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Unreal (Unreal Ser.)
by Riley MorenoJulie e Kim lo sapevano bene. Ma andarono comunque! Quando un viaggio innocente prende una brutta piega, due giovani donne finiscono a lottare per le proprie vite. Per celebrare la laurea, Julie Edwards e la sua migliore amica, Kim, partono per un viaggio in macchina attraverso il paese. Ma una semplice sosta diventa la fine della strada, quando le due giovani donne restano intrappolate in qualcosa che non avevano previsto… nei loro sogni più selvaggi. Cosa dicono i lettori su Unreal (Irreale): Non mi aspettavo la svolta degli eventi così vicino all’inizio della storia. Il colpevole è stato una sorpresa. La fine soddisfacente. – S. Burkhardt Mi è piaciuto molto leggerlo. Ho apprezzato i personaggi. La storia si è svolta rapidamente. Lo consiglierei di sicuro. Difficile posarlo. – Recensione Amazon Ritmo veloce… è necessario avvisare coloro che hanno subito abusi sessuali che questo libro potrebbe essere difficile da leggere per loro. Ben scritto, però. – Christina Powers Io ho letto il primo e il secondo e adesso sto leggendo l’ultimo della serie. Difficile smettere! Non vedo l’ora di scoprire come va a finire!!! – Roberta F. Goslicki Inquietante, intenso e credibile. Non riuscivo a smettere di leggerlo. I personaggi sono descritti bene e li ho sentiti molto realistici durante la lettura. Mettete in conto di leggerlo tutto in una volta sola. – Lori Hughes Questo libro è indicato solo per un pubblico adulto. Tratta argomenti come gli abusi ed è consigliato per lettori di almeno 18 anni. Non aspettate! Scaricatelo e leggetelo subito!!
Unreal (Unreal Ser.)
by Riley MorenoJulie y Kim lo sabían muy bien. Ellos fueron de todos modos. Cuando un inocente viaje por carretera da un giro oscuro, dos mujeres jóvenes terminarán peleando por sus vidas. Para celebrar su graduación universitaria, Julie Edwards y su mejor amiga, Kim, se embarcan en un viaje por el país. Pero una simple parada en boxes se convierte en el final del camino cuando las dos jóvenes se enredan en algo que nunca vieron venir ... ¡en sus sueños más locos! Para una audiencia madura solo mayores de 18 años Género: FICCIÓN / Suspenso
Unreasonable Doubt
by Elizabeth FerrarsProfessor Alistair Dirke thought himself a reasonable man - he could scarcely acknowledge the suspicion that was beginning to grow in his mind every time he saw his wife Rose with Paul Eckleston . . . Paul seemed to be there very often these days. Yet soon a more terrible suspicion was to grow and spread through the little community of Rollway, where the Dirkes had lived in peace with their neighbours. A valuable collection of coins goes missing and then a man is murdered.
Unreasonable Doubt (Murder Room #813)
by Elizabeth FerrarsProfessor Alistair Dirke thought himself a reasonable man - he could scarcely acknowledge the suspicion that was beginning to grow in his mind every time he saw his wife Rose with Paul Eckleston . . . Paul seemed to be there very often these days. Yet soon a more terrible suspicion was to grow and spread through the little community of Rollway, where the Dirkes had lived in peace with their neighbours. A valuable collection of coins goes missing and then a man is murdered.
Unreasonable Doubt: A Constable Molly Smith Novel (Constable Molly Smith Novels #8)
by Vicki Delany"Irascible, fearless and unapologetic, Maddy is a heroine cozy fans will embrace."—Publishers WeeklyNewspaper librarian Maddy Sprowls never gives story ideas to the editors at The Hannawa Herald-Union. She prefers to stay in the newspaper "morgue" and do her job. Then one Saturday she sees four elderly women get out of a taxicab at a garage sale. She figures that those women must hire the cabby every week to drive them from garage sale to garage sale. And wouldn't that make a great feature story for the paper? Monday morning she runs straight to the newsroom with her idea. Shortly after the story runs, one of the four women is murdered: retired antique dealer Violeta Bell. Maddy wants no part of the investigation, but before she knows it, she's on another of her infamous snoopathons. And, good gravy, enjoying every minute.Violeta Bell is an enigma. She even claimed to be the Queen of Romania. Could it be true?
