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Hot Planet
by Hal ClementA team of scientists are sent to Mercury aboard the Albireo to find out why it's developing an atmosphere. A series of events force the scientists out of their ship and onto the surface of Mercury, where only their courage and intelligence can keep them alive. Clement paints a tense and completely believable image of Mercury. He was simply one of the best hard science fiction writers the field ever produced.
Hot Plastic: A Novel
by Peter CraigKevin's dad, Jerry, is a crook. And he taught his son every trick in the book. Masters of identity theft, Kevin and Jerry move from one seedy motel to another, always trying for the big score. Colette is a runaway who dreams of conning her way into the upper echelons of high society. Just a teenager, she's already a tough and talented grifter, and soon becomes Jerry's girlfriend and accomplice. When Jerry is arrested, Colette makes Kevin her willing shill, dragging him along in her endless pursuit of sophistication. Meanwhile, Kevin's compulsive pursuit of new cons, bolder hoaxes, and better forgeries leads them to violent and unimagined retributions. When Jerry is released on parole, the three are reunited for one final scam, a patchwork of old and new techniques that should set them all up for life. The question is, would they rather work together or show each other up? Hot Plastic is a hugely satisfying suspense novel about family and criminal intent from a fresh new voice.
Hot Point
by M. L. BuchmanTHESE AIRBORNE HEROES BATTLE MORE THAN FLAMESThe elite firefighters of Mount Hood Aviation fly into places even the CIA can't penetrate.FROM WILDFIRE TO GUNFIREMaster mechanic Denise Conroy-with a reputation for being as steel-clad as the aircraft she keeps aloft-shuns useless flyboys who don't know one end of a wrench from the other.Firehawk pilot Vern Taylor-known for unstoppable charm and a complete lack of mechanical skills-proves his talent for out-of-the-box thinking with every flight. He's a survivor and a natural-born heli-aviation firefighter.When Denise and Vern crash together in the Central American jungle with wildfire on one side and a full-fledged military coup on the other, their newly forged partnership is tested to the max. They have each other, but not even their formidable skills combined can protect Denise and Vern from the conflagration sweeping the jungle...and their hearts.Praise for Full Blaze "A richly detailed and pulse-pounding read...tender romance flawlessly blended with landscapes of blazing fires and heart-stopping life-or-death scenes." --RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
Hot Pot Murder (L.A. Night Market #2)
by Jennifer J. ChowTrouble is brewing for cousins Yale and Celine Yee after a hot pot dinner gets overheated and ends in murder in this second novel of the L.A. Night Market series by Jennifer J. Chow.Yale and Celine Yee&’s food stall business is going so well that they&’ve been invited to join an exclusive dinner with the local restaurant owners association. The members gather together for a relaxing hot pot feast…until Jeffery Vue, president of the group, receives a literal shock to his system and dies. Everyone at the meal is a suspect, but the authorities are homing in on family friend Ai Ho, owner of the restaurant where Jeffery was killed—and Yale&’s dad is a close second on their list. Yale and Celine step up to the plate and investigate the dinner attendees: the association&’s ambitious VP, a familiar frenemy, a ramen king, a snacks shopkeeper, and a second-generation restaurateur. It&’s up to the detecting duo to figure out what really happened before their friends and family have to close their businesses for good.
Hot Property
by Sherryl WoodsMolly DeWitt is a single mother with a son who has moved from Miami to the wealthier enclave of Key Biscayne. Rather than the peace and quiet Molly had hoped for, she finds herself in the middle of a murder scene when she finds a dead body in the card-room of her new apartment complex. From all appearances, it looks like the person who knifed the condo president in the back is none other than Molly herself! Molly works with Michael O'Hara (with whom there is plenty of sexual tension in these books) to help solve the case and get her out of trouble and solve the crime. In the process however, Molly soon finds herself giving over her heart to Michael O'Hara...
Hot Pursuit: A Novel (Troubleshooters #15)
by Suzanne BrockmannAs team leader of the popular personal security company Troubleshooters Inc., Alyssa Locke is no stranger to dealing with danger. Her next assignment, though, is supposed to be a breeze: teach self-defense techniques to an assemblywoman and her chief of staff after a political controversy generates a blizzard of hate mail--including death threats. But then, while in New York City, Alyssa and her squad of moonlighting Navy SEALs discover a dead body. And then another one. While investigating a suspect, Alyssa is ambushed and finds herself imprisoned by the deranged serial killer she's been after for years: The Dentist. Cut off from everyone, Alyssa must call upon all of her strength and skill to survive this confrontation with the sadistic monster, meanwhile trusting that her Troubleshooter teammates--led by her husband, operative Sam Starrett--will reach her before it's too late. really has her hands full-bodyguarding two independent, busy women, managing a murder investigation, and trying to find time for her husband, Troubleshooters operative Sam Starrett, and their infant son. Meanwhile, it wouldn't be a Troubleshooters operation without romantic sparks and heated rivalries-and any time the SEALs of Team Sixteen are involved, there are plenty of both. But then, while investigating a suspect, Alyssa is ambushed and suddenly finds herself imprisoned by The Dentist. Cut off from everyone she loves and relies on, Alyssa must call upon all of her strength and skill to survive this final confrontation with the sadistic monster, meanwhile trusting that her Troubleshooter teammates, led by her beloved Sam, will reach her before it's too late.From the Hardcover edition.
