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Wolfsbane
by Craig ThomasRichard Gardiner is a successful, smalltown English solicitor, whose violent past suddenly catches up with him while on vacation.
Day of Judgment
by Jack HigginsCommunists intend to use an old Irish priest, head of an underground movement, to humiliate John F. Kennedy as he visits Berlin in the spring of 1963.
The Hastings Conspiracy
by Alfred CoppelAs there's an accelerating slide toward World War III, a minor clerk defects to the Russians and takes a confidential document labeled 'Hastings' with him.
The Apocalypse Brigade
by Alfred CoppelCan the Apocalypse Brigade save the world from terrorism and economic disaster?
The Evidence Never Lies: The Casebook of a Modern Sherlock Holmes
by Alfred A. Lewis Herbert L. Macdonell[from inside flaps] "He has been called the Isaac Newton of ballistics, the Magellan of fingerprints, the Galileo of blood. He is Herbert Leon MacDonell and, in more than 200 criminal cases, he has proved himself an expert in using the laws of physics, chemistry, and biology to reconstruct the crime and pin the criminal. Colorful, crusty, and iconoclastic, Herbert MacDonell has been called upon to offer analysis and testimony in some of the past two decades' most public murders—including the assassinations of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr. He has been involved in such celebrated cases as that of Jean Harris, Joann Chesimard, and Buddy Jacobson. MacDonell is the author of Bloodstain Pattern Interpretation, the definitive text on bloodstains, and has been instrumental in gaining acceptance for such evidence in the courts. His invention of the MAGNA-Brush revolutionized fingerprint work, increasing the types of surfaces from which prints could be lifted and making it possible for nonexperts to do the job. Now, Alfred Allan Lewis recounts seven of MacDonell's most intriguing cases. With only a scrap of wood, a hunk of wadding, and his own gun tests, MacDonell pieces together proof of the innocence of a young man accused of murdering his hunting companion; solely on the basis of blood smears and spatters, MacDonell pins the guilt for a set of gruesome murders on the scion of a prominent southern family; at a distance of three thousand miles from the scene of the crime and with the police stymied by the absence of a corpse, MacDonell gives proof positive that a murder has indeed occurred—and identifies the killer; in less than a day, MacDonell minutely reconstructs all the details of the infamous 1969 Black Panther shoot-out in Chicago—and pinpoints responsibility for the bloodbath on the police. Here, then, are true crime dramas played out to the puzzle-solving perfection that one would expect from a modern-day Sherlock Holmes."
World Gone By (Joe Coughlin #2)
by Dennis LehaneDennis Lehane, the New York Times bestselling author of The Given Day and Live by Night, returns with a psychologically and morally complex novel of blood, crime, passion, and vengeance, set in Cuba and Ybor City, Florida, during World War II, in which Joe Coughlin must confront the cost of his criminal past and present.<P><P> Ten years have passed since Joe Coughlin’s enemies killed his wife and destroyed his empire, and much has changed. Prohibition is dead, the world is at war again, and Joe’s son, Tomás, is growing up. Now, the former crime kingpin works as a consigliore to the Bartolo crime family, traveling between Tampa and Cuba, his wife’s homeland.<P> A master who moves in and out of the black, white, and Cuban underworlds, Joe effortlessly mixes with Tampa’s social elite, U.S. Naval intelligence, the Lansky-Luciano mob, and the mob-financed government of Fulgencio Batista. He has everything—money, power, a beautiful mistress, and anonymity.<P> But success cannot protect him from the dark truth of his past—and ultimately, the wages of a lifetime of sin will finally be paid in full.<P> Dennis Lehane vividly recreates the rise of the mob during a world at war, from a masterfully choreographed Ash Wednesday gun battle in the streets of Ybor City to a chilling, heartbreaking climax in a Cuban sugar cane field. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Infiltrator (T2 Trilogy, Book #1)
by S. M. StirlingBoth Sarah and John Connor have survived repeated attempts on their lives by advanced Terminator killing machines sent from a grim tomorrow to ensure the total destruction of humankind. Now, hiding out from the U.S. Government in Paraguay, Sarah and her brilliant son have linked up with Dieter von Rossbach -- a former counterterrorism operative and the human model for the original T-800 -- awakening him to the nightmare to come and drawing him into their revolution. Because the Cyberdyne Corporation's plan to launch its dread Skynet program was not destroyed, merely postponed. And the machine masters of the near future have sent a terrifying new breed of enforcer back to the Connors' time: a cyborg so humanlike that detection is virtually impossible; a relentless hybrid killer who understands how her human prey think and feel...and die.
Bannerman's Ghosts (Bannerman #5)
by John R. MaximThe development of unstoppable viral weapons is reassuring in at least one regard: It has threatened and angered Paul Bannerman.
