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Exit, Pursued by a Bear
by Greer GilmanHenry Stuart, heir to the British throne, is clever, handsome, a real hero. Unfortunately, he is also tone-deaf in his dealings with the Unseen World. Unbeknownst to him, his ambitious plans for a coming-of-age Faerie court masque have enraged his neighbor monarchs, Oberon and Titania. Seeking recompense, they assign the undead poet Kit Marlowe to bring them the heir.
Exit The Thief
by Danny MillerWhen Vince Treadwell spots a famous jewel thief in Soho one night and the next day reads about a daring robbery at the Ritz, he takes it upon himself to investigate the case as the missing jewels belong to the beautiful French movie star Capuchine, with whom Vince is smitten. But it soon leads to murder - and he is the chief suspect. In prison and looking at a life sentence, Vince is offered a lifeline from his old friend at Interpol, Ray Dryden. He wants Vince to go undercover and return the jewels to the movie star, who is secretly dating hotshot producer, Carlo Messina. But in reality Messina is one of the biggest gangsters in Marseille , running a heroin pipeline to America. So after a daring prison escape, and armed with fake jewels, Vince finds himself on the French Riviera - and it just happens to be the eve of the 1965 Cannes film festival. Against the backdrop of movie star glamour, Vince soon finds himself embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the charismatic and psychotic criminal; a man for whom movies and reality are indivisible, and murder and mayhem are on the script.
Exit The Thief
by Danny MillerWhen Vince Treadwell spots a famous jewel thief in Soho one night and the next day reads about a daring robbery at the Ritz, he takes it upon himself to investigate the case as the missing jewels belong to the beautiful French movie star Capuchine, with whom Vince is smitten. But it soon leads to murder - and he is the chief suspect. In prison and looking at a life sentence, Vince is offered a lifeline from his old friend at Interpol, Ray Dryden. He wants Vince to go undercover and return the jewels to the movie star, who is secretly dating hotshot producer, Carlo Messina. But in reality Messina is one of the biggest gangsters in Marseille , running a heroin pipeline to America. So after a daring prison escape, and armed with fake jewels, Vince finds himself on the French Riviera - and it just happens to be the eve of the 1965 Cannes film festival. Against the backdrop of movie star glamour, Vince soon finds himself embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the charismatic and psychotic criminal; a man for whom movies and reality are indivisible, and murder and mayhem are on the script.
Expatriados
by Chris PavoneTodas las parejas tienen pequeños secretos, pero solo algunas tienen grandes razones para ocultarlos. Un trepidante thriller en el que nada es lo que parece. Cuando su marido acepta un empleo nuevo en Luxemburgo, Kate piensa que por fin va a dejar atrás su vida secreta como agente de la CIA. Una vez en Europa, ella y su marido, Dexter, traban amistad con otra pareja estadounidense, encantadores y muy sociables, pero Kate no puede evitar tener la sensación de que no son quienes dicen ser. Cuando empieza a vigilarlos, descubre que están envueltos en una misión clandestina. Para Kate resulta esencial descubrir si su pasado ha vuelto para amenazar a su familia y asegurarse de que no ha dejado ningún cabo suelto. Pero, ¿y si toda esta trama de engaños no tuviera nada que ver con su pasado? La crítica ha dicho:«Mientras leía Expatriados, a menudo pensaba que estaba leyendo de nuevo las primeras novelas de Ken Follett, Frederick Forsyth y Robert Ludlum. Elegante, con un suspense inteligente, una trama elaborada con maestría y muy entretenida».John Grisham «Expatriados es una joya. Inteligente, llena de suspense, con una historia que salta de un extremo al otro del planeta. Un ganador absoluto».Christopher Reich, autor de El club de los patriotas «Expatriados tiene que ser una de las novelas de espionaje mejor escritas que he leído. Capta con maravilloso detalle la textura de la vida los expatriados al tiempo que narra una fascinante historia de grandes mentiras envueltas en los pequeños engaños de un matrimonio. Por momentos terrible, divertidísima y muy inteligente, Expatriados ha brindado a Chris Pavone un lugar permanente en mi breve lista de autores indispensables». Olen Steinhauer, autor de El turista y El puente de los suspiros «Repleto de suspense y con una elaboración elegante, Expatriados introduce a una convincente y poderosa protagonista femenina