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The Justice Project
by Michael BetchermanHigh-school football champion Matt Barnes was on the top of the world until a freak snowboarding accident left him permanently disabled, ending his promising sports career. People gawk with horror and pity and don’t know what to say as Matt careens down the street. As he struggles to accept his changed body, Matt becomes depressed and isolated. Instead of college football camp, he faces a summer job at the local golf club. Then by chance Matt lands an internship at the Justice Project, an organization that defends the wrongly convicted. The other intern is his high-school nemesis, Sonya Livingstone, a quick-witted social activist with little time for jock culture. The two slowly develop a friendship as they investigate the case of Ray Richardson, who was convicted of murdering his parents twenty-one years ago. Matt and Sonya are soon convinced that Ray is innocent—but how will they prove it? Unravelling the cold case takes them on a journey filled with twists, turns, deception and danger. It will take dedication, perseverance and courage to unmask the real murderer. Can those same qualities help Matt move on to a life not defined by football?
Justice Pour Belle
by Didi OviattAhnia a un passé trouble, qui cherche désespérément à refaire surface. Elle a touché le fond. Fauchée et voulant à tout prix remonter au sommet, elle s’allie à Mac, un homme qu’elle connaît à peine. Il est complètement inaccessible mais, bientôt, ils se retrouvent tous deux en péril. Leur décision dangereuse sera-t-elle un succès, ou Ahnia se retrouvera-t-elle aux prises avec une force implacable, déclenchée par le crime de son adolescence ? Dans ce thriller palpitant, les apparences sont trompeuses et nul ne peut faire confiance à personne.
Justice Overdue
by Lisa ChildsNot enough clues. Too many secrets.And someone out to silence them…Three decades. Untold victims. A Michigan town in fear. It's a case Sheriff Hogan Moore promised his father he would crack on his own. But when DNA expert Eve Collins finds a hidden lead, he must team up with her to uncover the truth. Now with devastating secrets—and a determined killer—ambushing them at every turn, will they live to tell?
Justice Mission: Justice Mission Identity: Classified Undercover Jeopardy (True Blue K-9 Unit #3)
by Lynette EasonCaught in a killer’s sights…Introducing the True Blue K-9 Unit seriesAfter K-9 unit administrative assistant Sophie Walters spots a suspicious stranger lurking at the K-9 graduation, the man kidnaps her—and she barely escapes. With Sophie’s boss missing and someone determined to silence her, NYPD officer Luke Hathaway vows he and his K-9 partner will guard her. But he must keep an emotional distance to ensure this mission ends in justice…not cold-blooded murder.
The Justice Machine
by Dick BauchChas Robertson is driven to steal to survive through a severe drought. His crime is witnessed by a police Aboriginal tracker and he is charged. Suddenly he is accused of attempting to murder the same witness. If Chas cannot convince the jury of his innocence he faces time in Darlinghurst Gaol. Or worse! Based on a true story, The Justice Machine examines the motivations of the players in the law game. The Magistrate, the Policeman, the Prosecutor, the Barrister and the Judge all have their own reasons for being there. Hardly any of them are to do with justice. The law and justice are different things it seems. The year is 1882 but this could be any time. Injustice is timeless.
Justice is Coming
by Delores FossenHER TARGET IS TALL, DARK...AND DANGEROUS, IN USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR DELORES FOSSEN'S MINISERIES THE MARSHALS OF MAVERICK COUNTY The armed and dangerous woman trespassing on federal marshal Declan O'Malley's Texas ranch isn't a killer. She's Eden Gray, and the P.I. is trailing trouble and unfinished business. He's the last person she wants to visit, but now a vengeful enemy is targeting them both. Eden's orders were very clear: kill Declan, or her sisters die. Sworn to find out who's after her and why, she's forced to team up with the devastatingly attractive lawman. As desire flares, a decades-old secret erupts, turning everything Declan believed into a lie. Everything except the passion driving him and Eden to fight for a future they might not live to see.
