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Unspoken: A Riveting Novel of Suspense (Zebra Bks.)
by Lisa JacksonIn a gripping novel of atmospheric suspense from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, a woman returns to her Texas hometown to confront deadly lies . . . The town of Bad Luck, Texas, is home to all kinds of secrets. Shelby Cole had her share, before she left to start a new life. After almost ten years away, a mysterious package arrives at her Seattle home. There&’s no return address, just a photograph of a little girl. Shelby knows immediately that this is the daughter she was told died at birth—and that going back is the only way to discover what really happened. Shelby isn&’t the only one coming home. A long-ago killing is in the news again, and Ross McCallum, the man who made a nightmare of Shelby&’s past, has been set free because of recanted testimony. Is he baiting her, or has someone else lured her back to Bad Luck for their own twisted purpose? Shelby's inquiries about her baby are met with stonewalling and hostility. Her only ally is Nevada Smith, the one-time bad boy of Bad Luck. Nevada was the arresting officer in that decade-old murder case. Now he&’s a suspect. Though shocked by Shelby&’s reappearance, and her revelation about the child he knew nothing about, he&’ll do anything to help find their daughter. But searching for answers draws them into a terrifying scheme, where unspoken truths will drive a killer to brutal revenge . . .
Unstable (Pike, Wisconsin #3)
by Alexandra IvyWHEN IT COMES TO KILLING A dead man in a cemetery isn&’t news—unless he&’s found on top of a grave, with a bullet through his head. The body belongs to Jude Henley, who was supposed to be buried below. Instead, the grave contains the remains of Staci Gale, thought to have run away nearly three decades ago. Then an old VCR tape arrives at the sheriff station, showing Staci before her death—bound and terrified—with a note, claiming to be from the killer&’s apprentice . . .PRACTICE Rachel Fisher&’s job in cold case files has brought her back to Pike, Wisconsin—where she&’ll be working alongside her ex-husband, Zac Evans. As Pike&’s interim sheriff, Zac expected a low-key assignment. Instead, he and Rachel are racing to solve serial murders from decades past while a new monster goads them with a chilling promise. Every week there&’ll be another old tape—and a fresh victim . . .MAKES PERFECT . . . In this small town a killer walks—twisted, ruthless, determined to continue his master&’s work. And unless Rachel and Zac can find a way to get ahead of him, the nightmare will never end.Praise for Don&’t Look&“Exciting. . . . Once the pieces fall into place, the novel settles into an engaging rhythm.&” —Publishers Weekly&“Readers will still eagerly turn the pages to see if their suspicions about the killer&’s identity are correct.&” —Library Journal
Unstoppable
by Laura GriffinA forensic anthropologist and a Navy SEAL find love and danger in this sexy novella, from Laura Griffin's bestselling Tracers series!Forensic anthropologist Kelsey Quinn goes to a remote Texas border region to dig up ancient bones, but ends up unearthing a deadly secret. When Kelsey's discovery jeopardizes not just her dig, but her life, she turns to US Navy SEAL Gage Brewer, who may be the only person brave enough--and lethal enough--to help. Includes a sneak preview of Griffin's next full-length Tracers novel, Scorched!
Unstoppable Moses: A Novel
by Tyler James SmithIn this coming-of-age debut, a seventeen-year-old boy has one week in the aftermath of a disastrous prank to prove to the authorities, and to himself, that he’s not a worthless jerk who belongs in jail.Moses and his cousin Charlie were best friends, wisecracking pranksters, unstoppable forces of teenage energy—until the night they became accidental arsonists and set in motion a chain of events that left Moses alone, guilt-stricken, and most likely trapped in his dead-end town. Then Moses gets a lucky break: the chance to volunteer as a camp counselor for week and prove that the incident at the bowling alley should be expunged from his record. And since a criminal record and enrollment at Duke are mutually exclusive, he’s determined to get through his community service and get on with his life. But tragedy seems to follow him wherever he goes, and this time, it might just stop him in his tracks.“Unstoppable Moses is radiant; one of those rare debut novels that shines with humor, love, compassion, and hope, with a cast of unforgettable characters that jump off the pages and into your heart. Tyler James Smith is a masterful storyteller.”—Andrew Smith, Printz Honor and Boston Globe-Horn Book Award-winning author of Grasshopper Jungle“When people say reading makes us more empathetic, they are talking about books like Unstoppable Moses by Tyler James Smith. A lyrical, hilarious, so-real-it-hurts debut that reminds us all just how much we have to lose, and why it’s important to never give up. I’m so happy this book is in the world.”—Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock, Morris Honor-winning author of The Smell of Other People’s Houses
Unstoppable Octobia May
by Sharon G. FlakeBestselling and award-winning author, Sharon G. Flake, delivers a mystery set in the 1950s that eerily blends history, race, culture, and family.Octobia May is girl filled with questions. Her heart condition makes her special - and, some folks would argue, gives this ten-year-old powers that make her a "wise soul." Thank goodness for Auntie, who convinces Octobia's parents to let her live in her boarding house that is filled with old folks. That's when trouble, and excitement, and wonder begin. Auntie is non-traditional. She's unmarried and has plans to purchase other boarding homes and hotels. At a time when children, and especially girls, are "seen, not heard," Auntie allows Octobia May the freedom and expression of an adult. When Octobia starts to question the folks in her world, an adventure and a mystery unfold that beg some troubling questions: Who is black and who is "passing" for white? What happens when a vibrant African American community must face its own racism?
