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Whack Job
by Mike BaronWhen world leaders burst into flame like a string of firecrackers, the President calls on a renegade former agent with a history of mental problems. Otto "Aardvark" White possesses a unique quality. He's lucky. What Otto discovers in the mountains of Colorado will blow your mind and change the way you look at the world.
Whack Job (The Elliott Lisbon Mysteries #2)
by Kendel LynnAn aspiring PI in South Carolina finds a tempest at a tea party: “The irrepressible heroine is delightful and her ongoing banter is nonstop fun.” —Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine As both director of the Ballantyne Foundation and a PI-in-training, Elliott Lisbon has to juggle planning parties and performing discreet inquiries for charitable patrons. But when the annual Wonderland Tea Party makes everyone go mad as a hatter, Elli gets pulled into a shooting, a swindle, and the hunt for a Fabergé egg. From seedy pawn parlors to creepy antique shops, Sea Pine Island’s other half prove to be as wacky as the wealthy. Elli falls farther down the rabbit hole and finds a scheming salesman, a possessive paramour, a dead donor—everything but a bottle labeled “Drink Me.” As events evolve from curious to crazy, Elli gets lost in the maze and is trapped in a house of cards with a killer . . . “The most lovable OCD PI since Adrian Monk.” —Maddy Hunter, Agatha Award nominated author of the Passport to Peril Series “A must-read mystery with a sassy sleuth, a Wonderland of quirky characters, and a fabulous island setting that will keep you turning pages.” —Riley Adams, author of the Memphis Barbecue Mysteries “A tasty southern mash of star-crossed romance, catty but genteel one-upsmanship, and loveable oddballs that should please fans of humorous cozies.” —Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine “An unusually lovable protagonist.” —Mystery Scene
Whacking Jimmy
by William WolfIt's 1975. Don Vittorio Tucci, head of the Detroit mob, lies on his deathbed as his family and associates secretly jockey for power. His grandson, an ordinary college student and rock musician, who has until now, steered clear of the family business, is drawn into the middle of a power play. His grandfather promises him a $40M pay-day if he'll just stay around for a while, lending some stability as the rightful heir to the Family. But first he has to prove himself. How? By killing Jimmy Hoffa.
Whale Done (FunJungle)
by Stuart GibbsIn the eighth novel in New York Times bestselling Stuart Gibbs&’s FunJungle series, Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle&’s resident sleuth to find the culprits behind a blown-up whale and a string of beach sand thefts.After an escaped kangaroo starts a fire that burns down his house, Teddy Fitzroy accepts an invitation to go to Malibu with his girlfriend, Summer, and her mother, Kandace. He&’s hoping to spend some time relaxing on the beach, but wherever Teddy goes, trouble isn&’t far behind. First, a massive dead whale has washed up on the beach—and before anyone can determine what killed it, it explodes. Doc, the head vet from FunJungle, suspects something fishy is going on and ropes Teddy and Summer into helping him investigate. Then, Teddy stumbles upon yet another mystery involving tons of stolen sand. And the paparazzi start spreading rumors about Summer dating a celebrity, leading Teddy to question their relationship. Without Summer as his trusted partner, can Teddy navigate the rough waters of this glitzy world and uncover what&’s going on?
Whalefall: A Novel
by Daniel KrausA USA TODAY BESTSELLER Named a Best Book of 2023 by Book Riot, Shelf Awareness, and NPR The Martian meets 127 Hours in this &“astoundingly great&” (Gillian Flynn, #1 New York Times bestselling author) and scientifically accurate thriller about a scuba diver who&’s been swallowed by an eighty-foot, sixty-ton sperm whale and has only one hour to escape before his oxygen runs out.Jay Gardiner has given himself a fool&’s errand—to find the remains of his deceased father in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Monastery Beach. He knows it&’s a long shot, but Jay feels it&’s the only way for him to lift the weight of guilt he has carried since his dad&’s death by suicide the previous year. The dive begins well enough, but the sudden appearance of a giant squid puts Jay in very real jeopardy, made infinitely worse by the arrival of a sperm whale looking to feed. Suddenly, Jay is caught in the squid&’s tentacles and drawn into the whale&’s mouth where he is pulled into the first of its four stomachs. He quickly realizes he has only one hour before his oxygen tanks run out—one hour to defeat his demons and escape the belly of a whale. Suspenseful and cinematic, Whalefall is an &“powerfully humane&” (Owen King, New York Times bestselling author) thriller about a young man who has given up on life…only to find a reason to live in the most dangerous and unlikely of places.
