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The Marshal's Justice
by Delores FossenA Texas lawman will move heaven and earth to keep his former lover and their infant daughter safe A shoot-out on the banks of Appaloosa Creek is the last place marshal Chase Crockett expects to find his ex-lover. Former criminal informant April Landis is supposed to be in WITSEC awaiting the birth of their child. But the desperate woman caught in the cross fire isn't pregnant. Telling Chase he was a father-two months early-wasn't an option with murderous thugs targeting April and their infant daughter. Despite the violence that divides them, her only prayer is to trust the Texas lawman sworn to protect his family. Until desire ambushes them again, leaving April and Chase at the mercy of a past with no promise of a future.
The Marshal's Own Case
by Magdalen NabbMarshal Guarnaccia must find the killer of a transvestite prostitute.
The Marshal's Runaway Witness
by Diane BurkeTHE RELUCTANT WITNESS Angelina Baroni was about to testify against her mafia kingpin father until she received a threat to her life-despite the protection of US Marshal Dylan McKnight. Deciding she's safer on her own, she leaves witness protection and goes into hiding. Three years later, the duty-dedicated marshal is the last man she expects to see when she wakes up in a hospital after someone attempts to kill her. Dylan knows he can't afford to trust Angelina. Still, he'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe from the mobsters on her trail. But Dylan has only a few days to accomplish his most difficult mission: defuse Angelina's doubts about testifying and win her heart before their time runs out.
The Marshal's Witness
by Lena DiazEveryone has secrets. Hers may get them killed.Breaking protocol and going on the run with a protected witness wasn't in U.S. Marshal Ryan Jackson's plans. And even though Jessica Delaney's testimony nearly put away a crime boss, Ryan can't afford to trust her. Still, the duty-dedicated marshal will do whatever it takes to protect Jessica and uncover the mole leaking her new identity. But staying seconds ahead of the ruthless killers on their trail is easier than keeping himself safe from Jessica's unexpected vulnerability and irresistible determination.Now, as the net around them tightens, Ryan's deepest loss may be the one danger he never anticipated.
The Marshland Mystery (Trixie Belden #10)
by Kathryn KennyIt's springtime in Sleepyside and Trixie has plans for the sunny weather. She's going to explore the lonely marshland and find plants for extra credit her botany class. But for Trixie, even innocent activities turn into mysteries Instead of flowers and herbs, she comes across a burned-out house, a little old lady, and a spooky story about Captain Kidd's hidden pirate treasure!
Marshmallow Creme Killer (INNcredibly Sweet #7)
by Summer PrescottHow well do we really know anyone? Can we even guess at the secret lives and thoughts that our friends and loved ones have? Do we really want to? Cupcake baker, Melissa Gladstone-Beckett, is in a tizzy. Her friend and Interior Decorator, Carla, has gone missing and Missy has no idea whether she's dead or alive. Her new handyman at the Inn that she owns with her husband, the dashing Detective Chas Beckett, has an aura of mystery around him that makes her wonder what secrets the young veteran harbors. What's a girl to do with so many unanswered questions and unsolved mysteries? Why, put her sleuthing shoes on and go investigate of course! In the midst of all of her personal drama, of course there's a murder to be solved and Missy mayjust be in over her head this time. Lives and relationships will be changed forever, when all is said and done, don't miss the exciting story! This fun Cozy Mystery can be read as a standalone, but if you're interested in finding out more about Missy, her husband, Detective Chas Beckett, and the rest of the gang, you'll want to read the Frosted Love Cozy Mysteries, which precede this series, along with all the other INNcredibly Sweet books which follow this one. The saga continues with the Cupcakes in Paradise series. Enjoy them all!