Unreasonable Doubts: A Novel
by Reyna Marder GentinJaded New York City Public Defender Liana Cohen would give anything to have one client in whom she can believe. Dozens of hardened criminals and repeat offenders have chipped away at her faith in both herself and the system. Her boyfriend Jakob’s high-powered law firm colleagues see her do-gooder job as a joke, which only adds to the increasing strain in their relationship. Enter imprisoned felon Danny Shea, whose unforgivable crime would raise a moral conflict in an attorney at the height of her idealism—and that hasn't been Liana in quite a while. But Danny's astonishing blend of good looks, intelligence, and vulnerability intrigues Liana. Could he be the client she’s been longing for—the wrongly accused in need of a second chance? Is he innocent? As their attorney-client relationship transforms into something less than arm’s length, Liana is forced to confront fundamental questions of truth, faith, and love—and to decide who she wants to be.
Unredeemed
by J M DolanJust when everything is going well in her life, researcher Jamee Blair is forced to become an amateur detective after the live-in caregiver hired for her sister’s medical crisis, vanishes. To track down the truth of the missing caregiver, Jamee enlists the help of modern day highlander, Samuel Craig, a politician appointed investigator into human trafficking links to international organized crime. Together, Jamee and Sam embark on a disturbing search for Odessa and, as the mystery unfolds, they find themselves navigating the twists and turns of Canada’s seedy underground immigration. Jamee’s comedy filled one-line zingers, aimed to keep Sam at arms distance, become a second chance at happiness. When a casino chip is found with the body, Sam suspects more than a simple homicide, and when a second crime scene is discovered on a suburban Calgary beach, the search leads to so much more. In this romantic thriller, the unlikely pair uncover a conspiracy that involves murder, assassins, spies and espionage. If you like Janet Evanovich's one-line zingers or David Baldacci's fast-paced style, you'll love the romantic suspense and intrigue of Unredeemed by J M Dolan.
Unreliable: A Novel
by Lee IrbyRiotous and riveting, this is the story of a charming college professor who most definitely did not—but maybe did—kill his ex-wife. Or someone else. Or no one. Irby plays with the thriller trope in unimaginably clever ways. Edwin Stith, a failed novelist and college writing instructor in upstate New York, is returning home for the weekend to Richmond, Virginia, to celebrate his mother's wedding—to a much younger man. Edwin has a peculiar relationship with the truth. He is a liar who is brutally honest. He may or may not be sleeping with his students, he may or may not be getting fired, and he may or may not have killed his ex-wife, a lover, and his brand-new stepsister. Stith's dysfunctional homecoming leads him deep into a morass of long-gestating secrets and dangers, of old-flames still burning strong and new passions ready to consume everything he holds dear. But family dysfunction is only eclipsed by Edwin's own, leading to profound suspense and utter hilarity. Lee Irby has crafted a sizzling modern classic of dark urges, lies, and secrets that harks back to the unsettling obsessions of Edgar Allan Poe—with a masterful ending that will have you thinking for days.
Unremembered
by Jessica BrodyWhen Freedom Airlines flight 121 went down over the Pacific Ocean, no one ever expected to find survivors. Which is why the sixteen-year-old girl discovered floating among the wreckage--alive--is making headlines across the globe. Even more strange is that her body is miraculously unharmed and she has no memories of boarding the plane. She has no memories of her life before the crash. She has no memories period. No one knows how she survived. No one knows why she wasn't on the passenger manifest. And no one can explain why her DNA and fingerprints can't be found in a single database in the world. Crippled by a world she doesn't know, plagued by abilities she doesn't understand, and haunted by a looming threat she can't remember, Seraphina struggles to piece together her forgotten past and discover who she really is. But with every clue only comes more questions. And she's running out of time to answer them. Her only hope is a strangely alluring boy who claims to know her from before the crash. Who claims they were in love. But can she really trust him? And will he be able to protect her from the people who have been making her forget? From popular young adult author Jessica Brody,Unrememberedis the start of a compelling and suspenseful new sci-fi series, set in a world where science knows no boundaries, memories are manipulated, and true love can never be forgotten.
