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The Viaduct Murder
by Ronald KnoxWhen four friends stumble across the body of a fellow club member during a game of golf they suspect murder. The police aren't so sure, and when it looks as though the official verdict will be suicide the men are outraged. Convinced that there had been 'dirty work' and that 'the police aren't very good at following up clues', they undertake their own investigation. A classic Golden Age whodunit that involves the reader in a charming game of detection as the protagonists use Sherlockian methods to unravel the mystery.
A Viagem do Louco: Um mistério de Marketville (#3) (Um Mistério de Marketville #3)
by Judy Penz ShelukEm março de 2000, Brandon Colbeck, de 20 anos, saiu de casa para se encontrar em uma autoproclamada "viagem do louco." Ninguém, nem amigos ou membros da família, ouviu falar dele ou mesmo o viu, desde então, até que um telefonema de um homem, que se diz ser o próprio Brandon, traz o caso de volta à vanguarda. Calamity (Callie) Barnstable e sua equipe na agência Passado & Presente Investigações foram contratadas para descobrir o que aconteceu com Brandon e onde ele poderia realmente se encontrar. Enquanto Callie segue uma trilha de segredos enterrados e decepções de décadas, apenas uma coisa é certa: seja qual for o resultado, não existe encerramento.
Viaje a los Puertos Oscuros (Ulysses Moore #14)
by Pierdomenico BaccalarioProsiguen las aventuras de la emocionante serie «Ulysses Moore» con Murray, Mina, Shane y Connor. Murray, Mina, Shane y Connor reciben una llamada de socorro: el barco de Rick Banner, el Némesis, ha caído en una trampa de la Compañía y todavía no ha regresado. En Kilmore Cove, Penelope Moore les asegura que el Némesis estará en el puerto secreto de la Jungla Negra, pero este, como los demás Puertos Oscuros, no aparece en ningún mapa. El único modo de llegar hasta allí es abriendo la Puerta del Tiempo de Villa Argo y cruzar el umbral hacia lo desconocido...
Viaje de negocios
by Anastasia Amber"Si quieres ganar seguro, inventa tu propio juego y no le digas a nadie las reglas". - Ashley Diamond Un hotel abandonado, cuatro huéspedes al azar y una víctima inocente. El asesino es obviamente uno de ellos, pero la verdad se esconde detrás de siete sellos. Un thriller policíaco en el que un trivial viaje de negocios de cuatro directivos se convierte en un juego de azar, en el que sólo el mejor de ellos puede ganar. Y si el árbitro resulta ser incorruptible, no deja a los jugadores otra opción que deshacerse de él.
El viaje del perdon a Glen Orchy (Historias navideñas #Volumen)
by Anne PerryUn suicidio refleja la hipocresía de la alta sociedad victoriana. Despunta el invierno y en una espléndida casa rural inglesa se celebra una velada entre candelabros, ramilletes de muérdago y buen vino. En este escenario, nadie, ni siquiera la intuitiva aristócrata Vespasia Cumming-Gould, podría haber previsto una tragedia que ha sumido en brumas el ambiente festivo. La joven Gwendolen Kilmuir se ha suicidado, y todo el mundo culpa a Isobel Alvie, quien hizo un comentario amargo sobre el compromiso de la fallecida con un rico heredero. El misterio, sin embargo, envuelve la carta que Gwendolen escribió antes de dar fin a su vida. Isobel, que se siente culpable, parte hacia Escocia en compañía de su amiga Vespasia para entregar el documento a la madre de la fallecida, buscar el perdón y enmendar su funesta conducta. Durante el largo viaje Vespasia irá descubriendo algunos secretos sobre la víctima que la llevarán a comprenderla oscura verdad que se esconde tras la tragedia. La crítica ha dicho... «Anne Perry tiene la vista de un halcón y la presteza de garras necesaria para capturar la injusticia del crimen.» New York Times Book Review
Un viaje viscoso (¡BÚ!)
by John SazaklisSam está muy entusiasmada de ir en su primer crucero...sol, diversión y buena comida. Pero cuando aparecen unos visitantes viscosos, el entusiasmo se transforma en miedo. ¿Será que a estos monstruos babosos les interesa algo más que el buffet libre? Con capítulos cortos, texto fácil de leer y contenido especial al final de cada libro, la serie ¡BU! logra dar un nivel de susto justo a los lectores más pequeños (sin quitarles el sueño).