Unstoppable: Nature Of Grace
by Sr Johannes"a dramatic entanglement of mystery, deception and teen romance." - Kirkus Reviews When you try to make a difference…it might cost you your life. After everything that’s happened, Grace moves to the Everglades to live with her grandmother and hang out with old man Rex, Birdee’s “friend with benefits”. Grace befriends Dylan, Rex’s nephew, and Sadie, a die-hard teen activist. Sadie spends her time leading protests against the roadside zoos that run rampant in Florida with a total disregard for animals or the flimsy law. One day while out in the Everglades, Grace and her friends rescue an abused—and endangered—Florida panther. When the animal runs off, Grace follows it to Uncle Bob’s, a roadside zoo that is illegally filled with a variety of exotic animals. Before she can rescue the panther, Grace and her friends are kidnapped by the ruthless owner and dragged deep into the Everglades for a hunting challenge. Only this time, they are the prey. During a sick game of cat and mouse, Grace and her friends are offered one chance at survival. With a small head start and very few supplies, only time and skill stand between the hunter and the hunted. But out in the Everglades, there are other dangers that are far worse. Against all odds, Grace must win and make it home alive or everything she holds dear could be lost. Grab your copy today and enjoy the twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end.
Unstuff Your Stuff: A Millicent Hargrove Mystery (The Millicent Hargrove Mysteries #1)
by Mike BefelerA sixtysomething widow tries to restart her life as a professional organizer—but it seems her husband left her a dangerous mess… After the tragic murder of her husband, Millicent Hargrove is trying to start a new life, moving from her Boulder, Colorado home into a new condo and staring a personal organizing business called Unstuff Your Stuff. But she&’s still haunted by the stranger who handed her an envelope at George&’s funeral, explaining that he had done some classified work for the government for which she would receive special compensation. Now, as she gains clients—and a few unwanted suitors—things start to get worrisome as someone keeps trying to kill her. It looks like she&’ll have no choice but to sort out the cryptic messages left by her husband to escape the clutter of her old life…
Unsuspecting Target (A Hard Core Justice Thriller #5)
by Juno RushdanCan they right past wrongswhen an enemy’s out to steal their future?Ten years ago, Jagger Carr saved Wendy Haas’s life. Circumstances pulled them apart soon after, but when an assassin targets her at a Manhattan charity gala, Wendy has no choice but to trust Jagger, who’s now deep undercover. Not even their warring feelings can stop desire from reigniting. But the vengeful cartel gunning for them could destroy any hope for a second chance.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Hard Core Justice Thriller series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Hostile PursuitBook 2: Witness Security BreachBook 3: High-Priority AssetBook 4: Innocent HostageBook 5: Unsuspecting Target
Unsweetened (Chrissy McMullen #10)
by Lois GreimanChrissy McMullen #10"Dangerously funny stuff." –Janet EvanovichIf L.A. psychologist, Christina McMullen, knew Lieutenant Jack Rivera planned to propose marriage, perhaps she wouldn’t have attacked him with a lobster pick.Had she realized the true reason for the attack on her receptionist, maybe she wouldn’t have awakened with a mysterious hottie lying next to her in bed. And maybe, just maybe, she’ll figure out who’s trying to kill that hottie in time to save him, her endangered client, and her own tempestuous relationship with the irresistible Lieutenant Rivera.Or maybe not…"Lois Greiman is a modern day Dorothy Sayers. Witty as hell, yet talented enough to write like an angel with a broken wing." – Kinky Friedman, author of Ten Little New Yorkers “Sexy…sassy…An entertaining series.” —Mystery Scene“For the Janet Evanovich fans who are craving a protagonist similar to Stephanie Plum.” —Mystery SceneA delightful romp, a laugh on every page." –MaryJanice Davidson "Just what the doctor ordered."--Publishers Weekly
Untamed Billionaire's Innocent Bride: An Uplifting International Romance (Conveniently Wed! #18)
by Caitlin CrewsA long-lost billionaire…A virgin to tame him!Dedicated personal assistant Lauren Clarke always does as she’s asked. Her latest task? To prevent a media scandal, she needs to find reclusive Dominik James—her boss’s estranged brother—and convince him to marry her! But in Hungary’s darkest forests she discovers more than just an untamed billionaire… Dominik’s brooding masculinity awakens Lauren’s long-dormant desire. Once they’ve exchanged their convenient “I do’s,” will innocent Lauren accept that their hunger can’t be denied?Read on…as the billionaire and his convenient bride tie the knot!