Unrepentant Cowboy
by Joanna WayneThis cowboy is a heartache waiting to happen in Joanna Wayne's riveting Big "D" Dads: The Daltons miniseries. Protecting the innocent is second nature for Dallas defense attorney Leif Dalton. So when his teenage daughter insists on visiting the Dry Gulch Ranch-and forging a relationship with Leif's estranged father-he's ready to do what it takes to keep her safe. And although he doesn't want another connection to the ranch, after sexy veterinarian Joni Griffin lands in a stalker's crosshairs, staying close becomes his only option. With a serial killer in pursuit, Joni will take any measures to survive. But joining forces with Leif puts her heart at risk. As the danger rises, so does the passion flaring between them. Now trust may make the difference between life and death.
Unrestricted Access: New and Classic Short Fiction
by James RollinsExperience the exciting breadth of #1 New York Times bestselling author James Rollins’s wild imagination and adventurous spirit in this anthology of his short masterworks, including a new full-length novella featuring Captain Tucker Wayne and his military war dog, Kane, as well as eleven previously published short stories, gathered together for the first time.In this breathtaking collection of short fiction, his first ever anthology, James Rollins brings together twelve thrilling stories that dig a little deeper into his creative stomping grounds and open vistas into new landscapes and characters.At the center of Unrestricted Access is the never-before-published novella "Sun Dogs.” While trekking through the Sonora desert, a gunshot thrusts Tucker and Kane into an adventure that challenges their considerable skills. The discovery of secrets known only to the native tribes of Arizona threatens to unleash an ancient force that could irreparably alter the future. It also forces Tucker to make a terrible choice that will shatter his relationship with his soul-bonded companion Kane. As these partners learn, nothing remains buried forever and old debts must be paid, no matter the cost.Other stories—each with an introduction by James Rollins—are just as compelling, offering broader insight into this acclaimed master’s fictional universes, including:“The Pit”: a young dog is kidnapped and brutalized into becoming the bloody champion of a dog-fighting ring. But can this tortured monster find redemption and a path back to the boy who first raised him with love and compassion?“Tagger”: A pair of teenage street artists must protect San Francisco from a demon who has been seeking revenge for centuries.“The Devil’s Bones”: In this jungle adventure—the first joint story from Rollins and Steve Berry—Commander Gray Pierce and Cotton Malone must work together using their unique skills to survive a deadly threat.The stories “The Midnight Watch,” “The Skeleton Key,” “Tracker,” and “Kowalski's in Love” shine light into some of Sigma Force’s secrets. Who were these characters before they were recruited by Sigma? What solo adventures did they experience? How do these short adventures tie into the larger Sigma universe? Rollins offers some clues.And rounding out this collection are a pair of entertaining stories “Blood Brothers” and “City of Screams” that complement The Order of the Sanguines series.Filled with adventure, intrigue, history, and speculative science, Unrestricted Access demonstrates Rollins’s remarkable creative powers and is a must-have collection for his many fans.