Los viajeros imaginarios (Serie Ulysses Moore #Volumen 12)
by Pierdomenico BaccalarioSpencer, el eterno enemigo de Ulysses Moore, está dispuesto a vengarse a toda costa. ¿Podrán impedir Jason, Julia y Rick que destruya las Puertas del Tiempo? El futuro de los viajeros imaginarios pende de un hilo: Spencer, el acérrimo enemigo de Ulysses Moore, ha logrado escapar de su destierro y está atacando Kilmore Cove desde el Mary Gray, su legendario barco de velas negras. Cañonazo a cañonazo, está destruyendo el pueblo y, con él, las Puertas del Tiempo, únicas vías de acceso a los lugares imaginarios... Esta vez, los jóvenes viajeros van a necesitar ayuda de todo el mundo para superar la amenaza, incluso de los Incendiarios. Mientras Julia y Jason resguardan a sus vecinos en un antiguo refugio construido bajo el desfiladero; Rick acudirá con un submarino desde Venecia para contraatacar; y Tommy convencerá a la tripulación del barco para que se amotine. Aun así, los chicos pronto descubrirán que sin Ulysses Moorejamás vencerán a Spencer. No en vano, él es el único que una vez logró derrotarlo...
Viajo sola
by Samuel BjorkViajo sola. Y no soy la única.El nuevo fenómeno de la novela policíaca nórdica. Un hombre sale a pasear con su perro para recuperarse de la resaca y de su cargo de conciencia. De repente el perro sale corriendo entre los árboles. Allí el hombre descubre a una niña que cuelga de un árbol, balanceándose sobre el suelo. <P><P>Con una mochila escolar en la espalda y un cartel alrededor del cuello que dice «Viajo sola». El inspector de policía Holger Munch se encarga del caso y no tarda en darse cuenta de que va a necesitar la ayuda de su ex colega Mia Krüger. Sin embargo, Mia, que siempre había sido una chica sana, ahora parece estar enferma. Realmente enferma. Holger Munch acude a su casa para pedirle que vuelva al servicio activo. No tiene ni la más remota idea de lo que les espera. Suspense en la mejor tradición del género policíaco escandinavo. <P><P>Nominado al Premio de los Libreros Noruegos.Entre los más vendidos de Noruega en 2014.
A Vial Of Life (A Shade Of Vampire Series #21)
by Bella Forrest"The blue vial gifted by Arron may have granted Ben a reprieve from the Elders, but what is to become of him now? What caused his companion to betray him so viciously? What actually happened on Derek and Sofia's mission with the dragons? <P><P>Find out these answers and much, much more in A Vial of Life..."
Vibrations passionnées
by Garrett LeighMon ami Jack Will Barter est amoureux de son ami Jack depuis toujours. Ensemble, ils ont tout partagé : leurs amours, leur vie, leurs rires et même le premier baiser de Will. Mais Jack est hétéro et l’engouement bien caché de Will le reste, jusqu’à ce que leur dernier été ensemble tire à sa fin. En une nuit, tout change, mais entre Will qui doit se rendre à la fac de Leeds et Jack à Ibiza pour devenir DJ – le job de ses rêves –, ils n’ont plus le temps d’explorer les limites floues de leur relation. Peu après, il ne leur reste plus que des secrets, des mensonges et des malentendus. Pendant les mois qui suivent leur séparation, la colère et la peine viennent assombrir quinze années d’amitié et Will doit puiser au fond de lui afin de se souvenir que Jack est son ami… son meilleur ami, et qu’il n’y a rien de plus important. Un homme chanceux En tant que fan de musique pur et dur, un concert dans une salle bruyante et enfumée est la définition du paradis pour l’inspecteur Danny Jones de la brigade des mœurs. Alors qu’il assiste à celui du groupe le plus populaire de tout le nord de l’Angleterre, sa vie change pour toujours quand il croise le regard de Finn McGovern, le chanteur du groupe. Sous ses tatouages et sa veste en cuir, Finn est gentil et adorable, mais leur relation balbutiante est mise à rude épreuve quand le chanteur confie l’un de ses secrets les plus sombres à Danny. Ce dernier prend sur lui pour accepter Finn, mais très vite, les morts s’enchaînent et menacent de les séparer avant même que leur histoire ait réellement commencé. Un monstre tue des prostituées dans le secteur de Danny. Lorsque l’une d’elles réapparaît trop près de chez lui, Danny découvre un lien tragique entre la fille et sa toute nouvelle vie avec Finn, une vie qu’il souhaite préserver à tout prix.
