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Buried
by Lynda La PlanteThe first book in a brand-new series by the Queen of Crime Drama, Lynda La Plante.Millions of stolen, untraceable bank notes lie untouched in an old Victorian cottage, the hidden legacy of the Dolly Rawlins and her widows. But the millions are not forgotten. Released from prison, Esther Freeman is determined to retrieve the money. And so too is Mike Withey, Shirley Miller's brother and Audrey's son. When a fire breaks out at the derelict cottage, with a badly charred body inside along with what looks like thousands of burnt bank notes, it attracts the attention of the police and one young detective in particular, Jack Warr. Jack's investigation into the fire, and the burnt body inside, coincide with an investigation into his own past. Adopted at birth, Jack discovers his birth father may have been none other than Harry Rawlins, a renowned criminal. As he finds out the truth about his own identity, Jack finds himself becoming increasingly aggressive, stopping at nothing to find the truth - including breaking the law himself.
Buried
by Maccready Robin MerrowWinner of the Edgar Award! Careful planning and constant control is Claudine?s protection. Order is her weapon. She?s long buried her own needs and dreams to cover for her alcoholic mom. But when Mom suddenly disappeares?another alcoholic binge??seventeen-year-old Claudine finds herself all alone, and a much darker reality emerges from beneath years of angry denial and enabling behavior. And as the truth comes closer to the surface, Claudine must dig for the answers she?s always worked so hard to cover up. .
Buried Alive
by Gloria Skurzynski Alane FergusonWho was that man in the Park Service uniform who brought Jack and Ashley Landon into the wilds of Alaska's Denali National Park along with their friend Nicky Milano? Whoever he was, he has given them a dogsled ride to certain death unless somebody finds them soon. Their troubles are about to get a whole heap deeper as the first rumblings of an avalanche turn into a deafening roar!
Buried Bones (The Bones Series #2)
by Kim FieldingSequel to Good BonesBones: Book TwoWerewolves don't have a how-to manual--nor do men embarking on a new life together. It's been a few weeks since Dylan Warner wolfed out and killed Andy, the crazed werewolf who originally turned him and later tried to murder Chris Nock. Architect Dylan and handyman Chris are still refurbishing Dylan's old house as they work out the structure of their relationship. They come from very different backgrounds, and neither has had a long-term lover before, so negotiating their connections would be challenge enough even if Dylan didn't turn into a beast once a month. To make matters worse, Dylan's house is haunted, and events from both men's pasts are catching up with them. Dylan has to cope with the aftermath of killing Andy, and Chris continues to suffer the effects of a difficult childhood. In his quest to get rid of the ghost, Dylan rekindles old friendships and faces new dangers. At the same time, Chris's father makes a sudden reappearance, stirring up old emotions. If Dylan and Chris want to build a lasting relationship, they'll have to meet these challenges head-on.
Buried Bones (Sarah Booth Delaney #2)
by Carolyn HainesPrivate investigation isn't on the list of a southern belle's most desirable accomplishments--but it's saved Sarah Booth Delaney's Delta homestead. Now all she has to cope with is its bossy antebellum ghost who is determined to save Sarah--from spinsterhood. Then comes the perfect social occasion: Lawrence Ambrose's dinner party...Buried BonesAmbrose, once a famous man of southern letters, is planning a comeback: a delicious tell-all with a bitchy ex-model as his "biographer." As he taunts his dinner guests with the news that his book will blow the lid off Zinnia's darkest secrets, it becomes plain that each and every guest has a secret--and wants Ambrose to keep it. When the morning-after mess includes a bloody corpse and the manuscript of the biography disappears, Sarah Booth goes digging for answers. But many who hold them are six feet under--or soon will be--and if she doesn't tread carefully, she could join them any day now...From the Paperback edition.
