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Trial By Fire: A Helen West Mystery (Helen West Mysteries Ser. #2)
by Frances FyfieldWhen the naked body of a woman is found near the Essex commuter village of Branston the locals are as baffled as they are shocked. A crime of passion? Surely not here. But when Crown Prosecutor Helen West and Detective Superintendent Geoffrey Bailey scratch at the thin veneer of gentility they discover a hidden world of passion, envy and betrayal - primed and ready to explode . . .
Trial By Fury
by J. A. JanceThe dead body discovered in a Seattle dumpster was shocking enough--but equally disturbing was the manner of death. The victim, a high school coach, had been lynched, leaving behind a very pregnant wife to grieve over his passing, and to wonder what dark secrets he took to his grave. A Homicide detective with twenty years on the job, J.P. Beaumont knows this case is a powder keg and he fears where this investigation will lead him. Because the answers lie on the extreme lethal edge of passion and hate, where the wrong kind of love can breed the most terrible brand of justice.
Trial Run
by Anne MetikoshIn affluent Kingsport, New Hampshire, a particularly gruesome murder has been committed. There is no doubt in anyone’s mind as to who did it: Randy Outray has all but confessed. Still, he wants his day in court. His lawyer hires trial consultant Kerrin Adams to help design a credible defense and Kerrin assembles a mock jury in order to test public opinion on various aspects of the case. Among Kerrin’s jurors is her sister, Nina Ryan.<P><P> Life has not been altogether kind to Nina. She has built a successful business but, at thirty-two, she is single and lonely. Her relationship with Kerrin is strained. Nina objects to what she sees as manipulation of the justice system but she agrees to serve on Kerrin’s mock jury, if only as a way of getting closer to her sister. Then she meets David Maitland, a new arrival in town. The two form an instant bond and, at last, Nina can indulge her romantic dreams.<P> Her happiness is short-lived. What she doesn’t know about her lover threatens both their futures. David knew the murder victims well. He has come to Kingsport to make sure the man who killed them pays for his crime.<P> When the accused murderer is himself murdered, David falls under suspicion. And Nina must face some harsh realities in order to save him and their future together.
Trial Run
by Anne MetikoshIn affluent Kingsport, New Hampshire, a particularly gruesome murder has been committed. There is no doubt in anyone's mind as to who did it: Randy Outray has all but confessed. Still, he wants his day in court. His lawyer hires trial consultant Kerrin Adams to help design a credible defense and Kerrin assembles a mock jury in order to test public opinion on various aspects of the case. Among Kerrin's jurors is her sister, Nina Ryan.Life has not been altogether kind to Nina. She has built a successful business but, at thirty-two, she is single and lonely. Her relationship with Kerrin is strained. Nina objects to what she sees as manipulation of the justice system but she agrees to serve on Kerrin's mock jury, if only as a way of getting closer to her sister. Then she meets David Maitland, a new arrival in town. The two form an instant bond and, at last, Nina can indulge her romantic dreams.Her happiness is short-lived. What she doesn't know about her lover threatens both their futures. David knew the murder victims well. He has come to Kingsport to make sure the man who killed them pays for his crime.When the accused murderer is himself murdered, David falls under suspicion. And Nina must face some harsh realities in order to save him and their future together.Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Trial Run
by Anne MetikoshIn affluent Kingsport, New Hampshire, a particularly gruesome murder has been committed. There is no doubt in anyone’s mind as to who did it: Randy Outray has all but confessed. Still, he wants his day in court. His lawyer hires trial consultant Kerrin Adams to help design a credible defense and Kerrin assembles a mock jury in order to test public opinion on various aspects of the case. Among Kerrin’s jurors is her sister, Nina Ryan.Life has not been altogether kind to Nina. She has built a successful business but, at thirty-two, she is single and lonely. Her relationship with Kerrin is strained. Nina objects to what she sees as manipulation of the justice system but she agrees to serve on Kerrin’s mock jury, if only as a way of getting closer to her sister. Then she meets David Maitland, a new arrival in town. The two form an instant bond and, at last, Nina can indulge her romantic dreams.Her happiness is short-lived. What she doesn’t know about her lover threatens both their futures. David knew the murder victims well. He has come to Kingsport to make sure the man who killed them pays for his crime.When the accused murderer is himself murdered, David falls under suspicion. And Nina must face some harsh realities in order to save him and their future together.Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Trial Run