Hot Pursuit
by Kathryn JensenNASA scientist Kate Foster is having a really, really bad day.ÿHer billion-dollar satellite has been hijacked.ÿThe hijackers also kidnapped her right-hand man.ÿAnd Kate may have a traitor on her team.... Only Kate's quick thinking has kept the hijackers from using the satellite as a deadly weapon so far...but it's just a matter of days before they crack her simple code. Chasing around the globe with one know-it-all counterterrorist expert to retrieve the satellite may just shred her last nerve, but Kate's got to keep a cool head while they're in Hot Pursuit.
Hot Pursuit
by Carolyn KeeneThe Internet...a world without rules, without boundaries. And it's all just a click away...Ryan Corrigan is not what most people would call a "cool" guy. He's usually called something more like geek or cyber-nerd. Maybe it's because he and his mom move almost every year, so he never gets a chance to make friends. Or maybe it's because he spends most of his time glued to his computer. It's his friend. But now Ryan's "friend" has gotten him into some big trouble. If Ryan doesn't find a real ally fast, he could end up in jail--or worse, a victim of a terrible "accident." Different people in different places--the one thing they have in common is a new address on the Internet: Danger.com. Where all your fears come true...
Hot Pursuit
by Nora KellyGillian Adams's long-time friend, Sharlote, is found dead in her apartment, was it an accident, or was her death a deliberate act of murder?
Hot Pursuit
by Roderick ThorpFrom the author of Nothing Lasts Forever, the basis for the movie Die Hard, comes a heart-pounding thriller! When a young coast guard lieutenant commander, Sam Merrill, finds a &“ghost&” yacht full of one billion dollars&’ worth of gold, money, and contraband, he becomes a national sensation and the poster boy for America&’s war on drugs. As a reward, the government sends Sam and his wife, Amy, on an all-expenses-paid vacation to the Bahamas. Sam&’s newfound fame becomes a nightmare when Amy is kidnapped not long after they arrive in the tropical paradise. Sam is confronted with the pursuit of his life, fighting to save Amy and ultimately himself as he faces death-defying challenges at every turn and a drug kingpin named Chino who will stop at nothing to see him dead. In way over his head, outgunned, and outnumbered when the chase leads him to Cartagena, Sam has to overcome overwhelming odds as he races against time to figure out why his wife was kidnapped and where she is being held—and save her from bad guys who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.
Hot Pursuit
by Julie Ann WalkerWelcome to Black Knights Inc. What appears to be a tricked-out motorcycle shop on the South Side of Chicago is actually headquarters for the world's most elite covert operatives. Deadly, dangerous, and determined, they'll steal your breath and your heart. Fighting for his life is pretty much standard operating procedure for Christian Watson, former SAS Officer. Doing it with bossy, beautiful BKI office manager Emily Scott in tow is another matter entirely.Black Knights Inc: Hell on Wheels (Book 1) In Rides Trouble (Book 2) Rev It Up (Book 3) Thrill Ride (Book 4) Born Wild (Book 5) Hell for Leather (Book 6) Full Throttle (Book 7) Too Hard to Handle (Book 8) Wild Ride (Book 9) Fuel for Fire (Book 10) Hot Pursuit (Book 11) Built to Last (Book 12)What People Are Saying About USA Today bestseller Wild Ride: "This razor-sharp, sensual, and intriguing tale will get hearts pounding." —Publishers Weekly STARRED review "A high-octane romantic suspense novel with heart-pounding intrigue and a heart-twisting love story." —Kirkus STARRED review "Black Knights fans, rejoice! After much anticipation, we finally get Ozzie's story, and it's well worth the wait. —RT Book Reviews, 4.5 stars, TOP PICK "Walker's fans will love this, as will readers of Maya Banks' KGI; Cindy Girard's Black Ops, Inc., and Laura Kaye's Hard Ink series." —Booklist STARRED review
Hot Pursuit
by Stuart WoodsStone Barrington is back in the exciting new adventure from perennial fan favorite Stuart Woods. It's not often that Stone Barrington finds a woman as accustomed to the jet-set lifestyle as he, so he's pleasantly surprised when he meets a gorgeous pilot who's soon moving to New York, and available for closer acquaintance. Their travels together lead them from Wichita to Europe, but trailing them is some unwanted baggage: his new lady love's unstable, criminal ex-boyfriend. And while Stone is fending off his newest adversary, trouble is brewing on the international stage. Several enemy operatives are at large, and only a coordinated intelligence effort will have any chance of stopping their deadly plot. But the clock is ticking . . . and time has nearly run out.From the Hardcover edition.
