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The Withdrawing Room (The Sarah Kelling and Max Bittersohn Mysteries #2)
by Charlotte MacLeodDeath pays a visit to Sarah Kelling&’s Boston boardinghouse in this cozy mystery from the bestselling author of the Peter Shandy series. Though the inheritance from her dearly departed Alexander was meant to set Sarah Kelling up for life, it vanishes quickly in the face of hounding from charitable organizations and the IRS. Facing the loss of her stately Back Bay brownstone, Sarah opens her home to lodgers—deciding she prefers a boardinghouse to the poorhouse. Soon she&’s cooking meals and serving tea for a cast of quirky residents, a cozy little family that would be quite happy were it not for the unpleasant presence of a certain Barnwell Augustus Quiffen—a man so rude that no one really minds when he&’s squashed beneath a subway car. Sarah replaces her lost boarder quickly, and the family dynamic is restored. But when another lodger dies suddenly, the boardinghouse appears to be cursed. Now it&’ll take more than a glass of sherry to soothe Sarah&’s panicked residents, and she must turn to detective Max Bittersohn for help before her boarders bolt. &“The epitome of the &‘cozy&’ mystery&” (Mostly Murder), award-winning author Charlotte MacLeod&’s Sarah Kelling and Max Bittersohn Mysteries have charmed readers the world over.
The Withdrawing Room (The Sarah Kelling and Max Bittersohn Mysteries #2)
by Charlotte MacLeodDeath pays a visit to Sarah Kelling&’s Boston boardinghouse in this cozy mystery from the bestselling author of the Peter Shandy series. Though the inheritance from her dearly departed Alexander was meant to set Sarah Kelling up for life, it vanishes quickly in the face of hounding from charitable organizations and the IRS. Facing the loss of her stately Back Bay brownstone, Sarah opens her home to lodgers—deciding she prefers a boardinghouse to the poorhouse. Soon she&’s cooking meals and serving tea for a cast of quirky residents, a cozy little family that would be quite happy were it not for the unpleasant presence of a certain Barnwell Augustus Quiffen—a man so rude that no one really minds when he&’s squashed beneath a subway car. Sarah replaces her lost boarder quickly, and the family dynamic is restored. But when another lodger dies suddenly, the boardinghouse appears to be cursed. Now it&’ll take more than a glass of sherry to soothe Sarah&’s panicked residents, and she must turn to detective Max Bittersohn for help before her boarders bolt. &“The epitome of the &‘cozy&’ mystery&” (Mostly Murder), award-winning author Charlotte MacLeod&’s Sarah Kelling and Max Bittersohn Mysteries have charmed readers the world over.
The Wither Invasion (Wither War #3)
by Mark ChevertonIn the concluding third book of a new Minecraft adventure series from New York Times bestselling author Mark Cheverton, Watcher fights the wither king’s army to save Minecraft itself from destruction. With Krael, the king of the withers, trapped in another world, the young wizard Watcher thinks the Great War is finally over. . . . but he’s wrong. Intent on destroying all villagers, Krael has found a way to bring his army to the Far Lands. Now, with Krael’s vicious horde chasing them, Watcher and his friends must save as many villages as possible before making their final stand. But, outnumbered by monsters stronger than they’ve ever seen, it seems hopeless. It will be left to Watcher to save them, and, with a secret weapon of mass destruction, the young wizard will be forced to make a decision: Should he destroy millions of monsters, or should the villagers stand and fight, knowing they’ll die? What Watcher doesn’t know is that a secret built into the ancient weapon could change the course of the war . . . for better or for worse.
Within a Wall
by Agatha ChristiePreviously published in the print anthology The Harlequin Tea Set and Other Stories.Alan Everard, a successful modernist painter, is married to the beautiful society girl Isobel Loring, who eagerly promotes her husband's work. At one of her tea parties, to which she invites the London art critics, she unveils her husband's latest masterpiece--a portrait of herself. But Alan realizes the picture is lifeless. However, a sketch he has done of his daughter's godmother, Jane Haworth, is full of life and honesty. Alan soon discovers that the real contribution Jane has made to his life is not just her artistic judgment.