by Anne MetikoshIn affluent Kingsport, New Hampshire, a particularly gruesome murder has been committed. There is no doubt in anyone’s mind as to who did it: Randy Outray has all but confessed. Still, he wants his day in court. His lawyer hires trial consultant Kerrin Adams to help design a credible defense and Kerrin assembles a mock jury in order to test public opinion on various aspects of the case. Among Kerrin’s jurors is her sister, Nina Ryan.Life has not been altogether kind to Nina. She has built a successful business but, at thirty-two, she is single and lonely. Her relationship with Kerrin is strained. Nina objects to what she sees as manipulation of the justice system but she agrees to serve on Kerrin’s mock jury, if only as a way of getting closer to her sister. Then she meets David Maitland, a new arrival in town. The two form an instant bond and, at last, Nina can indulge her romantic dreams.Her happiness is short-lived. What she doesn’t know about her lover threatens both their futures. David knew the murder victims well. He has come to Kingsport to make sure the man who killed them pays for his crime.When the accused murderer is himself murdered, David falls under suspicion. And Nina must face some harsh realities in order to save him and their future together.Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Trial Run
by Dick FrancisRandall Draw couldn't say no to a Prince, could he? So he was headed to Russia -- the Prince's brother-in-law had his heart set on riding in the Olympics, and it seemed a jealous Russian woman had her heart set on killing him if he did. Leaving behind his well-bred horses and high-born girlfriend, Randall went to Moscow, little expecting that the sabotage and murder he'd find would pale in comparison to the unspeakable terror that followed....
Trial Run
by Dick FrancisFrom a New York Times–bestselling &“master of crime fiction and equine thrills,&” an expert equestrian investigates death threats against a Russian jockey (Newsday). Dick Francis, Edgar Award–winning master of mystery and suspense, takes you into the thrilling world of horse racing. The last place veteran horseman Randall Drew wanted to go was Moscow. But when his royal highness the prince asks a favor, one doesn&’t refuse. The Royal Family is worried about the prince&’s brother in law, a jockey and Olympic hopeful. Unfortunately a jealous Russian competitor has sworn to kill him if he sets one hoof in Moscow. So Randall leave behind his thoroughbred horses and loving girlfriend to investigate. But what he finds is more than jealousy. It&’s a terrifying track of sabotage and murder. And now that he knows, the killer is after him . . . Praise for the writing of Dick Francis: &“Dick Francis is a wonder.&” —The Plain Dealer &“Few things are more convincing than Dick Francis at a full gallop.&” —Chicago Tribune &“Few match Francis for dangerous flights of fancy and pure inventive menace.&” —Boston Herald &“[Francis] has the uncanny ability to turn out simply plotted yet charmingly addictive mysteries.&” —The Wall Street Journal &“Francis is a genius.&” —Los Angeles Times &“Nobody executes the whodunit formula better.&” —Chicago Sun-Times &“A rare and magical talent . . . who never writes the same story twice.&” —The San Diego Union-Tribune &‘A rare and magical talent… who never writes the same story twice&’ San Diego Union-Tribune
Trial and Error
by Robert WhitlowA small-town lawyer has been searching for his daughter for eighteen years. Now another young woman is missing, and he&’s determined to find them both—no matter the cost.Buddy Smith built his law practice around tracking down missing children. After all, he knows the agony of being separated from a child. Not long after his daughter&’s birth, her mother ran away and Buddy never saw either one again.Gracie Blaylock has known Buddy her entire life, and now that she is clerk of court for the county, their paths cross frequently. When Gracie hears that a teenager in town has gone missing, she knows Buddy is the one for the case.The girl&’s parents are desperate for answers. Together with Gracie and Mayleah—the new detective in town—Buddy chases all leads, hoping to reach the missing teen before it&’s too late. And as he pursues one girl, he uncovers clues that could bring him closer to the girl he thought he lost forever: his own daughter.Master legal writer Robert Whitlow will keep you guessing in this gripping legal drama while reminding you of the power of God&’s restoration.Stand-alone legal dramaFull-length novel at approximately 120,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Trial and Retribution
by Lynda La PlanteIt is every mother's nightmare. Her child is missing, found murdered. Her lover is the prime suspect. It is every police officer's dread. A child murdered in a circumstantial case. It is every lawyer's dream. Twelve men and women will decide the verdict. But will justice be done?
