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Wish You Were Dead
by Todd StrasserI'll begin with Lucy. She is definitely first on the list. You can't believe how it feels to be in the cafeteria and turn around and there she is staring at me like I'm some disgusting bug or vermin. Does she really think I WANT to be this way? I hate you, Lucy. I really hate you. You are my #1 pick. I wish you were dead. The day after anonymous blogger Str-S-d wishes the popular girl would die, Lucy vanishes. The students of Soundview High are scared and worried. Especially frightened and wracked with guilt is Madison Archer, Lucy's friend and the last person to see her the night she disappeared. As days pass with no sign of the missing girl, even the attention of Tyler, an attractive new student, is not enough to distract Madison from her growing sense of foreboding. When two more popular students disappear after their names are mentioned on Str-S-d's blog, the residents of Soundview panic. Meanwhile, Madison receives anonymous notes warning that she could be next. Desperate to solve the mystery before anyone else disappears, Madison turns to Tyler, but can she trust him when it becomes clear that he knows more than he's sharing? The clock is ticking. Madison must uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearances . . . before her name appears in Str-S-d's blog. In the spirit of stories like I Know What You Did Last Summer, Todd Strasser updates the teen thriller for the techno age with Wish You Were Dead.
Wish You Were Dead
by Todd StrasserMadison, a senior at a suburban New York high school, tries to uncover who is responsible for the disappearance of her friends, popular students mentioned in the posts of an anonymous blogger, while she, herself is being stalked online and in-person.
Wish You Were Gone
by Kieran ScottA &“captivating thriller full of twists and surprises&” (Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author) about what happens when the death of a husband and father isn&’t the tragedy everyone believes—perfect for fans of the Netflix original series Dead to Me.Emma Walsh has finally worked up the courage to confront her husband James about his drinking. But James never shows up to meet her as planned, and all her righteous words go unsaid. And unsaid they remain, because the next time Emma sees James, his body lies crumpled amidst the wreckage of his flashy car. In the aftermath of the fatal crash, Emma and her teenage children begin to embrace life without James&’s looming, volcanic presence. Buoyed by the support of her two closest friends, she struggles to deal with her grief, complicated by the knowledge that her husband&’s legacy as an upstanding business owner and family man shines only because so many people, for so long, were so willing to keep his secrets—secrets that twist into new and unexpected shapes as the mysterious details of his last day of life begin to come to light. A &“stylish&” (Publishers Weekly) and &“delicious&” (Booklist) domestic thriller, Wish You Were Gone will keep you guessing &“until not just the last page, but the last paragraph&” (Chandler Baker, New York Times bestselling author).
Wish You Were Here: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery (Mrs. Murphy Mystery #1)
by Rita Mae BrownCuriosity just might be the death of Mrs. Murphy--and her human companion, Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen. Small towns are like families: Everyone lives very close together. . .and everyone keeps secrets. Crozet, Virginia, is a typical small town-until its secrets explode into murder. Crozet's thirty-something post-mistress, Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen, has a tiger cat (Mrs. Murphy) and a Welsh Corgi (Tucker), a pending divorce, and a bad habit of reading postcards not addressed to her. When Crozet's citizens start turning up murdered, Harry remembers that each received a card with a tombstone on the front and the message "Wish you were here" on the back. Intent on protecting their human friend, Mrs. Murphy and Tucker begin to scent out clues. Meanwhile, Harry is conducting her own investigation, unaware her pets are one step ahead of her. If only Mrs. Murphy could alert her somehow, Harry could uncover the culprit before the murder occurs--and before Harry finds herself on the killer's mailing list.From the Paperback edition.
Wish You Were Here (Mrs. Murphy Mystery #1)
by Rita Mae Brown Sneaky Pie BrownMrs. Murphy, a cat, and Tee Tucker, a Welsh corgi, help Mary Minot Haristeen Harry) find out who's killing citizens in their town and why.
Wish You Were Here
by Margaret Hart Robertson Nuno MoraisThis novella is about memory, love, guilt and crime. The main character, Frederico is plunged back into his past by a hush-hush investigation involving influential people that he, as an inspector, is called upon to look into, together with his superior, the beautiful Chief-Inspector Nela or Manuela Carvalho. The author shows us how nothing is a coincidence in this world and how all things fall into place over time, with Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here acting like Proust's madeleine to retrieve memories long buried.