The Buried Bones Mystery (Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs #1)
by Jesse Joshua Watson Sharon M. DraperDEM BONES GONNA RISE AGAIN With their neighborhood basketball court destroyed by vandalism, Ziggy, Rashawn, Jerome, and Rico don't know how they're going to spend summer vacation. Then Ziggy has a brilliant idea (Ziggy is always getting brilliant ideas) they can start a club, with secret meetings and code words and special treasures. And so the four friends become the Black Dinosaurs, with a terrific clubhouse they build in Ziggy's backyard. But when the boys try to hide their treasures, they're swept up in a mystery more intriguing -- and scary -- than anything they could have imagined. Who could have buried a box of bones behind their clubhouse? And why is old Mr. Greene lurking around late at night, singing "Dem bones gonna rise again"? Trust Ziggy to come up with a daring plan to find some answers.... DON'T MISS ANY OF THE EXCITING ADVENTURES OF THE BLACK DINOSAURS
Buried by the Sea (A By the Sea Mystery #5)
by Kathleen BridgeAt her family&’s hotel on a Florida barrier island, sleuthing novelist Liz Holt is shocked by a hidden treasure—and a buried body . . . A team of archaeologists is staying at Indialantic by the Sea to study the days of the Spanish explorers, and they&’ve stumbled upon a stunning and valuable find at the dig site, but before they can unearth it one of the archeologists finds himself buried in the sand and pierced with diving spear tipped with poison. The local sheriff&’s department accuses the owner of the neighboring property, Liz&’s elderly reclusive friend and naturalist, Birdman, of the crime. Liz is sure—well, pretty sure—he is innocent and sets her sights on the remaining four archeologists. With the help of her PI boyfriend and an octogenarian hotel resident, and two mischievous pet parrots, Liz must dig into the mystery of who buried the scientist and absconded with the artifacts he&’d promised would put him in Florida history books—before she becomes history herself . . . Recipes included! Praise for Kathleen Bridge &“Discerning cozy mystery fans who delight in well-developed characters, rich detail, and a smart plotline will find that Kathleen Bridge&’s A Design to Die For is their cup of tea!&” —Ellery Adams, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Ghostal Living is a marvelously entertaining tale of revenge, murder, quirky characters—and disappearing books! With a clever protagonist, wonderful details of life in the Hamptons, and plot twists on top of plot twists, Kathleen Bridge will have mystery readers clamoring for more.&” —Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author &“The descriptions of furniture and other antiques, as well as juicy tidbits on the Hamptons, make for entertaining reading for those who enjoy both antiques and lifestyles of the rich and famous.&” —Booklist on Better Homes and Corpses
Buried Caesars (The Toby Peters Mysteries #14)
by Stuart M. KaminskyGen. Douglas MacArthur enlists the help of a discreet private detective in &“one of the sprightliest of the [Toby Peters] series&” (Time). It&’s September 1942, and Gen. Douglas MacArthur believes he&’s got what it takes to win the war in the Pacific—but he&’s got a personal problem to take care of first. An aide has run off with his war chest, his donor list, and a handful of embarrassing private letters: a haul that would make the general a perfect target for blackmail and derail the post-war presidential run he&’s planning. This is one battle he can&’t afford to lose. So the general enlists Det. Toby Peters, who has built a reputation for discretion among Hollywood&’s elite, not to mention the White House. Forming a surprising alliance with former Pinkerton agent and legendary crime novelist, Dashiell Hammett, Peters follows the trail to Angel Springs, California, and a mysterious millionaire who&’s definitely no angel. In protecting the general from blackmail, Peters hopes to avoid paying the ultimate price himself. Edgar Award winner Stuart M. Kaminsky &“has a delightfully original mind enriching—rather than just borrowing from—an old literary form&” (Los Angeles Times).
Buried Caesars (The Toby Peters Mysteries #14)
by Stuart M. KaminskyGen. Douglas MacArthur enlists the help of a discreet private detective in &“one of the sprightliest of the [Toby Peters] series&” (Time). It&’s September 1942, and Gen. Douglas MacArthur believes he&’s got what it takes to win the war in the Pacific—but he&’s got a personal problem to take care of first. An aide has run off with his war chest, his donor list, and a handful of embarrassing private letters: a haul that would make the general a perfect target for blackmail and derail the post-war presidential run he&’s planning. This is one battle he can&’t afford to lose. So the general enlists Det. Toby Peters, who has built a reputation for discretion among Hollywood&’s elite, not to mention the White House. Forming a surprising alliance with former Pinkerton agent and legendary crime novelist, Dashiell Hammett, Peters follows the trail to Angel Springs, California, and a mysterious millionaire who&’s definitely no angel. In protecting the general from blackmail, Peters hopes to avoid paying the ultimate price himself. Edgar Award winner Stuart M. Kaminsky &“has a delightfully original mind enriching—rather than just borrowing from—an old literary form&” (Los Angeles Times).