Trial and Retribution: The unmissable legal thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama
by Lynda La PlanteTHE UNMISSABLE SERIES OPENER FROM THE QUEEN OF CRIME DRAMAIt is every mother's nightmare. Her missing daughter found murdered. Her lover the prime suspect. It is every police officer's fear. A child murder. The evidence circumstantial. It is every rookie solicitor's dream. A high-profile case. An opportunity to shine. Twelve men and women will decide the verdict. But only YOU can decide if justice is done for the victim.
Trial and Terror
by Franklin W. DixonIn Manhattan to observe a criminal justice case, the Hardys believe the accused is being railroaded. From the upper floors of the Empire State Building to the tunnels beneath Grand Central Station, the Hardys throw themselves on the fast track to justice--fighting for both an innocent man and their lives.
Trial by Fire
by Carolyn KeeneNancy shifts into high gear as she uncovers corruption in the highest places, including a plot to silence her father, a reporter, and herself.
Trial by Fire
by D. W. BuffaAttorney Joseph Antonelli finds that murder can be a very public affair in this moody and scintillating novel of love, loyalty, and revenge in the Edgar Award-nominated series. Joseph Antonelli's never lost a case he should have won... until now. Julian Sinclair is a brilliant young man--already a law professor at Berkeley and a respected scholar--yet, bored with academic life, he joins the famed defense attorney Joseph Antonelli in private practice. But Sinclair is also a man with powerful emotions he keeps in check. When the beautiful Daphne McMillan, a married district attorney, is murdered, Sinclair is accused of killing her in a fit of jealous rage. Antonelli believes beyond a doubt that this simply isn't possible. Yet Daphne's widowed husband, a man of wealth and privilege, and a master of manipulation, thinks he can sink both this idealistic defendant and the cool Antonelli with one fell swoop. Is Joseph Antonelli in danger of losing more than the case when he baits the real killer to come out of hiding? And when the case is decided and a man is sent to prison, how is Antonelli to know that the real mysteries of the murder are just beginning to be revealed? And that the person no one suspects is the very person even Antonelli should fear the most?
Trial by Fire
by Don PendletonWhen a plane filled with American cadets is shot down in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mack Bolan is sent to find the group. But he isn't the only one looking for them--terrorists are tracking them through the jungle, too. Original.
Trial by Fire
by Frances FyfieldA woman's abandoned corpse is found in a shallow grave in a posh suburb. The death hits close to home for prosecutor Helen West as she and detective Geoffrey Bailey have just moved into a new house within the gated neighborhood where the body was dumped. But tensions continue to rise when the victim is identified as the wife of the developer who built the estates, and all of the neighbors begin to accuse one another.As Helen and Geoffrey dig deeper into the secrets of their sleepy commuter village, they discover a hidden world of passion, envy, and betrayal.This gripping mystery is perfect for fans of Louise Penny and Ruth Rendell.
Trial by Fire
by Harold CoyleEnjoying a brief period of peace, the United States is caught by surprise when a government overthrow in Mexico suddenly destabilizes the two countries almost 2,000 mile long undefended border..Diplomatic negotiations begin, but a series of savage cross border attacks on civilians compels the U. S. to mobilize its armed forces, invade Mexico and establish a security zone. While politicians and the people debate the controversial invasion, the United States Army must win quickly what could deteriorate into a long, bloody war.
