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People of Darkness: A Leaphorn And Chee Novel (A Leaphorn and Chee Novel #4)
by Tony HillermanA dying man is murdered. A rich man's wife agrees to pay three thousand dollars for the return of a stolen box of rocks. A series of odd, inexplicable events is haunting Sergeant Jim Chee of the Navajo Tribal Police and drawing him alone into the Bad Country of the merciless Southwest, where nothing good can survive . . . including Chee. Because an assassin waits for him there, protecting a thirty-year-old vision that greed has sired and blood has nourished. And only one man will walk away.
People of the Raven (First North Americans, Book #12)
by W. Michael Gear Kathleen O'Neal GearAward-winning archaeologists Michael and Kathleen Gear spin a vivid and captivating tale around one of the most controversial archaeological discoveries in the world: the Kennewick Man--a Caucasoid male mummy dating back more than 9,000 years, found in the Pacific Northwest on the banks of the Columbia River! A white man in North America more than 9,000 years ago? What was he doing there? With the terrifying grandeur of melting glaciers as a backdrop, People of the Raven reveals animals and humans struggling for survival amidst massive environmental change. Mammoths, mastodons, and giant lions have become extinct, and Rain Bear, the chief of Sandy Point Village, knows his struggling Raven People may be next.
People to Follow: A Gripping Social-Media Thriller
by Olivia WorleyTen influencers. Ten secrets. One dead body. A pacy, addictive thriller perfect for fans of We Were Liars, The Inheritance Games and One Of Us Is Lying.'Agatha Christie meets TikTok . . . a wicked, juicy page-turner' - Alexa Donne, author of Brightly BurningThey're used to being followed. But not like this . . .Ten social media stars think they're about to join the cast of a hot new reality show.But the production crew never shows up, and the influencers find themselves stranded on a deserted Caribbean island with no contact with the outside world - except for messages from the mysterious 'Sponsor', who is threatening to expose their darkest secrets.When one of them winds up dead, things start to get more real than they bargained for . . .With the body count rising, the influencers must figure out who is trying to get them cancelled - like, literally - before their number one follower strikes again.
People to Follow: A Gripping Social-Media Thriller
by Olivia WorleyTen influencers. Ten secrets. One dead body. A pacy, page-turning thriller perfect for fans of We Were Liars, The Inheritance Games and One Of Us Is Lying.'Agatha Christie meets TikTok . . . a wicked, juicy page-turner' - Alexa Donne, author of Brightly BurningThey're used to being followed. But not like this . . . Ten social media stars think they're about to join the cast of a hot new reality show. But the production crew never shows up, and the influencers find themselves stranded on a deserted Caribbean island with no contact with the outside world - except for messages from the mysterious 'Sponsor', who is threatening to expose their darkest secrets. When one of them winds up dead, things start to get more real than they bargained for . . .With the body count rising, the influencers must figure out who is trying to get them cancelled - like, literally - before their number one follower strikes again.
People's Republic: Book 13
by Robert MuchamoreThe thirteenth title in the number one bestselling CHERUB series! Ryan is on his first mission, and it's as big as they get ... Twelve-year-old Ryan is CHERUB's newest recruit. He's got his first mission: infiltrating the billion-dollar Aramov criminal empire. But he's got got no idea that this routine job will lead him into an explosive adventure involving drug smugglers, illegal immigrants and human trafficking, or that his first mission will turn into one of the biggest in CHERUB's history.For official purposes, these children do not exist.
People's Republic: Book 13 (CHERUB #13)
by Robert MuchamoreThe thirteenth title in the number one bestselling CHERUB series! Ryan is on his first mission, and it's as big as they get ... Twelve-year-old Ryan is CHERUB's newest recruit. He's got his first mission: infiltrating the billion-dollar Aramov criminal empire. But he's got got no idea that this routine job will lead him into an explosive adventure involving drug smugglers, illegal immigrants and human trafficking, or that his first mission will turn into one of the biggest in CHERUB's history.For official purposes, these children do not exist.
People's Republic: Book 13 (CHERUB #13)
by Robert MuchamoreTwelve-year-old Ryan is CHERUB's newest recruit. He's got his first mission: infiltrating the billion-dollar Aramov criminal empire. But he's got got no idea that this routine job will lead him into an explosive adventure involving drug smugglers, illegal immigrants and human trafficking, or that his first mission will turn into one of the biggest in CHERUB's history.(P) Hodder Children's Books 2015
Pepper Pike (Milan Jacovich Mystery #1)
by Les Roberts#1 in the Milan Jacovich mystery series. Introducing Milan Jacovich (pronounced MY-lan YOCK-ovich), An ex-cop and former football player, Milan is a private investigator with a master's degree, a taste for klobasa sandwiches and Stroh's beer, and a knack for finding trouble. Milan is hired to guard a high-powered advertising executive. But the client disappears before the job starts. Milan's search leads from posh suburbs and sleek corporate offices to some of Cleveland's meanest streets.