Whales on Stilts (Pals in Peril series #1)
by M. T. Anderson Kurt CyrusWhat sort of madman would unleash an army of stilt-walking, laser-beaming, thoroughly angry whales upon the world? Who cares! All that matters is that his dastardly plan be foiled. <p><p>Lucky for Lily Gefelty, her two best friends are the intrepid stars of their own middle-grade series novels: Jasper Dash (better know as the Boy Technonaut) and Katie Mulligan (beloved by millions as the heroine of the Horror Hollow series). It's going to take all their smarts to stop this insane, inane plot from succeeding.
What A Mother's Love Don't Teach You: 'An outstanding debut' Cherie Jones
by Sharma Taylor'An outstanding debut' CHERIE JONES, author of How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps her House'Vivid and authentic' LEONE ROSS, author of This One Sky Day'Cacophonic, alive and heartbreaking' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE, author of The MerciesAt eighteen years old, Dinah gave away her baby son to the rich couple she worked for before they left Jamaica. They never returned. She never forgot him.Eighteen years later, a young man comes from the US to Kingston. From the moment she sees him, Dinah never doubts - this is her son.What happens next will make everyone question what they know and where they belong.A powerful story of belonging, identity and inheritance, What a Mother's Love Don't Teach You brings together a blazing chorus of voices to evoke Jamaica's ghetto, dance halls, criminal underworld and corrupt politics, at the beating heart of which is a mother's unshakeable love for her son.'Irresistible' CURDELLA FORBES, author of A Tall History of Sugar'Arresting' LISA ALLEN-AGOSTINI, author of The Bread the Devil Knead'Wonderful' JACOB ROSS, author of The Bone Readers'Exciting' YEWANDE OMOTOSO, author of An Unusual Grief'Thrilling' CELESTE MOHAMMED, author of Pleasantview
What A Mother's Love Don't Teach You: 'An outstanding debut' Cherie Jones (Karen Pirie #77)
by Sharma Taylor'An outstanding debut' CHERIE JONES, author of How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps her House'Vivid and authentic' LEONE ROSS, author of This One Sky Day'Cacophonic, alive and heartbreaking' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE, author of The MerciesAs featured on BBC's Cultural Frontline podcast At eighteen years old, Dinah gave away her baby son to the rich couple she worked for before they left Jamaica. They never returned. She never forgot him.Eighteen years later, a young man comes from the US to Kingston. From the moment she sees him, Dinah never doubts - this is her son.What happens next will make everyone question what they know and where they belong.A powerful story of belonging, identity and inheritance, What a Mother's Love Don't Teach You brings together a blazing chorus of voices to evoke Jamaica's ghetto, dance halls, criminal underworld and corrupt politics, at the beating heart of which is a mother's unshakeable love for her son.'Delicate but gut-wrenching' JOSIE D'ARBY, broadcaster'Irresistible' CURDELLA FORBES, author of A Tall History of Sugar'Arresting' LISA ALLEN-AGOSTINI, author of The Bread the Devil Knead'Wonderful' JACOB ROSS, author of The Bone Readers'Exciting' YEWANDE OMOTOSO, author of An Unusual Grief'Thrilling' CELESTE MOHAMMED, author of Pleasantview
What Abigail Did That Summer: A Rivers Of London Novella
by Ben AaronovitchThe brand new novella in the much-loved and #1 bestselling Rivers of London series!Ghost hunter, fox whisperer, troublemaker.It is the summer of 2013 and Abigail Kamara has been left to her own devices. This might, by those who know her, be considered a mistake. While her cousin, police constable and apprentice wizard Peter Grant, is off in the sticks chasing unicorns, Abigail is chasing her own mystery. Teenagers around Hampstead Heath have been going missing but before the police can get fully engaged, the teens return home - unharmed but vague about where they've been.Aided only by her new friend Simon, her knowledge that magic is real, and a posse of talking foxes that think they're spies, Abigail must venture into the wilds of Hampstead to discover who is luring the teenagers and more importantly - why?* * * * *PRAISE FOR THE BESTSELLING RIVERS OF LONDON SERIES'Highly entertaining' Sunday Express'Funny and wildly inventive' Mail on Sunday'Masterfully crafted ... gives the late, great Terry Pratchett a run for his money' The Sun'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there even more than the real London.' Nick Frost'Charming, witty, exciting' Independent'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups' The Times