Trial by Fire (Black Irish #4)
by Tricia AndersenMoments after pledging allegiance to a new homeland, Sloan O’Riley is arrested for the bombing in London he never committed. His only chance to stop his condemnation and a life in a Belfast prison is his wee wife, Abbey. Abbey throws herself into her husband’s past with the Irish Republican Army as she and her stepfather, Gordon, scour Great Britain for clues to Sloan’s innocence. With every clue she discovers to free her husband, she finds herself falling deeper and deeper into danger. As things heat up in the courtroom and on the streets of Belfast, Abbey fights for Sloan’s freedom. Will her actions exonerate Sloan from a life in prison? And will their love withstand Abbey becoming just like Sloan?
Trial by Fire (Newpointe 911 #4)
by Terri BlackstockPastor and fireman Nick Foster found the body in the inferno engulfing his church. From the bullet wound in the head, it&’s clear this is no ordinary fire victim. The quiet community of Newpointe, reeling from the shock of the dead man&’s identity, struggles with the agonizing question: who did it—and why? Paramedic Issie Mattreaux is no icon of virtue, but she cares enough about her teenage nephew, Jake, to track him down when he turns up missing. Only, what she finds is far more than a harmless bonfire on the outskirts of town. After a chilling attempt on Issie&’s life, Nick takes on the role of protector even as he struggles with the tragedy that has struck his church. Whoever is behind the fire is far from finished. Unknown to Nick, that person&’s twisted agenda now threatens to consume everything he loves most. Trial by Fire is book four in the Newpointe 911 series by award-winning novelist Terri Blackstock. Newpointe 911 offers taut, superbly crafted novels of faith, fear, and close-knit small-town relationships, seasoned with romance and tempered by insights into the nature of relationships, redemption, and the human heart. Look also for Private Justice, Line of Duty, Shadow of Doubt, and Word of Honor.
Trial by Fire (Ryan Drake)
by Will JordanA CIA agent must go into Ukraine to find a compromised source in this international thriller novella. Tech specialist Keira Frost has just graduated to the big leagues. But despite numerous commendations for outstanding achievement and a tour of duty under her belt, it&’s her reputation for insubordination that precedes her. Tasked with proving she can take orders with Agency field ops, Keira is eager to get started. But her new CO Ryan Drake is not going to make it easy. As the team is sent to the wasteland of Pripyat, the town devastated by the disaster of Chernobyl, radiation is far from the only danger waiting for them . . .
Trial by Fire: A Novel of Suspense (Ali Reynolds Series #5)
by J.A. JanceNew York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance’s sleuth Ali Reynolds is back for another thrilling adventure as she strives to grant a dying woman’s last request—to find the people who nearly killed her.Ali Reynolds is back in the thick of it in the latest adventure in the New York Times bestselling suspense series. Taking on a media relations position with the Yavapai County Police Department, Ali puts her reporting (and crime solving) skills to good use—and her first time out on the job, it’s trial by fire...When a subdivision-in-the-making goes up in flames, everyone hopes that the unfinished, unoccupied homes will yield no victims. But one woman is found barely alive and burned beyond recognition. She is taken to the ER, where for months she lies in a medically induced coma, unclaimed and unidentified. When she finally emerges from her coma, the life she awakens to is bleak and lonely. Badly disfigured and with no clue as to who she is or where she came from, she is brought to the nuns at a Sisters of Providence Convent. At the convent, she is nursed and cared for. But before she can begin her painful and difficult recovery, Jane Doe is diagnosed with a hopeless and swift-moving cancer. Now with sudden desperation, there are two things she must find out. Ali Reynolds is called upon to grant this dying woman’s final wishes—to find the people who saved her life, and the people who tried to kill her.
Trial by Fire: A Riley Donovan mystery (Riley Donovan #1)
by Norah McclintockRiley Donovan is the new kid in a small town where her aunt (and guardian) has just started a job as a detective on the town's police force. Riley is home alone when a neighbor's barn catches on fire; when she realizes that he is trapped in the barn, she calls 9-1-1 and then tries to save him . But instead of being hailed as a hero, Riley finds herself the target of vandalism and violence. Never one to back away from a confrontation, Riley discovers that her neighbor, Mr. Goran is an immigrant from Kurdistan who is hated by most of the townspeople. When he is accused of arson, Riley is positive he's innocent. In her determination to get to the truth, she makes some powerful enemies, uncovers the depth of the town's prejudice and corruption, and figures out who is targeting Mr. Goran--and why.