Marshmallow Malice (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery #5)
by Amanda FlowerCaught in a sticky situation . . . With Juliet Brody and Reverend Brook tying the knot in Ohio&’s Amish Country&’s most anticipated nuptials of the year, Bailey King is determined to do everything in her power to make the event a sweet success. Except midsummer heat waves and outdoor ceremonies don&’t mix, and an exasperated Bailey soon finds herself struggling to fulfill bridesmaid duties and keep her stunning marshmallow-frosted wedding cake from becoming a gooey disaster. Then much to everyone&’s shock, the entire ceremony crumbles when a guest drops dead, and the cause isn&’t sunstroke . . . Turns out, the uninvited victim came equipped with lots of dirt on the devout reverend&’s hidden past. As Reverend Brook tops the murder suspect list on what should have been the happiest day of his life, Bailey and her sheriff&’s deputy boyfriend vow to clear his name. Can the duo boil down a series of baffling clues before Juliet considers her marriage a bad mistake—or the killer whips up another deadly surprise? Recipe Included!
Marta's Daughter (Ride #4)
by Gordon L. RottmanArsenia Renee Eugen is the seventeen-year-old daughter of the living legends, Bud and Marta Eugen. While ranch-raised and as capable as any vaquero, she was educated at the St. Joseph Academy in Eagle Pass, Texas. She holds down a dull job as a bookkeeper and assistant manager of the Flint Hotel. Shopping in Piedras Negras across the Rio Grande she was conned by twenty-one-year-old Yaqui Ana Mendoza Gomez. Swearing vengeance, she sought out the young woman and unexpectedly rescued her from gringos bent on revenge after Yaqui Ana had conned them. Not expecting to see Yaqui Ana again, Arsenia received a note that the woman had been forced into prostitution. Again rescuing her, they find themselves taking over a notorious cantina and cathouse, where they fall into a world of gamblers, drinkers, conmen, smugglers, gun runners, banditos, treacherous militiamen, spies, and traitors.
Martes de hielo
by Nicci FrenchLa mente de una mujer trastornada es el único lugar que esconde las claves para resolver un macabro asesinato... La segunda investigación de la psiquiatra Frieda Klein. Frieda Klein había pensado que ya no tendría que trabajar con la policía en ningún otro caso. Hasta que el inspector Karlsson llama de nuevo a la puerta de su consulta en un gélido febrero londinense. Han encontrado el cadáver de un hombre en avanzado estado de descomposición en el piso de Michelle Doyce, una mujer mayor con un peculiar trastorno mental. La policía ignora quién es el muerto, cómo pudo llegar hasta allí y qué le sucedió, y no logran entender a Michelle. Karlsson confía en que Frieda pueda acceder a las verdades enterradas entre el confuso parloteo de la anciana. Poco a poco, haciéndola hablar y escuchándola, la psiquiatra descubre pequeñas pistas que la conducirán aidentificar al muerto: un hombre con un pasado muy misterioso, cuyo asesinato implica a varios sospechosos. Desentrañando quién dice la verdad y quién no, Frieda va acercándose gradualmente al asesino... La crítica ha dicho...«La trama juega con tantos hilos que hay que estar muy atento para no perderse ninguno. También muestra un Londres real, una ciudad llena de recovecos con historia. Y lo mejor es que cada vez vamos conociendo más a la misteriosa psiquiatra Frieda Klein.»The Daily Express «Con un sugerente capítulo inicial y una trama excelente, Martes de hielo es un Nicci French en estado puro. Esta pareja de escritores consigue aunar de nuevo los elementos que les han convertido en autores de tanto éxito: una visión perspicaz de la sociedad británica actual y un ritmo en la intriga que jamás desciende.»The Independent
Martes de hielo
by Nicci FrenchEn la habitación de Michelle, una mujer que parece haber perdido el sentido de la realidad, encuentran el cuerpo desnudo y en descomposición de un hombre. El hecho suscita infinitas dudas: ¿Quién es? ¿Por qué Michelle se refiere a él como «su invitado»? ¿Y cómo ha podido llegar este hombre a su apartamento?El inspector Karlsson necesita un experto que logre adentrarse en la enmarañada mente de Michelle, y para ello acude a Frieda Klein, la psiquiatra que le ayudó a resolver uno de sus casos más complejos hace un año. En la charla inconexa de Michelle, Frieda detectará la palabra que se convierte en la primera pista para descubrir, si no al asesino, sí al menos la identidad del muerto: Robert Poole, un hombre aparentemente encantador del que tan solo tienen un cuaderno en el que aparecen apuntados varios nombres y listas temáticas, así como un extracto bancario de seis cifras a su nombre. Cada uno de los nombres de esa lista está vinculado a la cara oculta de Poole. Todos parecen haber tenido razones para asesinarlo, pero ¿alguno de ellos dice la verdad, o solo lo hace la pobre y alterada Michelle? Y de pronto, mientras Frieda y Karlsson ahondan en una investigación que les depara cada vez más sorpresas, resurge una oscura historia del pasado.
