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Violet Tendencies (A Rose City Mystery #2)

Who could object to a flower festival? Britta Johnston and her aunt Elin are delighted that their Portland floral boutique is part of the city’s Rose Festival, which draws thousands to the Pacific Northwest for dragon boat races, fireworks, and other attractions—capped off by a big parade. They’re building a float that’s sure to rock the judge’s boat . . . until a gang of angry protestors shows up. The group, who call themselves Dark Fusion, are decidedly not into flower power, and they want to take down the system . . . including the upcoming extravaganza. Then their leader is strangled with a garland of violets—and Britta finds the body. With tensions running high and so much at stake, there are plenty of suspects, from the Grand Marshal to a longtime volunteer to a former Rose Queen. But before Britta and Elin can stem the violence, the case is going to get even more explosive . . .

Violet and the Mystery of Tiger Island

Can YOU solve the case of Tiger Island? Join Violet Remy-Robinson, an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making, on her fifth adventure… Violet and her friends can’t believe their luck when they’re invited to a wedding on a tropical island. But when old enemies the Du Plicitouses show up at the same hotel, and a valuable figurine goes missing, Violet is sure the sneaky family are behind it. It’s a race against time – and a hungry tiger – to uncover the truth and make sure the big day goes to plan. Complete with two-colour illustrations throughout by Becka Moor, this is a fresh and funny mystery and readers will fall in love with Violet’s quirky charm. Perfect for fans of Dixie O’Day, Ottoline and Goth Girl.

Violets Are Blue (Alex Cross #7)

Detective Alex Cross must confront his most terrifying nemesis ever -- and his own deepest fears -- in this electrifying thriller from the world's #1 bestselling writer. D.C. Detective Alex Cross has seen a lot of crime scenes. But even he is appalled by the gruesome murders of two joggers in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park-killings that look more like the work of savage beasts than humans. Local police are horrified and even the FBI is baffled.Then, as Cross is called in to take on the case, the carnage takes off, leaving a trail of bodies across America and sweeping him to Savannah, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Los Angeles as his nemesis, the merciless criminal known as the Mastermind, stalks him, taunts him, and once again, threatens everything he holds dear...

Violets are Blue (Alex Cross #7)

The Mastermind is back - and he's hot on detective Alex Cross's trail. His cold, taunting threats leave Alex angry and deeply concerned for his family's safety. Two joggers have been found dead in San Francisco - bitten and hung by their feet to drain the blood. Further murders in California, and then on the East Coast as well, completely baffle Alex and the FBI. Is this the work of a cult, or role players, or even of modern-day vampires? Desperate to stop the deaths, Alex teams up with Jamilla Hughes, a savvy woman detective, and the FBI's Kyle Craig. But Alex has never been closer to defeat, or in greater danger. He must survive a deadly confrontation - only to learn at last the awful secret of the Mastermind.

Violets are Blue (Alex Cross #7)

Two joggers have been found dead in San Francisco - bitten and hung by their feet to drain the blood. Further murders in California, and then on the East Coast as well, completely baffle Alex and the FBI. Is this the work of a cult, or role players, or even of modern-day vampires? Desperate to stop the deaths, Alex teams up with Jamilla Hughes, a savvy woman detective, and the FBI's Kyle Craig. But Alex has never been closer to defeat, or in greater danger. He must survive a deadly confrontation - only to learn at last the awful secret of the Mastermind.(P)2010 Headline Digital

Violette Nozière: A Story of Murder in 1930s Paris

On an August evening in 1933, in a quiet, working-class neighborhood in Paris, eighteen-year-old Violette Nozière gave her mother and father glasses of barbiturate-laced "medication," which she told them had been prescribed by the family doctor; one of her parents died, the other barely survived. Almost immediately Violette's act of "double parricide" became the most sensational private crime of the French interwar era--discussed and debated so passionately that it was compared to the Dreyfus Affair. Why would the beloved only child of respectable parents do such a thing? To understand the motives behind this crime and the reasons for its extraordinary impact, Sarah Maza delves into the abundant case records, re-creating the daily existence of Parisians whose lives were touched by the affair. This compulsively readable book brilliantly evokes the texture of life in 1930s Paris. It also makes an important argument about French society and culture while proposing new understandings of crime and social class in the years before World War II.