Justice Hunter: Colton Copycat Killer Cowboy Under Fire Justice Hunter Guarding His Royal Bride (Cold Case Detectives #2)
by Jennifer MoreyThe Cold Case Detectives series heats up with a sexy new hero in this story of revenge and desire. A tough ex-SEAL turned private investigator, Lucas Curran vows that solving his sister's murder must come first. Even before his raging attraction to Rachel Delany, who might be a fresh lead in the four-year-old case. It's just that he can't trust the down-on-her-luck beauty. He's already been devastated once by a deceitful ex. Then there's Rachel's rap sheet...and her infuriating tendency to withhold the truth. But when Rachel's life goes up in flames, they're forced to rely on each other. Because Rachel is more than just Lucas's ticket to outsmarting a killer and serving up justice-she's his second chance at a burning love he never thought possible.
Justice Hall: A novel of suspense featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes (Mary Russell #6)
by Laurie R. KingBONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Laurie R. King's Pirate King.Only hours after Holmes and Russell return from solving one murky riddle on the moor, another knocks on their front door...literally. It's a mystery that begins during the Great War, when Gabriel Hughenfort died amidst scandalous rumors that have haunted the family ever since. But it's not until Holmes and Russell arrive at Justice Hall, a home of unearthly perfection set in a garden modeled on Paradise, that they fully understand the irony echoed in the family motto, Justicia fortitudo mea est: A trail of ominous clues comprise a mystery that leads from an English hamlet to the city of Paris to the wild prairie of the New World. The trap is set, the game is afoot; but can Holmes and Russell catch an elusive killer--or has the murderer caught them?
The Justice Game
by Randy SingerAfter the target of an investigative report storms a Virginia Beach television station, he kills one of the anchors before the SWAT team takes him down. Following the victim's funeral, her family files a lawsuit against the gun company who manufactured the killer's weapon of choice. The lawyers for the plaintiff and defendant-- Kelly Starling and Jason Noble-- are young, charismatic, and successful. They're also easy blackmail targets, both harboring a personal secret so devastating it could destroy their careers. Millions of dollars-- and more than a few lives-- are at stake. But as Kelly and Jason battle each other, they discover that the real fight is with unseen forces intent on controlling them both.
Justice for Sara: A Novel
by Erica SpindlerWhen seventeen-year-old Katherine McCall awakened one morning to find her beloved sister, Sara, brutally murdered, her whole life changed in the blink of an eye. Kat was named the prime suspect and, on a string of circumstantial evidence, charged and tried. While the jury found her innocent, not everyone else agreed, and her only choice was to go into hiding. But she carried a dark secret with her, one that made her worry she might actually have had something to do with Sara's death . . .Now, years later, Kat is still haunted by her sister's unsolved murder and continues to receive chilling anonymous letters, but she has tried to move on with her life. Until, on the tenth anniversary of Sara's death, she receives a letter that makes the past impossible to ignore: "What about justice for Sara?" What about justice for Sara? And for herself? Kat realizes that going back to Liberty, Louisiana, might be the only way to move forward and find some peace. And there's a killer out there who was never caught.But the town she's come back to is hardly different from the one she left. The secrets and suspicions still run deep. Kat has an ally in Detective Luke Tanner, son of the former Liberty police chief, but he may be her only one. With plenty of enemies, no one to trust and a killer determined to keep a dark secret buried, Kat must decide if justice is worth fighting—and dying—for.Bestselling author Erica Spindler returns with a chilling new suspense novel about a woman who goes home ten years after her sister's murder to find the true killer
Justice for Sara
by Erica SpindlerA woman determined to uncover the truth. A killer who will stop at nothing to keep the truth buried. When rebellious seventeen-year-old Katherine McCall awakened one morning to find her sister, Sara, viciously murdered, her whole life changed in the blink of an eye. Kat was named the prime suspect, charged and tried--and found innocent. But not everyone agreed with the verdict, and Kat's only choice was to go into hiding. She left her hometown behind, but she carried a dark secret with her, one that made her worry she might actually have had something to do with Sara's death. Although Kat has tried to move on with her life, she is still haunted by her sister's unsolved murder. On the tenth anniversary of Sara's death, she receives an anonymous letter that makes the past impossible to ignore: "What about justice for Sara?" What about justice for Sara? And for herself? Kat realizes that going back to Liberty, Louisiana, is the only way to move her life forward. There's a whole town that still thinks she's a killer--but the true culprit is out there somewhere, never found. As she digs into the past, investigating the days surrounding her sister's death, Kat begins to learn that the cost of justice may be too high. Her search for the truth has put her in the murderer's sights--a murderer who seems never to have left Liberty. In a town filled with suspicion and secrets, Kat has one ally: Sergeant Luke Tanner, son of Liberty's former police chief, the very man who led the rush to judgment against her. With no one to trust and a killer determined to keep a dark secret from coming to light, Kat must decide if justice is worth fighting--and dying--for.