The Martha Beale Mysteries: The Conjurer, Deception's Daughter, and Without Fear (The Martha Beale Mysteries #1)
by Cordelia Frances BiddleThree mysteries set in nineteenth-century Philadelphia: From elegant drawing rooms to tragic slums, an heiress investigates a string of shocking crimes. The first three instalments in the acclaimed Martha Beale Mystery series are “a feast for those fans who enjoy engaging characters and . . . readers who loved Caleb Carr’s attention to detail in The Alienist and Jacqueline Winspear’s appealing sleuth, Maisie Dobbs” (The Philadelphia Inquirer). The Conjurer: When Martha’s father disappears from the family’s country estate, she begins an investigation that takes her from the pinnacle of society—abuzz with the arrival of a European conjurer who communicates with the dead—to the city’s poorest neighborhoods where a killer is targeting prostitutes. “Biddle wonderfully evokes the color and culture of the time.” —Publishers Weekly Deception’s Daughter: Now the guardian of two young children, Martha returns to Philadelphia to find it torn apart by the disappearance of a young heiress and a succession of unsolved robberies. Martha acts as liaison between the mayor’s aide and the missing girl’s parents, but the investigation takes a darker turn as rich and poor alike face a deadly threat. “A good read . . . skillfully evokes the elegant society salons and grubby streets of 1842 Philadelphia.” —Philadelphia Magazine Without Fear: When a mill worker’s corpse is found on an estate outside Philadelphia, Martha joins the investigation. But a friend also needs help escaping her abusive socialite husband. As Martha navigates the growing divide between classes, she comes face-to-face with an evil that touches everyone, including her own adopted daughter. “The setting is unfolded as vividly as the characters. . . . A fine mix of history and mystery.” —Booklist
Martha Speaks: Martha on the Case (Chapter Book)
by Susan MeddaughTwo mysteries in one book! At Alice's birthday party, somebody - or some animal - has ruined the birthday cake. Facing accusations from Alice's brother and his cat, Nelson (Martha's nemesis), Martha proclaims her innocence in spite of overwhelming cake crumb evidence. Finally clearing her name, Martha moves on to apply her detective skills to uncover a plot to rob a local jewelry store. But it turns out that the main suspects are police detectives on a stakeout. Has Martha foiled the stakeout plan for good, or can she rally her canine friends to help her catch the real criminals?Includes a cast of characters introduction and two pages of word-fun activities.
Martial Law
by Franklin W. DixonFollow Frank and Joe as they save the lives of in a local Karate school!ATAC sends Frank and Joe to investigate a possible connection between two unusually harsh accidents at a nearby Martial Arts school. Enrolling in the school, of course, allows the guys to collect some serious clues--and to discover that this case may lead them dangerously close to their own circle of friends.
The Martian: A Novel
by Andy WeirSix days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. <P><P>After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive—and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. <P>Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. <P>Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills—and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit—he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. <P>Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?