What About Him
by E E MontgomeryThere's a snake in Aidan's bed, but it's not the kind he wants. A nest of snakes under his house heralds the kind of disruption that Aidan has been trying to avoid all his life and turns him into a hysterical mess. First he sleeps with his best friend, Baxter. Until their one-night-stand, Aidan was happy with his life and their friendship. Now he's lonely and craves a relationship Baxter doesn't want. Then Aidan meets Detective Sam Walters while consulting on a murder investigation and his dreams are suddenly invaded by a man who makes Aidan want to strip faster than an attack by green ants. Too bad Sam is straight. When snakes take over Aidan's home and a gorgeous snake catcher comes to his rescue, Aidan's confusion is complete. To add to the mess Aidan's life has become, a man ends up dead on his living room floor, Baxter confesses to his murder, and calm, cheerful Sam yells at Aidan. It's enough to make a quiet professor of sociology prefer the snakes.
What About Us (Panic #4)
by Sidney HalstonIrresistible beats and tantalizing bodies heat up the night at South Beach’s most scandalous new club. Alex: I hate doing business in clubs. Especially one like Duality. I’m here to seal a deal, not indulge in whatever hedonistic illusion they’re selling. Until, through all the skin and sex on display, I see her. Helen Blackwood. The girl who once filled my youthful fantasies, whose name is now synonymous with pain. Her father’s lies destroyed my family, leaving me with nothing to lose. And yet I can’t deny my electric response to her touch . . . or my urge to protect her when I see the bruise on her face. Helen: Growing up, life prepared me for society galas and powerful men, not minimum-wage jobs or drunk exes with anger issues. But I’m a survivor. So here I am, practically naked, serving drinks at a Miami nightclub. I don’t mind the stares. Apparently, Alex Archer does. After twelve years, we aren’t exactly friends, but money is something we both understand. Something he knows I need. I’ll be his personal assistant, even if it means working with the man I hate . . . and the man I still want. No cheating. No cliffhangers. And no dress code. Don’t miss Sidney Halston’s Panic series: PULL ME CLOSE | MAKE ME STAY | KISS ME BACK | WHAT ABOUT US And look for all of her hard-hitting MMA romances: AGAINST THE CAGE | FULL CONTACT | BELOW THE BELT| LAID OUT | FIGHTING DIRTY | STACKED UP This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
What About the Baby?
by Clare McNallyMOTHER. BABY. AND EVIL MADE THREE…Though little older than a child herself, Gabrielle Hansen is determined to give her baby all the love that had been denied her in the orphanage she called home. Except as the baby grows inside her, strange chants begin to enter her mind. . . visions of death haunt her dreams . . . and dead animals turn up in her bed, their blood smeared on bedroom mirrors. But the real horror begins when Gabrielle learns the truth about the dark forces that have been watching her, and lusting after her unborn son. She races across the country in desperation, trying to flee an undying evil from the past that wants the one thing that Gabrielle holds most dear— her baby.PRAISE FOR CLARE MCNALLY:&“You won&’t sleep after you read this one!&” ~The West Orange Times on Somebody Come and Play"A macabre imagination and a tight rein on your nerves are required for McNally's latest release.&” ~Publishers Weekly on Good Night Sweet Angel
What Alice Knew
by Paula Marantz CohenAn invalid for most her life, Alice James is quite used to people underestimating her. And she generally doesn't mind. But this time she is not about to let things alone. Yes, her brother Henry may be a famous author, and her other brother William a rising star in the new field of psychology. But when they all find themselves quite unusually involved in the chase for a most vile new murderer-one who goes by the chilling name of Jack the Ripper-Alice is certain of two things: No one could be more suited to gather evidence about the nature of the killer than her brothers. But if anyone is going to correctly examine the evidence and solve the case, it will have to be up to her.