Justice For The Damned (Medieval Mysteries #4)
by Priscilla RoyalIt is May of 1272, and Prioress Eleanor of Tyndale, recovering from a near-fatal winter fever, journeys to Amesbury Priory to visit her aunt in time for the Feast of Saint Melor. Although Eleanor hopes to regain her strength in the midst of pleasant childhood memories, Death reveals a most troublesome fondness for her company. A ghost now haunts Amesbury. And when a man is decapitated near the river where the grim figure walks, Sister Beatrice, Eleanor's aunt and acting prioress of Amesbury, shows an uncharacteristic hesitancy about taking charge of any investigation. As others apparently fall victim to the vengeful ghost, Eleanor struggles to put a human face on the restless spirit, and Brother Thomas, pursuing a secret mission for the Church connected with the Priory's famous Psaltery, finds that his own demons have unexpectedly taken on a very human form....
Justice for Athena (Philocles)
by J. M. AlveyLonglisted for the 2021 CWA Sapere Books Historical DaggerSome heroes search for glory, some for justiceIt’s festival time in Athens, and Philocles is looking forward to the holiday. Visitors are coming from across the Hellenic world for eight days of sporting competitions, musical contests and sacred rites to honour Athena, the city’s patron goddess.Thousands will flock to the Pnyx to be enthralled by the dramatic three-day performance of Homer’s Iliad, an entertainment unique to the Great Panathenaia. Taking part is the highest honour and greatest challenge for an epic poet. Then one of the poets is brutally murdered.Is this random misfortune, an old score being settled, or is someone trying to sabotage the festival? The authorities want this cleared up quickly and quietly. Philocles finds himself on the trail of a killer once more…Another thrilling ancient murder mystery novel from J.M. Alvey, perfect for fans of Lindsey Davis, Steven Saylor and CJ Sansom.Praise for J.M. Alvey"This is historical writing at its best and crime writing worthy of prizes. Riveting" Manda Scott, author of the Boudica series"I loved it; great sense of place, terrific characters and a cracking plot" Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat"As vivid and lively as a Greek wedding - but with rather more blood!" Val McDermid, author of the Kate Brannigan Mysteries"It's about time someone did for ancient Athens what Lindsey Davis' Falco novels do for Ancient Rome. Alvey sets the scene perfectly, with easy brushstrokes and lightly worn learning. In Philocles we have an aspiring playwright, man of the people and reluctant detective. I look forward to his next case..." Jack Grimwood, author of Moskva
Justice for a Ranger
by Rita HerronRugged Texas Ranger Cole McKinney, abandoned by his father, hated the thought of helping his half brothers. Also Rangers, they'd called him back to Justice, Texas, to help solve two murder cases. . . cases with their father as the prime suspect. Solving these crimes could help mend the wounds of Cole's past. Maybe even clear his so-called father's name. . . Gorgeous, curvy and whip-smart, Joey Hendricks came to Justice as the governor's special investigator. Working the cases with Cole caused their emotions to burn so hot, a fi ery night in bed might be their only release. But Joey's own family secrets in Justice could blow her one chance for love-and these murders-sky high.