Wish You Were Here - un'inchiesta dei ricordi
by Laura Carletti Nuno MoraisFrederico Batalha è ispettore della Judiciária, la branca investigativa della polizia portoghese. Viene mandato in Algarve, la soleggiata regione portoghese popolare meta vancanziera, per indagare sul ritrovamento di un cadavere scoperto durante la demolizione di un vecchio resort. Il viaggio riporta a galla vecchi ricordi di gioventù sulle vacanze trascorse a Praia da Luz, sulla costa occidentale portoghese vicino Lagos. E potrebbe anche scoprire qualcosa che avrebbe preferito non sapere.
Wishful Seeing: A Thaddeus Lewis Mystery
by Janet Kellough2017 Arthur Ellis Award, Best Novel — Shortlisted Saddlebag preacher Thaddeus Lewis uncovers murder and conspiracy in Northumberland County. A body is discovered on an isolated island in Rice Lake. Saddlebag preacher Thaddeus Lewis is sent on a desperate hunt for the truth when a woman for whom he feels a guilty attraction stands accused of the murder. Meanwhile, railway mania grips the county: everyone expects to get rich off the Cobourg–Peterborough rail line — some at the expense of others. Aided by his fifteen-year-old granddaughter and a charming but inexperienced lawyer, Thaddeus defends the woman while privately questioning his motives for doing so. With little hard evidence to go on, the courtroom battle to prove the woman’s innocence seems doomed — until a startling discovery gives the case a fighting chance. But the trio’s digging uncovers a conspiracy that could threaten the future of the entire district. With the fortunes of the county, and his own future, on the line, Thaddeus struggles against shady characters and his own conscience to solve the crime.
Wishful Thinking (Return to Ravens Pass)
by Anthony WacholtzThree friends cheat on a math test and get away with it -- until a strange substitute teacher starts asking questions.
The Wishing Game
by Patrick RedmondIn the bleak winter term of 1954 something terrible happens at Kirkston Abbey School for Boys. Forty years later a journalist hovers near the truth, buried long ago by the panicked authorities.Kirkston Abbey is no place for the weak: its rules are harsh and its discipline savage. So the struggling Jonathan Palmer cannot believe his luck when Richard Rokeby - tough, handsome, aloof - befriends him.But Rokeby's possessive friendship is suffocating and, what starts out as an innocent game amongst friends, takes a shocking turn as Palmer finds himself powerless to stop Rokeby from unleashing a horrifying fate on them all.A brilliantly clever psychological thriller, The Wishing Game launched Redmond to his bestseller status.
The Wishing Game
by Patrick RedmondIn the bleak winter term of 1954 something terrible happens at Kirkston Abbey School for Boys. Forty years later a journalist hovers near the truth, buried long ago by the panicked authorities.Kirkston Abbey is no place for the weak: its rules are harsh and its discipline savage. So the struggling Jonathan Palmer cannot believe his luck when Richard Rokeby - tough, handsome, aloof - befriends him.But Rokeby's possessive friendship is suffocating and, what starts out as an innocent game amongst friends, takes a shocking turn as Palmer finds himself powerless to stop Rokeby from unleashing a horrifying fate on them all.A brilliantly clever psychological thriller, The Wishing Game launched Redmond to his bestseller status.
The Wishing Game
by Meg Shaffer"Clever, dark, and hopeful . . . a love letter to reading and the power that childhood stories have over us long after we've grown up."--V. E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueLucy Hart knows better than anyone what it's like to grow up without parents who loved her. In a childhood marked by neglect and loneliness, Lucy found her solace in books, namely the Clock Island series by Jack Masterson. Now a twenty-six-year-old teacher's aide, she is able to share her love of reading with bright, young students, especially seven-year-old Christopher Lamb, who was left orphaned after the tragic death of his parents. Lucy would give anything to adopt Christopher, but even the idea of becoming a family seems like an impossible dream without proper funds and stability.Just when Lucy is about to give up, Jack Masterson announces he's finally written a new book. Even better, he's holding a contest at his home on the real Clock Island, and Lucy is one of the four lucky contestants chosen to compete to win the one and only copy.For Lucy, the chance of winning the most sought-after book in the world means everything to her and Christopher. But first she must contend with ruthless book collectors, wily opponents, and the distractingly handsome (and grumpy) Hugo Reese, the illustrator of the Clock Island books. Meanwhile, Jack "the Mastermind" Masterson is plotting the ultimate twist ending that could change all their lives forever.Be careful what you wish for, because sometimes . . . you might just get it.(P) 2023 Penguin Random House Audio
The Wishing Game
by Meg ShafferThe cult-hit feel-good novel of the year! It's Willy Wonka for booklovers of all ages.'Clever, dark, and hopeful' -V. E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueDuring a childhood marked by neglect and loneliness, Lucy Hart found solace in books, especially Jack Masterson's Clock Island series. Now a twenty-six-year-old teacher's aide, she has shared her love of reading with bright, orphaned seven-year-old Christopher Lamb. Lucy would give anything to adopt Christopher, but even the idea of becoming a family seems like an impossible dream without proper funds and stability.Just when Lucy is about to give up, Jack Masterson announces he's finally written a new book. Even better, he's holding a contest at his home on the real Clock Island, and Lucy is one of the four lucky contestants chosen to compete to win the one and only copy.For Lucy, the chance of winning the most sought-after book in the world means everything to her and Christopher. But first she must contend with ruthless book collectors, wily opponents, and the distractingly handsome (and grumpy) Hugo Reese, the illustrator of the Clock Island books. Meanwhile, Jack "the Mastermind" Masterson is plotting the ultimate twist ending that could change all their lives forever.Be careful what you wish for, because sometimes . . . you might just get it.