que no olvidarás. ¡Bien hecho».Patricia Cornwell «Las historias de espías deben hacer sitio a Kate Moore: madre, esposa, expatriada y mucho más de lo que parece. Me encantó».Rosamund Lupton, autora de Hermana «Fascinante. Uno de los debuts más logrados de los últimos años».John Connolly «Impresionante thriller del debutante Pavone, con casi más engaños y traiciones de las que un cuerpo puede soportar... Una historia muy amena con giros imprevistos que mantendrán a los lectores haciendo conjeturas hasta el final».Kirkus (libro destacado) «Los seguidores de John le Carré y Robert Ludlum acogerán con entusiasmo la primera novela de Pavone, un thriller de espionaje con una trama meticulosa y una psicología compleja. [...] Una lectura muy potente».Publishers Weekly (libro destacado) «Expatriados, un thriller para quienes no leen novela negra».20 minutos y EFE
The Exploits of Juve: Being The Second Of The Series Of The Fantômas Detective Tales (The Fantômas Novels #2)
by Marcel Allain Pierre SouvestreThe scourge of Paris commits his most ingenious crime yet The second installment in this groundbreaking series opens with a crime that even Inspector Juve, dedicated hunter of the archvillain Fantômas, finds impossible to believe: A woman has been murdered in the very same room the inspector was staking out not an hour before. Only an evil genius such as Fantômas could commit a crime so astonishing. But the master of disguise is dead—or is he? As Inspector Juve investigates, he encounters a host of nefarious characters, including the criminal ringleader Loupart, alias &“the Square&”; his charming and seductive lover, Josephine; and Doctor Chaleck, who is either an innocent man or a cunning player in a diabolical scheme. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Explosive Combination
by Kalyn CooperIt's hard to feel the romance when you're being chased through the jungles of Columbia ... but it won't be for lack of trying! When an undercover CIA agent rescues a kidnapped ATF explosives expert, it's a race against time as they try to stay one step ahead of the Colombian drug lord hot on their trail. If you're looking for passion and adventure, you'll find it all in KaLyn Cooper's action-packed romance, Explosive Combination.Separately, Harper Tambini and Rafe Silva are lethal... Together, they're explosive.ATF Special Agent Harper Tambini is kidnapped by a Colombian drug lord and forced to use her explosives knowledge to kill his competition before she can escape with the help of undercover CIA agent Rafe Silva.As they make their way through the rivers, mountains, and jungles, their desire for each other detonates. But Harper reminds Rafe of his murdered fiancée and the shadow world he wants to leave.Harper learned the hard way that men never stay, so now she doesn't keep them around long enough to see if the sparks can light a fire that will last forever.In their short time together, can they crystalize a relationship, or will it all blow up?Content Notes: Spicy, Contemporary, Romantic Suspense, Action Adventure
Explosive Engagement
by Lisa ChildsGETTING MARRIED MAY BE MORE DIFFICULT THAN COMPLETING HIS MISSION. Nothing has fazed Logan Payne in his entire career as a bodyguard. That is, until he's tasked with protecting his biggest enemy. Stacy Kozminski isn't too thrilled about having to work with Logan either, but when attempts are made on her life, she knows he is her only hope if she wants to survive. Soon, a target is placed on both their backs, and they have no choice but to stage an engagement to protect one another. Logan won't let Stacy out of his sight. But is it because he doesn't want to fail his assignment...or because he's come to care for the gutsy and gorgeous woman-the only woman who's ever gone toe-to-toe with him?
Exposure: A Virals Novel (Virals # #4)
by Kathy Reichs Brendan Reichs"If you like the TV show Bones (I do) or Maximum Ride, you'll love Virals."--James Patterson Another thrilling Virals adventure from New York Times bestsellers Kathy and Brendan Reichs.<P><P> When twin classmates are abducted from Bolton Prep, Tory and the Virals decide there's no one better equipped than them to investigate. But the gang has other problems to face. Their powers are growing wilder, and becoming harder to control. Chance Claybourne is investigating the disastrous medical experiment that twisted their DNA. <P> The bonds that unite them are weakening, threatening the future of the pack itself.The Virals must decipher the clues and track down a ruthless criminal before he strikes again, all while protecting their secret from prying eyes. And everyone seems to be watching.