Viper Attack (Mission Alert)

Tom and Zilla go undercover to protect a classmate who's being targeted by kidnappers. He's the son of an important physician with powerful enemies. But can Tom and Zilla keep him safe without exposing their secret mission? It's up to the secret agents to save the day.

Viper Game (Ghostwalker Novel #11)

Hailed as "the queen of paranormal romance" by J.R. Ward, #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan continues to amaze readers with her phenomenal novels. Now, from the author of the Dark Carpathian series, comes the newest in Christine Feehan's explosive GhostWalker series . . . GhostWalker Wyatt Fontenot knows the price he paid for the secret military experiments that gave him his special catlike abilities. After all, he left his bayou home a healer and came back a killer. While Wyatt and his GhostWalker brother Gator may have known exactly the sort of game they were getting into, Wyatt never anticipated where it would lead - or to whom.The swamps hold many mysteries, but few are as sinuously seductive as Le Poivre de Cayenne. The woman the locals call Pepper is every bit as enigmatic as the three little girls she's desperately trying to protect. From what, Wyatt is soon to discover. Right now Pepper needs a man like Wyatt. Passionately. But her secrets are about to take them both deeper into the bayou than either imagined -- where desire is the deadliest poison of all.

Viper's Dream: A Novel

For fans of Colson Whitehead and Wild Women and the Blues, Viper's Dream is a gritty, daring look at the vibrant jazz scene of midcentury Harlem, and one man&’s dreams of making it big and finding love in a world that wants to keep him down.Harlem, 1936. Clyde &“The Viper&” Morton boards a train from Alabama to Harlem to chase his dreams of being a jazz musician. When his talent fails him, he becomes caught up in the dangerous underbelly of Harlem&’s drug trade. In this heartbreaking novel, one man must decide what he is willing to give up and what he wants to fight for.Viper's Dream is a fast-paced story that is charged with suspense. A snappy, provocative voice and a stark look at Viper&’s Black American experience weave with endless plot twists to offer readers a stunningly original, achingly beautiful read.

Viper's Kiss

Librarian Maggie Kincaid yearns for excitement--but being accused of espionage is not what she had in mind. Wanted by the police, the FBI and the criminal element, Maggie goes on the run--and runs straight into sexy Luke Fletcher. Unfortunately, when Luke pulls out the handcuffs, it's not because he has something kinky in mind... Security expert Luke is intent on seeing the murderous spy known only as Viper brought to justice. The un-spy-like behavior of his fugitive makes him suspect he's apprehended the wrong woman. Just as they give in to lust, new evidence convinces Luke that Maggie's not as innocent as she claims to be. Devastated by Luke's inability to trust her, Maggie runs again. She's determined to clear her name, and if that means tracking down a notorious spy even Interpol can't seem to locate, then that's exactly what she'll do.

Viper: No Resurrection for Commissario Ricciardi (The Commissario Ricciardi Mysteries #6)

Commissario Ricciardi, “one of the most interesting and well-drawn detectives in fiction,” returns in this historical mystery by the author of By My Hand (The Daily Beast).It is one week before Easter, Naples, 1932. At the high-class brothel in the center of town known as Paradiso, Viper, the most famous prostitute of all, is found dead. Suffocated with a pillow. Her last client swears that when he left her she was alive and well. But when her next client arrived, he found her dead. Who killed her and why? Ricciardi has to untangle a complex knot of greed, frustration, jealousy, and rancor in order to solve the riddle of Viper’s death. As he does so, he will discover no end of conflicting emotions just beneath the surface of a city that lives on passion.De Giovanni’s mysteries unfold with such sinuous ease that they seem to write themselves. They enchant, surprise; they hold readers enthralled. Commissario Ricciardi, whose dubious gift of being able to see and hear the last seconds in the lives of those who have suffered a violent death, is one of the most fascinating investigators to make his appearance in the world of international crime fiction in recent years. And in Viper, the lustful and boisterous city of Naples has never been more seductive.“Engaging . . . melancholy Ricciardi, Brigadier Raffaele Maione, and other characters are compellingly drawn. New readers and returning fans should savor this novel like a Neapolitan pastiera.” —Publishers Weekly“De Giovanni is a fantastic discovery and I’m looking forward to reading the series from the start as there’s plenty here to enthrall the reader.” —Crimepieces