Wishing on a Christmas Cowboy (Star Valley #1)
by Sara RichardsonThis city girl could use a dose of good old-fashioned cowboy Christmas cheer in this charming holiday romance for fans of Jennifer Ryan and Maisey Yates!Pediatric nurse Kyra Fowler is finally going to realize her dream. She&’s got a job lined up at the most prestigious children&’s hospital in London. There&’s only one little snag—first she has to sell the Wyoming town she&’s just inherited from her estranged father. After a little fixing up, the place should easily attract a buyer. Hopefully she&’ll be celebrating the sale by New Year&’s.Ex-Navy SEAL Aiden Steele couldn&’t save his brother-in-law on the battlefield, but he can save his sister&’s ranch and give his nieces the life they deserve in the town they love. He&’s not about to let some outsider make a mint selling to a ruthless developer. Operation Save Star Valley is foolproof: show Kyra the sights, let the Christmas spirit work its magic, and bam! She&’ll decide not to sell and he can ensure his family is taken care of. Except as he tries to make Kyra fall in love with the town, Aiden starts falling for her.
Wishing on a Star
by Christina JonesChristmas comes but once a year ... so get into the mood with this fantastic feast of festive tales from Accent Press! With some brilliant short stories from best-selling authors, there's something for everyone: Yuletide laughs from Christina Jones and Tricia Maw, an Edwardian Advent from Caroline Dunford, some Christmas criminality from Bill Kitson and Marsali Taylor, and heart-warming episodes from Jane Wenham-Jones, Jane Risdon, and Jane Jackson, 'tis the season for jolly good reading!
Wisteria: the gorgeous new gothic fantasy romance from the bestselling author of Belladonna and Foxglove (Belladonna)
by Adalyn Grace*** HIDDEN FOIL ON THE CASE AVAIBLE FOR A LIMITED TIME LINE. PRE-ORDER YOURS NOW! ***'A deliciously deadly Gothic romance' STEPHANIE GARBER 'A true pleasure from beginning to end' JENNIFER ARMENTROUT'Decadently atmospheric' KERRI MANISCALCOThe New York Times bestseller Adalyn Grace is back with a gorgeous, thrilling, beautifully romantic gothic fantasy - if you loved Belladonna and Foxglove, you will adore this . . . Blythe Hawthorn has never let anyone tell her what to do . . . and she's not about to start now. Headstrong and passionate, she won't be ruled by society, or by her overprotective father, and certainly not by the man she's bound herself to, no matter how insufferable he is. She's determined to be a thorn in his side for the rest of her days, even as he ensues that her life in his palace is anything but the decadent fairytale she imagined.But as Blythe discovers a new side of herself linked to his past, she'll have to decide if she's willing to let an unexpected spark ignite . . . and discover the real truth about who she is inside. PRAISE FOR ADALYN GRACE 'A darkly romantic tale' Adrienne Young 'Utterly original and completely addictive' Rachel Griffin 'Darkly twisted and deliciously gothic' Renée Ahdieh
Wit is de koudste kleur: Een donkere psychologische thriller vol spanning
by John Nicholl Marinus Henricus KruissenWit is de koudste kleur van John Nicholl Een best verkopende donkere psychologische thriller van Amazon # 1 Wit is de koudste kleur De bestverkopende dark psychological thrilling thriller van ex-politieagent en kinderbescherming maatschappelijk werker, John Nicholl. De familie Mailer is zich niet bewust van het verschrikkelijke gevaar dat hun leven binnendringt wanneer de zevenjarige Anthony door de huisarts van de familie wordt doorverwezen naar de kinderbegeleiding na het mislukken van het huwelijk van zijn ouders. De achtenvijftigjarige Dr. David Galbraith, een sadistische roofzuchtige pedofiel die als kinderpsychiater voor adviesdoeleinden wordt ingezet, heeft al een kind vermoord in de geluiddichte kelder onder het Georgische herenhuis in Zuid-Wales dat hij deelt met zijn vrouw en twee jonge dochters. Anthony wordt de laatste obsessie van Galbraith en hij zal er alles aan doen om zijn groteske fantasieën werkelijkheid te laten worden. Het boek bevat inhoud die sommige lezers vanaf het begin mogelijk verontrustend vinden. Het is vooral gewijd aan overlevenden. Genre: FICTIE / Psychologisch Secundair genre: FICTIE / Spannend
Witch
by Barbara MichaelsFor Ellen March, the secluded old house nestled in the pine woods is more than the dream home she's long been searching for. It's an escape, a chance to start over, to forget the pain of her failed marriage and enjoy the restful pace of small-town living. Here, too, is a golden opportunity to get to know Norman McKay, her handsome and worldly new neighbor. But after dark in Ellen's "perfect" house, strange visions invade her restless mind: silent strangers moving through the twilight shadows, the ghostly figure of a woman and a spectral white cat. Ellen came here hoping to bury the past, but something terrifying has taken its place. Her safe haven has become her prison . . . and there is no escape.