Justice Done
by Jan BurkeThe fifth of six e-short story collections from New York Times bestselling suspense author Jan Burke, including three stories from the highly acclaimed print anthology Eighteen, praised as "Astonishing...wry...these stories are sure to delight" (Jeffery Deaver, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Kill Room).Justice Done is a mini-anthology containing a brand-new short story, with an added bonus of three stories from Eighteen: "Miscalculation," "Two Bits," and "An Unsuspected Condition of the Heart." New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman says of the anthology, "A delightful collection of page-turners. At turns chilling, funny, poignant--and always insightful. With these stories, Jan Burke's at the top of her game."
Justice Denied (J. P. Beaumont Series #18)
by J. A. JanceThe murder of an ex-drug dealer ex-con--gunned down on his mother's doorstep--seems just another turf war fatality. Why then has Seattle homicide investigator J.P. Beaumont been instructed to keep this assignment hush-hush? Meanwhile, Beau's lover and fellow cop, Mel Soames, is involved in her own confidential investigation. Registered sex offenders from all over Washington State are dying at an alarming rate--and not all due to natural causes. A metropolis the size of Seattle holds its fair share of brutal crime, corruption, and dirty little secrets. But when the separate trails they're following begin to shockingly intertwine, Beau and Mel realize that they have stumbled onto something bigger and more frightening than they anticipated--a deadly conspiracy that's leading them to lofty places they should not enter . . . and may not be allowed to leave alive.
Justice Denied: Reversible Error, Material Witness, And Justice Denied (Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi #7)
by Robert K. TanenbaumBook Seven of the bestselling Butch Karp legal thriller series: a diplomat's murder reveals a world of genocide and retribution <P>A Turkish diplomat in New York City is gunned down in broad daylight, and all signs point to an ancient blood feud. The suspected gunman is Armenian. His alleged motive: to avenge the Turkish slaughter of Armenians generations before. But prosecutor Butch Karp has never accepted the easy answer, and he soon realizes the facts of this murder are more complicated than they seem. To close the case, Karp and his investigator wife, Marlene, must infiltrate a cross-section of New York society, while fending off crooks and madmen from every corner of the Big Apple and the world beyond.
Justice Deferred
by Len WilliamsBilly Ray had a tough childhood, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't keep out of trouble. His friends got him involved in small-time thefts and burglaries, which led to three felony charges.
Justice at Morgan Mesa (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Suspense Ser.)
by Jenna NightHer father’s killer is back—and now he’s after herAttorney Vanessa Ford was only a child when her father was murdered, but now she’s returned to her hometown, determined to find answers to the unsolved case. When the attacks start, she knows she’s close to the truth…too close. But with policeman Levi Hawk volunteering to work with her on the investigation, can Vanessa finally find answers…or will deadly trouble strike them first?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Justice at Cardwell Ranch
by B. J. DanielsSix years ago, Dana Cardwell found her mother's will in a cookbook and became sole owner of the Cardwell Ranch in Big Sky, Montana. Now happily married, Dana is surprised when her siblings, Stacy and Jordan, show up on the ranch...and trouble isn't too far behind.As danger draws closer to the ranch, deputy marshal Liza Turner quickly realizes that Jordan Cardwell isn't the man the town made him out to be.
