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The Tainted Cup
by Robert Jackson BennettA Holmes and Watson–style detective duo take the stage in this fantasy with a mystery twist, from the Edgar-winning, multiple Hugo-nominated Robert Jackson Bennett&“Superbly blends mystery and fantasy . . . Give me more of this world and these characters ASAP!&”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Meg GardinerIn Daretana&’s greatest mansion, a high imperial officer lies dead—killed, to all appearances, when a tree erupted from his body. Even here at the Empire&’s borders, where contagions abound and the blood of the leviathans works strange magical changes, it&’s a death both terrifying and impossible.Assigned to investigate is Ana Dolabra, a detective whose reputation for brilliance is matched only by her eccentricities. Rumor has it that she wears a blindfold at all times, and that she can solve impossible cases without even stepping outside the walls of her home. At her side is her new assistant, Dinios Kol, magically altered in ways that make him the perfect aide to Ana&’s brilliance. Din is at turns scandalized, perplexed, and utterly infuriated by his new superior—but as the case unfolds and he watches Ana&’s mind leap from one startling deduction to the next, he must admit that she is, indeed, the Empire&’s greatest detective. As the two close in on a mastermind and uncover a scheme that threatens the Empire itself, Din realizes he&’s barely begun to assemble the puzzle that is Ana Dolabra—and wonders how long he&’ll be able to keep his own secrets safe from her piercing intellect. By an &“endlessly inventive&” (Vulture) author with a &“wicked sense of humor&” (NPR), The Tainted Cup mixes the charms of detective fiction with brilliant world-building to deliver a fiendishly clever mystery that&’s at once instantly recognizable and thrillingly new.
The Takeover (Fearless Series #4)
by Mandy GonzalezBetter Nate than Ever meets Love Sugar Magic in this fourth and final novel in the Fearless middle grade series from Hamilton and Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez about a young thespian and emerging influencer whose social media gets hacked.Twelve-year-old April DaSilva loves performing—and connecting with fans on her social media accounts. Thanks to her role in the hit Broadway show Our Time, she is close to reaching a huge follower milestone. In celebration, she&’s hosting a contest: three lucky followers will win a special backstage tour and tickets to the show. April feels on top of the world, but her brother isn&’t so thrilled about her attention always being glued to a screen. His warnings don&’t bother April. What&’s wrong with wanting more followers and likes? When meet and greet day arrives, the Squad helps make the event special. All goes without a hitch until April attempts to log into her social media…it&’s gone. Her previous posts have been erased, and a new one that April didn&’t make pops up. It&’s even worse than she thought…she&’s been hacked. The Squad tries to uncover the culprit while April becomes a puppet of her stolen account—desperately trying to keep up with the public appearances promised in her name until she can reclaim ownership of the online presence she&’s worked so hard for. But she suddenly has much more to worry about when it&’s announced that the entire Squad has outgrown their roles in Our Time and may soon be replaced…
Targeted for Elimination
by Jill Elizabeth NelsonCaught in a murderer&’s crosshairs… Secrets can be lethal. After discovering a dead body in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Detective Jen Blackwell is ambushed—until federal park ranger Tyler Cade comes to the rescue. And when the culprit sets their sights on Jen&’s father, it&’s clear that someone is targeting them. She has no choice but to team up with her ex-boyfriend. Only Tyler&’s hiding something…and old secrets could cost them their lives. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
The Teacher
by Freida McFaddenEve has a good life. She wakes up each day, kisses her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except… Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal involving a student-teacher affair, with one student, Addie, at its center. But Eve knows there is far more to these ugly rumors than meets the eye. Addie can’t be trusted. She lies. She hurts people. She destroys lives. At least, that’s what everyone says. But nobody knows the real Addie. Nobody knows the secrets that could destroy her. And Addie will do anything to keep it quiet… From the New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a chilling story of twisted secrets and long-awaited revenge.
Tear Us Apart
by Van Jensen Jay BaruchelIn a world of blood and cruelty, two teenagers find humanity in each other.Deep in the Canadian wilderness, a vicious cult, dedicated to an ideology of pain, trains children to become deadly assassins. In the midst of this world of cruelty, two teenagers break the cardinal rule—by falling in love. The only thing standing between them and happily ever after is an army of murderers with a taste for blood.Written by Jay Baruchel and Van Jensen, with art by Alessandro Micelli, Tear Us Apart shows just what lengths the human spirit will go to endure.