Buried Cold Case Secrets
by Sami A. AbramsRecovering her missing memories could be the key to solving a murder Searching for her best friend&’s remains could help forensic anthropologist Melanie Hutton regain her memories of when they were both kidnapped—unless the killer gets to Melanie first. For her safety, Melanie must rely on Detective Jason Cooper, who still blames her for his sister&’s death. Can Jason set the past aside to solve the cold-case murder…and shield Melanie from the same fate?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Buried Dreams: A gripping crime mystery full of suspense
by Marrisse Whittaker&“Wow, a totally gripping, fantastic book . . . I was captured . . . twists and turns that keep you engrossed . . . you won&’t want to put it down.&” —Amazon reviewer, five starsA morbid discovery and a missing daughter set an ex-cop and her PI partner on a desperate search for answers . . . Billie Wilde left the police force to team up with PI Ellis Darque—but when a skeleton in a wedding dress is unearthed in Ellis&’s new house, followed by another body in the garden, Billie begins to realise her new outsider status has its disadvantages. But Ellis&’s arrest is not the only thing to worry about. Aside from an emerging case of multiple deaths connected to each other only by tattoos on the corpses, Ellis&’s daughter has failed to return from a volunteering stint at an orphanage. When Maya finally sends a video message—and uses a code phrase to communicate she is in danger—Ellis makes a desperate journey to Europe and beyond. But will the answers to the mystery lie much closer to home? With Buried Dreams, the acclaimed author of the Billie Wilde thrillers begins a riveting new series of crime, corruption and two dedicated investigators in the gritty north of England.
Buried Evidence
by Nancy Taylor RosenbergAs a dedicated district attorney, Lily Forrester presents the perfect image of a defender of justice. Only she knows the dark secret of what happened six years ago, when a desperate crisis drove her to step outside the law and exact a horrifying personal vengeance. Now her ex-husband, faced with serious criminal charges, threatens to expose her unless she compromises her most cherished beliefs to help him. A violent rapist she put behind bars is back on the streets and looking for her. Her beloved daughter seems to be the target of a dangerous madman. And Lily must call on her deepest strength to face her accusers and ensure that the values she holds most dear will triumph.In this taunt new thriller, Nancy Taylor Rosenberg displays the brilliant legal expertise and dramatic flair that have made her books classics of suspense. This long-awaited novel, filled with her trademark intriguing, complex characters and explosive storylines is a surefire recipe for success. Both dedicated fans and first-time readers will be both thrilled and satisfied. This is Nancy Taylor Rosenberg at her nail-biting best. A selection of the Literary Guild and the Doubleday Book Club.
Buried Evidence
by Kellie VanHornCan unearthed bones solve a ten-year-old cold case? Returning home isn&’t easy for forensic anthropologist Laney Hamilton, especially when it means examining bones that could belong to her long-missing best friend—the sister of the man she once loved. But now someone wants Laney dead, and her ex-boyfriend, police sergeant Ryan Mitchell, must shield her. As the predator stalks them, can Laney and Ryan finally uncover the tragic truth about their past?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Buried for Pleasure
by Edmund CrispinA sleuthing Oxford professor hunts a village blackmailer, in a novel by an author who “combines a flawless plot, witty dialogue, and a touch of hilarity” (The New York Times). In the sleepy English village of Sanford Angelorum, Oxford professor and amateur detective Gervase Fen is taking a break from his books to run for Parliament. At first glance, the village he's come to canvass appears perfectly peaceful, but Fen soon discovers that appearances can be deceiving: someone in the village has discovered a dark secret and is using it for blackmail. Anyone who comes close to uncovering the blackmailer's identity is swiftly dispatched. As the joys of politics wear off, Fen sets his mind to the mystery—but finds himself caught up in a tangled tale of eccentric psychiatrists, escaped lunatics, beautiful women, and lost heirs . . . “His books are full of high spirits and excellent jokes, with constant literary allusions . . . But at times the mood turns darker, and Crispin is capable of passages of both genuine suspense and ingenious deduction.” —The Daily Telegraph “One of the most literate mystery writers of the twentieth century.” —Boston Globe