The Martian Girl: A London Mystery
by Andrew Martin'Ingeniously constructed . . . Andrew Martin's wry, amused tone is a constant joy . . . An altogether superior performance, The Martian Girl is a violent, funny, deadly serious entertainment' Irish TimesLondon, present day. Jean, a failing journalist in her late thirties, finds herself entertaining a married man - a handsome, arrogant ex-barrister, universally known by his surname: Coates. Unsure of the relationship and wanting to develop her career, she begins to write a one-woman show about a mind-reader she comes across in her research - a woman who performed in the 19th Century under the name The Martian Girl, before disappearing without a trace. *London, 1898.Kate French, a striking young woman with a love for the stage, is honing her craft in the music halls of East London at the turn of the century. As the Martian Girl, she performs each night with her mind-reading partner, the cynical and money-grubbing Joseph Draper.As Jean makes progress on her show, Kate - long since dead - begins to consume her thoughts. Jean starts to suspect that Draper fully believed in Kate's ability to read minds and that he found the idea deeply disturbing. What really happened between the two of them all those years ago? And why does Jean feel such an intense bond with The Martian Girl? As the line between Jean and Kate begins to blur, the fates of the two women are destined to transcend time, and finally to intersect.Brilliantly conceived, The Martian Girl is a dazzling thriller that will get inside your mind.
Martian Invasion: An Unofficial Terrarian Warrior Novel (Tales of a Terrarian Warrior #4)
by Winter MorganAfter earning the The Buckets of Bolts achievement, Miles returns home to take a break and hang out. But then Asher and Owen, warrior friends who joined him on the last adventure, come to Miles pleading for his help in defeating Plantera. Things are dicey with Asher and Owen, as they need his help, but often treat him like a third wheel. Miles agrees to fight Plantera, in order to keep his friends and village safe. And the gang does feel like a trio of warriors after their defeat. Then they encounter the Golem. Being bolstered by their previous win helps them defeat the Golem. And they return home victorious.But who would have thought their biggest battle yet – and at home -- would come not from Terrarian enemies, but those from outer space?!
Martians in Maggody (The Arly Hanks Mysteries #8)
by Joan HessPolice chief Arly Hanks tries to keep her head when the people of Maggody get UFO fever in this uproarious cozy mystery. Life is so boring in Maggody, Arkansas, population 755, the locals have resorted to reading supermarket tabloids, gobbling up every rumor of wolf men, zombies, and creatures from outer space they can get their hands on. And as the only sane woman in town, Chief of Police Arly Hanks just smiles and nods whenever her neighbors rave about the latest conspiracy theories. But to Arly's eternal horror, it looks like Maggody is about to become ground zero for an extraterrestrial invasion. The aliens will never know what hit 'em. It starts when strange circles appear in Raz Buchanon's cornfields, drawing reporters, newscasters, and every nut west of the Mississippi. But as supernatural fever hits Maggody, Arly is confronted with a very terrestrial murder. There may be aliens on Main Street, but in a town this strange, how could anybody tell the difference? Life has always been nutty in Maggody, but the madness is about to go paranormal. Master of cozies Joan Hess knows better than anyone how to push a mystery to the brink of madness--and then push it a whole lot farther. Martians in Maggody is the 8th book in the Arly Hanks Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Martin Cruz Smith Ebook Boxed Set
by Martin Cruz SmithInvestigator Arkady Renko, the pariah of the Moscow prosecutor's office, has been assigned the thankless job of investigating a new phenomenon: late-night subway riders report seeing the ghost of Joseph Stalin. The illusion seems part political hocus-pocus and also part wishful thinking, for among many Russians Stalin is again popular; the bloody dictator can boast a two-to-one approval rating. Decidedly better than that of Renko, whose lover, Eva, has left him for Detective Nikolai Isakov, a charismatic veteran of the civil war in Chechnya, a hero of the far right and, Renko suspects, a killer for hire. The cases entwine, and Renko's quests become a personal inquiry fueled by jealousy. Wolves Eat Dogs The death of one of Russia's new billionaires leads Arkady Renko to Chernobyl and the Zone of Exclusion—closed to the world since 1986's nuclear disaster. It is still aglow with radioactivity, now inhabited only by the militia, shady scavengers, a few reckless scientists, and some elderly peasants who refuse to relocate. Renko's journey to this ghostly netherworld, the crimes he uncovers there, and the secrets they reveal about the New Russia make for an unforgettable adventure. Three Stations In Three Stations, Renko’s skills are put to their most severe test. Though he has been technically suspended from the prosecutor’s office for once again turning up unpleasant truths, he strives to solve a last case: the death of an elegant young woman whose body is found in a construction trailer on the perimeter of Moscow’s main rail hub. It looks like a simple drug overdose to everyone—except to Renko, whose examination of the crime scene turns up some inexplicable clues, most notably an invitation to Russia’s premier charity ball. Thus a sordid death becomes interwoven with the lifestyles of Moscow’s rich and famous, many of whom are clinging to their cash in the face of Putin’s crackdown on the very oligarchs who placed him in power.