Vic/Tim
by Mike SimsVickie est cadre exécutive de professions mais possède une personnalité très intelligente, créative et mortelle. Telle un rose rouge, belle en apparence, et ses yeux captivants comme une violette, elle a des épines pour qui n'y prête pas attention. Elle a dû faire face à beaucoup d'adversité, mais au lieu de devenir victime, elle a renforcés ses pouvoirs pour prendre le dessus sur les mauvaises situations et ceux qui lui font du mal. Elle est physiquement très forte mais très intelligente et ceux qu'elle a dans son œil de mire reçoivent son traitement lorsqu'ils la rencontrent. Dans ce livre, nous la suivons dans son voyage à travers de nouveaux territoires et relations. Elle applique sa justice personnelle, noire et souvent ironique sur certains, tout en souvent d'autres dans le processus. Une héroïne réticente, une Valkyrie qui fait ce qu'elle pense être juste sans publicité ou contrepartie financière. Mais elle apprend aussi que les vies qu'elle change, la changent aussi.
Vicarious (Vicarious Ser. #1)
by Paula StokesWinter Kim and her sister, Rose, have always been inseparable. Together the two of them survived growing up in a Korean orphanage and being trafficked into the United States. But they've escaped the past and started over in a new place where no one knows who they used to be.Now they work as digital stunt girls for Rose's ex-boyfriend, Gideon, engaging in dangerous and enticing activities while recording their neural impulses for his Vicarious Sensory Experiences, or ViSEs. Whether it's bungee jumping, shark diving, or grinding up against celebrities in the city's hottest dance clubs, Gideon can make it happen for you--for a price.When Rose disappears and a ViSE recording of her murder is delivered to Gideon, Winter is devastated. She won't rest until she finds her sister's killer. But when the clues she uncovers conflict with the digital recordings her sister made, Winter isn't sure what to believe. To find out what happened to Rose, she'll have to untangle what's real from what only seems real, risking her own life in the process.Paula Stokes weaves together a series of mysteries and the story of an unbreakable bond between sisters in this unforgettable high-tech thrill ride.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Vice and Verdict (Saffron Diffley #2)
by Nic SaintWhen popular vlogger and geocacher Kandace Slaker is found dead, Saffron and Lucien Diffley, local karma agents, are on the case. Kandace turns out to have made quite a few enemies in Happy Bays, and the investigation soon gets bogged down by a lack of evidence and an abundance of alibis. Add to that the fact that Logan Munroe, detective in charge of the case, has decided to ban the Diffleys from the investigation, and Saffron has her work cut out for her. Meanwhile, Rodrick Diffley is on a good deed quest—though unfortunately the people on the receiving end of the little rascal’s streak are less than thrilled with his enthusiasm. Even worse, Diffley Manor is falling apart and Saffron’s brothers, not blessed with the handyman gene, quickly cause more harm than good. And then there’s Lucien, who’s developed a crush on Detective Munroe, which only serves to make matters more complicated than they already are. Will Saffron be able to restore the balance of karma in her small town? Will Rodrick’s relentless string of good deeds antagonize the entire community against the Diffleys? And will the romance between Saffron and Logan finally be rekindled? Find out in Vice & Verdict, the second installment in the Saffron Diffley series. Expect an intriguing mystery, a dash of the paranormal, a whiff of romance, and an abundance of laughs.