Do No Harm
by Gregg HurwitzThe doors to the UCLA Medical Center Emergency Room burst open and a young nurse stumbles in-- blinded, her once-beautiful face hideously blistered and burning from a savage attack by an unknown assailant. A dedicated physician, ER Chief David Spier is no stranger to the terrible ravages of senseless violence. But this tragedy hits too close to home; the victim is a colleague. A second violent assault suggests the unthinkable: A disturbed man is stalking the medical center, and specifically the women who work there. It's up to Dr. Spier to keep the emergency room running smoothly and efficiently, even as his terrified coworkers wonder who might be next. But destiny is about to place him at the very center of a media frenzy that erupts in the wake of the attacks when the brutal assailant himself is dragged into the E.R. in handcuffs and placed under Dr. Spier's care.., as a patient. Hindered by a mutinous staff that refuses to administer to the damaged man, up against angry L.A. cops who would rather see the criminal dead than imprisoned and alarmed media hungry for a lead story at any cost, Dr. Spier must now make the most difficult ethical decision of his career. But by doing so he underestimates the power and cunning of the man he is sworn to heal, and inadvertently unleashes a bloody wave of horror that threatens to engulf every -md eve:*..hing he cares about. A single act of humanity has made him a pariah in the eyes of the city--and the target of a twisted, tormented madman's hope and vengeance. Dr. Spier's most sacred oath as a healer has become his death sentence. To save a city under siege and himself, he must descend into the blackest depths of a twisted and vicious mind.., to unlock an unspeakable secret that has been hidden away for decades behind hospital doors.
The Ghost and Mrs. Hobbs
by Cynthia DefeliceIs Allie being haunted -- again? Just a few short weeks ago, Allie encountered her first ghost, the spirit of a murdered girl. Now another ghost has entered Allie's life! The ghost points Allie in the direction of Mrs. Hobbs, the scary cafeteria lady. Did Mrs. Hobbs have anything to do with the death of the ghost? Allie's life suddenly becomes complicated, with mysterious fires breaking out wherever she turns. Her best friend is mad at her, and soon she is in danger, along with her little brother -- but from whom?
Inspector Hopper's Mystery Year (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Doug CushmanIntroducing Inspector Hopper, a grasshopper with a feel--and feelers--for mysteries, this I Can Read Book follows two bug sleuths as they unravel the mysteries of the insect world. An I Can Read Level 2 book.
The Case of the Sleepy Sloth (The High-Rise Private Eyes #5)
by Cynthia RylantWhile having a picnic on the docks, animal detectives Bunny and Jack meet a dog whose one and only lawn chair is missing, and they set out to solve the case.
The Case of the Fidgety Fox (The High-Rise Private Eyes #6)
by Cynthia RylantWhen the fluffy dice of Melvin the bus driver turn up missing, Bunny and Jack, two animal detectives, investigate the case.
Fingerprints #4: Secrets
by Melinda MetzRae Voight struggles to unravel where the thoughts running through her mind are coming from, to unlock the terrifying secrets of her past, including the truth about her mother's death--and to find out who wants her dead. As Anthony gets closer to Rae's ex-best friends, Rae feels betrayed by the one person who has stuck by her from the beginning.
Fingerprints 5 - Betrayed
by Melinda MetzRae Voight has a problem. Thoughts are running through her mind that aren't hers. Is she going crazy? Or could something else-something even stranger -- be going on? As Rae unravels the mystery of where these thoughts are coming from, she also unlocks terrifying secrets of her past, including the truth about her dead mother. But knowing the truth may not be a good thing for Rae. If she's not careful, it might get her killed. Rae is about to come face-to-face with the person who has been after her-at least, that's what she thinks!
Revelations: The ultimate struggle... (Fingerprints #6)
by Melinda MetzRae can read people’s thoughts by touching their fingers and their fingerprints. But someone else knows about her powers – someone who is out to kill her… At last, the killer who has been after Rae is no longer a threat. Rae can hardly believe that she’s got her life back the way it was, before all the weirdness started. Sure, she can still read fingerprints – but she’s not watching her back any more. A simple call at the door from a familiar face comes as a pleasant surprise. But in reality, Rae’s in for the most unpleasant surprise of her life. The killer is still out there – and there is no turning back.
The Case Of The Nutcracker Ballet (The New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley)
by Mary-Kate Olsen Ashley OlsenWhen their friend Miranda wins the role of Clara in the school's ballet performance of "The Nutcracker," Mary-Kate and Ashley soon have a mystery when Miranda's lucky ballet slippers are stolen.
A Midsummer Night's Scream (A Jane Jeffry Mystery, Book #15)
by Jill ChurchillJane Jeffry has a new hobby: the theater. Jane has graciously agreed to lend her taste buds to the college's newest production, helping Shelly judge prospective caterers who will be feeding the actors. But soon she's drawn deeper into the real life drama surrounding the play than she ever hoped or anticipated.