Unrevealed
by Laurel Dewey"Laurel Dewey has definitely earned a place in any discussion of the top mystery authors of the present day." - Bookreporter"I don't know if Laurel Dewey is as widely known as Dean Koontz or James Patterson, but if she isn't she is definitely able to hold her own against the big boys." - Literary R&R"I really enjoy the style of Laurel Dewey's writing. Her characters are strong and interesting, and her protagonist, Jane Perry is just plain gutsy." - BlogcriticsLaurel Dewey's Detective Jane Perry is quickly becoming one of the most distinctive, dynamic, and unforgettable characters in suspense fiction today. She's rock hard, but capable of extraordinary tenderness. She's a brilliant cop, but she's capable of making life-altering mistakes. She's uncannily talented, and she's heartbreakingly human.In Unrevealed, Dewey gives us four indelible portraits of Jane Perry:ANONYMOUS: One of Jane's first AA meetings leads her to an encounter with a woman in need of her detection skills...and a secret she never expected to uncover.YOU CAN'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER: Forced by her boss to speak at a high school career day, Jane meets a troubled boy and finds that his story is only the beginning of a much more revealing tale.YOU'RE ONLY AS SICK AS YOUR SECRETS: An early-morning homicide call introduces Jane to a mystery as layered as it is unsuspected.THINGS AREN'T ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM: Jane finds herself sharing a 2:00 am conversation at a downtown bar with an old acquaintance. Will the bloody night that proceeded this moment complicate Jane's intentions?Filled with secrets disclosed and others desperately covered, Unrevealed is an absolute treat for all Jane Perry fans - four stories, all told from Jane's distinctive and unparallelled perspective.
Unrivaled
by Alyson NoelFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Alyson Noël comes the first book in the Beautiful Idols series. With mystery, suspense, and an insiders-only look at Los Angeles that echoes Gossip Girl's racy and real New York, fans of Pretty Little Liars and readers who crave pulse-pounding romance will love Unrivaled.Everyone wants to be someone. Layla Harrison wants to be a reporter. Aster Amirpour wants to be an actress. Tommy Phillips wants to be a guitar hero.But Madison Brooks took destiny and made it her own a long time ago.She's Hollywood's hottest starlet, and the things she did to become the name on everyone's lips are merely a stain on the pavement, ground beneath her Louboutin heel.That is, until Layla, Aster, and Tommy find themselves with a VIP invite to the world of Los Angeles's nightlife and lured into a competition where Madison Brooks is the target. Just as their hopes begin to gleam like stars through the California smog, Madison Brooks goes missing. . . . And all of their hopes are blacked out in the haze of their lies.
Unruly Passions
by Kate CharlesMargaret Phillips is one of the first women to achieve the office of Archdeacon. She is intelligent, confident and capable, and though things have not always gone smoothly for her, she has reached a stage in her life where both her career and private life are harmonious. If there is one thing she can be sure of, it is the love and support of her husband, Hal.Valerie Marler, bestselling author, creates a fictional world where her privileged heroines always end up with the men of their dreams. She's in control of her own life as well: talented, beautiful, rich, and with as many men as she wants, Valerie calls the shots. Until she meets Hal Phillips, who revels in his status as a happily married man and who is not interested in what she has to offer. Rosemary Finch, the vicar's wife, hasn't been blessed with the same gifts as Valerie Marler; she is neither rich nor beautiful, and her life has not been an easy one. But she loves her husband and they both adore their Down's Syndrome daughter, Daisy. However, when she meets Hal Phillips, the man Valerie Marler wants and can't have, her life spirals out of control...
Unruly Passions
by Kate CharlesMargaret Phillips is one of the first women to achieve the office of Archdeacon. She is intelligent, confident and capable, and though things have not always gone smoothly for her, she has reached a stage in her life where both her career and private life are harmonious. If there is one thing she can be sure of, it is the love and support of her husband, Hal.Valerie Marler, bestselling author, creates a fictional world where her privileged heroines always end up with the men of their dreams. She's in control of her own life as well: talented, beautiful, rich, and with as many men as she wants, Valerie calls the shots. Until she meets Hal Phillips, who revels in his status as a happily married man and who is not interested in what she has to offer. Rosemary Finch, the vicar's wife, hasn't been blessed with the same gifts as Valerie Marler; she is neither rich nor beautiful, and her life has not been an easy one. But she loves her husband and they both adore their Down's Syndrome daughter, Daisy. However, when she meets Hal Phillips, the man Valerie Marler wants and can't have, her life spirals out of control...