Vice and Virtue (A Layla Virtue Mystery)
by Libby KleinLayla Virtue, a blue-haired, 30-something recovering alcoholic and former cop is trying to reinvent herself as a musician—between AA meetings, dodging eccentric neighbors at her trailer park, and reconnecting with her mysterious dad—in this unforgettable new mystery brimming with hilarity and heart for readers of Margot Douaihy, Jane Pek, and Darynda Jones. Layla is taking her new life one day at a time from the Lake Pinecrest Trailer Park she now calls home. Being alone is how she likes it. Simple. Uncomplicated. Though try telling that to the group of local ladies who are in relentless pursuit of Layla as their new BFF, determined to make her join them for coffee and donuts. Meanwhile, since her first career ended in a literal explosion, Layla&’s trying to eke out a living as a rock musician. It&’s not easy competing against garage bands who work for tacos and create their music on a computer, while all she has is an electric guitar and leather-ish pants. But Layla isn&’t in a position to turn down any gig. Which is why she&’s at an 8-year-old&’s birthday party, watching as Chuckles the Clown takes a bow under the balloon animals. No one expects it will be his last . . . Who would want to kill a clown—and why? Layla and her unshakable posse are suddenly embroiled in the seedy underbelly of the upper-class world of second wives and trust fund kids, determined to uncover what magnetic hold a pudgy, balding clown had over women who seem to have everything they could ever want. Then again, Layla knows full well that people are rarely quite what they seem—herself included . . .
Vice City (Vice City Ser. #1)
by S. A. StovallVice City: Book OneAfter twenty years as an enforcer for the Vice family mob, Nicholas Pierce shouldn’t bat an eye at seeing a guy get worked over and tossed in the river. But there’s something about the suspected police mole, Miles, that has Pierce second-guessing himself. The kid is just trying to look out for his brother any way he knows how, and the altruistic motive sparks an uncharacteristic act of mercy that involves Pierce taking Miles under his wing. Miles wants to repay Pierce for saving his life. Pierce shouldn’t see him as anything but a convenient hookup… and he sure as hell shouldn’t get involved in Miles’s doomed quest to get his brother out of a rival street gang. He shouldn’t do a lot of things, but life on the streets isn’t about following the rules. Besides, he’s sick of being abused by the Vice family, especially Mr. Vice and his power-hungry goon of a son, who treats his underlings like playthings. So Pierce does the absolute last thing he should do if he wants to keep breathing—he leaves the Vice family in the middle of a turf war.
Vice Cop
by Richard Deming“Are you just going to stand there,” Sharon asked the vice cop, “or do you want to join in the game?”It was in the line of duty, Matt kept telling himself as he played at love with the wild teenager. Just enough to gain her confidence—and an invitation to the orgies at the big house.But in the end, Matt was far more deeply involved with Sharon than a cop had any right to be. When the wild party began, it was too late to prevent a murder.And the vice cop was marked for victim number two.
Vice Enforcer (Vice City #2)
by S. A. StovallVice City: Book TwoHolding on to a life worth living can be hard when the nightmares of the past come knocking. Eight months ago, Nicholas Pierce, ex-mob enforcer, faked his death and assumed a new identity to escape sadistic mob boss Jeremy Vice. With no contacts outside the underworld, Pierce finds work with a washed-up PI. It’s an easy enough gig—until investigating a human trafficking ring drags him back to his old stomping grounds. Miles Devonport, Pierce’s partner, is top of his class at the police academy while single-handedly holding his family together. But when one lieutenant questions Pierce’s past and his involvement in the investigation, Miles must put his future on the line to keep Pierce’s secrets. The situation becomes dire when it’s discovered the traffickers have connections to the Vice family. The lives of everyone Pierce cares about are in danger—not least of all his own, if Jeremy Vice learns he’s back from the dead. Pierce and Miles face a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels—one that will gladly destroy them to keep operating. As Pierce uses every dirty trick he learned from organized crime to protect the new life he’s building, he realizes that no matter how hard he tries, he might never escape his past. But he’s not going down without a fight.