Big Max and the Mystery of the Missing Giraffe (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Kin Platt Lynne Avril CravathFeaturing a perennially popular I Can Read character first introduced in 1965, Big Max and the Mystery of the Missing Giraffe is a humorous adventure that will delight beginning readers. Jake the giraffe is missing, and Big Max is on the case! But is this mystery too big for even the world's greatest detective? Big Max and the Mystery of the Missing Giraffe is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
Witch Miss Seeton (Miss Seeton series #3)
by Heron CarvicIt all started when Chief Inspector Brinton of the Ashford Division found a cow in a ditch at dawn; with its throat cut. Brinton asked the cow’s owner to keep quiet about it. ”Looks like ritual stuff. Things are bad enough as they are, and that Black Mass at Malebury Church hasn’t helped, so we’ll keep it under wraps for the moment. If this gets out, with everybody seeing witches and devils all over the blasted place, we’ll really start something.” But things had already started and in Plummergen, a typically gossipy village, nothing could be kept under wraps. Including some of the town’s best people?who seemed to be going in for nude frolics, for religious reasons, of course. Then, it so happened, Miss Seeton decided to buy a doll for the young daughter of a woman who had done her a favor. ”Did you see that?” one neighbor said to another. ”What could she possibly want a thing like that for?” The other neighbor noted that Miss Seeton had also bought some pins, which might explain everything. Soon there was a faction in the village that was sure Miss Seeton was a witch. Meanwhile, Miss Seeton had been offered two jobs, which was so flattering for a retired school mistress. One job was to be a part-time teacher . . . ”nothing onerous.” That was nice. Miss Seeton could use the extra money. The other offer was from Scotland Yard. Miss Seeton read that letter again. To join the police force? Really that would not do. She had neither the knowledge nor experience for such work. It wouldn’t do at all! But she did join the force. And she and her umbrella were of great assistance to the Yard, dealing with all sorts of devilment. This is the third book about Miss Seeton’s adventures and it’s the fastest, and weirdest and funniest. A delightful suspenseful tale.
Knockdown
by Dick FrancisFrom the book cover: Mrs. Kerry Sanders, a rich American lady whose voice had overtones of silk hats, champagne, and Royal Lawns, and whose fingers were encrusted with diamonds, didn't think much of the weather, which was very wet. She sounded generally cranky. "This," she said in disbelief, "is Ascot goddam Sales?" It was. The wind was whistling through the ring's wooden O, and to one side of it, in the magnificent turn-of-the-century stable-yard's boxes, were the horses who would be offered for sale last in the program. Mrs. Sanders had asked Jonah Dereham, ex-prize-winning jockey, and now a horse buyer, to advise her-she wanted to buy a steeplechaser for a young man, who was the son of her special friend. They bought the horse Jonah decided on at the auction, for seven thousand five hundred dollars. "More than I authorized you to spend," the lady said. "And your commission on top, I guess, as well." She added, "In the States you couldn't buy a three-legged polo pony for that money." The young man for whom the horse was destined was Nicol Brevett-a hard, forceful young man, with a temper like a flamethrower. His father was Constantine Brevett, and Jonah feit that any woman who could interest Constantine Brevett had to be of a sophistication that would put Faberge eggs to shame. And-well, there was something more than wealth and sophistication involved in this horse trade. For as Jonah started to leave the sales, he was hit a crushing blow on the head, and a voice said to him, "We don't want your money. We want your horse." Jonah had suddenly become more entangled than was healthy in the corrupt and dangerous business the world of the horse buyer enfolds. This is a very exciting Dick Francis novel-and the reader will become more and more nervous as he follows the fast and chilling plot. "The announcement of a new Dick Francis is as promising of excitement as the bugle call to the post. Knockdown is one of his best, and his best is very good indeed," says Heywood Hale Broun. And the London Sunday Times says, "The superlatives for Mr. Francis' books are pretty nearly exhausted by now; so one can only say that this is another wonderfully effective horsey thriller, to do with bloodstock agents-sound stuff, Mr. Francis."
In the Frame
by Dick FrancisCharles Todd--a renowned painter of horses--is shocked when he turns up at his cousin Donald's house for a weekend visit to find his cousin's young wife dead on the floor--and Donald the police's prime suspect. Determined to prove Donald's innocence, Todd trails a set of clues from England to Australia to New Zealand, only to realize that someone is trailing him. Someone with every intention of taking him out of the picture for good...
The Black Seraphim
by Michael GilbertThere's been a murder at the cathedral, and the list of suspects is long indeed. The characters range from the relatively normal to the quite eccentric. Gilbert provides his usual good humor and suspense in this classic British mystery cozy.
Ah, Sweet Mystery
by Celestine SibleyKate Kincaid Mulcay has a tranquil life in her country log cabin and a pleasant routine of writing thrice-weekly columns for an Atlanta newspaper. All that is shattered when she discovers that Miss Willie Wilcox, a beloved eighty-five year-old neighbor, has calmly confessed to the brutal murder of her stepson, Garney. But Kate knows Miss Willie too well to believe she could kill anyone, and a little investigation shows that the facts don't add up. Soon she's off on the trail of the real murderer, a dangerous chase that leads her from the drug deals of downtown Atlanta to the wealthy new subdivisions of her own hometown. Kate finds herself attending three funerals related to the case and she and two little girls she is sheltering are threatened. Set in big city Atlanta and the remnants of rural Georgia, and featuring many colorful characters from disappearing and emerging cultures, this is an engrossing mystery with heart.