Vipers Rule

From the New York Times bestselling author of Vipers Run, here is the latest Skulls Creek novel, starring the outlaws of the Vipers Motorcycle Club and the women in need of their protection--and love....Even though he's no longer a U.S. soldier, Talon "Tals" Garrity hasn't lost his desire for living on the edge. As the enforcer for the Vipers Motorcycle Club, the eternal bad boy is always getting into trouble--especially with the ladies, who can't seem to resist him. But when Maddie Wells returns to Skulls Creek, he's shocked that she can't seem to keep her hands off him either. Good thing Tals doesn't mind playing with fire.Growing up with her family's prestigious name and money, Maddie could never indulge a bad-boy biker like Tals. Now that she's back, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him. But if Maddie ends up getting what she wants, they might both be sorry. Because some very dangerous men are hot on her trail--and Tals and his MC will have to put their lives on the line to protect her....

Viper’s Tangle

The masterpiece of one of the twentieth century's greatest Catholic writers, Vipers' Tangle tells the story of Monsieur Louis, an embittered aging lawyer who has spread his misery to his entire estranged family. Louis writes a journal to explain to them--and to himself--why his soul has been deformed, why his heart seems like a foul nest of twisted serpents. Mauriac's novel masterfully explores the corruption caused by pride, avarice, and hatred, and its opposite--the divine grace that remains available to each of us until the very moment of our deaths. It is the unforgettable tale of the battle for one man's soul."a modern masterpiece."--St. Louis Star-Times"It is a magnificent novel, beautifully and skilfully written."--Integrity"Mauriac is one of the few who can touch the supernatural and write superb fiction simultaneously...Perhaps no one reader will see all that is taught in this book. But that is the nature of great literature. We are satisfied in knowing that any serious reader of mature intelligence will find the story profound and yet exciting in a tense, still sort of way. Few novels bring one so close to the soul of man; fewer have such a profound grasp of basic supernatural values."--Rev. Demetrius Manousos, O.F.M.Cap. The Cowl"extraordinary Catholic novel"--Commonwealth"Both as a novelist in the tradition of Dostoevsky and as a poet in that of Baudelaire, Mauriac deserves his present position as one of the world's greatest writers."--The New York Times"One of the most human and Catholic of Mauriac's works, Vipers' Tangle could well be his greatest."--Best Sellers

Viral

In this electrifying medical thriller from New York Times bestselling author Robin Cook, a family&’s exposure to a rare yet deadly virus ensnares them in a growing danger to mankind—and pulls back the curtain on a healthcare system powered by profit and greed. Trying to find some normalcy during the Covid-19 pandemic, Brian Murphy and his family are on a summer excursion in Cape Cod when his wife, Emma, comes down with concerning flu-like symptoms. But their leisurely return home to New York City quickly becomes a race to the local hospital as she suddenly begins seizing in the car. At the ICU, she is diagnosed with eastern equine encephalitis, a rare and highly lethal mosquito-borne viral disease seemingly caught during one of their evening cookouts. Complicating the situation further, Brian and Emma&’s young daughter then begins to exhibit alarming physical and behavioral symptoms, too. Emma&’s harrowing hospital stay becomes even more fraught when Brian receives a staggering hospital bill full of outrageous charges and murky language. To add insult to injury, his health insurance company refuses to cover any of the cost, citing dubious clauses in Brian&’s policy. Forced to choose between the ongoing care of family and bills he can never pay, and furious at a shockingly indifferent healthcare system, Brian vows to seek justice. But to get to the bottom of the predatory practices targeting his loved ones and countless others, he must uncover the dark side of an industry that has strayed drastically from its altruistic roots—and bring down the callous executives preying on the sick and defenseless before the virus can claim even more people . . .