The Martin Fallon Novels: Cry of the Hunter and A Prayer for the Dying (The Martin Fallon Novels)
by Jack HigginsFrom the New York Times–bestselling author of The Eagle Has Landed: An IRA hit man tries to walk the razor’s edge when he finds himself the odd man out. In these edge-of-your-seat international thrillers, Jack Higgins introduces his profoundly conflicted and deeply flawed IRA hero, Martin Fallon, trapped in a life of violence and fighting for redemption. Cry of the Hunter: After joining the IRA, Martin Fallon shot up the ranks in the fight against the Brits in Northern Ireland with his tactical brilliance and fierce commitment. Then, after a daring escape from prison, he simply disappeared. After years of hiding from the world in his books and the bottle, he thinks he’s out. He’s wrong. The IRA wants him to break a high-ranking Ulster rebel out of prison. Fallon reluctantly agrees, but soon finds that in his absence, the IRA has changed. Those who wanted freedom have been replaced by bloodthirsty psychopaths who only crave power. Now, to save the country he loves, Fallon must turn on his own people. A Prayer for the Dying: There was a time when Martin Fallon had no problem killing for his IRA brethren, without remorse or regret. But when a mistake leads to the explosion of a school bus full of children, Fallon flees to London to hide with his guilt. His seclusion is broken when he agrees to make one last killing on behalf of the criminal Meehan brothers. But when the hit is witnessed by a priest, the Meehans want the clergyman dead too. In a desperate struggle for his soul, Fallon must protect the priest by fighting the ruthless Meehans as well as his former IRA comrades, who have decided that Fallon himself needs to be silenced. Made into a film starring Mickey Rourke as Fallon, A Prayer for the Dying is a “tough . . . superbly written” thriller (The New York Times Book Review).