Extinction
by J.T. BrannanAn extraordinary discovery in the Sahara desert will turn history on its head...A series of unexplained phenomena create shockwaves across the globe - a huge religious statue moves its arm, and there's a spate of floods and earthquakes. Many think it's the end of the world...Investigative journalist Alyssa Durham receives a call from an old friend claiming that these phenomena may not be entirely natural, but when he is assassinated in front of her, she finds herself on the run for her life. Alyssa teams up with Jack Murray, a scientist from a secretive government research laboratory, to uncover the truth. But who wants them dead, and what are they trying to protect?As chaos descends, Alyssa and Jack are drawn into a battle against an unknown enemy with the highest possible stakes, because one thing they've learnt is that nothing is safe from extinction...
Extinction
by J. T. BrannanAn extraordinary discovery in the Sahara desert will turn history on its head...A series of unexplained phenomena create shockwaves across the globe - a huge religious statue moves its arm, and there's a spate of floods and earthquakes. Many think it's the end of the world...Investigative journalist Alyssa Durham receives a call from an old friend claiming that these phenomena may not be entirely natural, but when he is assassinated in front of her, she finds herself on the run for her life. Alyssa teams up with Jack Murray, a scientist from a secretive government research laboratory, to uncover the truth. But who wants them dead, and what are they trying to protect?As chaos descends, Alyssa and Jack are drawn into a battle against an unknown enemy with the highest possible stakes, because one thing they've learnt is that nothing is safe from extinction...
Extinction
by J.T. BrannanAn extraordinary discovery in the Sahara desert will turn history on its head...A series of unexplained phenomena create shockwaves across the globe - a huge religious statue moves its arm, and there's a spate of floods and earthquakes. Many think it's the end of the world...Investigative journalist Alyssa Durham receives a call from an old friend claiming that these phenomena may not be entirely natural, but when he is assassinated in front of her, she finds herself on the run for her life. Alyssa teams up with Jack Murray, a scientist from a secretive government research laboratory, to uncover the truth. But who wants them dead, and what are they trying to protect?As chaos descends, Alyssa and Jack are drawn into a battle against an unknown enemy with the highest possible stakes, because one thing they've learnt is that nothing is safe from extinction...(P)2014 Headline Digital
Extinction Horizon (The Extinction Cycle #1)
by Nicholas Sansbury SmithThe worst of nature and the worst of science will bring the human race to the brink of extinction... Master Sergeant Reed Beckham has led his Delta Force Team, codenamed Ghost, through every kind of hell imaginable and never lost a man. When a top secret Medical Corps research facility goes dark, Team Ghost is called in to face their deadliest enemy yet--a variant strain of Ebola that turns men into monsters. After barely escaping with his life, Beckham returns to Fort Bragg in the midst of a new type of war. As cities fall, Team Ghost is ordered to keep CDC virologist Dr. Kate Lovato alive long enough to find a cure. What she uncovers will change everything. Total extinction is just on the horizon, but will the cure be worse than the virus?Self-publishing sensation and USA Today bestseller Nicholas Sansbury Smith comes to Orbit with the first book in his propulsive post-apocalyptic series about a soldier's mission to save the world.The Extinction Cycle:Book 1: Extinction HorizonBook 2: Extinction EdgeBook 3: Extinction AgeBook 4: Extinction EvolutionBook 5: Extinction EndBook 6: Extinction Aftermath
Extra Sensory Deception
by Allison KingsleyAs the owners of the Raven's Nest bookstore, cousins Stephanie and Clara Quinn are the premier booksellers in the quaint town of Finn's Harbor, Maine. But with Clara's inherited ability to read minds and see the future, she's also the premier crime solver... You don't have to be a psychic to know: The rodeo is coming to town! Clara's boyfriend, Rick Sanders, invites her to the show to meet his high school buddy and expert calf roper, Wes Carlton. But when Clara's Quinn Sense offers her a disturbing vision involving a rodeo clown, she worries that there will be more danger at the rodeo than just the traditional bucking bronco. Of course, her premonition turns out to be accurate, and a dead body is discovered behind the concert stage, strangled by Wes's piggin' string. Rick is sure that there's no way Wes could have murdered anyone, but he's going to need Clara's Quinn Sense to keep the authorities from roping the wrong suspect...
The Extractors
by Gary PhillipsMcBleak enjoys hobnobbing with the upper crust. Yet McBleak is never more alive than when he's extracting wealth from the wealthy. He plans to take a greedy man's gain while wondering if his girlfriend sees through his façade. But nothing ever goes as planned, and McBleak has to think on his feet or his life might be extracted from him.