Pepper's Rules for Secret Sleuthing
by Briana McDonaldNancy Drew meets Harriet the Spy in this action-packed and heartfelt debut middle grade following an overzealous amateur sleuth as she investigates a shocking family secret—and unravels the mystery of her developing feelings for girls.Rule One: Your loyalty is to the case. Amateur detective Pepper Blouse has always held true to this rule, even if it meant pushing people away. But when the results of Pepper&’s latest case cost her any hope of the girl she likes returning her feelings, she decides that maybe she should lay low for a while. That is, until her Great Aunt Florence passes away under mysterious circumstances. And even though her dad insists there&’s nothing to investigate, Pepper can&’t just ignore rule fourteen: Trust your gut. But there&’s nothing in the rulebook that could&’ve prepared her for the family secrets her investigation uncovers. Maybe it&’s time to stop playing by the rules.
Peppered With Murder (The Darling Deli #26)
by Patti BenningGhosts and goblins and bodies...oh my! Halloween is drawing near, but amateur sleuth Moira Darling has more on her mind than pumpkins, ghosts, and trick-or-treating. After volunteering to run a haunted house for one of her friends, she has enough on her plate even before her daughter hits her with some surprising news. She's still reeling from her daughter's decision when she discovers something that will give her nightmares for weeks to come. A body impaled on a metal spike... a body that vanishes after she rushes inside to call the police. The mystery pulls her away from her more personal concerns as she struggles to figure out what is going on. It may be Halloween, but she knows that the dead don't walk. Something sinister is going on, and she's determined to get to the bottom of it.
Peppermint Barked: A Spice Shop Mystery
by Leslie BudewitzA Dickens of a Christmas turns deadly… As the holiday season lights up Seattle&’s famed Pike Place Market, Pepper Reece&’s beloved Spice Shop is brimming with cinnamon, nutmeg, and shoppers eager to stuff their stockings. Add to the mix a tasty staff competition—a peppermint bark-off—along with Victorian costumes for this year&’s Dickensian Christmas theme, and Pepper almost forgets to be nervous about meeting her fisherman boyfriend&’s brother for the first time. But when a young woman working in her friend Vinny&’s wine shop is brutally assaulted, costumed revelers and holiday cheer are the last things on Pepper&’s mind. Who would want to hurt Beth? Or were they looking for Vinny instead? The vicious attack upsets everyone at Pike Place, but none more than Pepper&’s own employee, Matt Kemp. At first, Pepper is baffled by his reaction, but his clandestine connection to Beth could hold the key to the assailant&’s motive. Or perhaps it&’s Vinny&’s ex-wife who knows more than she&’s letting on . . . and what about the mysterious top-hatted man with whom Pepper saw Beth arguing that morning? As the secrets of the market come to light, long-held grudges, family ties, and hidden plans only further obscure the truth. Is it a ghost of the past rattling its chains, or a contemporary Scrooge with more earthly motives? As Pepper chases down a killer, someone is chasing her, and in the end, the storied market itself may hold the final, deadly clue. A cozy holiday mystery full of culinary delights and a rich cast of characters, the sixth installment in the Spice Shop Mystery series will keep you turning the page . . . and reaching for another piece of peppermint bark.
Peppermint Mocha Killer (INNcredibly Sweet #13)
by Summer PrescottParties and parades and decorating, oh my! As if life isn't busy enough for a cupcake-baking business owner, the holidays take things up several notches. Melissa Beckett, her dashing detective hubby, Chas, and the rest of the gang in the sleepy, beachside town of Calgon, Florida, are kicking things into high gear as the holidays descend upon them. There are cupcakes to be made, parade floats to decorate, and parties to plan. In the midst of it all, Missy and Chas are delighted to receive a visit from some very special guests, but their joy is diminished somewhat by a holiday murder that rocks the entire community. Will Missy figure out 'whodunit' in time for everyone to have a happy holiday season? Or will this be her final investigation? Find out the answers to that and more in this fast-paced tale of holiday intrigue! This fun Cozy Mystery can be read as a standalone, but if you're interested in finding out more about Missy, her husband, Detective Chas Beckett, and the rest of the gang, you'll want to read the Frosted Love Cozy Mysteries, which precede this series, along with all the other INNcredibly Sweet books which follow this one. The saga continues with the Cupcakes in Paradise series. Enjoy them all!