Untamed Lust (Prologue Books)
by Orrie HittThrill HuntersWildwood Acres was a civilized wilderness up-state, playground of crippled, uppercrust Frank Jennings - a man of untamed lust . . . of strange, untrammeled passions . . . of urges to hurt and kill anything and anybody defenseless enough. For his pleasure he collected not only helpless animals, but also an assortment of beautiful women . . .There was summer-hot Kitty, his simmering young wife. There was radiantly blonde Carole, as twisted as Jennings himself. There was jet-haired Joan Keider, who refused to starve for thrills while a guy like Eddie Boyd was in the last neighborhood.Eddie dallied with Joan, and toyed with pretty Kitty. Then even Carole was driven into his arms by Jennings’ brutalities. Like the rest of them, Eddie was getting the message - ''You only live once - but you can love plenty of times!''Trapped by luxury, warped by hate, could these brutalized lust-mongers attain a second chance?
Untamed Shore
by Silvia Moreno-GarciaIn this dark coming-of-age noir, a &“Patricia Highsmith-like tale of grifts and con artists&” (Crime Time), a young woman becomes embroiled in a web of lies and deceit—with potentially deadly consequences—from the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night"Untamed Shore is a fever dream of a thriller, a coming-of-age tale set amidst disturbing and dangerous circumstances."—Book PageBaja California, 1979: Viridiana spends her days under the harsh sun, watching the fishermen pulling in their nets and the dead sharks piled beside the seashore. Her head is filled with dreams of romance, travel, and a future beyond this drab town where her only option is to marry and have children. When a wealthy American writer arrives with his wife and brother-in-law, Viridiana jumps at the offer of a job as his assistant, and she&’s soon entangled in the glamorous foreigners&’ lives. They offer excitement, and perhaps an escape from her humdrum existence. When one of them dies, Viridiana, eager to protect her new friends, lies—but soon enough, someone&’s asking questions. It&’s not long before Viridiana has questions of her own about the identities of her new acquaintances.Sharks may be dangerous, but there are worse predators nearby, ready to devour a naïve young woman unwittingly entangled in a net of deceit.
Untamed: Less Of A Stranger / Untamed (Mills And Boon Ser.)
by Nora RobertsAVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMEGlamorous lion tamer Jovilette Wilder knows all about taming wild beasts, but she might have met her match with Keane Prescott. When Keane inherits the circus unexpectedly from his estranged father, he soon comes to blows with Jo, who is as fierce as a lioness when cornered.Yet behind Jo's sharp temper is a soft heart, yearning to be tamed by true love. Can Keane convince her he's not a threat, but her one chance for real happiness . . . ? Includes an extract of Whiskey Beach
Unter die Haut
by Ariel Tachna Nicki BennettDetective Patrick Flaherty macht sich keine Illusionen über den russischen Gangster Alexej Boczar, aber das ändert nichts an seiner Faszination für den Leibwächter einer der rücksichtslosesten Familien in Chicagos wachsender osteuropäischer Kriminalität. Von dem Moment an, als sich Patricks und Alexejs Blicke über der Leiche eines ermordeten russischen Gangsters begegnen, ist Alexej ein Dorn in seinem Fleisch, der sich weigert, mit der Polizei zu kooperieren und der jede Frage Patricks mit einer Gegenfrage beantwortet. Alexejs harte Fassade verstärkt nur Patricks beruflichen Ehrgeiz, die Informationen zu bekommen, von denen er sicher ist, dass der Gangster sie verbirgt. Privat will Patrick nichts anderes, als Alexejs harten Körper in die Finger zu bekommen. Die Tätowierungen auf Alexejs Haut erzählen die Geschichte seiner kriminellen Vergangenheit, aber je mehr Patrick über Alexej erfährt, desto mehr will er wissen – bis er sich in einer Beziehung wiederfindet, der er kaum gewachsen ist und die ihn seinen Job und Alexej sogar das Leben kosten könnte. Alexej seinerseits ist fasziniert von Patricks Bereitschaft, über seine Vergangenheit und selbst seine gegenwärtigen Verbindungen hinwegzusehen. Aber er hat Geheimnisse, die für immer einen Keil zwischen sie treiben könnten.