Buried for Pleasure (The Gervase Fen Mysteries)
by Edmund CrispinA sleuthing Oxford professor hunts a village blackmailer, in a novel by an author who “combines a flawless plot, witty dialogue, and a touch of hilarity” (The New York Times).In the sleepy English village of Sanford Angelorum, Oxford professor and amateur detective Gervase Fen is taking a break from his books to run for Parliament. At first glance, the village he's come to canvass appears perfectly peaceful, but Fen soon discovers that appearances can be deceiving: someone in the village has discovered a dark secret and is using it for blackmail. Anyone who comes close to uncovering the blackmailer's identity is swiftly dispatched.As the joys of politics wear off, Fen sets his mind to the mystery—but finds himself caught up in a tangled tale of eccentric psychiatrists, escaped lunatics, beautiful women, and lost heirs . . .“His books are full of high spirits and excellent jokes, with constant literary allusions . . . But at times the mood turns darker, and Crispin is capable of passages of both genuine suspense and ingenious deduction.” —The Daily Telegraph“One of the most literate mystery writers of the twentieth century.” —Boston Globe
The Buried Girl: The most chilling psychological thriller you'll read all year
by Richard Montanari'Glittering and sharp, an ice pick of a novel. An astounding talent'AJ Finn, author of The Woman in the WindowA haunting, nerve-jangling psychological thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Richard Montanari set in a small town hiding a very dark secret.When New York psychologist Will Hardy's wife is killed, he and his teenage daughter Bernadette move into Godwin Hall, a dusty, shut-up mansion in the small town of Abbeville, Ohio.Meanwhile, Abbeville Chief of Police Ivy Holgrave is investigating the death of a local girl, convinced this may only be the latest in a long line of murders dating back decades - including her own long-missing sister.But what place does Will's new home have in the story of the missing girls? And what links the killings to the diary of a young woman written over a century earlier?Praise for Richard Montanari'A relentlessly suspenseful, soul-chilling thriller that hooks you instantly'Tess Gerritsen'You turn the pages as if your very life depends on it'Daily Mail'The author's elegiac tone takes the curse off this blood-drenched thriller . . . Gripping'New York Times (the 10 best crime novels of 2016)'A master storyteller'James Ellroy'Scary good!'Lisa Gardner'Taut, propulsive and darkly gripping, Montanari is a master of suspense'Chris Ewan'A specialist in serial killer tales . . . a wonderfully evocative writer'Publishers WeeklyAmazon readers love Richard Montanari***** 'One of the best detective stories I have ever read'***** 'If you haven't read these books yet.... START READING THEM!'***** 'Great plot and incredible pace. A real page turner'***** 'I couldn't put it down - utterly absorbing and compelling!!'***** 'The last 20 pages had me biting my nails and sitting on the edge of my chair!'***** 'Absolutely brilliant - almost impossible to put down'***** 'Every once and while I read a classic which I'll NEVER forget.This is a book I'll never forget'***** 'This is a chillingly good read with a fast-paced storyline full of twists and turns'***** 'From start to finish, you never want to stop! You have to know what happened!'***** 'An outstanding tale with as many twists as a game of snakes and ladders'***** 'One of the best crime/thriller writers'***** 'Amazing'***** 'Richard Montanari never lets you down. The ending is always a surprise'***** 'So easy to pick up, so hard to put down'
The Buried Girl: The most chilling psychological thriller you'll read all year
by Richard Montanari'Glittering and sharp, an ice pick of a novel. An astounding talent'AJ Finn, author of The Woman in the WindowA haunting, nerve-jangling psychological thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Richard Montanari set in a small town hiding a very dark secret.When New York psychologist Will Hardy's wife is killed, he and his teenage daughter Bernadette move into Godwin Hall, a dusty, shut-up mansion in the small town of Abbeville, Ohio.Meanwhile, Abbeville Chief of Police Ivy Holgrave is investigating the death of a local girl, convinced this may only be the latest in a long line of murders dating back decades - including her own long-missing sister.But what place does Will's new home have in the story of the missing girls? And what links the