Justice Ascending: The Scorpius Syndrome 3 (ebook) (The Scorpius Syndrome #3)
by Rebecca Zanetti“Thrilling post-apocalyptic romance at its dark, sizzling best!” —Lara AdrianBefore surviving the Scorpius bacterium, Tace Justice was a good ole Texas cowboy who served his country and loved his mama. After Scorpius, the world became dark, dangerous, and deadly—and so did he. The Vanguard medic is stronger, faster, and smarter than before, but he’s lost the line between right and wrong. His passion is absolute, and when he focuses it on one woman, there’s no turning back for either of them…Sami Steel has been fighting to survive right alongside Tace, convincing the Vanguard soldiers she’s one of them. In truth, Sami is a former hacker turned government agent who worked at The Bunker, where scientists stored both contaminants and cures. Only she knows the location, and she’s not telling. Yet when sexual fire explodes between her and Tace, she’ll face even that hell again to save him.“Sexy, tough, and deftly sprinkled with dark humor.” —New York Times bestselling author Larissa Ione
Justice and Revenge in Contemporary American Crime Fiction
by Stuart SimThe detective figure in contemporary American crime fiction increasingly relies on revenge to bring about justice in a society where there has been a sharp decline in moral values. This study demonstrates how the notion of the detective as a moral exemplar or heroic ideal breaks down in the works of writers such as James Ellroy and Sara Paretsky.
The Justice Agency Complete Collection: Double Exposure\Dead Wrong\No Way Out\Thread of Suspicion\Dark Tide (The Justice Agency)
by Susan SleemanSusan Sleeman revisits her classic Justice Agency miniseries, five fan-favorite stories of love and danger Double ExposureWhen photographer Jennie Buchanan unknowingly captures a drug-cartel meeting on film, she becomes a target. Even worse, her only protection from the danger that threatens her life is the man who threatens her heart—her ex-boyfriend, former FBI agent Ethan Justice again. Ethan vows to safeguard Jennie from the deadly men on her trail and from further damage to hear heart… Dead WrongWhen one of her clients is murdered, P.I. Kat Justice fears for her life. Her survival depends on finding her unknown enemy first...and working with homicide detective Mitch Elliot, her onetime crush. It’ll take all her professional skills to ignore the sparks between them, yet keeping her distance may not be the best way to protect her heart--or their lives.No Way OutWhen Alyssa Wells uncovers evidence that her police officer husband was murdered by his partner, she and her children are in peril. Private investigator Cole Justice comes to the rescue; after two tours in Iraq, protecting Alyssa and her children shouldn’t be a problem. Alyssa feels drawn to him, but how can she trust anyone after everything she’s been through? Thread of SuspicionWhen someone sabotages former navy SEAL Luke Baldwin’s “unhackable” software, more than his reputation is at stake. Faced with treason charges, Luke turns to tech expert Dani Justice, also a talented investigator. She’s eager to dive into the challenging case…until her own personal, deadly connection to the hacker. Dani and Luke must use all their skills to defeat an enemy who can hack into any system and find them wherever they hide.Dark TideGina Evans knows her brother was murdered, even if the police won’t believe her. And now the man who took her brother’s life are after her and her baby niece. Gina’s only hope is the man she left behind—private investigator Derrick Justice. When the woman he never stopped loving and the baby he’s come to adore enter a killer’s crosshairs, can Derrick trap the cold-blooded murderer before he strikes again?
Justice: A Dirk Bishop Novel
by Jm FosheeDirk Bishop has finally achieved the life he always wanted. He married his college sweetheart, a promising D.A., and he is quickly climbing the corporate ladder. Every night he returns to his happy Houston home, each day better than the last. But then Dirk's brother falls into the wrong crowd, and is murdered when a drug deal goes sour. Putting everything he knows at risk, Dirk plunges into the city's seedy underground in search of his brother's killer, a ruthless criminal know only as Ghost. But the deeper Dirk goes, the darker it gets - and he much choose to salvage what is left of his life, or give up everything he knows in pursuit of Justice.
Justice
by Michael GandyWhen Daniel Cleveland is nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court, threats arise, allegations about his personal life that may jeopardize his chances. But then he finds out that the information to derail him may be coming from inside either the court itself or even the Oval Office.