Within Fire (Predator #3)
by H. E. McvayWhen Zazu Matsumoto finds herself pitted against the very forces of heaven for the sake of saving a man everyone thought beyond redemption, she discovers the answers to every question she ever had about love. Adventure, suspense, and burning passion, Within Fire, Book 3 of H.E. McVay's Predator series, has it all!The only child born of a Predator and a mortal has grown up. The product of fiercely overprotective parents, Zazu Matsumoto sets off on what she fully expects to be the only grand adventure of her life--seeking out an assassin who exists only in legend and story. She never expected to actually find him, much less awaken him and his appetites. Her first adventure could very well be her last as she truly learns what it means to play with fire.Content Notes: Hot, Paranormal, Fantasy, Suspense, Contemporary
Within His Embrace
by Denise A. AgnewJust what is it with jealous ex-boyfriends in Gold Rush, Colorado? Flying bullets, uncontrolled passion, and danger around every turn ... you won't be able to put this one down. Within His Embrace is a welcome addition to Denise A. Agnew's intriguing romance series, Heart of Justice. With her job gone and her carefully crafted life plan wrecked, Leigh Strong decides to take a short vacation from reality before she has to face putting it all back together again. A wild shootout puts her in the sight of SWAT cop Craig MacGilvary, the man she is fiercely drawn to, but that drives her crazy at the same time. She finds his stern, strong and silent personality a tad too uptight and decides he needs to live a little. She's determined to discover if he's really stoic, or if under all that starch burns a man of fire.Craig's ordered world is interrupted by the extroverted, live-it-up Leigh. Her in-your-face style disturbs his desire to keep things in line, and the feral attraction he feels for her arouses a fierce need to protect. They discover an unexpected and sizzling passion that makes him question his sanity. When her past and his catch up with them, and danger follows hot on their heels, the perils they'll face apart and together will test all their resolve in both career and love.
Within His Sight
by Denise A. AgnewShe's trying to ignore the intense sexual attraction she feels for him. He's trying to figure out why he's so attracted to this woman who obviously wants nothing to do with him. The sparks fly in Within His Sight, Book 1 of Denise A. Agnew's exciting romance series, Heart of Justice. Women respond to a man's testosterone without any thought...Tainted by bad memories of past betrayal, Mary Wickes knows getting involved with SWAT team member Dace "Hard Man" Banovic would be a big mistake. Yet working with him for six months at the sheriff's department has proven that her hormones don't care what she thinks--only what she wants.Men respond to a woman's softness without any thought...Dace is puzzled by Mary's avoidance tactics, and although he's tried to ignore the powerful attraction he feels for her, he can't help wanting to learn everything about the woman he's desired for months.When danger comes, sometimes it takes a special man and woman to see it through to the end...When a hostage situation forces them to confront their fears, Mary and Dace must find the courage to face the feelings they've tried so hard to deny.
Within Plain Sight: A Detective Byron Mystery (The John Byron Novels #4)
by Bruce Robert CoffinMaine Sunday Telegram #1 Bestseller * Winner of the Maine Literary Award for Best Crime Fiction * Winner of the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion for Best InvestigatorThe latest gripping installment of the award-winning, #1 bestselling Detective Byron mystery series: a grisly crime captivates Portland, sending John Byron and his team on a wild chase to catch the killer before it’s too late“These books are absolutely superb, beautifully plotted. I can’t recommend them highly enough.” —Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling co-author of the Pendergast seriesAmid the dog days of summer, Detective Sergeant John Byron is called to the scene of a horrific crime: a young woman’s body, dismembered and left in an abandoned Portland lumber yard. The killing shares striking similarities with a spate of murders committed in Boston by a serial killer known only as the Horseman.As Byron’s team investigates the case, they quickly push up against powerful forces in town. But Byron will stop at nothing to find the truth, not when there is a killer on the loose and everyone is a suspect. Has the Horseman expanded his killing field? Is this the work of an ingenious copycat—or is nothing what it seems? One thing is certain: Byron must uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
Within Range: Wyoming Cowboy Ranger (carsons And Delaneys: Battle Tested) / Within Range (Mills And Boon Heroes Ser.)
by Janice Kay JohnsonIf the detective was going to protect her,He’d have to get her to let her guard down first.Helen Boyd had thought she and her son were safe from her abusive ex-husband. Then she finds a dead woman in her house—a woman who looks a lot like her. Detective Seth Renner suspects that Helen was the intended victim, but soon learns Helen has many secrets… He doesn’t know what to believe, except that this woman and child need care and, right now, protection.
Within The Shadows
by Jess Haines Tami Dane Brandon MasseyBe Careful What You Wish For. At just thirty-one, Andrew Wilson has it all: close friends, a great house in an Atlanta suburb, and a successful career as a mystery writer. Only one thing is missing--a special person to share it with. Then one day he meets someone new, a woman who seems almost too good to be true. Beautiful, smart, and sophisticated, Mika Woods is everything that Andrew has ever wanted and more--at first. After one night of passion, Andrew soon discovers that Mika isn't quite who she appears to be. Or even what she appears to be. But it's too late to turn back. Mika has been waiting a lifetime for a man like Andrew. And what she wants, what she desires, she will have--no matter who has to die. . .