Unthinkable
by Michael GandyThe threat from “Lists” continues, this time with an attempt to kidnap the body of John F. Kennedy, not to hold it for ransom, as was attempted with Lincoln’s remains, but to accomplish something far more sinister.
Unthinkable
by Shakir Rashaan“If we do the unthinkable, would it make us look crazy?” A painful breakup leads Devin Lowery to revert back to his womanizing ways, using his good looks and high-level executive position at RPK Entertainment to his advantage—and no woman is off limits.Alexia Anthony is focused on her music career as a member of the R&B group, Envyye , swearing off relationships until the group is signed to a record label, despite an ex-boyfriend intent on rekindling their relationship.A chance meeting threatens to turn both of their worlds upside down, taking them to a place that neither expected to go, all the while trying to figure out what each wants most. Can their careers and love coexist?Unthinkable takes readers on a journey of love and lust, trust and betrayal, spinning a tale of love unexpected … and the beauty that evolves beyond boundaries.
Untidy Murder (The Mr. and Mrs. North Mysteries #11)
by Richard Lockridge Frances LockridgeWhen a magazine editor falls from his window, the case lands in the laps of Mr. and Mrs. North The body hits the pavement at 12:25 p.m., but Dorian Hunt doesn&’t know a thing about it. She has come to the offices of Esprit magazine to deliver some sketches, and she has a meeting with the art director, Paul Wilming. When his secretary opens the door, Wilming isn&’t in his office. He&’s not anywhere on the floor. But there&’s a cigarette burning in the ashtray, a window open to the sky . . . and a tragedy on the sidewalk below. The case is handed over to Dorian&’s husband, Lt. William Weigand, who can&’t help but involve the indefatigable amateur sleuths Jerry and Pamela North. In their own particular gin-sodden fashion, they&’ll find the hand that pushed Wilming— but can they do it before another body begins the same long, deadly fall?
Until Alison
by Kate RussoThe night Alison was murdered, Rachel could have stopped it.When Rachel Nardelli finds out Alison Petrucci—her childhood rival—is found dead in Pleasant Pond, the same place the two girls had first said goodbye to each other back in eighth grade, the town of Waterbury is outraged by the fear of losing one of their own—the heir to Maine&’s largest construction company. But it&’s a little more complicated for Rachel. She saw Alison the night she died. Callous, she said something she shouldn&’t have. She stirred up the past. The next morning, Alison was gone. Plagued by the complicated memories around Alison, Rachel joins her journalism crew to investigate the murder. But as she revisits their fraught relationship, she falls into a web of cruelties that threaten to undo everything she understood about her past. An explosive literary thriller from the acclaimed Kate Russo, Until Alison is a brilliantly incisive and resonant novel that is at once about class, gender, and the arbitrary nature of violence.
Until Dark: A Novel (FBI #3)
by Mariah StewartFrom New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart comes a novel of sexy romantic suspense for fans of Nora Roberts, Catherine Coulter, and Karen Robards. A skilled compositor for the FBI, Kendra Smith has a way with witnesses, helping them to remember crucial details about their attackers they might otherwise have forgotten. She believes her work helps to provide closure for the victims and their families-closure that has eluded her for the eleven years since her brother was kidnapped, his body never found. Determined to put her painful past behind her, Kendra throws herself into every case one hundred percent. Now she is called in to sketch the face of a man the press is calling the Soccer Mom Killer. It's a difficult investigation made even harder by the presence of Special Agent Adam Stark, a man with whom she once had a brief, passionate affair. As the number of victims continues to rise, and with a killer always one step ahead, Kendra will learn a lethal lesson: You can run from the past, but you can't hide. . . .
