uncovers a plot of murder and jealousy where the stakes being played for mean more than just money - and where one horse, Better By Far, lives up to its name.What readers are saying about Tip Off: 'Couldn't put it down, apart from having to recharge the Kindle!''Francome seems to know how to grab and hold your attention''His [John Francome's] writing style flows brilliantly and is a joy to read'
Tipping Point (A Dan Lenson Novel #15)
by David PoyerCaptain Dan Lenson is under fire both at sea, and in Washington. His command of the first antiballistic-missile-capable cruiser in the Fleet, USS Savo Island, is threatened when he's called home to testify before Congress. There, he must defend his controversial decision to prevent a massive retaliatory missile attack by Israel against civilian targets in the Mideast. Shaken by the near-end of his career, Lenson returns to command uncertain of his own future, but determined to do his best by a damaged ship and an increasingly divided crew. Ordered to the Indian Ocean, Savo cruises off East Africa, protecting shipping lanes from pirates. But this seemingly-routine patrol turns ominous when an unknown assailant begins assaulting female crew members. But then, an explosive showdown begins between India and Pakistan. . . with Savo Island, and her unique but not yet fully battle-ready ability to intercept ballistic missiles, standing alone between two nations on the brink of the first theater nuclear war. Dan will have to battle tsunami-driven seas, incoming weapons, and a quickly tilting balance of power, as China moves inexorably in her bid to displace America in the far Pacific. The fifteenth novel in David Poyer's acclaimed series of naval adventures featuring Dan Lenson,Tipping Point is an action-packed, utterly authentic story of duty, war, and the stress of command, by the most popular living author of American sea fiction.
Tippy Toe Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery #2)
by Leslie MeierNew York Times-Bestselling Author: In this &“solid mystery,&” a very pregnant sleuth races the clock to deliver justice to a killer (San Francisco Chronicle). With three kids underfoot, a fourth on the way, and an oppressive heat wave bearing down, homemaker Lucy Stone is hardly enjoying an idyllic summer. But her preoccupation with swelling ankles, Bavarian creme doughnut cravings, and sewing sequins on ballet-recital tutus gives way to dread when she learns her waistline isn&’t the only thing that&’s recently vanished. The strange disappearance of a retired dance instructor has the tiny coastal town of Tinker&’s Cove, Maine, in a tizzy—that turns to terror when a notoriously cantankerous shopkeeper is slain right on Main Street. Now Lucy&’s up to her bulging belly in suspects and red herrings. Eluded by a cold-blooded killer, with her due date looming and the temperature soaring, she figures something has to break soon. With any luck, it won&’t be her water… &“A surprising and intelligently constructed plot.&”—Cape Cod Times &“Packed with the details of small-town family life.&”—Publishers Weekly &“An endearing sleuth.&”—Dorothy Cannell
Tiranosaurio
by Douglas PrestonAventura, entretenimiento y ciencia se unen en esta espléndida novela de Douglas Preston. Una muestra de roca lunar cuya existencia viene negando, desde hace treinta años, la NASA... Cinco cubos de arena empapada en sangre recogida en un cañón de Nuevo México... Un científico capaz de sobornar y asesinar por alcanzar la fama... Un monje benedictino experto en criptología... Una agencia del gobierno con una misión letal... El mayor descubrimiento paleontológico de todos los tiempos es un secreto que no debe salir a la luz pública. Sin duda es el hallazgo que puede revolucionar teorías establecidas... y la carrera para encontrarlo ha empezado. Reseña:«Abre las puertas de la inteligencia y la imaginación a algunos de los increíbles misterios, realidades y posibilidades que nos rodean.»The Washington Times
Tirar del hilo (Comisario Montalbano #Volumen 29)