Peppermint Murder (Frosted Love Cozy Mysteries #22)
by Summer PrescottHolidays are supposed to be happy... But for one family in the beach side town of Calgon, Florida, the holidays turned out to be horrific. Cupcake baker, bed and breakfast owner, and amateur sleuth, Melissa Beckett, is as tenderhearted as can be, and when her dashing hubby, Detective Chas Beckett, brings home news of a brutal triple homicide, which has left a young child orphaned, she dives into the investigation headfirst. Missy's maternal instincts kick into high gear, and she's determined that nothing will stop her from finding out the truth behind what happened to the precious child's family, all the while dealing with guests, parties and responsibilities at her cupcake shop and at the bed and breakfast inn. Loving and supportive friends step in to help, putting themselves at risk, without a second thought. Missy's life, and the lives of those around her, will be forever changed, no matter what the outcome of the investigation. One of the most emotional, and thought provoking books in the Frosted Love Cozy Mysteries series, this one is not to be missed! Cupcake recipe included.
Peppermint Twisted
by Sammi CarterNo visit to Paradise, Colorado, is complete without a stop at Divinity Candy Shop for a little taste of heaven. For owner Abby Shaw, it’s a sweet deal too. When her Aunt Grace passed away, Abby inherited Divinity—and with it the opportunity to leave her career as a corporate lawyer and dump her cheating husband. Now she spends her time serving up delectable treats—and performing the occasional deductive feat… Paradise’s local artists are up in arms when wealthy Felicity Asbury names herself director of the annual Arts Festival. But she soon gets her just desserts. Abby finds Felicity dead in Divinity’s parking lot—an awl lodged in her chest. And when evidence points to Abby as the suspect, she must put aside her sweets-making for sleuthing to discover who was twisted enough to do the deed. Includes Candy Recipes
Peppermint Twisted (Candy Shop Mystery #3)
by Sammi CarterNo one's happy when wealthy Felicity Asbury names herself director of the local arts festival. But when she's found dead, all evidence points to candy shop owner Abby Shaw, who must put aside her sweets to discover the twisted killer.
Peppermints in the Parlor
by Barbara Brooks WallaceEmily Luccock is looking forward to living at Sugar Hill Hall. . . . She remembers her aunt and uncle's grand old mansion well, with its enormous, elegant parlor, marble fireplace, and white china cups filled with hot chocolate. But this time things are different. Her aunt's once bright and lively home is now dead with silence. Evil lurks in every corner, and the dark, shadowed walls watch and whisper late at night. And no one ever speaks. Everything's changed at Sugar Hill Hall, and Emily knows something awful is happening there. What's become of Uncle Twice? Why is Aunt Twice a prisoner in her own home? Emily is desperate to uncover the truth. Time is running out, and she must find a way to save the people and home she cares so much about.
Pepperoni Pizza Can Be Murder (A Pizza Lovers Mystery #2)
by Chris CavenderFor once, it seems, no one is trying to pin a murder on Eleanor Swift, owner of the scrumptious pizzeria A Slice of Delight in the quiet little town of Timber Ridge, North Carolina. But someone has to answer for that body in her kitchen. . .and it looks like the final stop for Greg Hatcher, her deliveryman, may be the state penitentiary. . . Eleanor knows Gregg would never have lethally bashed his own brother in the head with a pizza-rolling pin. Sure, Wade was greedily claiming far more than his fair share of their family inheritance. And Gregg did catch his ex-girlfriend Katy smooching on the couch with Wade. It's no wonder that Timber Ridge's police chief--and Eleanor's ex-sweetheart--has his sights set on finding and arresting poor Gregg. But as Eleanor and her saucy sister Maddy dig a little deeper into the mystery, they find Wade's enemies begin to outnumber the slices on a large pie. This is one mystery that's made to order, and if Eleanor and Maddy don't find out who killed Wade, Gregg's delivery days are over. But while finding the killer is one thing, escaping alive to dish the goods to the police is quite another. Includes delicious pizza recipe!
Pequeña guerra en Londres
by J. J. WardJohn Mordred sabe exactamente qué hacer con las "noticias falsas" y cómo tomarlas en serio. Es solo un nombre de moda para uno de los trucos más antiguos de la política. Toma su última encarnación. ¿Realmente puede ser que unos pocos agentes de inteligencia disidentes de Rusia y los Estados Unidos estén luchando una discreta batalla a muerte en algunas de las calles secundarias de Londres? ¿Y que los cadáveres se están acumulando, fuera de la vista de la policía británica? Y aun así, todo el asunto podría girar en cualquier momento y Dios sabe ¿qué versión de la Tercera Guerra Mundial? Alguna oportunidad. Pero piénsalo otra vez, John. Las dos primeras veces que el lobo de la fábula lloró fueron falsas noticias. La tercera fue una catástrofe. Para todo el mundo. Una en tres -una de tres. No hay grandes probabilidades. Pero dada toda la desinformación que hay, podría ser aún peor. ¿Alguien puede confiar en una buena oportunidad pasada de moda hoy en día?