killings to the diary of a young woman written over a century earlier?Praise for Richard Montanari'A relentlessly suspenseful, soul-chilling thriller that hooks you instantly'Tess Gerritsen'You turn the pages as if your very life depends on it'Daily Mail'The author's elegiac tone takes the curse off this blood-drenched thriller . . . Gripping'New York Times (the 10 best crime novels of 2016)'A master storyteller'James Ellroy'Scary good!'Lisa Gardner'Taut, propulsive and darkly gripping, Montanari is a master of suspense'Chris Ewan'A specialist in serial killer tales . . . a wonderfully evocative writer'Publishers WeeklyAmazon readers love Richard Montanari***** 'One of the best detective stories I have ever read'***** 'If you haven't read these books yet.... START READING THEM!'***** 'Great plot and incredible pace. A real page turner'***** 'I couldn't put it down - utterly absorbing and compelling!!'***** 'The last 20 pages had me biting my nails and sitting on the edge of my chair!'***** 'Absolutely brilliant - almost impossible to put down'***** 'Every once and while I read a classic which I'll NEVER forget.This is a book I'll never forget'***** 'This is a chillingly good read with a fast-paced storyline full of twists and turns'***** 'From start to finish, you never want to stop! You have to know what happened!'***** 'An outstanding tale with as many twists as a game of snakes and ladders'***** 'One of the best crime/thriller writers'***** 'Amazing'***** 'Richard Montanari never lets you down. The ending is always a surprise'***** 'So easy to pick up, so hard to put down'
The Buried Girl: A Novel of Suspense (A\byrne And Balzano Thriller Ser. #3)
by Richard Montanari“Taut, propulsive and darkly gripping, Montanari is a master of suspense.” –Chris EwanA haunting, nerve-jangling psychological thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Richard Montanari, set in a small town hiding a very dark secretNew York psychologist Will Hardy had it all—a loving family, a flourishing career, a bestselling book. Until the night it all ended in a tempest of fire and ash, leaving only Will and his fifteen-year-old daughter Bernadette to stand in the ruins. Haunted and grief-stricken, Will accepts an enigmatic invitation from his family’s past to begin their lives anew in the small town of Abbeville, Ohio.Meanwhile, Abbeville Chief of Police Ivy Holgrave is investigating the death of a local girl, convinced this may only be the latest in a long line of murders dating back decades—including her own long-missing sister.But what place does Will's new home have in the story of the missing girls? And what links the killings to the diary of a young woman written over a century earlier? The disappearances in Abbeville have happened before, and now Will’s own daughter might be next…
Buried Grave Secrets (Crisis Rescue Team #4)
by Darlene L. TurnerStanding guard… with threats on all sides. When bones are found at an unmarked grave site—and then shots are fired—forensic anthropologist Jordyn Miller knows someone wants old secrets to remain buried. She&’ll do anything to uncover the truth about these suspicious deaths, including accepting the protection of her ex-boyfriend, Constable Colt Peters, and his K-9. But with targets on their backs, can Jordyn stay alive long enough to bring a serial killer to justice?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Crisis Rescue Team Book 1: Fatal Forensic InvestigationBook 2: Explosive Christmas ShowdownBook 3: Mountain Abduction RescueBook 4: Buried Grave SecretsBook 5: Yukon Wilderness Evidence
Buried In a Bog
by Sheila ConnollyNational bestselling and Agatha Award-nominated author Sheila Connolly introduces a brand-new series set in a small village in County Cork, Ireland, where buried secrets are about to rise to the surface...Honoring the wish of her late grandmother, Maura Donovan visits the small Irish village where her Gran was born--though she never expected to get bogged down in a murder mystery. Nor had she planned to take a job in one of the local pubs, but she finds herself excited to get to know the people who knew her Gran. In the pub, she's swamped with drink orders as everyone in town gathers to talk about the recent discovery of a nearly one-hundred-year-old body in a nearby bog. When Maura realizes she may know something about the dead man--and that the body's connected to another, more recent, death--she fears she's about to become mired in a homicide investigation. After she discovers the death is connected to another from almost a century earlier, Maura has a sinking feeling she may really be getting in over her head...