Viral Conspiracy

James Rocasolano, a renowned scientist, discovers the cure for HIV after a couple of tries. What he is unaware of is that there are many financial interests involved….and this is where trouble begins. The Black Ambar Corporation, which represents the interests of the pharmaceutical industry, intends to continue profiting from the sale of chronic treatments. James Rocasolano’s cure is in their way…so they try to assassinate him, but the question is, do they succeed? It has a very elaborate, dizzying plot, with many twists and turns, and a totally unexpected ending. When you least expect it, everything you thought was going to happen, jumps into the air and goes in another direction. Nothing appears to be as you would expect. There are murders, conspiracies, love stories, suspense, betrayals, sex, etc. ESCRIDUENDE AWARD TO THE BEST INTRIGUE NOVEL AT THE 2015 BOOK FAIR. INFINITE AWARD FOR THE BEST THRILLER NOVEL 2016. "The novel by the young Juan Martin Garcia reveals a narrative mastery. This is not common at the author's age." José Menéndes - former Supreme Court Magistrate. "We are facing a novel that does not detract from the latest works of such noted authors like Stephen King or Dan Brown." Gabriel Neila - Professor of the Literature University of Alcalá. "Viral Conspiracy" is a dynamic, fun adventure written with a carefree style" Vicente Baratas – writer

Viral Justice

As a general's daughter, Alicia Stone has fought twice as hard for everything she's earned in the military. A Special Forces consultant with black belts in three martial arts, she's as strong as her surname implies. No one dares call her Alicia--no one but Colonel Robert Maxmillian, head of the Biological Response Team.With Alicia at his side, Max must lead the team into northern Iraq to investigate a virus--or is it a weapon--killing the area's population. Charged with guarding his body, she can't help wanting his hands on her body. Max would be the perfect fling. But he demands more.The heat builds between them, but danger quickly follows. As the two get closer to the source of the virus, they'll have to risk their future to outsmart a scientist with nothing to lose.Book three of Biological Response Team

Viral Siege

MEMORY SWEEPA call for help from an FBI agent with nowhere else to turn has Mack Bolan racing to Seattle, but he arrives minutes too late: the agent is ambushed before he can be rescued. Hurt during the attack, Bolan can't remember who he is or why he's there. All he knows is that he has something important to do or thousands will die.Piecing together the fragments of his memory, Bolan realizes that a deadly virus is about to be handed over to a North Korean client. The airborne germ could cause widespread devastation unless he can stop the transaction and take down the group behind the lethal bioweapon. With his mind working against him, the Executioner is about to put up a fight his enemies will never forget...if they survive.

Viral: A Novel

In remote pockets of the Third World, a deadly virus is quietly sweeping through impoverished farming villages and shanty towns with frightening speed and potency. Meanwhile, in Washington, a three-word message left in a safe-deposit box may be the key to stopping the crisis--if, that is, Charles Mallory, a private intelligence contractor and former CIA operative, can decipher the puzzle before time runs out. What Mallory begins to discover are the traces of a secret war, with a bold objective--to create a new, technologically advanced society. With the help of his brother Jon, an investigative reporter, can he break the story to the world before it is too late--before a planned "humane depopulation" takes place? As the stakes and strategies of this secret war become more evident, the Mallory brothers find themselves in a complex game of wits with an enemy they can't see: a new sort of superpower led by a brilliant, elusive tactician who believes that ends justify means.blems that plague many Third World nations. With the help of his brother Jon, an investigative reporter, can he break the story to the world before it is too late - before a planned "humane depopulation" takes place? As the stakes and strategies of this secret war become more evident, the Mallory brothers find themselves in a complex game of wits with an enemy they can't see: a new sort of superpower led by a brilliant, elusive tactician who believes that ends justify means.From the Hardcover edition.

Viravax: A Thriller of Humanity's Genetic Apocalypse

A near-future thriller of deadly genetic warfare. The private laboratory known as ViraVax, deep in the Central American jungles, is known for conducting questionable genetic research outside of safety regulations and oversight. Ex-intelligence officer Rico Toledo has uncovered a horrifying truth. Viravax, run by a mysterious utopian group called the Children of Eden, wants to remake the world, and humanity itself, according to their own image. As he digs deeper, Toledo&’s worst suspicions have been confirmed: his partner has been genetically programmed for assassination. And Toledo may have been altered, too …

Virgin

An international thriller about the search for Mary, the mother of Jesus, from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Repairman Jack novels. During the Gulf War in 1991, an ancient scroll is found in the Negev Desert of southern Israel. Years later, scientists declare it a fake, but an American nun believes it will lead her to the resting place of the Virgin Mary. What she finds seems to possess miraculous healing powers that attract believers and skeptics from across the globe. She also draws the attention of a mysterious Israeli Shin Bet officer determined to retrieve the remains of &“The Mother&” at any cost. And that is only the beginning . . . Previously published under the pseudonym Mary Elizabeth Murphy.