Pequeñas mentiras
by Liane MoriartyAlgunas veces las pequeñas mentiras son las más letales Madeline es una fuerza de la naturaleza. Es divertida, mordaz y apasionada, lo recuerda todo y no perdona a nadie. Ni a su exmarido y su nueva esposa, que se acaban de mudar junto a ella. Celeste posee el tipo de belleza que hace que el mundo se pare a mirar. Aunque a veces puede parecer un poco nerviosa ¿quién no lo estaría con ese par de gemelos traviesos? Ella y su marido llevan una vida de ensueño, pero los sueños tienen un precio, y Celeste tiene que decidir cuánto está dispuesta a pagar. Jane, madre soltera y nueva en la ciudad, es tan joven que la confunden con la niñera. Además alberga preocupaciones impropias de su edad y tiene ciertas dudas secretas sobre su hijo. Pero... ¿por qué? Pequeñas mentiras es una extraordinaria historia sobre estas tres mujeres en una encrucijada, sobre exmaridos y segundas esposas, madres e hijas, escándalos de patio de colegios y las peligrosas mentirijillas que nos contamos a nosotros mismos para poder sobrevivir. La crítica ha dicho... «Es un libro realmente bueno. Divertido y siniestro a la vez. Da en el clavo con las relaciones entre madres.» Stephen King «Irresistible... Moriarty se ha convertido en una especialista en dejar al descubierto las grietas de lo que aparenta ser perfecto... Su perspicaz humor y agudo ingenio te hará seguir pasando las páginas hasta que descubras lo que ocurre.» People Magazine «Leer una novela de Moriarty es un poco como beberse un Cosmopolitan aderezado con arsénico... Pequeñas mentiras es una lectura divertida, entretenida y, a veces, perturbadora.» USA Today «Una novela que te convertirá en un ávido devorador de libros... Moriarty ha escrito otro éxito absorbente y satírico.» The Huffington Post «Fascinante e inteligente... Una estupenda lectura llena de agudos destellos sobre las múltiples variedades de las relaciones humanas: madre-hijo, marido-mujer (y exmujer) y, fundamentalmente, sobre el poderoso vínculo de la amistad femenina.» Bookpage
Pequeños Delitos Inocentes
by C. S. Lakin Alejandra MartinezLila Carmichael puede ser una comediante rica y famosa, pero ella ha ocultado su mayor talento de sus admiradores, su habilidad para cocinar, condimentar y servir un tour de force cuidadosamente construido en una reunión acogedora en su isla privada en el noroeste del Pacífico. Seis incautos invitados han olvidado los pequeños crímenes inocentes que cometieron contra la pobre y crédula Lila hace quince años en la universidad. Todos se tambalean al borde de la ruina, esperando que la famosa Lila vaya a su rescate. Pero su desesperación les juega una mala pasada. Uno por uno, los invitados de Lila mueren figuradamente en un vicioso juego de salón llamado Lobos. Y la venganza se vuelve agridulce cuando el fin de semana termina... y un invitado está muerto de verdad.
Per Amore Di Anna
by James Lawless Claudia MirruzzoL'incontro-scontro al Loti's cafè tra Guido van Thool, studente universitario, e Anna Zweig, meravigliosa ballerina, inserisce i due in una sorta di romanzo turbinoso arricchito da balletti teatrali, marce anti-globalizzazione e appuntamenti amorosi incorniciati da campanule. Persino quando Guido è chiamato al servizio militare, il tempo non riesce a compromettere la loro fedeltà reciproca, costantemente alimentata da scambi di lettere d'amore. Parallelamente alle loro vite corre quella del giudice Jeremiah Delahyde, uno sperperatore ricco di potere, conferitogli dal suo fedele amico, nonché primo ministro, Bartholomew Smythe. Le loro vite parallele s'incontrano quando, l'ultimo dell'anno, il giudice, totalmente ubriaco, investe Anna con la sua auto, con conseguenze fatali. Guido promette vendetta. Cosa, tuttavia, potrà realmente Guido contro un giudice dell'Alta Corte, corrotto, potente ed assunto tramite vie politiche?