Tell Me Who You Are Sneak Peek
by Louisa LunaThe Silent Patient meets Gone Girl in this sharp psychological thriller about a psychiatrist with a shocking past and her dangerous new patient.Brooklyn psychiatrist Dr. Caroline Strange is certain she knows what's best for her patients, her family, and pretty much everyone else, but that all changes when a troubled young man arrives for his appointment and makes a pair of alarming confessions: I am going to kill someone, and I know who you really are.Dr. Caroline is accustomed to hearing her patients’ deepest, darkest secrets, but it seems Nelson Schack may be one step ahead when detectives show up later that day, inquiring about a missing woman. It looks like Nelson has made good on his threat—yet somehow it’s Dr. Caroline who becomes the prime suspect.Convinced the police are incompetent, Dr. Caroline takes matters into her own hands, chasing down the elusive Nelson and running headlong into a past she has spent her entire life trying to forget. As she closes in on her target, all the polished pieces of her manicured life splinter when people begin to question who she really is.Harrowing, unpredictable, and compulsively readable, the award-winning author Louisa Luna’s Tell Me Who You Are is an utterly gripping psychological thriller that begs the question: Can a person ever really outrun their past?
Ten Seconds: 'If you're looking for a gripping thriller that twists and turns, Robert Gold delivers' Harlan Coben
by Robert Gold'Ten Seconds will keep you up all night' HARLAN COBEN***Broadchurch meets Harlan Coben in the most compulsive thriller you'll read all year. Whether you've read Twelve Secrets and Eleven Liars, or whether you're discovering Robert Gold for the first time, this is your next addictive read.***__________After a tense birthday celebration in Haddley, journalist Ben Harper watches his boss, Madeline, get into the car that has come to collect her. He walks home, never imagining that by the next morning, Madeline will be missing.To find Madeline, Ben will have to return to the now infamous murder case that made her journalism career over a decade ago. A case which, Ben quickly discovers, was never as simple as it seemed.But time is of the essence, and soon it's not just Madeline's life on the line . . .__________PRAISE FOR ROBERT GOLD'Superb' LISA JEWELL'This is what every other thriller aspires to be' Reader Review'Utterly absorbing' SHARI LAPENA'Excellent' LEE CHILD'My new favourite author' Reader Review'One of a kind' JAMES PATTERSON'Unputdownable' KARIN SLAUGHTER'___________________
Ten Seconds: 'If you're looking for a gripping thriller that twists and turns, Robert Gold delivers' Harlan Coben
by Robert Gold'Ten Seconds will keep you up all night' HARLAN COBEN***Broadchurch meets Harlan Coben in the most compulsive thriller you'll read all year. Whether you've read Twelve Secrets and Eleven Liars, or whether you're discovering Robert Gold for the first time, this is your next addictive read.***__________After a tense birthday celebration in Haddley, journalist Ben Harper watches his boss, Madeline, get into the car that has come to collect her. He walks home, never imagining that by the next morning, Madeline will be missing.To find Madeline, Ben will have to return to the now infamous murder case that made her journalism career over a decade ago. A case which, Ben quickly discovers, was never as simple as it seemed.But time is of the essence, and soon it's not just Madeline's life on the line . . .__________PRAISE FOR ROBERT GOLD'Superb' LISA JEWELL'This is what every other thriller aspires to be' Reader Review'Utterly absorbing' SHARI LAPENA'Excellent' LEE CHILD'My new favourite author' Reader Review'One of a kind' JAMES PATTERSON'Unputdownable' KARIN SLAUGHTER'___________________
Texas Law: Lethal Encounter (Texas Law #3)
by Jennifer D. BokalShoutline options:A killer broadcasting his crimes…Where will he strike next? When Decker Newsome brings his violent crimes to Kathryn Glass&’s doorstep, the undersheriff will stop at nothing to capture the killer. Ryan Steele may be her best chance to catch the criminal, but can she really trust Decker&’s former partner in crime…even if he&’s redeemed himself? To Kathryn&’s surprise, Ryan makes a good partner—in more ways than one. But as they make their way through Decker's web of violence, will their connection be enough to save them?From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Texas Law series:Book 1: Texas Law: Undercover JusticeBook 2: Texas Law: Serial ManhuntBook 3: Texas Law: Lethal Encounter
These Deadly Prophecies
by Andrea Tang&“An incredibly fun thrill-ride by a masterful storyteller.&” —Marie Lu, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Stars And SmokeA teenage sorcerer&’s apprentice must solve her boss&’s murder in order to prove her innocence in this twisty, magic-infused murder mystery perfect for fans of Knives Out and The Inheritance Games.Being an apprentice to one of the world's most famous sorcerers has its challenges; Tabatha Zeng just didn&’t think they would include solving crime. But when her boss, the infamous fortuneteller Sorcerer Solomon, predicts his own brutal death—and worse, it comes true—Tabatha finds herself caught in the crosshairs.The police have their sights set on her and Callum Solomon, her murdered boss&’s youngest son. With suspicion swirling around them, the two decide to team up to find the real killer and clear their own names once and for all.But solving a murder isn&’t as easy as it seems, especially when the suspect list is mostly the rich, connected, and magical members of Sorcerer Solomon&’s family. And Tabatha can&’t quite escape the nagging voice in her head asking: just how much can she really trust Callum Solomon?Nothing is as it seems in this quick-witted and fantastical murder mystery.