Virgin's Holiday

A timid librarian finds passion, romance, and mystery on the trip of a lifetime On the eve of her thirtieth birthday, Vergie Whidby feels unwanted and unloved. She has no romantic prospects on the horizon, yet her body and soul cry out for life, love, and desire. Desperate for a change, Vergie withdraws most her savings from the bank and books a trip to romantic St. Augustine, Florida. There, amid the old world splendor, she splurges on fancy dresses and lacy undergarments, determined to be a different woman than the small-town librarian she has become. But even in the arms of a skilled and handsome lover, Vergie is unable to let go of a lifetime of inhibitions. It will take a case of mistaken identity and the influence of Valerie Ware, reclusive author of such steamy romances as Shameless Sinners and Penthouse Passion, to unleash the burning desires that Vergie has kept locked up for so long.

Virginia Class (Silent Service Series #4)

CALL TO ARMS The U.S.S. Virginia-the first in the most technologically advanced new class of U.S. attack submarines-sets sail, even as the Navy's high-tech submarine program falls under attack from a Congress that believes it unneeded. But a threat no one anticipated is gliding silently through dangerous waters. A rogue Kilo-class submarine built by a shadowy and powerful ally has become the latest weapon in al Qaeda's terrorist arsenal. The submarine's brutal strikes have created an explosive hostage situation in the Pacific... and have left hundreds of people dead. This new and stealthy terrorist threat must be eliminated before more innocent lives are lost. But the officers, crew, and Navy SEALs aboard the Virginia will face more than they anticipated in the turbulent waters of the South China Sea-as one untried American sub races toward an explosive confrontation with an old, cunning, and ruthless enemy.

Virginia Weddings: Three Romances Persevere in the Commonwealth (Heartsong Novella Collection)

Will Secrets and Mystery Stifle Love?Daphne Elliot has refused new romance ever since her first love died in a lumber mill accident forty years ago. An eager coworker tries to unite Daphne with a farmer named Jack, but she soon discovers that her suitor has a cloudy past. Will that past destroy them or lead them to love? Connie Ortiz gets more than she bargained for when she buys an old cuckoo clock at a yard sale. Strange people begin entering her life, offering to buy the clock for exorbitant sums or urging Connie to keep the clock at all cost. Connie’s handsome boss, Lance Adams, finds the whole situation intriguing and Connie even more intriguing. Can love resolve this mystery? Debbie Reilly longs for a love and a place to belong. Working with the elderly at a health care facility, she meets Neil Jenson who routinely visits his grandma Elvina. He soon discovers a family secret he never knew. Can Debbie help Neil straighten out the mess? Or will the mystery of Neil’s past destroy his hope for a wonderful future?

Virtual Destruction (The Craig Kreident Thrillers)

At the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California—one of the nation’s premier nuclear-weapons design facilities—high-level physicists operate within heavy security to model and test new warhead designs. But politics can be just as dangerous as the weapons they design, and with gigantic budgets on the line, scientific egos, and personality clashes, research can turn deadly. When a prominent and abrasive nuclear-weapons researcher is murdered inside a Top Security zone, FBI investigator Craig Kreident is brought in on the case—but his FBI security clearance isn’t the same as a Department of Energy or Department of Defense clearance, and many of the clues are “sanitized” before he arrives. Kreident finds that dealing with red tape and political in-fighting might be more difficult than solving a murder. Written by two insiders who have worked at Lawrence Livermore, Virtual Destruction is not only a gripping thriller and complex mystery, but a vivid portrayal of an actual US nuclear-design facility.

Virtual Vampires of Vermont (American Chillers #13)