Vicious
by Kevin O'BrienNo Motive. For more than two years, he held Seattle in a terror grip. A cold-blooded killer who abducted young mothers right in front of their sons and murdered them execution style. Then, as suddenly as the killings began, they seemed to stop. No Mercy. Susan Blanchette is looking forward to a relaxing weekend getaway with her fiancé, Allen, and young son, Matthew. But something about the remote lake house doesn't feel right. A woman vanished from the area a year ago, and now Susan thinks she's spotted someone lurking around the property. And when Allen disappears, her fear grows. . .No Escape. A psychopath has returned, ready to strike again. Someone who can't resist the urge to kill, who derives pleasure from others' pain, and who is drawing nearer to Susan as each minute of the weekend ticks by. But she's just one pawn at the heart of a killer's deadly game. A killer who is unrelenting, unstoppable, and absolutely vicious. . .
Vicious
by Kevin O'BrienA chilling read from king of the Seattle serial killer thriller and New York Times bestseller, Kevin O'Brien. Perfect for fans of Chris Carter, Karin Slaughter and Mary Burton.For more than two years, he held Seattle in his terrifying grip: a cold-blooded killer who abducted young mothers right in front of their sons and murdered them execution style. Then, as suddenly as the killings began, they stop.Susan Blanchette is looking forward to a relaxing weekend getaway with her fiancé, Allen, and young son, Matthew. But something about the remote lake house doesn't feel right. When Allen disappears, her deepest fears are confirmed. A psychopath has returned, ready to strike again, and as the weekend ticks by, they will draw closer to Susan in a deadly game...
Vicious (Pretty Little Liars #14)
by Sara ShepardHigh school seniors Aria, Emily, Hanna, and Spencer have been through a lot since their best friend, Alison DiLaurentis, disappeared five summers ago. A stalker named 'A' has harassed them for their past mistakes and revealed their darkest secrets to the world. They've been on TV, hounded by the press, kicked out of school, arrested, and even put in jail. With time running out, and their lives on the line, one of the Liars does something so terrifying and shocking, fans will be left breathless.Sara Shepard's fan base continues to grow as the hit Pretty Little Liars TV show draws in new readers to the 1 New York Times bestselling series. Full of unexpected twists and shocking revelations, this long-awaited finale to this much-loved series will not disappoint.
Vicious Circle (A Joe Pickett Novel #17)
by C. J. Box<P>The past comes back to haunt game warden Joe Pickett and his family with devastating effect in the thrilling new novel from #1 New York Times–bestselling author C. J. Box. <P>The plane circled in the dark. Joe Pickett could just make out down below a figure in the snow and timber, and then three other figures closing in. There was nothing he could do about it. And Joe knew that he might be their next target. <P>The Cates family had always been a bad lot. Game warden Joe Pickett had been able to strike a fierce blow against them when the life of his daughter April had been endangered, but he’d always wondered if there’d be a day of reckoning. He’s not wondering any longer. Joe knows they’re coming after him and his family now. He has his friend Nate by his side, but will that be enough this time? All he can do is prepare...and wait for them to make the first move. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Vicious Circle: The Story of the Algonquin Round Table
by Margaret Case HarrimanIn June 1919, the Algonquin Hotel became the site of the daily meetings of the Algonquin Round Table, a group of journalists, authors, publicists and actors who gathered to exchange bon mots over lunch in the main dining room. The group met almost daily for the better part of ten years. Some of the core members of the “Vicious Circle” included Franklin P. Adams, Robert Benchley, Heywood Broun, Marc Connelly, Jane Grant, Ruth Hale, George S. Kaufman, Harpo Marx, Neysa McMein, Dorothy Parker, Harold Ross, Robert E. Sherwood and Alexander Woollcott. George S. Kaufman, Heywood Broun, and Edna Ferber, who influenced writers like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, were also a part of the August assembly, and as founders of The New