by Andrea CamilleriEn Tirar del hilo, Camilleri sacude nuestra conciencia poniendo el foco en uno de los dramas sociales más terribles e intensos de la actualidad europea: la crisis de la inmigración. Cuando Vigàta se llena de pateras, Salvo Montalbano se ve completamente desbordado de trabajo. Tras haber sobrevivido a las olas traicioneras, cientos de migrantes llegan hasta la costa en pésimas condiciones, sin medios ni garantías, por lo que ayudar se convierte en un deber para el comisario y sus hombres. Como si ese apremiante desastre no bastara, Montalbano, acuciado por Livia ante la inminencia de las bodas de plata de unos amigos, se pone en manos de Elena, una bella modista que regenta la sastrería más afamada de Vigàta y con la que traba una complicidad inmediata. Pero cuando Elena aparece brutalmente asesinada, entre algodones libaneses y rollos de tela, el comisario, con la colaboración nada menos que del gato de la víctima, hará todo lo posible para desenmarañar el ovillo de tan horrendo crimen. En Tirar del hilo, su libro número cien y el vigesimonoveno dedicado a Salvo Montalbano, Camilleri nos brinda una magnífica novela negra que pone el foco en la crisis migratoria, una de las tragedias más duras de la realidad europea actual, «una excusa estupenda para levantar viejas y nuevas fronteras con alambre de espino». Reseñas:«Camilleri sólo hay uno.»Antonio Manzini «Camilleri es un escritor de gran talento, amante de la dimensión más artesanal y menos pretenciosa de la literatura.»Roberto Cotroneo «Camilleri ocupa un lugar único en las letras italianas, tanto por la calidad de sus libros como por la excelente acogida del público.»Carlo Bo
Tish Marches On (Letitia "Tish" Carberry #5)
by Mary Roberts RinehartTish takes it upon herself to attend a coronation and save a kingA naive observer might not immediately see a connection between the newspaper accounts of a man found naked on a church steeple, a constable attacked from the sky, and a grocer assaulted by "balloon bandits." But these stories are tied together by a single word: Tish, the nutty maid who has never let old age get in the way of a good time.When her nephew announces a trip to England to write about the Coronation, Tish demands to come along. Fearing a diplomatic incident, her nephew refuses, but Tish resolves to find another way. It's not long before she takes to the air--and the sky will never be the same.In these stories, Tish and her friends advise young lovers on bad haircuts, contend with fish in Florida and bears in the far west, and narrowly avoid confrontation with the waxworks at Madame Tussaud's. With her unwavering, destructive enthusiasm, this sprightly old spinster gives new meaning to the phrase "young at heart."
Tish Plays the Game (The Letitia "Tish" Carberry Novels #4)
by Mary Roberts RinehartWhen a friend comes to her with a problem, Tish springs into action—no matter how much trouble it&’s going to causeIn the title tale of this collection by Mary Roberts Rinehart, after a long, chaotic life, Tish Carberry retires to her apartment, hoping for a bit of peace and quiet. But why, her friends wonder, does it sound like someone&’s practicing riflery in her living room? No one would be surprised if Tish had converted her parlor into a shooting gallery, but her friends suspect something far more sinister: She may be playing golf. Tish took an interest in the game last summer when she met a befuddled young man whose beloved was too preoccupied with the sport to even glance in his direction. Soon afterward, a mysterious old woman appeared to challenge the girl—and since then, Tish has never been quite the same.Here are five of Rinehart&’s famous Tish stories—rollicking tales of madcap humor starring one of the most fascinating older women in literary history.
Tishomingo Blues: Get Shorty, Tishomingo Blues, Killshot
by Elmore LeonardVintage Elmore Leonard - a searing tale of gambling, gangsters, hidden agendas and a whole heap of trouble from the virtuoso of American crime fiction.Daredevil Dennis Lenahan has brought his act to the Tishomingo Lodge & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi - diving off an eighty-foot ladder into nine feet of water for the amusement of gamblers, gangsters, and luscious belles. His riskiest feat, however, was witnessing a Dixie-style mob execution while atop his diving platform.Robert Taylor saw the hit also. A blues-loving Detroit hustler touring the Southland, Taylor's got his own secret agenda and he wants Dennis in on the game. And high-diver Dennis could be about to take a long, fatal fall - right into a mess of hoop skirts, Civil War play-acting... and more trouble than he ever dreamed possible.