Uns quants dies d'abril: La cerca del milicià desaparegut (Inspector Mascarell #Volumen 14)
by Jordi Sierra i FabraEl catorzè cas de l'exinspector Mascarell transcorre a la Barcelona del 1952, en una investigació amb un final apoteòsic. Molt més que una novel·la negra. Abril del 1952. En Miquel Mascarell i en David Fortuny reben a la seva agència de detectius la visita de Montserrat, una vídua de guerra. O no tan vídua: la dona no està segura que el seu marit hagi mort i vol confirmar-ho per poder-se tornar a casar «com Déu mana».Han passat 13 anys des del final de la Guerra Civil i gairebé no queden testimonis dels últims dies en que Benito García va donar senyals de vida. La investigació se centra no només en ell, sinó també en la del grup d'amics que, el 1936, van marxar a lluitar per la democràcia i van morir en mans d'una dictadura. Tots? No, queden alguns dels implicats amb qui començar a remoure el passat. Un passat ple de sorpreses que els farà viatjar amb la moto d'en David per alguns llocs on es va combatre durant les agonies de la guerra. ¿És viu en Benito Garcia? I si ho és, per què no ha donat senyals de vida en tretze anys? En Miquel i en David descobriran un secret transcendental en una història apassionant d'amor i redempció amb un dels finals més sorprenents de la sèrie. La crítica ha dicho:«Els casos d'en Miquel Mascarell estan pràcticament mil·limetrats».Toni Polo, El País «No només és un encert en la novel·la policíaca espanyola, sinó també una recreació formidable d'uns anys dels quals hi ha molt poca narrativa, i molt menys crítica social».Irene Dalmases, Agencia EFE«Tant de bo tinguem Mascarell per a molt més temps. És història viva».Lilian Neuman, La Vanguardia «Una novel·la policíaca clàssica, impregnada d'un gust negre i amarg, que s'alça com alguna cosa més que un entreteniment de qualitat emmarcat en un moment dolorós de la nostra història recent».David Yagüe «L'estil de l'autor, com sempre, és tan personal i addictiu que fa que la lectura flueixi i el ritme no decaigui. Sierra i Fabra és un escriptor d'acció».Marío Dolores García Pastor, Anika Entre Libros «Si hi ha alguna cosa que caracteritzi la sèrie Mascarell, escrita per Sierra i Fabra, és l'ambientació tan encertada de les trames».Ricardo Bosque, revista Calibre.38«En Mascarell està completament arrelat en la història negra d'aquest país..., en la novel·la negra d'aquest país».Interrobang «Les novel·les de l'exinspector Mascarell són molt més que unes simples novel·les policíaques. Moltíssim més que això».Fernando Baeta, El Español«En Miquel Mascarell és un d'aquests personatges que es transcendeixen a si mateixos i deixen de ser herois de paper per convertir-se pràcticament en persones de carn i ossos, tot gràcies a la seva humanitat i al seu impacte en els lectors».Anabel Sáiz Ripoll, Top Cultural «Si una cosa tenim clara els amants de la bona literatura policíaca és que llegir Jordi Sierra i Fabra és sinònim de gaudir de qualitat literària. Llarga vida a l'inspector Mascarell!».Daniel González, blog Asesinato en la Página 13
Uns quants dies de febrer: Un assassinat, la prostituta i el maquis (Inspector Mascarell #Volumen 13)
by Jordi Sierra i FabraEl tretzè cas de l'exinspector Mascarell ens porta a la Barcelona de 1952, quan la seva dona Patro, retroba una antiga amiga que la posa en una situació molt compromesa. Molt més que una novel·la negra. Febrer del 1952. La Dalena, una excompanya de la Patro que va anar a la presó per ajudar-la fa anys, li demana un cop de mà per canviar de vida. Quan la Patro es troba el macarró de la Dalena assassinat al pis que compartien, ha de recórrer al seu marit, en Miquel Mascarell, que acaba involucrat en l'acció per tal de salvar-les totes dues. La Dalena està a punt de casar-se amb un ric industrial barceloní, i les forces de l'ordre han abatut el seu germà en un atracament perpetrat pel maquis, el guerriller antifranquista. Qui va delatar el germà de la Dalena? La