Buried In a Bog
by Sheila ConnollyNational bestselling and Agatha Award-nominated author Sheila Connolly introduces a brand-new series set in a small village in County Cork, Ireland, where buried secrets are about to rise to the surface... Honoring the wish of her late grandmother, Maura Donovan visits the small Irish village where her Gran was born--though she never expected to get bogged down in a murder mystery. Nor had she planned to take a job in one of the local pubs, but she finds herself excited to get to know the people who knew her Gran. In the pub, she's swamped with drink orders as everyone in town gathers to talk about the recent discovery of a nearly one-hundred-year-old body in a nearby bog. When Maura realizes she may know something about the dead man--and that the body's connected to another, more recent, death--she fears she's about to become mired in a homicide investigation. After she discovers the death is connected to another from almost a century earlier, Maura has a sinking feeling she may really be getting in over her head...
Buried in a Book
by Lucy ArlingtonAfter losing her job as a journalist at the age of forty-five, Lila Wilkins accepts an internship at A Novel Idea, a thriving literary agency in North Carolina. Being paid to read seems perfect to Lila, although it's difficult with the cast of quirky co-workers and piles of query letters. But when a penniless aspiring author drops dead in the agency's waiting room-and Lila discovers a series of threatening letters-she's determined to find out who wrote him off.
Buried in a Good Book (By the Book Mysteries #1)
by Tamara Berry"A mystery writer finds solace and murder in rural Oregon...Whimsy meets woodsy"— Kirkus ReviewsDon't miss the first book in a brand-new gripping and hilarious bookish cozy mystery series by author Tamara Berry!Bestselling thriller writer Tess Harrow is almost at the end of her rope when she arrives with her teenage daughter at her grandfather's rustic cabin in the woods. She hopes this will be a time for them to heal and bond after Tess's recent divorce, but they've barely made it through the door when an explosion shakes the cabin. Suddenly it's raining fish guts and...is that a human arm?Tess was hardly convincing Gertie that a summer without Wi-Fi and running water would be an adventure. Now she's thrust into a murder investigation, neighbors are saying they've spotted Bigfoot in the woods near her cabin, and the local sheriff is the spitting image of her character Detective Gabriel Gonzales—something he's less than thrilled about. With so much more than her daughter's summer plans at stake, it's up to Tess to solve this case before anyone else gets hurt.Put your sleuthing hat on—Buried in a Good Book features:A thriller writer who knows way more than anyone should about death and dismembermentHer young daughter who's more intrigued by dead bodies than she probably should beAn isolated cabin in the woods that's probably—definitely—hiding somethingThe tiny mountain town that seems less than troubled by a sudden abundance of murders
Buried in Bargains
by Josie BelleMaggie Gerber and those discount divas, the Good Buy Girls, are gearing up for their first big holiday thrift shop sale. But one of the Girls--Joanne Claramotta, pregnant with her first child--is acting less than festive. It could be hormones. Or it could be Diane Jenkins, the young knockout her husband, Michael, hired as his new deli assistant. Calming Joanne's nerves proves impossible when Maggie finds Michael unconscious on his deli floor--and with Diane next to him, strangled to death with her apron strings. Then Maggie discovers something even more disturbing. There's no record of Diane having been hired. In fact, she has no history at all. It's as if she never even existed. Now Maggie fears that unwrapping Michael's secrets could really kill her holiday spirit. INCLUDES BARGAIN-HUNTING TIPS!
Buried in Black (A Task Force Orange Novel #1)
by J. T. PattenIn the clandestine world of shadow ops, he's known as The Man From Orange. A master of surveillance, signals intelligence--and silent killing--special operative Drake Woolf has been groomed and trained by the old-guard intel community after his CIA father and mother were murdered in Tunisia. Now he works for Task Force Orange, handling cases the government doesn't want its fingerprints on. Woolf can always be relied on to carry out an assignment with surgical precision--and exterminate a threat with extreme prejudice. But his latest mission is different. Woolf knows the targets personally. He trained them in Iraq to be the perfect killing machines. Known as the "Mohawks," these Iraqi rebels know our secrets, our strengths, and our weaknesses. And they're using this knowledge to launch the deadliest attack the world has ever seen--on American soil . . .