Think Twice (Myron Bolitar)
by Harlan CobenA man presumed dead is suddenly wanted for murder in this thriller of secrets, lies, and dangerous conspiracies that threaten to cover up the truth. Three years ago, sports agent Myron Bolitar gave a eulogy at the funeral of his client, renowned basketball coach Greg Downing. Myron and Greg had history: initially as deeply personal rivals, and later as unexpected business associates. Myron made peace and moved on – until now, when twofederal agents walked into his office, demanding to know where Greg Downing is. According to the agents, Greg is still alive—and has been placed at the scene of a double homicide, making him their main suspect. Shocked, Myron needs answers. Myron and Win, longtime friends and colleagues, set out to find the truth, but the more they discover about Greg, the more dangerous their world becomes. Secrets, lies, and a murderous conspiracy that stretches back into the past churn at the heart of Harlan Coben's blistering new novel.
This Wretched Valley
by JENNY KIEFER&“If you love wilderness horror, This Wretched Valley is a must-read. But be forewarned: after reading this chilling debut, you may never want to set foot in the great outdoors again.&”—Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger and The Fervor&“With nimble pacing, scream-worthy scares, and an ever-present sense of dread, a trip to This Wretched Valley is one you&’ll never forget.&”—Rachel Harrison, national best-selling author of Cackle and Such Sharp TeethTake only pictures. Leave only bones.This trip is going to be Dylan&’s big break. Her geologist friend Clay has discovered an untouched cliff face in the Kentucky wilderness, and she is going to be the first person to climb it. Together with Clay, his research assistant Sylvia, and Dylan&’s boyfriend Luke, Dylan is going to document her achievement on Instagram and finally cement her place as the next rising star in rock climbing.Seven months later, three bodies are discovered in the trees just off the highway. All are in various states of decay: one a stark, white skeleton; the second emptied of its organs; and the third a mutilated corpse with the tongue, eyes, ears, and fingers removed.But Dylan is still missing—and no trace of her, dead or alive, has been discovered.Were the climbers murdered? Did they succumb to cannibalism? Or are their impossible bodies the work of an even more sinister force? This dread-inducing debut builds to a bloodcurdling climax, and will leave you shocked by the final twist.
Those Beyond the Wall: A Novel
by Micaiah JohnsonA searing sci-fi thriller about a woman reckoning with her past to solve a series of sudden and inexplicable deaths in the face of a coming apocalypse—from the Compton Crook Award–winning author of The Space Between Worlds. &“A bold, beautiful, gut-punch of a story, at turns ferocious and poetic—and sometimes both at once.&”—Veronica Roth, New York Times bestselling author of Chosen Ones &“[Those Beyond the Wall] reads like Mad Max: Fury Road was written by Phillip K. Dick and N.K. Jemison.&”—CrimeReadsIn Ashtown, a rough-and-tumble desert community, the Emperor rules with poisoned claws and an iron fist. He can&’t show any sign of weakness, as the neighboring Wiley City has spent lifetimes beating down the people of Ashtown and would love nothing more than its downfall. There&’s only one person in the desert the Emperor can fully trust—and her name is Scales. Scales is the best at what she does: keeping everyone and everything in line. As a skilled mechanic—and an even more skilled fighter, when she needs to be—Scales is a respected member of the Emperor&’s crew, who&’s able to keep things running smoothly. But the fragile peace Scales helps to maintain is fractured when a woman is mangled and killed before her eyes. Even more incomprehensible: There doesn&’t seem to be a murderer. When more bodies start to turn up, both in Ashtown and in the wealthier, walled-off Wiley City, Scales is tasked with finding the cause—and putting an end to it by any means necessary. To protect the people she loves, she teams up with a frustratingly by-the-books partner from Ashtown and a brusque-but-brilliant scientist from the City, delving into both worlds to track down an invisible killer. But the answers Scales finds are bigger than she ever could have imagined, leading her into the brutal heart beneath Wiley City&’s pristine façade and dredging up secrets from her own past that she would rather keep hidden. If she wants to save the world from the earth-shattering truths she uncovers, she can no longer remain silent—even if speaking up costs her everything.