fosca mà del maquis està implicada tot això? Qui és l'home que vol treure la Dalena de la prostitució? Quins secrets s'amaguen darrere el crim? En Miquel, movent-se en terrenys pantanosos i sempre d'incògnit per la seva condició d'exrepresaliat, ha d'enfrontar-se a les ombres en un submón farcit de perills, de traïcions, i amb la por constant de la repressió de la dictadura damunt seu, en una intensa història carregada d'emocions a flor de pell. Jordi Sierra i Fabra és un dels autors més llegits del panorama literari espanyol. Amb més de 13 milions de llibres venuts i 40 premis literaris, és un dels escriptors més sorprenents per la versatilitat de la seva obra, que abraça tots els gèneres. La crítica ha dit:«Tant de bo tinguem Mascarell per a molt més temps. És història viva.»Lilian Neuman, La Vanguardia «En Miquel Mascarell és un d'aquests personatges que es transcendeixen a si mateixos i deixen de ser herois de paper per convertir-se pràcticament en persones de carn i ossos, tot gràcies a la seva humanitat i al seu impacte en els lectors».Anabel Sáiz Ripoll, Top Cultural «Si una cosa tenim clara els amants de la bona literatura policíaca és que llegir Jordi Sierra i Fabra és sinònim de gaudir de qualitat literària. Llarga vida a l'inspector Mascarell!».Daniel González «Els casos d'en Miquel Mascarell estan pràcticament mil·limetrats».Toni Polo, El País «Una novel·la policíaca clàssica, impregnada d'un gust negre i amarg, que s'alça com alguna cosa més que un entreteniment de qualitat emmarcat en un moment dolorós de la nostra història recent».David Yagüe «L'estil de l'autor, com sempre, és tan personal i addictiu que fa que la lectura flueixi i el ritme no decaigui. Sierra i Fabra és un escriptor d'acció».María Dolores García Pastor, Anika Entre Libros «Si hi ha alguna cosa que caracteritzi la sèrie Mascarell, escrita per Sierra i Fabra, és l'ambientació tan encertada de les trames».Ricardo Bosque, Revista Calibre 38 «En Mascarell està completament arrelat en la història negra d'aquest país..., en la novel·la negra d'aquest país».Interrobang «No només és un encert en la novel·la policíaca espanyola, sinó també una recreació formidable d'uns anys dels quals hi ha molt poca narrativa, i molt menys crítica social.»Irene Dalmases, Agencia EFE «Les novel·les de l'exinspector Mascarell són molt més que unes simples novel·les policíaques. Moltíssim més que això.»Fernando Baeta, El Español
Uns quants dies de gener (#12)
by Jordi Sierra i FabraEl dotzè cas de l'exinspector Mascarell ens porta a la Barcelona de 1951 i a la Xarxa Odessa. Amb el sabor de les millors novel·les policíaques i una ambientació històrica impecable, aquesta història d'acció trepidant, t'enganxa des de la primera página. Molt més que una novel·la negra. Gener de 1952. Fa tretze anys que va acabar la Guerra Civil i els records s'amunteguen a la ment de l'exinspector Mascarell. Segueix ajudant en David Fortuny a la seva agència de detectius i, un cop més, es veurà obligat a intervenir en un cas d'allò més singular. En Miquel és testimoni de l'assassinat d'un home, però no pot explicar res a la policia si no s'hi vol veure involucrat. En un obrir i tancar d'ulls, s'haurà d'enfrontar a la trama internacional més complexa de la seva vida. En una diabòlica successió d'esdeveniments, en Miquel haurà d'encarar una de les decisions més transcendents de la seva dilatada carrera policial, la de fer justícia pel seu compte contravenint els seus principis o quedar-se'n al marge, sabent que desenes d'assassins poden seguir lliures. JORDI SIERRA I FABRA (Barcelona, 1947) és un dels autors més llegits i populars del panorama literari espanyol i, amb més de tretze milions de llibres venuts i quaranta premis literaris a totes dues bandes de l'Atlàntic, un dels més sorprenents per la versatilitat de la seva obra, que abraça tots els gèneres. Ha merescut innumerables premis, com la Medalla de Oro de Bellas Artes. «Els casos de Miquel Mascarell