Per Volere Di Dio
by L. L. Fine Ombretta MartignoniPolonia, II Guerra Mondiale. Una giovane donna ebrea sacrifica la sua vita per salvare i figli gemelli dal terribile destino che li attende. Cinquant'anni più tardi, a New York, il Rabbino Jeremiah Neumann viene a conoscenza dell'esistenza di un fratello gemello. Si butta a capofitto nella ricerca ma rimane profondamente scioccato nell'apprendere che l'uomo è un prete cattolico. I due intraprendono un viaggio in Polonia alla ricerca di sé stessi e delle loro origini. Pagina dopo pagina si svela il terribile segreto, celato dietro il loro sconvolgente retaggio. Un demone dormiente si è risvegliato e ritorna a minacciare le loro esistenze. Sopravvivranno alla nuova aggressione? 'Per volere di Dio' è un libro accattivante che lascia il lettore con il fiato sospeso. Ci guida ben oltre le frontiere dell'atrocità umana, dove la crudeltà incontra il coraggio e la fede incontra il fato. La trama agghiacciante finisce per toccare le istituzioni religiose, sollevando riflessioni sull'ebraismo, il cristianesimo, la natura umana, la fede e il senso della vita.
Per cinque minuti in più (Enhanced World (Italiano) #1)
by Victoria Sue Natascia GandiniSerie Enhanced World, Libro 1Fin dal momento della sua trasformazione in un umano potenziato, Talon Valdez sapeva che avrebbe dovuto dire addio alla sua vita e ai suoi sogni. Trattati con diffidenza, insultati, spesso rinchiusi, i potenziati sono visti come mostri, disprezzati dalla società e considerati inadatti a prestare servizio nell’esercito o nelle forze dell’ordine. Anni più tardi, ha la possibilità di creare una task force di potenziati all’interno dell’FBI, ma a una condizione: ogni potenziato deve fare coppia con un essere umano normale. Finn Mayer sogna di entrare nell’FBI da quando aveva quattordici anni e ha fatto qualsiasi sacrificio perché ciò avvenisse: ha sopportato di vivere con una madre egoista, con un fratello omofobo e bullo e di non avere un compagno. Soffre però di dislessia non diagnosticata e basta questo a frustrare le sue aspirazioni sul nascere. La sua ultima occasione è fare coppia con Talon, un potenziato con abilità letali, che però non vuole affidare i suoi segreti ai normali e che pertanto vuole vederlo fallire. Quattro sono le settimane a disposizione di Finn per provare alla squadra quanto vale. Quattro le settimane perché la squadra dimostri al resto del mondo che può funzionare. E quando un altro gruppo minaccia il loro successo – mettendo a rischio le loro vite – sarà per quattro settimane che dovranno sopravvivere.
Per il Bene di un Bambino
by Stevie Turner Eric CominettoGinny Ford è felice di aver ottenuto l'ambito incarico di donna delle pulizie dei direttori della PhizzFace Inc. Ma la sua gioia è presto rovinata da un ritrovamento accidentale avvenuto durante le pulizie, che la porta a pensare che nel corridoio dei direttori ci sia qualcosa che non va. Scavando più a fondo, è sconvolta dalla scoperta di casi di corruzione e di una rete segreta di pedofili rimasta nascosta per anni, della quale fanno parte proprio le persone che ha conosciuto e di cui ha iniziato a fidarsi. Incapace di sopportare un tale peso sulla coscienza, decide che non può rimanere in silenzio e che deve trovare un modo di aiutare tutti i bambini coinvolti. Tuttavia, scopre che ha inconsapevolmente messo in pericolo la sua famiglia nel tentative di aiutare i bambini…
Per sempre compagni
by Violet Haze Cinzia GamberiniSimone Winston ha trascorso due mesi come una schiava, sottomessa a un Master, indossando dopo essere stata rapita. Liberata dal suo Master di cui si era innamorata al quale voleva appartenere per sempre, la su vita perde ogni significato, lasciandola sola a crescere un figlio senza nessuno che si prenda cura di lei. Lavora per una paga misera e non riesce più ad avere fiducia in nessuno, specialmente a quell'uomo misterioso che le lascia una mancia generosa dopo aver scambiato poche parole. Attratta da quest'uomo, nonostante tutte le sue riserve, dentro di lei cresce una passione inspiegabile insieme a un profondo legame che percepisce nei suoi confronti finché Isaac Toft, questo il nome dell'uomo, non la invita a far pare della sua vita. Ma un pericolo incombe nelle loro vite e qualcuno tenta di dividerli. Il futuro della loro profonda relazione è a rischio.