Three Fudges and a Baby (A Candy-Coated Mystery)
by Nancy CocoWhen her pregnant best friend&’s doula is found with a smoking gun, fudge maker Allie McMurphy&’s sleuthing becomes a labor of love . . . &“A delightful cozy larded with appetizing fudge recipes.&” —Kirkus ReviewsDID THE DOULA DO IT? April is not only the start of &“fudgie&” season on picturesque Mackinac Island, it&’s when Allie&’s BFF Jenn Carpenter is due. Jenn wants to have her baby on the island, so she&’s lined up a midwife and a doula. But she&’s two weeks overdue—and if one more person tells her she looks ready to pop, she&’s going to go bananas. If there was a list of what not to expect when you&’re expecting, right at the top would be coming upon your doula holding a gun over the body of her fiance. Clearly in shock, Hannah Riversbend claims not to have shot him. Jenn asks Ally to prove the doula&’s innocence before her special delivery arrives. The clock is ticking as Ally races to solve the murder in time for Jenn&’s bun to come out of the oven. . .
Three-Inch Teeth (A Joe Pickett Novel #24)
by C. J. BoxWyoming game warden Joe Pickett faces two different kinds of rampaging beasts—one animal, one human—in this riveting new novel from #1 New York Times bestseller C.J. Box. <p><p>A rogue grizzly bear has gone on a rampage—killing, among others, the potential fiancé of Joe&’s daughter. At the same time, Dallas Cates, who Joe helped lock up years ago, is released from prison with a special list tattooed on his skin. He wants revenge on the people who sent him away: the six people he blames for the deaths of his entire family and the loss of his reputation and property.Using the grizzly attacks as cover, Cates sets out to methodically check off his list. The problem is, both Nate Romanowski and Joe Pickett are on it. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Through Her Eyes: A heart-stopping psychological thriller full of twists
by NJ Moss&“NJ Moss knows how to get inside your head with a story that will leave you reeling in its wake! Work of a genius.&” —Amazon review This compelling new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of The Second Wife begs the question: How far would you go to save a stranger? Jess spends most of her time alone to hide her obsession: prowling the streets, looking into other people&’s homes, sneaking glimpses of their private lives . . . When Jess witnesses a man standing at the sink, washing blood off his hands and a woman, nearby, with a dejected expression, a simmering anger is unleashed. She may be a loner, but Jess won&’t stand by when another woman is being abused, so she starts to make plans for a rescue. But what you see through a window frame is only ever part of the story, and Jess may be about to learn that you can&’t always trust what you think you&’ve seen . . .
To Slip the Bonds of Earth: A Riveting Mystery Based on a True History (A Katharine Wright Mystery)
by Amanda FlowerWhile not as famous as her older siblings Wilbur and Orville, the celebrated inventors of flight, Katharine Wright is equally inventive – especially when it comes to solving crimes – in USA Today bestselling author Amanda Flower&’s radiant new historical mystery series inspired by the real sister of the Wright Brothers.December 1903: While Wilbur and Orville Wright&’s flying machine is quite literally taking off in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina with its historic fifty-seven second flight, their sister Katharine is back home in Dayton, Ohio, running the bicycle shop, teaching Latin, and looking after the family. A Latin teacher and suffragette, Katharine is fiercely independent, intellectual, and the only Wright sibling to finish college. But at twenty-nine, she&’s frustrated by the gender inequality in academia and is looking for a new challenge. She never suspects it will be sleuthing… Returning home to Dayton, Wilbur and Orville accept an invitation to a friend&’s party. Nervous about leaving their as-yet-unpatented flyer plans unattended, Wilbur decides to bring them to the festivities . . . where they are stolen right out from under his nose. As always, it&’s Katharine&’s job to problem solve—and in this case, crime-solve. As she sets out to uncover the thief among their circle of friends, Katharine soon gets more than she bargained for: She finds her number one suspect dead with a letter opener lodged in his chest. It seems the patent is the least of her brothers&’ worries. They have a far more earthbound concern—prison. Now Katharine will have to keep her feet on the ground and put all her skills to work to make sure Wilbur and Orville are free to fly another day.