estan pràcticament mil·limetrats.» TONI POLO, El País «Miquel Mascarell és un d'aquests personatges que es transcendeixen a si mateixos i deixen de ser herois de paper per convertir-se pràcticament en persones de carn i ossos, tal és la seva humanitat i el seu impacte en els lectors.» ANABEL SÁIZ RIPOLL, Top Cultural «Una novel·la policíaca clàssica, plena de sabor negre i amarg, que s'alça com alguna cosa més que un entreteniment de qualitat emmarcat en un moment dolorós de la nostra història recent.» DAVID YAGÜE «L'estil de l'autor, com sempre, és tan personal i addictiu que fa que la lectura flueixi i el ritme no decaigui. Sierra i Fabra és un escriptor d'acció.» MARÍA DOLORES GARCÍA PASTOR, Anika entre Libros «Si hi ha alguna cosa que caracteritzi la sèrie Mascarell, escrita per Sierra i Fabra, és l'ambientació tan encertada de les trames.» RICARDO BOSQUE, Revista Calibre .38 «Si una cosa tenim clara els amants de la bona literatura policíaca és que llegir en Jordi Sierra i Fabra és sinònim de gaudir de qualitat literària. Llarga vida a l'inspector Mascarell!». DANIEL GONZÁLEZ, Blog Asesinato en la Página 13 «En Mascarell està completament assentat en la història negra d'aquest país..., en la novel·la negra d'aquest país.» Interrobang
Uns quants dies de novembre: Un crim al món de l'espectacle (Inspector Mascarell #Volumen 11)
by Jordi Sierra i FabraUn nou i apassionant cas de l'ex inspector Miquel Mascarell i el detectiu Fortuny que els portés a les bambolines de el món de l'espectacle de la Barcelona de postguerra. Novembre del 1951. En Miquel Mascarell ha acabat acceptant l'oferta d'en David Fortuny per treballar amb ell a la seva agència de detectius. Una dona elegant, esposa d'un important agent del món de l'espectacle, els contracta perquè el seu marit està rebent amenaces de mort. A més, els paga generosament. Malauradament, tot es torça l'endemà: es produeix un assassinat. En Mascarell i en David Fortuny hauran d'immiscir-se en els secrets d'un món tan apassionant com desconegut per a ells, el del cinema, el teatre, les varietés. D'aquesta manera descobriran que molta gent odiava l'agent amenaçat. Però, d'entre tot l'embolic de personatges, qui menteix? Jordi Sierra i Fabra (Barcelona, 1947) és un dels autors més llegits i populars del panorama literari espanyoli, amb més de tretze milions de llibres venuts i quaranta premis literaris a totes dues bandes de l'Atlàntic, un dels més sorprenents per la versatilitat de la seva obra, que abraça tots els gèneres. Ha merescut innumerables premis com la Medalla de Oro de ellas Artes. Ressenyes:«Amb dades, xifres, testimonis i frases reals, com sempre producte d'una exhaustiva investigació, Sierra i Fabra torna a elaborar un retrat social de la dictadura, amb intriga, tocs d'humor i molt amor.»Alba Porral, El baile de las palabras «En Mascarell està completament assentat en la història negra d'aquest país... En la novel·la negra d'aquest país.»Interrobang «Tant de bo tinguem Mascarell per a molt més temps. És història viva.»Lilian Neuman, La Vanguardia
Unsafe
by John ConnorThings have got personal for Detective Karen Sharpe - but will she crumble under the pressure? Karen Sharpe has been promoted to Detective Sergeant, but are the pressures of the job getting too much for her?When the battered body of a young girl is discovered, it kicks off an inquiry which pushes Karen and a trainee DC, Marcus Roth, too close for comfort, both on and off-duty. The investigation leads to a woman with a violent past - a woman with a six-year-old boy in her care... As the terrible truth emerges, the inquiry becomes a race against time before another child becomes a victim.Why readers love John Connor:'A first-rate thriller with a terrific climax.' Sunday Telegraph'He's created a beguilingly complex character, perfectly suited to his taut thrillers.' Mirror'John Connor drives his complex tale of secrecy and betrayal along at a cracking pace.' Irish Independent'The police procedural novel is given the kind of spruce up it has been in need of for some time.' Daily ExpressFans of Harlan Coben, David Baldacci and Linwood Barclay will love John Connor:Karen Sharpe1. Phoenix2. Playroom 3. A Child's Game 4. Falling5. Unsafe Standalone1. The Vanishing 2. The Ice House * Each John Connor novel can be read as a standalone or in series order *