Until Death Do Us Part
by Christine McguireAssisant District Attorney Kathryn Mackay takes on the case of her lifetime, and the personal crisis of a lifetime too.
Until Death: A gripping thriller about the dark secrets hiding in a marriage
by Ali Knight'An engrossing tale of corruption and obsession' ALEX MARWOODA gripping thriller about the dark secrets hiding behind an outwardly perfect marriage, for fans of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. Marriage is a prison for Kelly. Her controlling and manipulative husband Christos videos her in the house, has her followed and tracks her every move. She may be desperate to leave, but she's not stupid. If she runs, he'll make sure she never sees her children again.Christos has a mistress, Sylvie, keen to pander to his every whim and even keener to step into Kelly's shoes, should she ever vacate them.Kelly thinks it's stalemate for their twisted threesome, but something is about to happen that will change all their lives forever.If Kelly is to escape, then people will get hurt...
Until Death: A gripping thriller about the dark secrets hiding in a marriage
by Ali Knight'An engrossing tale of corruption and obsession' ALEX MARWOODA gripping thriller about the dark secrets hiding behind an outwardly perfect marriage, for fans of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. Marriage is a prison for Kelly. Her controlling and manipulative husband Christos videos her in the house, has her followed and tracks her every move. She may be desperate to leave, but she's not stupid. If she runs, he'll make sure she never sees her children again.Christos has a mistress, Sylvie, keen to pander to his every whim and even keener to step into Kelly's shoes, should she ever vacate them.Kelly thinks it's stalemate for their twisted threesome, but something is about to happen that will change all their lives forever.If Kelly is to escape, then people will get hurt...
Until Death: A gripping thriller about the dark secrets hiding in a marriage
by Ali KnightMarriage is a prison for Kelly. Her controlling and manipulative husband Christos videos her in the house, has her followed and tracks her every move. She may be desperate to leave, but she's not stupid. If she runs, he'll make sure she never sees her children again.Christos has a mistress, Sylvie, keen to pander to his every whim and even keener to step into Kelly's shoes, should she ever vacate them.Kelly thinks it's stalemate for their twisted threesome, but one of Christos's container ships is about to dock in London with a secret cargo that will change all their lives forever.If Kelly is to escape, it will be in a way she never imagined, and people will get hurt . . .(P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton
Until I Find You (Billie Carlson #1)
by Anna SmithThis nail-biting Glasgow-set crime thriller introduces Billie Carlson, an ex-cop turned Private Investigator. Perfect for fans of Marnie Riches and Martina Cole.WHEN YOU'VE LOST EVERYTHING, YOU'LL STOP AT NOTHINGBillie Carlson left the police force under a cloud. Once a promising young officer she now works as a private investigator, rooting out insurance scams and spying on cheating spouses.One morning a distraught young woman comes into her office saying that her baby has been stolen. Her story seems unbelievable, yet something about her makes Billie want to help - Billie knows what it's like to lose someone too.To get to the bottom of the case Billie must rattle some dangerous cages and rely on old police friends for inside help. Soon she discovers a network of crime deeper and far more twisted than she ever could have imagined. But is she in way over her head?(P) 2022 Quercus Editions Limited
Until I Find You: A Novel
by Rea FreyIn Until I Find You, celebrated author Rea Frey brings you her most explosive, emotional, taut domestic drama yet about the powerful bond between mothers and children…and how far one woman will go to bring her son home."Frey is a rising star in the suspense scene" - Booklist2 floors. 55 steps to go up. 40 more to the crib.Since Rebecca Gray was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease, everything in her life consists of numbers. Each day her world grows a little darker and each step becomes a little more dangerous.Following days of feeling like someone’s watching her, Rebecca awakes at home to the cries of her son in his nursery. When it’s clear he’s not going to settle, Rebecca goes to check on him.She reaches in. Picks him up.But he’s not her son.And no one believes her.One woman’s desperate search for her son . . .In a world where seeing is believing, Rebecca must rely on her own conviction and a mother’s instinct to uncover the truth about what happened to her baby and bring him home for good."Completely captivating, utterly compelling...a must read!" - Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke, authors of The Two Lila Bennetts