The Witch (War N' Wit #1)
by Gail RoughtonAriel Anson thinks she has her life in order. She’s young, smart, and beautiful, even if she doesn’t believe the beautiful part. She’s a paralegal with a great career and a fiancé who’s a CPA. You just can’t get any steadier than that. Then she meets private investigator, bounty hunter, process server Chad Garrett. What does War-N-Wit, Inc. stand for anyway? Warlock and Witch? For real? Oh, yes! For real. Her life as she knows it is over! Instead of organizing corporate documents and pleadings, she’s chasing bail jumpers and taking down serial killers. And investigating secret societies.
Witch and Famous (Witch Way Librarian Mysteries #3)
by Angela M. SandersFor a tiny town, picturesque Wilfred, Oregon, has everything, including an impressive library housed in a Victorian mansion, a touch of magic in new librarian and fledgling witch, Josie Way, a visiting movie star—and a curious tendency toward murder . . . Josie and all of Wilfred are buzzing with excitement. A-list movie star Daphne Morris has chosen to interview Roz, assistant librarian and novelist, for her book club. But when the glamorous actress quickly charms both Roz&’s long-time love and sheriff Sam, the object of Josie&’s unrequited affection, Josie turns to the whispers from her beloved books for ideas on revising the plot. Yet soon there&’s another twist . . . At a party to celebrate the interview, Daphne&’s personal chef is found dead in a scene that all too closely echoes one in Roz&’s novel. It&’s clear to Josie that someone&’s idea of a happy ending means framing her friend. She&’ll have to read between the lines with the help of the library&’s enchanted stacks, guidance from her magical grandmother&’s letters, and her cat familiar, Rodney, to solve this murder before someone decides to stage a deadly sequel . . . Praise for Angela M. Sanders&’ Seven-Year Witch&“A really lovely follow-up to the Witch Way Librarian Mystery series debut. A solid treat.&”—Criminal Element&“Full of false leads and truly surprising reveals, this terrifically plotted mystery is hard to put down.&”—BookPage&“This cozy mystery has the right balance of suspense and quirky, small-town humor.&”—Library Journal
The Witch and the Borscht Pearl
by Angela ZemanTheft and murder derail a comedienne's Catskills comebackWhen she meets Mrs. Risk, Rachel is eighteen, married, and living in fear. Her fishmonger husband is three decades older than her and intent on killing her slowly. Each day Rachel grows weaker--the result of pesticides that Ike sneaks into her food. Only the eccentric Mrs. Risk, whom the local children call a witch, sees Ike's plan. With a simple deception, she frightens Ike into having a heart attack, saving Rachel and winning herself a new assistant. The young fishwife's lifestyle is about to get a lot more interesting. Their first adventure together concerns Pearl Schrafft, a Borscht Belt comic whose career, as well as her ancient style of comedy, is on the skids. When her priceless pearl necklace vanishes and her manager drops dead, Rachel and Mrs. Risk step in. If they can't learn who has it in for the punch line queen, Pearl's Borscht Belt shtick won't be the only thing that's DOA.