What Alice Knew: The addictive domestic thriller with a heart-stopping final twist
by TA Cotterell'Intriguing ... an impressive debut' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door'It made me look at marriage in a different light' Jane Corry, author of My Husband's Wife'T. A. Cotterell masterfully conjures up the suffocating atmosphere that envelopes the couple as they navigate the mental trauma of maintaining a complex web of lies ... An intriguing, well-constructed and dramatic debut' TLSHow far would you go to keep a secret?Alice has a perfect life – a great job, happy kids, a wonderful husband. Until he goes missing one night; she receives a suspicious phone call; things don’t quite add up. Alice needs to know what’s going on. But when she uncovers the truth she faces a brutal choice. And how can she be sure it is the truth?Sometimes it’s better not to know.An FT ' Reader Pick' Books for Summer Reading.
What Alice Wants
by Jan DarbyWhat Alice wants, Alice gets. And what little Alice wants is to save her career! Of course, getting what she wants isn't always easy, what with a greedy nephew hindering her at every turn and an amorous chauffeur who wants nothing more than to get her into bed. Jump into the mystery with Jan Darby's wickedly witty tale, What Alice Wants. Alice wants it all:To maintain her career as a successful probate lawyer;To find the will her client, now deceased, hid in his mansion;To stop the greedy nephew from destroying the will that would disinherit him;To convince Chuck, the client's chauffeur, to help her find the will; andTo avoid a romantic entanglement with Chuck, who has awaked her long-suppressed libido.Chuck wants just one thing: Alice.
What Angels Fear: A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery (Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery #1)
by C. S. HarrisTHE FIRST SEBASTIAN ST. CYR MYSTERY!&“The combined elements of historical fiction, romance, and mystery in this fog-enshrouded London puzzler will appeal to fans of Anne Perry.&”—BooklistIt&’s 1811, and the threat of revolution haunts the upper classes of King George III&’s England. Then the body of a beautiful young woman is found savagely murdered on the altar steps of an ancient church near Westminster Abbey. A dueling pistol discovered at the scene and the damning testimony of a witness both point to one man: Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, a brilliant young nobleman shattered by his experiences in the Napoleonic Wars. Now a fugitive running for his life, Sebastian calls upon his skill as an officer during the war to catch the killer and prove his own innocence. In the process, he accumulates a band of unlikely allies, including the enigmatic beauty Kat Boleyn, who broke Sebastian&’s heart years ago. In Sebastian&’s world of intrigue and espionage, nothing is as it seems, yet the truth may hold the key to the future of the British monarchy, as well as to Sebastian&’s own salvation....
What Are You Afraid Of? (The Agency #2)
by Alexandra IvySHE’S LEARNED ALL ABOUT KILLERS They aren’t the kind of women anyone misses. Truck-stop hookers, runaways . . . no one would even notice they’d disappeared if the killer didn’t photograph their lifeless bodies, posed in the back of a semi-trailer. Exactly like the infamous Trucker murders. But this isn’t just a copycat. It’s a vendetta. NOW HE’LL TEACH HER Carmen Jacobs interviewed the world’s most terrifying serial killers for her bestselling book, The Heart of a Predator. The police might not believe her, but she knows there’s a monster out there, paying homage to other murderers. The only person who can predict where he’ll strike next is Griffin Archer—a reclusive software millionaire with ample reason not to help her. HOW TO DIE . . . Carmen has charmed her way past Griffin’s defenses before. He didn’t intend to let it happen again. But with a psycho sending her trophies of his kills, he has no choice but to get involved. The clues point to a killer obsessed with Carmen—someone who knows her work, her past, her secrets. Someone who won’t be satisfied until he has made all her deepest fears come true . . .