The Eye of Heaven (A Sam and Remi Fargo Adventure #6)
by Russell Blake Clive CusslerBaffin Island: Husband-and-wife team Sami and Remi Fargo are on a climate-control expedition in the Arctic, when to their astonishment they discover a Viking ship in the ice, perfectly preserved--and filled with pre-Columbian artifacts from Mexico.How can that be? <P><P>As they plunge into their research, tantalizing clues about a link between the Vikings and the legendary Toltec feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl--and a fabled object known as the Eye of Heaven--begin to emerge. But so do many dangerous people. Soon the Fargos find themselves on the run through jungles, temples, and secret tombs, caught between treasure hunters, crime cartels, and those with a far more personal motivation for stopping them. <P>At the end of the road will be the solution to a thousand-year-old mystery--or death.From the Hardcover edition.
The Eye of Osiris: A Detective Story (large Print Edition) (The Dr. Thorndyke Mysteries #3)
by R. Austin FreemanTo find a missing archaeologist, Dr. Thorndyke digs for a body After the great success of his latest expedition, the brilliant archaeologist John Bellingham returns from the sandy tombs of Egypt with enough ancient treasures to fill a wing at the British Museum. He visits a friend for dinner and is told to wait in the study. When the friend arrives, he finds the study empty; Bellingham has vanished into thin air. When Bellingham does not reappear, the police assume he has met with some fatal accident. Because his will cannot be discharged until the time and place of his death are known, Bellingham&’s family calls on the eminent Dr. Thorndyke, whose mastery of the medical arts is second only to his brilliance for crime solving. As he searches for the true reason for Bellingham&’s disappearance, Thorndyke discovers a mystery as deep as any pharaoh&’s tomb. This ebook features a new introduction by Otto Penzler and has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Eye of the Storm (Security Specialists International #1)
by Monette Michaels"With memorable moments of humor and a mystery to solve, this was an engrossing read."--Night Owl Reviews She's never met a problem she couldn't handle.Keely Walsh has three doctorates, five older brothers and has never met a situation she couldn't manage. While consulting with the NSA, she discovers sensitive government information indicating her brother, a private security operative, is in danger. Keely travels to the dangerous Triple Frontier in South America to warn him and his colleagues and finds the last thing she expects--a man who sends icy shivers down her spine even as he lights every one of her fires.His job is to keep everyone safe.Ren Maddox, co-owner of Security Specialists International, a security firm that works for large corporations and governments, is on an intelligence-gathering mission for the US government when a petite strawberry blonde armed with a Bren Ten and an attitude ten feet tall pops out of the Argentine jungle with a warning of imminent danger. The fact she is one hundred percent correct shocks him to his socks. The fact she is Tweeter Walsh's baby sister and can fight like the fiercest Marine is beside the point. No one who looks like Keely should ever be in danger. And once he gets her out of the current situation, he’ll make it his life's work to protect the feisty, sexy, little woman from any and all danger.One alpha male. One determined and independent female. One hot, tumultuous relationship on a wild ride from Argentina to snow swept Idaho. "A keeper that begs to be reread often ..." - - A Recommended Read from Joyfully ReviewedRead all of Monette Michaels' series: Security Specialists International1 - Eye of the Storm1.5 - Stormy Weather Baby2 - Cold Day in Hell2.5 - Storm Front3 - Weather the Storm4 - Storm Warning 4.5 - Hot as Hell5 - An Ill WindThe Prime Chronicles1 - Prime Obsession2 - Prime Selection3 - Prime Imperative3.5 - Prime Claiming4 - Prime TargetThe Gooden and Knight Mysteries 1 - A Virtuous Vampire2
Eye of the Storm (Hart and Drake Medical Suspense #4)
by C. J. LyonsA kidnapping threatens the Christmas wedding of an ER doctor and a detective in this romantic suspense thriller by the bestselling author of Face to Face.After all that they’ve been through, no one would deny that Hart and Drake deserve a happily-ever-after life together.But, on the eve of their Christmas wedding, a threat long buried returns to threaten them. Not just their happiness, not only their lives, but everything they hold dear.Separated and desperate to save each other, untangling a knot of mystery dating back to Hart’s Gram Rosa’s fight against the Nazis, and facing an enemy unlike any they’ve encountered before, both Hart and Drake must search their hearts to find the strength to survive.An unforgettable finale for an unforgettable couple who prove that two wounded souls have the power to save each other . . .Praise for the Hart and Drake series“A perfect blend of romance and suspense. My kind of read.” —Sandra Brown, #1 New York Times–bestselling author“Tensions sizzle in this hot new medical thriller by CJ Lyons. Think you know what’s going to happen next? Guess again.” —Lisa Gardner, New York Times–bestselling author “Pulse-pounding suspense and hair-raising chills . . . a story of danger and intrigue that defies any reader to put it down.” —Susan Wiggs, New York Times–bestselling author “A page-turner of a story. Nerves of Steel is taut, gripping and nonstop. Don't miss it!” —Carla Neggers, New York Times–bestselling author