Martin Hewitt, Investigator
by Arthur MorrisonThe Lenton Croft Robberies The Loss of Sammy Crockett The Case of Mr. Foggatt The Case of the Dixon Torpedo The Quinton Jewel Affair The Stanway Cameo Mystery The Affair of the Tortoise
Martin Hewitt, Investigator: Large Print
by Arthur MorrisonPerplexing puzzles from the casebook of master sleuth Martin Hewitt Headquartered in a modest office on the Strand, Martin Hewitt, a stout and genial former law clerk turned private investigator, is every bit the deductive equal of Sherlock Holmes. A true master of disguise with a mind as sharp as a freshly stropped straight razor, Hewitt possesses a familiarity with London&’s night streets and an easy rapport with members of the lower classes. In his capable hands, clues that were missed, misread, or disregarded by the local constabulary are reshaped to find the irrefutable solution to the most unsolvable of mysteries. Narrated by Hewitt&’s dearest friend, the esteemed journalist Mr. Brett, this collection recounts the great detective&’s most confounding cases. From a troubling series of robberies that occurred at the same residence over the course of several months to a locked-room &“suicide&” that was decidedly not self-inflicted, Hewitt bravely matches wits with England&’s most diabolical criminals. This ebook features a new introduction by Otto Penzler and has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Martin Walker: The Dordogne Mysteries Books 1 to 6
by Martin WalkerDiscover the enchanting world of Bruno, France's favourite policeman, in this great-value pack of the first six books of the Dordogne Mysteries. 'It's Midsomer Murders meets Masterchef' SUNJoin Bruno, chief of Police, as he fights to keep his beloved town safe. St Denis may seem like a place where crime could never happen. But Bruno knows better. Even in the depths of rural France, murder, corruption and crime are never far away.There is never a dull moment for Bruno and when he's not solving serious crimes, settling local disputes or falling in love, he'll be in his kitchen cooking delicious meals for his friends and neighbours. Immerse yourself in Bruno's world. You won't want to leave it. Praise for the Dordogne Mysteries'A hero for our troubled times' DAILY MAIL'Will make readers long for lazy days in rural France' IRISH INDEPENDENT'Brilliant at capturing the murderous charms of rural France' MIRROR'A satisfyingly intriguing, wish-you-were-there read' GUARDIAN'Hugely enjoyable and absolutely gripping' ANTONY BEEVOR'Rich on local colour' THE TIMES
Martina on Screen: The Take and The Runaway
by Martina ColeAvailable together for the first time, read two of Martina Cole's unputdownable thrillers - both adapted for hit TV series, starring actors such as Tom Hardy, Charlotte Riley and Keith Allen. THE TAKE. THE RUNAWAY.You've seen the TV series, now discover the gripping stories of corruption, betrayal and revenge from No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller Martina Cole.PRAISE FOR MARTINA COLE:'The stuff of legend. . . utterly compelling' Mirror'Intensely readable' Guardian'There really is only one Martina Cole' Closer
Martina's Strong Women: Goodnight Lady, The Know, Close, Get Even
by Martina ColeDiscover Martina Cole's powerful female characters in these four compelling thrillers, available together for the first time in this ebook collection. GOODNIGHT LADY. THE KNOW. CLOSE. GET EVEN.In these four explosive and gritty thrillers, read the best of Martina's strong women.From Briony Cavanagh to Shanon Conway, Martina's fearless heroines have one thing in common: these ladies are bold, resilient and vengeful...PRAISE FOR MARTINA COLE:'The stuff of legend. . . utterly compelling' Mirror'Intensely readable' Guardian'There really is only one Martina Cole' Closer
The Martini Shot: A Novella and Stories
by George PelecanosShort stories and a novella from one of crime fiction's most revered writers. Whether they're cops or conmen, savage killers or creative types, gangsters or God-fearing citizens, George Pelecanos' characters are always engaged in a fight for their lives. They fight to advance or simply to survive; they fight against odds, against enemies, even against themselves. In this, his first collection of stories, the acclaimed novelist introduces readers to a vivid and eclectic cast of combatants. A seasoned claims investigator tracks a supposedly dead man from Miami to Brazil, only to be thrown off his game by a kid from the local slum. An aging loser takes a last stab at respectability by becoming a police informant. A Greek-American couple adopts an interracial trio of sons and then struggles to keep their family together, giving us a stirring bit of background on one of Pelecanos' most beloved protagonists, Spero Lucas. In the title novella - which takes its name from Hollywood slang for the last shot of the day, the one that comes before the liquor shots begin - we go behind the scenes of a television cop show, where a writer gets caught up in a drama more real than anything he could have conjured for a script. By turns heartbreaking and humane, brutal and funny, these finely constructed tales expose the violence and striving beneath the surface of any city and within any human heart. Tough, sexy, fast-paced, and crackling with energy, The Martini Shot is Pelecanos at his very best.