What Are You Afraid Of?: A thrilling, edge-of-your-seat page-turner (The Agency)
by Alexandra IvyWhat Are You Afraid Of? is the new gripping, chilling thriller from New York Times bestselling author, Alexandra Ivy. If you love Karen Rose, Karin Slaughter and Lisa Gardner, you'll LOVE Alexandra Ivy! Readers are raving about her!'I could not put this book down. Its story line is pure genius and the characters are fab''Exhilarating...it held be captivated from the first chapter until the very end''A page turner if ever there was one with twists at the end that made it a very satisfying read'The only thing to fear is...him.Carmen Jacobs interviewed the world's most terrifying serial killers for her bestselling book, The Heart of a Predator. When she receives a box of photographs of dead girls, she recognises the similarities to the infamous Trucker murders at once. But that killer is dead... The police might not believe her, but Carmen knows there's a monster out there, paying homage to other murderers. Yet this isn't just a copycat. It's a vendetta. All clues point to a killer obsessed with Carmen - someone who knows her work, her past, her secrets. Someone who won't be satisfied until he has made all her deepest fears come true...Look for more page-turning suspense from Alexandra Ivy with Pretend You're Safe and You Will Suffer, out now.
What Are You Afraid Of?: A thrilling, edge-of-your-seat page-turner (The Agency)
by Alexandra IvyWhat Are You Afraid Of? is the new gripping, chilling thriller from New York Times bestselling author, Alexandra Ivy. Perfect for fans of Karen Rose, Karin Slaughter and Lisa Gardner.The only thing to fear is...him.Carmen Jacobs interviewed the world's most terrifying serial killers for her bestselling book, The Heart of a Predator. When she receives a box of photographs of dead girls, she recognises the similarities to the infamous Trucker murders at once. But that killer is dead... The police might not believe her, but Carmen knows there's a monster out there, paying homage to other murderers. Yet this isn't just a copycat. It's a vendetta. All clues point to a killer obsessed with Carmen - someone who knows her work, her past, her secrets. Someone who won't be satisfied until he has made all her deepest fears come true...Look for more page-turning suspense from Alexandra Ivy with Pretend You're Safe, out now.(P)2018 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
What Are You Like?
by Anne Enright"What Are You Like?" has been selected as a finalist for the Whitbread Award.<P> In "What Are You Like?", Maria Delahunty, raised by her grieving father after her mother died during childbirth, finds herself in her twenties awash in nameless longing and in love with the wrong man. Going through his things, she finds a photograph that will end up unraveling a secret more devastating than her father's long mourning, but more pregnant with possibility. Moving between Dublin, New York, and London, What Are You Like? is a novel of twins and irretrievable losses, of a woman haunted by her missing self, and of our helplessness against our fierce connection to our origins. It is a novel, Newsday wrote, that "announces [Enright's] excellence as, though it were stamped on the cover in boldface." "Richly descriptive... Slightly surreal, revelatory images are hallmarks of Enright's writing, which beguiles throughout." -- Melanie Rehak, US Weekly. "Cool, wicked, and quintessentially Irish... Anne Enright tells a sharp, stylish tale in an accent all her own. " -- Annabel Lyon, The National Post (Toronto). Anne Enright is a writer of Ireland's younger generation, a storyteller praised for the way she writes about women, their adventures to know who they are through sex, despair, wit and single-minded courage.
What Are You Wearing To Die?
by Patricia SprinkleVisionary in scope,Intellectual Capitalis the first book that shows how to turn the untapped knowledge of an organization into its greatest competitive weapon. Thomas A. Stewart demonstrates how knowledge--not natural resources, machinery, or financial capital--has become the most important factor in economic life. Through practical advice, stories, and case histories, Stewart reveals how organizations and individuals can create and use the knowledge assets they need. Dazzling in its ability to make conceptual sense of the economic revolution we are living through, this ingenious book cuts through the vague rhetoric of &"paradigm shifts&" to show how the Information Age economy really works. Intellectual Capitalshould be read as if the futures of your company and your career depend on it. They do. From the Trade Paperback edition.