Eyes on You: A Novel of Suspense
by Kate White<P>A rising media star must battle a diabolical enemy in this riveting tale of psychological suspense from Kate White, the New York Times bestselling author of The Sixes and Hush. <P>After a painful divorce and losing her on-air job two years ago, Robin Trainer has fought hard to regain her career. Now, as the popular cohost of a nightly entertainment show and the author of a hot new bestseller, she's being dubbed a media double threat. <P>In a business full of rivals eager to see you fail, making a comeback was tough, and Robin isn't about to do anything that could jeopardize her newfound success. <P>But suddenly things begin going wrong. A few small but nasty incidents shake her confidence: a vicious note tucked into her purse at her book signing; the photo on her book jacket slashed in her office; a doll that looks just like her--but with its eyes gouged out--left on her desk chair. Soon the meanness turns threatening. <P>Someone has eyes on Robin, an adversary with a dark agenda who wants to hurt her and see her fall, and the clues point to someone she works with every day. As she frantically tries to put the pieces together and unmask an enemy hiding in the shadows all too close to her, it becomes terrifyingly clear that the person responsible isn't going to stop until Robin loses everything that matters to her . . . including her life. <P>In this nail-biting thriller full of stunning twists, Kate White takes you behind the scenes of the glamorous, high-intensity world of television and ratchets up the suspense, page by page, to the shocking end.
Eyes Only (Sisterhood #24)
by Fern MichaelsSisterhood Forever. Lush, exclusive Spyder Island is home to many of the world's billionaires. Years ago, Gretchen Spyder, daughter of the island's namesake, gave her twin babies up for legal adoption. Now Gretchen and her father are trying to get them back. The twins' adoptive parents are a loving but poor couple, completely outgunned by the Spyders' wealth. Their only hope lies with Myra Rutledge and her formidable Sisterhood, who are as ready as ever to fight the good fight. But nestled among the lavish mansions and immaculate landscaping of Spyder Island is a sinister enemy. And in a case that's far more twisted than it first appeared, the ingenuity, courage, and friendship of the Sisterhood will be tested as never before.
A Face at the Window
by Sarah GravesIt starts with a phone call that reopens a painful chapter in Jake Tiptree's past. After years of delay, the man who murdered Jake's mother is finally scheduled to stand trial - until he vanishes into thin air. Maybe the only thing worse about Ozzie Campbell's disappearance is that Jake has a terrible foreboding of just where he'll turn up next. With her family away, Jake had hoped to savour a few days of unaccustomed solitude. Now, without warning, her cozy, well-loved home in Eastport, Maine, seems more like a death trap ready to snap shut. Suddenly Jake feels that her house - and her life - has far too many windows. And in any one of them she might see the face of her killer.
Face Off
by David Baldacci VariousIn this unprecedented collaboration, twenty-three of the world's favourite crime writers bring you original, co-written short stories featuring their much-loved series characters. FACE OFF includes the first meeting of Ian Rankin's Rebus and Peter James' Roy Grace; a case for Dennis Lehane's Patrick Kenzie and Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch, as well as a page-turning mystery starring Lee Child's Jack Reacher and Joseph Finder's Nick Heller. Edited by international bestseller David Baldacci, this exclusive page-turning collection is one of a kind. Read on to discover the full list of author and character pairings:Lee Child's Jack Reacher + Joseph Finder's Nick HellerIan Rankin's John Rebus + Peter James' Roy GraceMichael Connelly's Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch + Dennis Lehane's Patrick KenzieJeffery Deaver's Lincoln Rhyme + John Sanford's Lucas DavenportLinwood Barclay's Glen Garber + Raymond Khoury's Sean ReillyLinda Fairstein's Alexandra Cooper + Steve Martini's Paul MadrianiSteve Berry's Cotton Malone + James Rollins' Gray PierceLisa Gardner's D.D. Warren + MJ Rose's Malachai SamuelsT. Jefferson Parker's Joe Trona and John Lescroart's Wyatt HuntHeather Graham's Michael Quinn + F. Paul Wilson's Repairman JackDouglas Preston/Lincoln Child's Aloysius Pendergast + R.L. Stine's Slappy the Ventriloquist Dummy
Face Time: A Charlotte McNally Novel
by Hank Phillippi RyanVeteran TV reporter Charlotte McNally fights for justice, journalism -- and the battle against on-air aging. She knows that despite years of experience, she's only as good as her most recent blockbuster story. The good news: she's got explosive evidence that could free an innocent woman from prison. Dorinda Keller confessed to killing her husband, but the evidence doesn't add up. Why would an innocent person confess to cold-blooded murder?The bad news: her investigation makes Charlotte -- and someone she loves -- the real killer's next target. Charlotte knows she has what it takes to get the story. Unfortunately, the more Charlotte snoops around, the more people turn up dead.Face Time by Boston Globe bestseller and Emmy-winning reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan is the second book in the award-winning, out-of-print Charlotte McNally series, now repackaged for her many new fans!