To Slip the Bonds of Earth: Sneak Peek (A Katharine Wright Mystery)
by Amanda FlowerBe one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition before the full length novel comes out!While not as famous as her older siblings Wilbur and Orville, the celebrated inventors of flight, Katharine Wright is equally inventive—especially when it comes to solving crimes—in USA Today bestselling author Amanda Flower&’s radiant new historical mystery series inspired by the real sister of the Wright Brothers.December 1903: While Wilbur and Orville Wright&’s flying machine is quite literally taking off in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina with its historic fifty-seven second flight, their sister Katharine is back home in Dayton, Ohio, running the bicycle shop, teaching Latin, and looking after the family. A Latin teacher and suffragette, Katharine is fiercely independent, intellectual, and the only Wright sibling to finish college. But at twenty-nine, she&’s frustrated by the gender inequality in academia and is looking for a new challenge. She never suspects it will be sleuthing…Returning home to Dayton, Wilbur and Orville accept an invitation to a friend&’s party. Nervous about leaving their as-yet-unpatented flyer plans unattended, Wilbur decides to bring them to the festivities . . . where they are stolen right out from under his nose. As always, it&’s Katharine&’s job to problem solve—and in this case, crime-solve.As she sets out to uncover the thief among their circle of friends, Katharine soon gets more than she bargained for: She finds her number one suspect dead with a letter opener lodged in his chest. It seems the patent is the least of her brothers&’ worries. They have a far more earthbound concern—prison. Now Katharine will have to keep her feet on the ground and put all her skills to work to make sure Wilbur and Orville are free to fly another day.
A to Z Animal Mysteries #3: Cougar Clues (A to Z Animal Mysteries #3)
by Ron Roy Kayla WhaleySolve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Join Abbi and her friends on the hunt for proof of a cougar in the woods! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this bright and modern animal adventure story is perfect for budding young chapter book readers.No one has seen cougars in Maine for more than a hundred years. Then, a TV crew starts filiming in the woods near Abbi's home, looking for cougars! Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are curious: could this sly animal have returned to Maine? All clues point to YES! -- but something doesn't quite add up. . . .Don't miss the first books:A to Z Animal Mysteries #1: The Absent Alpacas A to Z Animal Mysteries #2: Bats in the CastleReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy where kids Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z in their hometown and beyond!
Toda cosa silenciosa
by Alan BrenhamTímida y sorda, Claire Deveraux, de veintitrés años, ha trabajado duro para conseguir su trabajo soñado como oficial del servicio exterior en la Embajada de EE.UU. en París. Sin embargo, su vida idílica se rompe cuando encuentra a una mujer tirada en el suelo del baño muriendo de una herida de bala. La mujer moribunda pronuncia tres palabras a Claire y oculta una memoria USB en el bolsillo de Claire. Los artículos son claves para localizar las ganancias de un robo bancario. El asesino, sefuro de que Claire ahora tiene la posesión exclusiva de esos objetos, debe encontrarla, recuperar las palabras clave y la memoria USB, luego matarla antes de que pueda resolver el rompecabezas y recuperar el dinero. Sabiendo que está decidido a encontrarla y matarla, Claire debe hacer todo lo posible para mantener su corazón latiendo.
Too Many Cooks: Prudence Bulstrode 3 (Prudence Bulstrode)
by Rosemary ShragerPrudence Bulstrode has fond memories of St Marianne's School for Girls, the beautiful Cornish school where she boarded as a girl. It was at St Marianne's that Prudence first learned the joy of cooking, from her dear old Home Economics teacher, Mrs Agatha Jubber. So when she's invited back to the school, to lead a summer holidays course in the fundamentals of cookery, Prudence couldn't be more delighted. What's more, it's a chance to show her grand-daughter Suki the way school used to be in the good old days.But no sooner has Prudence arrived at St Marianne's, a gruesome discovery is made. The builders excavating the old hockey pitch to construct the new dormitories have unearthed human bones - bones dating from Prudence's own time at St Marianne's. Soon, Prudence recollects the story of the vanishing schoolmaster, Mr Scott, and the rumours that spread like wildfire one summer about his illicit affair with Agatha Jubber.So begins Prudence's very first cold case . . .