Yorker magazine, all hotel guests receive free copies to this day.Frank Case, owner of the Algonquin Hotel from 1907 until his death in 1946, ensured a daily luncheon for the talented group of young writers by treating them to free celery and popovers, and they were provided with their own table and waiter. All members were affiliated with the Algonquin Round Table, although they referred to themselves as the Vicious Circle.In this memoir, first published in 1951, Frank Case’s daughter Margaret Case Harriman recounts the diverting history of what was an innocent lunch group at her father’s hotel and illustrates how it grew to become an important factor in literature, the theatre, and American wit and humor…“A lively, chatty, entertaining work, touched with nostalgia.”—Chicago Sunday Tribune“Mrs. Harriman brings vividly to mind and to memory some of the most vivid people who ever sat around a table…She writes with enthusiasm and charm.”—New York Herald Tribune Book Review“Phenomenal…Congrats, as Connolly says, from the Bunch.”—Franklin P. Adams“A lovingly observed and brilliantly written chronicle of an era that didn’t know it was one.”—Deems Taylo
Vicious Circle
by Elle E. IreAssassin meets innocent. Kicked out of the Assassins Guild for breach of contract, hunted by its members for killing the Guild Leader, and half hooked on illegal narcotics, Cor Sandros could use a break. Down to her last few credits, Cor is offered a freelance job to eliminate a perverse political powerhouse. Always a sucker for helping the helpless, she accepts. The plan doesn’t include Cor falling in love with her employer, sweet and attractive Kila, but as the pair struggles to reach the target’s home world, pursued by assassins from the Guild, Cor finds the inexplicable attraction growing stronger. There’s a job to do, and intimate involvement is an unwelcome distraction. Then again, so is sexual frustration.
Vicious Circle: A Novel of Complicity
by Robert Littell“A searing, thrilling, intelligent and often blackly funny book . . . [by] the finest American writer of espionage fiction” (John Connolly, #1 internationally-bestselling author of Woman in the Woods). Under the leadership of a visionary woman president of the United States, the global community brokers a major compromise between Israel and the Palestinian authority in the hopes of snuffing out the violent flash-point that fuels the flames of global terrorism. But then, Isaac Apfulbaum, a well-known fundamentalist rabbi, is taken hostage by Dr. al-Saath, a legendary Palestinian terrorist, who demands the release of several Palestinian prisoners in exchange for his captive. As Israel coaxes Elihu—a former Mossad officer—out of retirement to hunt down the terrorist who motivated his final mission, al-Saath and Apfulbaum find themselves building an extraordinary relationship between hostage taker and hostage: parallels between these two battle-hardened partisans become the bonds that could lead to reconciliation. But the Mossad strike team is closing in . . . Ferociously suspenseful and brilliantly topical, Vicious Circle is a thriller that, like The Company before it, breaks down an entire culture of violence into the corrupted consciences that embody it. “Muscularly plotted suspense.” —The Washington Post “A tale to hold its own with . . . John le Carré’s The Little Drummer Girl . . . and Robert Stone’s Damascus Gate.” —Booklist (starred review) “[A] suspenseful and serious thriller.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Vicious Circle: Hector Cross 2 (Hector Cross #2)
by Wilbur SmithThe second Hector Cross thrillerThe second Hector Cross thriller 'The stench of death follows you, Hector Cross. You are as loathsome as the black hyena. I curse you to your grave, and I shall spit upon it when at last they lay you in it" It's like a nightmare but he's wide awake... When Hector Cross' pregnant wife is shot, he believes the terrorists who nearly destroyed his life have returned to finish the job when he now has so much more to lose. But as he follows the trail across the globe and right back home to London, a new more terrifying battle begins. For there are worse things in Cross' world than terrorist kidnappers, and those evils are set on obliterating everything Cross holds most dear. Can he save those he loves -- or will he pay the ultimate price for someone else's mistakes?