Unsafe Haven
by Bella JewelOriginally published in the USA Today bestselling collection Eye Candy, Unsafe Haven is a sexy, sinister thrill ride from USA Today bestselling author Bella Jewel! After escaping an abusive boyfriend, Jade finally feels like her life is coming around: She works at a safe haven for people who’ve had similar experiences, and there’s a gorgeous handyman, Oliver, whom she can’t stop thinking about. But at Sanctuary’s Halloween party, eerie things start happening and they are starting to feel real. Is this an elaborate Halloween prank, or has Jade’s past come back to haunt her?
Unsafe Keeping
by Carol CailMaxey Burnell runs an alternative newspaper, dates a cop, and is now on to a story that's getting weirder all the time. A local preservationist who makes her living painting steamy covers for romance novels is trying to save a historic Victorian mansion that once housed a brothel. Sure that at least one runaway car is connected to the abandoned mansion, Maxey plunges into a case of a missing person, a murder, and arson in the heart of beautiful Boulder where asking too many questions has suddenly become unsafe at any speed. ...
Unsafe Keeping (A Maxey Burnell Mystery)
by Carol CailReporter Maxey Burnell is co-owner - along with her attractive, infuriatingly irresponsible ex-husband, Reece - of an alternative weekly newspaper in Boulder, Colorado. Driving home late one night Maxey is nearly sideswiped by a runaway van - victim of a teenager's prank, according to the police. But soon after, her landlady, Mrs. Waterford, is killed in a similar accident, and distraught Timothy Waterford asks Maxey to look into his grandmother's death. As Maxey investigates, murder and mayhem get a little too close for comfort. The van incident was only the beginning, and before she's through, the complaints will include arson and attempted murder.
Unsanctioned Memories (The\taylor Clan Ser. #5)
by Julie MillerFBI agent Sam O'Rourke was on an unsanctioned mission to hunt down his sister's murderer. The steely-eyed lawman's investigation led him to Jessica Taylor--the one victim, in a string of many, who'd escaped with her life and whose missing memories made her a target for a demented madman. Posing as a ranch hand, Sam was determined to gain the fragile woman's trust to solve this crime. However, Sam hadn't counted on this lone witness awakening his deadened heart with her sumptuous beauty and unflinching courage. A case that had begun as an unrelenting thirst for vengeance suddenly roused his every protective instinct. Now Sam had an intensely personal stake in reeling in a killer....
Unscrewed
by Lois GreimanL.A. homicide detective Jack Rivera has a killer body, a wicked smile, and a velvet touch. Just ask Christina McMullen. The cocktail-waitress-turned-psychologist has handled obsessed patients, love-struck drunks, and her own guilt-tripping mother with aplomb. But when it comes to the lieutenant, Chrissy has an old-fashioned case of irresistible attraction—until things turn fatal when Rivera is accused of murder! Not only was Rivera found unconscious next to a dead woman, but the victim was his beautiful ex-girlfriend—who left Rivera for his wealthy dad. Chrissy detects a few father-and-son issues—along with plenty of evidence that her would-be boyfriend is guilty. But when she starts looking into the dead woman’s past, a rich senator’s connections, and Rivera’s relationship with his mother, will she discover there’s hope for her and Rivera after all? Or will her curiosity have deadly consequences?