Within the Bounds
by Marc LodgeCliff Nielson is Ramwell and Bosely's rising star--a smart young lawyer using his wits to climb to the top of his profession. But when his prestigious firm takes on the defense of an accused serial killer--the notoriously brutal Resort Ripper--Cliff Nielson discovers that his job is more than an intellectual challenge. This time it's a shattering nightmare that hits closer to home than he could have imagined. And there's a lot more to lose than a court case...
Within the Circle: A Novel
by Arne DahlThis new and ingenious pulse-pounding thriller from legendary Swedish crime author Arne Dahl tracks a string of bombings in Stockholm that are seemingly connected to the climate debate and a secret organization, perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo and Lars Kepler. When a steel industry executive is found dead in a burning BMW, the death is quickly dismissed as a tragic accident. After another nearly identical accident occurs, criminal inspector Eva Nyman receives a letter that reveals details of an upcoming, and much more vicious, attack, leading her to believe that these are a deliberate series of murders, possibly even a case of climate terrorism.In the letter Eva recognizes a phrase that was often used by her disgraced former boss, Lukas Frisell, who went off the grid after botching a kidnapping investigation. Eva cannot believe that Frisell is responsible for the murders, but evidence keeps pointing toward him. And as her new team, NOVA, races to uncover the murderer before more people die, Eva is reluctant to disclose her suspicions regarding her old boss. As further bombings targeting public places begin, countless lives rely on NOVA&’s ability to find out who&’s behind it all and put a stop to the terror. The killer is out there somewhere, but all they have to go on is a cryptic letter and a strange symbol that keeps appearing everywhere they turn: a circle within a circle.Who is hiding within the circle?
Within These Gilded Halls: A Regency Romance
by Abigail WilsonHidden treasure and betrayal mingle with unexpected love within the walls of Avonthorpe Hall.After studying art under Miss Drake, a renowned painter, Phoebe Radcliff is certain she can finally move beyond the childish mistake that&’s kept her away from home. She is thrilled when Miss Drake employs her to complete a complicated ballroom renovation.Everything changes, however, the moment Miss Drake is murdered. With her last breath she imparts the location of a clue to Phoebe. Can the biggest secret of Avonthorpe Hall be true—the rumored treasure real? Phoebe is tasked to finish her work in the ballroom by Miss Drake&’s infuriatingly regimented yet all-too-handsome nephew, Lt. Graham Burke. Determined to fulfill the promise she made to her beloved teacher to find the treasure, Phoebe also works to uncover the truth about Miss Drake&’s death—and she must do so before Lt. Burke leases the house.But dark shadows line the gilded halls of Avonthorpe, and soon enough Phoebe realizes she&’s not the only person who knows about the clues. What&’s worse, she needs Lt. Burke&’s help to stay ahead of whoever is hard on her heels. If only she weren&’t so attracted to him.Caught up in a deadly race for answers, Phoebe must find a way to breach the shroud of lies that surrounds every last resident in the house and, more importantly, face a past she&’s been running away from for far too long.Regency romance and mysteryStand-alone novelBook length: approximately 95,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by author: Twilight at Moorington Cross, Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey, and The Vanishing at Loxby Manor
Within These Walls
by Ania AhlbornIn her all-new supernatural thriller, bestselling indie horror author Ania Ahlborn asks: How far would you go for success? What would you be capable of if the promise of forever was real?With his marriage on the rocks and his life in shambles, washed-up true-crime writer Lucas Graham is desperate for a comeback, one more shot at the bestselling success he once enjoyed. His chance comes when he’s promised exclusive access to death row inmate Jeffrey Halcomb, the notorious cult leader and mass murderer who’s ready to break his silence after thirty years, and who contacted Lucas personally from his maximum-security cell. With nothing left to lose, Lucas leaves New York to live and work from the scene of the crime: a split-level farmhouse on a gray-sanded beach in Washington State whose foundation is steeped in the blood of Halcomb’s diviners—runaways who were drawn to his message of family, unity, and unconditional love. There, Lucas sets out to capture the real story of the departed faithful. Except that he’s not alone. For Jeffrey Halcomb promised his devout eternal life…and within these walls, they’re far from dead.