Hot Pursuit (A Stone Barrington Novel #33)
by Stuart WoodsStone Barrington is back in the exciting new adventure from perennial fan favorite Stuart Woods. It's not often that Stone Barrington finds a woman as accustomed to the jet-set lifestyle as he, so he's pleasantly surprised when he meets a gorgeous pilot who's soon moving to New York, and available for closer acquaintance. Their travels together lead them from Wichita to Europe, but trailing them is some unwanted baggage: his new lady love's unstable, criminal ex-boyfriend. And while Stone is fending off his newest adversary, trouble is brewing on the international stage. Several enemy operatives are at large, and only a coordinated intelligence effort will have any chance of stopping their deadly plot. But the clock is ticking . . . and time has nearly run out.From the Hardcover edition.
Hot Pursuit: Sugarland Blue Book 2 (Sugarland Blue)
by Jo DavisThe second novel in Jo Davis's explosive and passionate new series, SUGARLAND BLUE, set in the world of her beloved FIREFIGHTERS OF STATION FIVE books.In Sugarland, Detective Taylor Kayne is always ready with quick wit and a quicker smile. But he's about to meet a woman who will make him want to take his sweet time.... Taylor is a laid-back, smart-aleck kind of lawman. He's also a man's man, as well as every woman's private fantasy. But years ago, he was part of a botched hostage situation that ended with him being hailed as a tough-as-nails hero-even though the pain, fear, and shame from that terrible day still haunt his every moment.Cara Evans couldn't care less about Taylor's pain. In the moment he became a so-called hero, she lost someone she dearly loved. Yet neither of them is prepared for the instant, undeniable attraction that flares between them - or the danger that's soon hot on their heels.Don't miss Jo Davis's paranormal romance alter-ego J. D. Tyler, and her dark, intoxicatingly sexy Alpha Pack series.
Hot Pursuit: Troubleshooters 15 (Troubleshooters #15)
by Suzanne BrockmannTroubleshooters: They Never Let You Down. The fifteenth addictive romantic suspense novel in New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann's Troubleshooters series, filled with thrilling adventure, excitement and passion. In HOT PURSUIT, Alyssa Locke is one the trail of a killer she has tracked him for years. Only now the he is focused on her...Troubleshooters Inc.'s Alyssa Locke is no stranger to dealing with danger. As a former FBI agent, guarding lives is Alyssa's game and no one plays it better. But her toughest challenge will be protecting herself from 'The Dentist', a sadistic murderer she has relentlessly pursued for over a decade. Alyssa's new assignment was supposed to be an easy one: take a squad to New York to teach self-defence to a newly-elected congresswoman receiving death threats. But the job take a more sinister turn as they discover a dead boy and Alyssa finds herself heading up a murder investigation. Then Alyssa is ambushed and finds herself imprisoned by The Dentist, the mastermind behind it all. Cut off from everyone, Alyssa must use all her skills as he prepares to make her his ultimate trophy. Only one can survive - who will it be?
Hot Rain
by Kat MartinAllie Parker knows her best friend's death was no accident and heads to Mexico to prove it. Allie becomes an unwilling passenger on a boat carrying deadly cargo and dangerous men, but strikes an alliance with mysterious Jake Dawson. Soon, they are both drawn into the heart of the Mexican jungle--and into something deeper than they ever imagined.
Hot Red Money
by Baynard KendrickHot Red Money, first published in 1959, is a Cold War thriller (‘Red’ in the title refers to communism). Journalist Maurice Morel receives information from an informer that there are large amounts of secret Soviet money and gold tucked away in Lebanese and Swiss banks. Following the lead turns deadly for the informant and Morel’s life is in danger as he attempts to discover the planned use of the funds.“Several million dollars of that Russian gold is in a numbered account in the Banque du Shebab-Syrie. I know the name of the man who controls that account, as well as untold millions more in numbered accounts in Switzerland. That man is here in the United States. I know how he got in, the name he’s using, and what he is trying to do.”