The Witch and the Dead (Wishcraft Mystery)
by Heather BlakeThe national bestselling author of Gone with the Witch returns as wish-granting witch Darcy Merriweather uncovers dangerous skeletons in the closet—and the garage.... When Darcy moved to Salem, Massachusetts, she never expected her life to change as drastically as it did. But within a short time, the Enchanted Village has become her home, its mystical residents have become her family, and As You Wish, the personal concierge business formerly run by her Aunt Ve, has become her calling. Still, the time has come for change—and for Darcy to move out of Aunt Ve’s house. Darcy’s belongings are stashed in Aunt Ve’s garage, alongside a mess of memories, forgotten possessions, and, to both Ve and Darcy’s horror, a pile of old bones. It turns out they belong to Ve’s long missing second husband. Now Darcy must unpack old secrets to solve a cold case—and make sure her aunt isn’t looking at a spell behind bars.From the Paperback edition.
Witch and Wizard 3. La magia del fuego (Witch & Wizard #Volumen 3)
by James Patterson«ESCÚCHAME, no tenemos mucho tiempo. Imagínate que todas las cosas que te gustan estuvieran prohibidas. Tus libros, tu música, tus películas, el arte# Que te lo hubieran quitado todo. Quemado. Esa es la vida bajo el Nuevo Orden. Ahora, cada segundo que pasamos despiertos tenemos que luchar por las libertades que hemos perdido. Incluso nuestra imaginación está en peligro. Y además nos acusan de ser criminales. Eso es. Wisty y yo somos los criminales más buscados del Nuevo Orden. ¿Qué crimen hemos cometido? Promover el pensamiento libre y la creatividad# Ah, y practicar la magia. ¿Te has perdido? Voy a retroceder un poco#» Whit y Wisty Allgood lo han sacrificado todo para liderar la Resistencia contra el cruel régimen totalitario que gobierna su mundo pero, hasta el momento, la magia de los hermanos no ha sido capaz de detener la maldad del Único que es Único. Wisty sabe que ha llegado la hora de enfrentarse cara a cara con él, pero su lucha y su fuego solo consiguencanalizar y aumentar el poder de este ser invencible. ¿Cómo podrán prepararse para el momento de la verdad? ¿Cómo conseguirán vencerle? Llega la tercera entrega de la serie Witch & Wizard y las apuestas nunca estuvieron tan altas; las consecuencias del enfrentamiento final... lo cambiarán todo. Quien controla el fuego, gana el juego
The Witch at Wayside Cross: Jesperson and Lane Book II (Jesperson and Lane #2)
by Lisa TuttleShould you find yourself in need of a discreet investigation into any sort of mystery, crime or puzzling circumstances, think of Jesperson and Lane . . .Jesperson and Lane have just solved their first major case when a man bangs violently on their door - and almost immediately drops dead. The police rule death by natural causes, but the detectives are determined to find out what really happened . . .Mr Manning was screaming about witches before his death.The case takes them to Mr Manning's Norfolk home, a land of mysterious Shrieking Pits and ancient knowledge. Mr Manning was himself a member of the enigmatic School of Ancient British Wisdom, and not the first to suffer a similar fate. Local gossip suggests that he was secretly engaged to one of the three lovely sisters who reside at Wayside Cross - but which one? Are they really witches, as the gossips also claim?And what does all this have to do with the mysterious Shrieking Pits and a mother desperate to find her missing baby? Jesperson and Lane, at your service.'One of the SF and fantasy & horror field's most urbane - and much under-appreciated- writers' Love Reading
The Witch at Wayside Cross: Jesperson and Lane Book II (Jesperson and Lane #2)
by Lisa TuttleSequel to The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief, this terribly witty Victorian series of adventures is perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Sally Lockheart and The Night Circus.Should you find yourself in need of a discreet investigation into any sort of mystery, crime or puzzling circumstances, think of Jesperson and Lane . . .Jesperson and Lane have just solved their first major case when a man bangs violently on their door - and almost immediately drops dead. The police rule death by natural causes, but the detectives are determined to find out what really happened . . .Mr Manning was screaming about witches before his death.The case takes them to Mr Manning's Norfolk home, a land of mysterious Shrieking Pits and ancient knowledge. Mr Manning was himself a member of the enigmatic School of Ancient British Wisdom, and not the first to suffer a similar fate. Local gossip suggests that he was secretly engaged to one of the three lovely sisters who reside at Wayside Cross - but which one? Are they really witches, as the gossips also claim?And what does all this have to do with the mysterious Shrieking Pits and a mother desperate to find her missing baby? Jesperson and Lane, at your service.'One of the SF and fantasy & horror field's most urbane - and much under-appreciated - writers' Love Reading(P)2024 Quercus Editions Limited