Within Without: A Nyquist Mystery
by Jeff NoonFrom true weird fiction visionary Jeff Noon comes the fourth book in this Philip K. Dick Award-nominated mystery series.In the year 1960, private eye John Nyquist arrives in Delirium, a city of a million borders, to pursue his strangest case yet: tracking down the stolen sentient image of faded rock'n'roll star Vince Craven.As Nyquist tracks Vince's image through Delirium, crossing a series of ever-stranger and more surreal borderzones, he hears tantalising stories of a First Border, Omata, hidden within the depths of the city. But to find it, he'll have to cross into the fractured minds of Delirium's residents, and even into his own...
Without a Brew: A Sloan Krause Mystery (A Sloan Krause Mystery #4)
by Ellie AlexanderAmateur sleuth Sloan Krause delves into a murderous winter wonderland in another delightful mystery from cozy writer Ellie Alexander, Without a Brew. <P><P>It's winter in the Bavarian village of Leavenworth, Washington, which for local brewmaster Sloan Krause means lots of layers, pine and citrus-flavored craft beers, and getting the new guest rooms at Nitro into pristine condition before visitors flood in for IceFest—a local tradition filled with fireworks, ice carving, and winter games of all varieties. But Sloan and her boss Garrett quickly learn that being brewkeepers turned innkeepers may not be as idyllic as it sounded. While one couple staying with them seems completely smitten, a flashy group arrives in the evening demanding rooms. Sloan and Garrett are less than impressed, but agree to rent to them anyway. The night takes a turn when brewery patron Liv Paxton finishes her frothy pint and, with no previous plan for an overnight stay in Leavenworth, eagerly takes Sloan up on the offer of sanctuary from the snow—until she has a strange run in with some locals and the other guests. <P><P>Sloan could be imagining things, but when Liv's room is found trashed the next morning, a hateful message painted on her car, and Liv herself is nowhere to be found, Sloan is convinced another mystery is brewing. With many of the potential suspects hunkering down under Nitro's roof, she knows her co-workers and friends won't be safe until she serves up the killer a hoppy pint of justice.
Without a Clue
by Trish JensenWhat do you mean your house?Since her aborted wedding, Meg Renshaw’s thrown everything into her work. But her latest brainstorm-a mystery weekend at a Charleston plantation-hits a few bumps. For one, her “corpse” has passed out on pain pills. One guest is a cat. And the owner of the house walks in, claiming their lease is invalid.Luckily, Meg’s got a persuasive bent and she sweet-talks Matt Rossi into becoming the new corpse. With that item checked off, she’s ready to move on. Until she discovers the uptight, controlling corpse refuses to stay murdered and has just turned her plans for the weekend upside down.And then he starts demanding some other rights....
Without a Doubt
by Kathleen LongLITTLE GIRL LOST...AND FOUND?The moment she laid eyes on the little girl with the butterfly-shaped birthmark, reporter Sophie Markham swore she was looking at her long-lost niece. And yet this child's parents claimed to have met the birth mother...who had perished in a fire. Digging into the adoption quickly became dangerous, but her biggest challenge was the child's uncle, and Sophie's ex, Gary Barksdale. Being near him reminded Sophie of the passion that had once driven their careers and their relationship. And working together now felt as natural as it had back then-except this time someone wanted them dead.
Without a Doubt (A Carol Childs Mystery #3)
by Nancy Cole Silverman“Crackles with memorable characters, Hollywood legends, and as much action behind the mic as investigative reporter Carol Childs finds in the field” (Mar Preston, author of the Detective Dave Mason Mysteries). As radio reporter Carol Childs investigates a series of Beverly Hills jewelry heists, she realizes her FBI boyfriend, Eric, is working the same case. Even worse, she may have inadvertently helped the suspect escape. The situation intensifies when the suspect calls the radio station during a live broadcast, baiting Carol deeper into the investigation. In order for her to uncover the truth, Carol must choose between her job and her personal relationships. What started out as coincidence between Carol and Eric becomes a race for the facts—pitting them against one another—before the thieves can pull off a daring escape, leaving a trail of dead bodies behind, and taking the jewels with them. “A rockin’ thrill ride through the streets of LA and Bev Hills in search of stolen jewels and murderous thieves.” —Paul D. Marks, Shamus Award-winning author of Broken Windows “An irresistible page-turner. Murders pile up along with bombs, car chases, and betrayal, but not without the droll humor that only a writer like Silverman knows how to blend into a story cozy readers won’t soon forget.” —Jill Amadio, author of Digging Too Deep
Without a Doubt (A Carol Childs Mystery #3)