Hot Red Money
by Baynard KendrickA reporter is entangled in a Cold War conspiracy in this Golden Age thriller by the acclaimed author of the Duncan Maclain Mysteries.Maurice Morel has had a successful career as a journalist. Reporting on Soviet activities in the United States, he digs out and exposes Communist coverups. His byline regularly runs on the front page of the New York Evening Globe-Star, and he&’s even won a Pulitzer Prize. But he&’s also garnered a few enemies along the way . . .Now, Maury&’s in disguise for a midnight meeting in a secluded café with a Lebanese sailor who supposedly has valuable information. There&’s fifteen billion dollars in Soviet gold tucked away in Swiss and Lebanese banks, and the man controlling the money is in America. He&’s using an alias and he&’s up to something.Maury&’s not sure he can believe his source. He needs cold hard facts. Sadly, the proof comes when he discovers the seaman knifed in an alley. Now Maury knows he has a big story on his hands. He simply needs to follow the sailor&’s lead—and not get caught by the men following him . . .Baynard Kendrick was a founding member of the Mystery Writers of America, the holder of the organization&’s first membership card, and a winner of its Grand Master Award.
Hot Rock (The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo, #3)
by John PeelFirst the Mars rock at the Space Museum disappears, then $500,000 worth of gems. It's up to Shelby and her friends, Cindi and Noah, to crack the case.
The Hot Rock (The Dortmunder Novels #1)
by Donald E. WestlakeEdgar Award Finalist: A comical crime caper &“filled with action and imagination&” (The New York Times Book Review). John Dortmunder leaves jail with ten dollars, a train ticket, and nothing to make money on but his good name. Thankfully, his reputation goes far. No one plans a caper better than Dortmunder. His friend Kelp picks him up in a stolen Cadillac and drives him away from Sing-Sing, telling a story of a $500,000 emerald that they just have to steal. Dortmunder doesn&’t hesitate to agree. The emerald is the crown jewel of a former British colony, lately granted independence and split into two nations: one for the Talabwo people, one for the Akinzi. The Akinzi have the stone, the Talabwo want it back, and their UN representative offers a fine payday to the men who can get it. It&’s not a simple heist, but after a few years in stir, Dortmunder could use the challenge.
The Hot Rock: A Graphic Adaptation (The Dortmunder Novels #1)
by Donald E. WestlakeEdgar Award Finalist: A comical crime caper &“filled with action and imagination&” (The New York Times Book Review). John Dortmunder leaves jail with ten dollars, a train ticket, and nothing to make money on but his good name. Thankfully, his reputation goes far. No one plans a caper better than Dortmunder. His friend Kelp picks him up in a stolen Cadillac and drives him away from Sing-Sing, telling a story of a $500,000 emerald that they just have to steal. Dortmunder doesn&’t hesitate to agree. The emerald is the crown jewel of a former British colony, lately granted independence and split into two nations: one for the Talabwo people, one for the Akinzi. The Akinzi have the stone, the Talabwo want it back, and their UN representative offers a fine payday to the men who can get it. It&’s not a simple heist, but after a few years in stir, Dortmunder could use the challenge.
Hot Schemes
by Sherryl WoodsHere in the fourth of the Molly DeWitt Romantic Mystery series, Molly and her handsome partner Michael O'Hara are resolved to find out what has happened to Michael's favorite uncle when, on the eve of the Cuban revolution, his boat floats into Miami Bay only without the uncle and--more alarmingly--booby-trapped. Here you'll find an intriguing murder mystery and more as the romance develops between Molly and Michael (where there has always been chemistry). Through intriguing descriptions of the lives of Cuban exiles, readers here also get a glimpse into the problems faced by this community and their heritage. All are woven together to form an engaging tale with all the right ingredients of murder, romance, and intrigue.
Hot Secret
by Sherryl WoodsMolly DeWitt finds herself at the center of another murder mystery in Hot Secret, in which she features as a production assistant for a film called Endless Tomorrow. But soon things go awry when young, ambitious and talented director Gregory Kinsey is found dead after having a very public and very heated argument with star Veronica Weston, who has just returned from rehab. It looks like a simple case on the surface, but things are never quite what they seem. Molly and detective Michael O'Hara investigate the case, bringing all of the usual intrigue to this Molly DeWitt Romantic Mystery and the subplot relationship between Molly and Michael.
Hot Secrets
by Lisa Marie RiceJack Prescott waited twelve years for his wife, Caroline. And then, the moment he found her again, he almost lost her. The son of a violent drunk, Jack grew up on the streets, and he understands better than anyone how cruel and dark the world can be. As a martial artist and former Army Ranger, though, he knows how to take care of himself and those he loves. Only one thing can bring him to his knees-the thought of someone harming Caroline. So he made it his mission to teach her self-defense...but not all of their time on the workout mat is work. When a violent monster of a man breaks into Caroline's bookstore on Christmas Eve, Jack races to her side, all the while hoping his lessons have sunk in, because without her, life isn't worth living.