What Are You Wearing to Die?: A Thoroughly Southern Mystery (A Thoroughly Southern Mystery #10)
by Patricia SprinkleA Thoroughly Southern Mystery #10Georgia magistrate MacLaren Yarbrough always laughs at her husband’s threat to handcuff her to her desk to keep her from ‘snooping on the sinister.” But when Starr Knight, the wild and flamboyant taxidermist’s daughter’s death is ruled an accident, MacLaren can’t help but be curious as to why Starr was found wearing an outfit she literally wouldn’t be caught dead in!!Then another woman is killed wearing atypical clothes, there isn’t a desk or handcuff strong enough to keep Mac for searching their closets…for skeletons!!!“Folksy, well-developed characters; plot twists; details of taxidermy; and a glimpse of the trials of small-business owners in rural America add to the story.” –Booklist“Patricia Sprinkle is a modern master of the classic cozy mystery.” —Nancy Pickard“As Southern as Sunday fried chicken and sweet tea… Come for one visit and you’ll always return.” —Carolyn Hart“Sprinkle has a gift for developing a full, rich world.” —Publisher’s Weekly“Sprinkle entertains and enchants her readers. Her characters are so real you’ll find yourself believing you grew up with them.” —Christian Retailing"Sprinkle has a real eye for regional culture and traditions. . . . She tackles weighty subject matter with a steady hand and a reassuring touch.”—Atlanta Journal Constitution"Sprinkle’s characters are fantastic, her Southern settings shine, and her stories always mesmerize.” —Roundtable Reviews
What Are the Bugles Blowing For? (The Henri Castang Mysteries)
by Nicolas FreelingFrom an Edgar Award–winning British crime novelist, this unsettling homicide investigation features the unorthodox French detective Henri Castang.On a sultry summer night in a French provincial city, Insp. Henri Castang is summoned from his office at the Police Judiciaire to the site of a triple murder. The killer? A husband who came home unexpectedly to discover his wife and daughter in bed with another man. A crime of passion? Perhaps. Except the murderer in question, wealthy financier Gilbert La Touche, is cool and remote. His confession is as factual and bloodless as the crime is violent and deeply disturbing. As a detective, Castang must play by the rules to protect himself. But for an unconventional cop like Castang, that is virtually impossible. After all, there’s more to murder than a few corpses and a killer, and Castang will follow every twist until he gets to the heart of the evil at hand.Praise for Nicolas Freeling“Nicolas Freeling . . . liberated the detective story from page-turning puzzler into a critique of society and an investigation of character.” —The Daily Telegraph“Freeling rewards with his oblique, subtly comic style.” —Publishers Weekly
What Are the Chances: A Novel
by Kenny Rogers Mike BlakelyA poker tournament lands a fallen rock star in a heap of trouble in this caper novel by a country music legend and a Spur Award–winning author.It’s 1975, and Ronnie Breed’s chart-topping rock band has just self-destructed in a recording studio fistfight. Ronnie makes a bold decision—return home to Texas and reinvent himself as a solo act.Enter Dan Campbell, Ronnie’s cousin, who recruits Ronnie for a new kind of venture. Dan, who always had a penchant for wild schemes, wants to televise a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament . . . and Ronnie could never say no to his cousin Dan.As celebrity spokesman for the poker tournament, Ronnie soon finds himself recruiting world-class gamblers in illegal card games while trying to put together a new country band and win a Nashville recording contract—not to mention trying to avoid falling head-over-heels in love with his new manager, Dorothy. But when things start to get weird—hidden cameras, secret high-stakes side-bets, a visit from the FBI—it seems that Dan’s poker tournament may be a façade for something much bigger and much more dangerous . . .
What Beauty There Is: A Novel
by Cory AndersonWhat Beauty There Is is Cory Anderson's stunning YA novel about brutality and beauty, and about broken people trying to survive—perfect for fans of Patrick Ness, Laura Ruby, and Meg Rosoff. <P><P>To understand the truth, you have to start at the beginning. <P><P>Winter in Idaho. The sky is dark. It is cold enough to crack bones. <P><P>Living in harsh poverty, Jack Dahl is holding his breath. He and his younger brother have nothing—except each other. And now Jack faces a stark choice: lose his brother to foster care or find the drug money that sent his father to prison.He chooses the money. <P><P>Ava Bardem lives in isolation, a life of silence. For seventeen years her father, a merciless man, has controlled her fate. He has taught her to love no one. <P><P>Now Victor Bardem is stalking the same money as Jack. When he picks up on Jack’s trail, Ava must make her own wrenching choice: remain silent or speak, and help the brothers survive.Choices. They come at a price.