Too Many Cooks: Prudence Bulstrode 3 (Prudence Bulstrode)
by Rosemary ShragerPrudence Bulstrode has fond memories of St Marianne's School for Girls, the beautiful Cornish school where she boarded as a girl. It was at St Marianne's that Prudence first learned the joy of cooking, from her dear old Home Economics teacher, Mrs Agatha Jubber. So when she's invited back to the school, to lead a summer holidays course in the fundamentals of cookery, Prudence couldn't be more delighted. What's more, it's a chance to show her grand-daughter Suki the way school used to be in the good old days.But no sooner has Prudence arrived at St Marianne's, a gruesome discovery is made. The builders excavating the old hockey pitch to construct the new dormitories have unearthed human bones - bones dating from Prudence's own time at St Marianne's. Soon, Prudence recollects the story of the vanishing schoolmaster, Mr Scott, and the rumours that spread like wildfire one summer about his illicit affair with Agatha Jubber.So begins Prudence's very first cold case . . .
Torn Asunder (A Maine Clambake Mystery #12)
by Barbara RossA short boat ride from Busman&’s Harbor, Maine, Morrow Island is a perfect spot for a wedding—and a Snowden Family Clambake. Julia Snowden is busy organizing both—until a mysterious wedding crasher drops dead amid the festivities . . . Julia&’s best friend and business partner, Zoey, is about to marry her policeman boyfriend. Of course, a gorgeous white wedding dress shouldn&’t be within fifty yards of a plate of buttery lobster—so that treat is reserved for the rehearsal dinner. Julia is a little worried about the timing, though, as she works around a predicted storm. When a guest falls to the floor dead, it turns out that no one seems to know who he is, despite the fact that he&’s been actively mingling and handing out business cards. And when an injection mark is spotted on his neck, it&’s clear this wasn&’t caused by a shellfish allergy. Now, as the weather deteriorates and a small group is stranded on the island with the body—and the killer—Julia starts interrogating staff, family members, and Zoey&’s artist friends to find out who turned the clambake into a crime scene . . .
A Touch of Death (Dillon the Monster Dick #5)
by Shaun MeeksDillon and Rouge are back for one of the strangest and deadliest cases to date.When Dillon's friend, Detective Garcia contacts him after a series of murders, Dillon and Rouge are thrusted into the middle of a bizarre puzzle. Bodies have been found in different parts of the city looking like mummified corpses, all the fluids drained from them. Dillon believes it has to be some sort of monster or alien-a type he is unaware of that resembles the stories of vampires on Earth. Or could it be the legends in books and movies are based on some sort of Earthbound creature that is now roaming the city, killing people at random?As Dillon and Rouge follow the trail of death, meeting with old friends along the way, they find something far stranger than they could ever imagine. Something vicious and hungry that threatens to destroy their entire world.
Toxic Prey (A Prey Novel #34)
by John SandfordLucas Davenport and his daughter, Letty, team up to track down a dangerous scientist whose latest project could endanger the entire world, in this latest thriller from author John Sandford. <p><p> Gaia is dying. <p><p> That, at least, is what Dr. Lionel Scott believes. A renowned expert in tropical and infectious diseases, Scott has witnessed the devastating impact of illness and turmoil at critical scale. Society as it exists is untenable, and the direct link to Earth’s death spiral; population levels are out of control and people have allowed disarray and disorder to run rampant. While most are concerned about deadly disease, Scott knows that it is truly humanity itself that will destroy Gaia. It’s only by removing the threat that the planet can continue to prosper, and luckily, Scott is just the right man for the job… <p><p> When Scott then disappears without a trace, Letty Davenport is tasked with tracking down any and all leads. Scott’s connections to sensitive research into virus and pathogen spread has multiple national and international organizations on high alert, and his shockingly high clearance levels at various institutions, including the Los Alamos National Laboratory, make him the last person they’d like to go missing. As the web around Scott becomes more tangled, Letty calls in her father, Lucas, help her lead a group of specialists to find Scott as soon as possible. But as Letty and Lucas begin to uncover startling and disturbing connections between Scott and Gaia conspiracists, their worst fears are confirmed, and it quickly becomes a race to find him before the virus he created becomes the perfect weapon. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>