Trial by Fire: The Firefighters of Station Five Book 1 (The Firefighters of Station Five)
by Jo DavisThe sizzling and sexy first novel in JO DAVIS's scorching-hot FIREFIGHTERS OF STATION FIVE series.Howard may love being a fireman and riding his Harley, but there's nothing he values more than his background - until a feisty, curvaceous teacher named Kat McKenna falls into his arms at the scene of a blaze and melts the six-foot-six tower of bronze muscle.But just as passion ignites between them, and they begin to explore new heights of sexual ecstasy, a ruthless arsonist with a deadly secret and a thirst for vengeance becomes their worst nightmare.Don't miss Jo Davis's paranormal romance alter-ego J. D. Tyler, and her dark, electrifying Alpha Pack series.
Trial by Fury (The John J. Malone Mysteries #5)
by Craig RiceA Chicago lawyer must save his big-city friends from small-town corruption in this &“triumphantly rowdy&” mystery (Time) that&’s also &“exciting [and] hard as nails&” (The New Yorker). When club owner Jake Justus and his wife, Helene, flee a sweltering Chicago summer for rural Jackson County, Wisconsin, they expect sweet-as-apple-pie locals and calm lakes for fishing. Instead, they become the bait: When the town&’s two-term senator is shot to death, Jake and Helene are held as material witnesses—and, if the fathead sheriff has anything to say about it, suspects. Attorney John J. Malone comes to help out his friends, but in a town where everybody knows everybody—be it by blood, sex, or church socials—only out-of-town strangers are fit to be accused. Oh yeah? So what&’s their motive for the second murder? Or the third? And the fourth? To find out, Malone will turn Jackson County upside down—with pleasure—and give it a good shake. It might be easier than finding a decent bar! &“The Dorothy Parker of detective fiction&” is back with the unbeatable trio of sharp-witted attorney John J. Malone and snarky high-society couple Jake and Helene (William Ruehlmann). Trial by Fury is the 5th book in the John J. Malone Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Trial by Ice and Fire (Burnes Brothers)
by Clinton McKinzieClinton McKinzie has carved out his own unique territory with suspense novels that blend the heart-pounding thrills of extreme mountain climbing with gripping legal intrigue. “One of the strongest debuts of the year” raved the Chicago Tribune about his debut novel, The Edge of Justice, which was hailed as “action-packed…a page-turner” by USA Today. Now the acclaimed author of The Edge of Justice and Point of Law ratchets up the suspense yet again with a third high-altitude thriller where Antonio Burns--climber, lover, brother, and cop--returns, and walks into a world of glamour, obsession, and terror.Trial by Ice and FireHaunted by a reputation he earned by killing three men under questionable circumstances, Antonio Burns finds himself scorned by good cops and admired by bad ones. Unable to shake the tag of “QuickDraw,” Burns has stepped closer to the edge of society while still doing the job he’s paid to do and loving a woman who doesn’t understand him--and may not want him anymore. And with his charismatic but dangerously antisocial brother, Roberto, in trouble with the law, Burns has to manage his loyalties carefully: He is a cop. ’Berto is a fugitive. And they’d die for one another. When Burns is sent to protect Wyoming prosecutor Cali Morrow, a former ski racer being threatened by a stalker, it seems like an easy job. But Cali is the beautiful daughter of one of America’s hottest movie stars, and the stalker may well be a man working on Burns’s side of the law. Antonio has a hard time resisting the woman he’s supposed to be protecting--and stomaching the social swirl of those who make Jackson Hole their playground. With the feds closing in on his brother, Burns can feel his own personal lifeline slipping out of his grasp--until he himself becomes the target of a madman.Trial by Ice and Fire combines extreme menace with extreme action--from a breathless ski adventure down a near-vertical ice chute to a night climb up the Grand Teton above the Snake River. In this powerhouse of a thriller, Clinton McKinzie brings us characters who are living on the edge, a plot that delivers one body-slamming surprise after another, and a novel that is his most fully realized and exciting to date.