Face Value: A Rachel Gold Mystery (Attorney Rachel Gold Mysteries #9)
by Michael A. Kahn"A deft historical novel...and window into a too-often ignored chapter in recent american history."—S. J. Rozan, Edgar award-winning author of Ghost HeroIn December 1941, America reels from the attack on Pearl Harbor. Patriotism and paranoia grip New York as the city frantically mobilizes for war. Nurse Louise Hunter is outraged when the FBI, in a midnight sweep of prominent Japanese residents, arrests her patient's wife. Masako Fumi is an avant-garde artist, a newcomer to the bustling city. The nurse vows to help free Masako.When the body of Masako's art dealer is discovered in the gallery where he'd been closing down her controversial show, Masako's troubles multiply. Homicide detective Michael McKenna doubts her guilt, but an ambitious G-man schemes to turn the murder and ensuing espionage accusations into a political cause célèbre.Louise hires a radical lawyer and enlists the help of her journalist roommate. But sensing a career-making story, Cabby Ward sets out to exploit Masako's dilemma for her own gain. Louise and McKenna must defy both racism and ham-fisted government agents to expose the real killer.
FaceOff
by David Baldacci Steve Martini Michael Connelly Jeffery Deaver Ian Rankin R. L. Stine Joseph Finder F. Paul Wilson John Lescroart John Sandford Douglas Preston Lincoln Child Lisa Gardner Peter James T. Jefferson Parker Lee Child Linda Fairstein Heather Graham Dennis Lehane James Rollins Raymond Khoury Steve Berry Linwood Barclay M. J. RoseA New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller! Edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci and including stories by Michael Connelly, Lee Child, Jeffery Deaver, and more, this one-of-a-kind anthology pulls together the most beloved characters from the best and most popular thriller series today. Worlds collide!In an unprecedented collaboration, twenty-three of the world's bestselling and critically acclaimed thriller writers have paired their series characters--such as Harry Bosch, Jack Reacher, and Lincoln Rhyme--in an eleven-story anthology curated by the International Thriller Writers (ITW). All of the contributors to FaceOff are ITW members and the stories feature these dynamic duos:· Patrick Kenzie vs. Harry Bosch in "Red Eye," by Dennis Lehane and Michael Connelly· John Rebus vs. Roy Grace in "In the Nick of Time," by Ian Rankin and Peter James· Slappy the Ventriloquist Dummy vs. Aloysius Pendergast in "Gaslighted," by R.L. Stine, Douglas Preston, and Lincoln Child· Malachai Samuels vs. D.D. Warren in "The Laughing Buddha," by M.J. Rose and Lisa Gardner· Paul Madriani vs. Alexandra Cooper in "Surfing the Panther," by Steve Martini and Linda Fairstein· Lincoln Rhyme vs. Lucas Davenport in "Rhymes With Prey," by Jeffery Deaver and John Sandford· Michael Quinn vs. Repairman Jack in "Infernal Night," by Heather Graham and F. Paul Wilson· Sean Reilly vs. Glen Garber in "Pit Stop," by Raymond Khoury and Linwood Barclay· Wyatt Hunt vs. Joe Trona in "Silent Hunt," by John Lescroart and T. Jefferson Parker· Cotton Malone vs. Gray Pierce in "The Devil's Bones," by Steve Berry and James Rollins· Jack Reacher vs. Nick Heller in "Good and Valuable Consideration," by Lee Child and Joseph Finder So sit back and prepare for a rollicking ride as your favorite characters go head-to-head with some worthy opponents in FaceOff--it's a thrill-a-minute read.