by Nancy Cole Silverman“Crackles with memorable characters, Hollywood legends, and as much action behind the mic as investigative reporter Carol Childs finds in the field” (Mar Preston, author of the Detective Dave Mason Mysteries). As radio reporter Carol Childs investigates a series of Beverly Hills jewelry heists, she realizes her FBI boyfriend, Eric, is working the same case. Even worse, she may have inadvertently helped the suspect escape. The situation intensifies when the suspect calls the radio station during a live broadcast, baiting Carol deeper into the investigation. In order for her to uncover the truth, Carol must choose between her job and her personal relationships. What started out as coincidence between Carol and Eric becomes a race for the facts—pitting them against one another—before the thieves can pull off a daring escape, leaving a trail of dead bodies behind, and taking the jewels with them. “A rockin’ thrill ride through the streets of LA and Bev Hills in search of stolen jewels and murderous thieves.” —Paul D. Marks, Shamus Award-winning author of Broken Windows “An irresistible page-turner. Murders pile up along with bombs, car chases, and betrayal, but not without the droll humor that only a writer like Silverman knows how to blend into a story cozy readers won’t soon forget.” —Jill Amadio, author of Digging Too Deep
Without a Shadow
by Chris CowleyThe story begins with the discovery of a body of a foreign student, which then leads to a meeting between a senior police officer and a Swiss businesswomen with an intimate knowledge of Swiss banking and its role in international crime. The plot unfolds as together they journey to disrupt the flow of billions of dollars funding the worldwide trade in heroin. Set against a background of international crime and the vast resources of Triad Chinese gangsters, sensitive Triad banking data is hacked, finances mysteriously disappear, apparently stolen before reappearing within competing Triad bank accounts. The actions leap between London, Geneva, Bangkok and Hong Kong. Suspicion grows as senior Triad gang members commence a deadly self-destructive Triad war.
Without a Trace: Without A Trace, Beyond A Doubt, Into The Deep, Cry In The Night, And Silent Night (Rock Harbor #1)
by Colleen CobleWhen a plane carrying Bree Nicholls' husband and son disappears, her life changes forever. Her relentless determination to find them starts an investigation that links their disappearance to a violent crime threatening to tear the peaceful town of Rock Harbor apart.<P> Mystery fans will love this exciting new series from best-selling author Colleen Coble. Set in the untamed beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the Rock Harbor Series is full of suspense and romance, drawing you into the life and operation of a canine search-and-rescue team as it unravels the secrets of an enchanting wilderness.
Without a Trace (Hardy Boys Casefiles #31)
by Franklin W. DixonFrom the back of the book: Badland bonanza Rancher Roy Carlson asks Frank and Joe to visit his spread in New Mexico after one of his cowboys disappears. While searching the area in an ultralight plane, the Hardys are forced to land. Suddenly the brother detectives are fighting to survive in a vast wilderness-and along with rattlesnakes and tornadoes a deadly enemy is on their trail. There's a million-dollar bonanza at stake as Frank and Joe uncover the real mystery of the Circle C Ranch. But unless the brothers make their way home, their lives won't be worth a plugged nickel. ================ From inside the book: FINAL DESCENT Frank banked the ultralight airplane, preparing to circle back to the homestead. Suddenly he felt a jerk on his right foot pedal, and the ultralight whipped into a spin. Frank frantically worked the rudder pedals. The right one was stuck in the stop position. Trying the left pedal, he managed to move it slightly-but then it stuck, too. Fighting panic, Frank glanced behind him at the tail. The rudder was definitely jammed, which meant that a cable must have broken and the control line had fouled. The ultralight kept whirling in a tight circle-and the ground was moving up closer and closer. If Frank didn't get control back, the ultralight would crash!
Without a Trace: Capital Crime’s Crime Book of the Year
by Mari Hannah'Involving, sophisticated, intelligent and suspenseful' Lee Child'A gripping, twisty police procedural' Shari Lapena'Sets off at a cracking pace from page one and never slows down' Rachel Abbott'Compelling, page-turning suspense ... Mari is a writer at the very top of her game' Steve CavanaghA FATAL CRASHA plane on route from London to New York City has disappeared out of the sky. This breaking news dominates every TV channel, every social media platform, and every waking hour of the Metropolitan Police and US Homeland Security. A PRIVATE TRAGEDYThe love of DCI Kate Daniels' life was on that aircraft, but she has no authority to investigate. This major disaster is outside of her jurisdiction and she's ordered to walk away.A SEARCH FOR THE TRUTHBut Kate can't let it lie. She has to find out what happened to that plane - even if it means going off book. No one is safe. And there are some very dangerous people watching her...