Author: Adrian Barnes Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA) ISBN: 1783298235 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 199
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A disturbing literary dystopian science fiction debut set in a near-future Vancouver during a deadly insomnia pandemic for fans of The Leftovers Dawn breaks over Vancouver and no one in the world has slept the night before, or almost no one. A few people, perhaps one in ten thousand, can still sleep, and they’ve all shared the same golden dream. After six days of absolute sleep deprivation, psychosis will set in. After four weeks, the body will die. In the interim, panic ensues and a bizarre new world arises in which those previously on the fringes of society take the lead. Paul, a writer, continues to sleep while his partner Tanya disintegrates before his eyes, and the new world swallows the old one whole.
Author: Alyn Troy Publisher: Mystic Brews Publishing LLC ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 222
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A singer silenced. The fate of St. Mo's Amusement Pier is rocked by political waves. Can Twizzle unmask the killer and save her home? Tommy Neptune's talent was the hit of the show, his voice the best they'd ever heard. Following the opening night of a new musical under the pier, Twizzle Twist hopes for a nice evening with her boyfriend But when Twiz and Chaz discover the star of the new musical dead, Twiz finds herself following the tune of another mystery. The death is just another note in Star Sinclair's samba about the town's biggest eyesore. The town council's chairperson hasn't given up her plans to destroy the town's amusement pier. Twiz and her friends find themselves fighting town hall in a race to head off the demolition of one of St. Mo's iconic landmarks, and Twizzle's home. When the murderer strikes again, Twiz and her friends try to hit the chords to uncover clues that can unmask the killer, and bring the deadly chorus to an end. And, can they mobilize enough townsfolk to take on city hall and save the pier? Will Twizzie and her friends hit the right notes to untangle the twisted knot of intrigue and uncover who killed the musician in the night? If you love mysteries with a dash of quirky characters, a dose of warped magic, and snarky humor, you'll love Alyn Troy's new Paranormal Cozy Mystery series. Get your copy of A Twisted Tune today to untie this mystery.
Author: Tom Grass Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1643136607 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 352
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Brimming with danger, love, and betrayal, Tom Grass's electrifying heist thriller is a gripping reimagining of Charles Dickens's classic Oliver Twist. Eighteen-year-old Twist doesn't have much. No money, no home and no family. All he has is his reputation as one of the most daring street artists in London—whose unique skills are matched only by his infamous talent as an urban climber. But when he finds himself on the run from the police, he knows that he could be about to lose the last thing he has left—his freedom. Until he is saved by the mysterious Dodge. When Dodge introduces him to con artist and "art collector" Cornelius Faginescu, Twist realizes that he finally has the chance to be part of something. All he has to do is put aside his moral objections and learn how to steal . . . Twist is soon drawn deeper into the gang and, as his feelings for grow for the intriguing and dangerous “Red," he discovers she has a secret—they are no longer playing for money. They're playing for their lives.
Author: Becky Masterman Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 1466886226 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 281
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Winner of the Tony Hillerman Fiction Award "A crime novel that transcends the genre—a twisting, high-stakes story with characters so real and so recognizably human, that it breaks your heart a little. Brilliant." -Shari Lapena, author of the New York Times bestseller The Couple Next Door Ex-FBI agent Brigid Quinn, now happily settled in Tucson, doesn’t visit her family in Florida much. But her former partner on the force, Laura Coleman—a woman whose life she has saved and who has saved her life in turn—is living there now. So when Laura calls about a case that is not going well, Brigid doesn’t hesitate to get on a plane. On leave from the Bureau, Laura has been volunteering for a legal group trying to prove the innocence of a man who is on death row for killing his family. Laura is firmly convinced that he didn’t do it, while Brigid isn’t so sure—but the date for his execution is coming up so quickly that they’ll have to act fast to find any evidence that may absolve him before it’s too late... A Twist of the Knife, Edgar Award and CWA Gold Dagger finalist Becky Masterman’s third Brigid Quinn novel, is the masterful follow-up to Fear the Darkness and Rage Against the Dying.
Author: Mary Frame Publisher: Mary Frame ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 245
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Boy meets girl. They make a quick deal. Fake relationship, And they...don't fall in love. Wait! What? The new tight end for the New York Sharks, Brent Crawford, is one of the sexiest men alive. But he needs an image makeover. With allegations of assault, his sponsors are threatening to drop him. He needs a miracle. He needs Gwen McDougall. Former fashion model and national heroic sweetheart, Gwen immerses herself into photography, wanting to be on the other side of the lens for a change. She wants more from her photography jobs than premeditated shots of B-list celebutantes, and now is her chance. Gwen just has to agree to help Brent shine up his tarnished reputation. Easy Peasy. After all, he's Brent Crawford. It's picture perfect. But, Brent's not the Crawford brother she wants. Suddenly picture perfect is rather imperfect. Not your typical fake relationship romance! Can be read as a stand alone novel and has a guaranteed HEA!
Author: Alyn Troy Publisher: Mystic Brews Publishing LLC ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 227
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A murder at an old pirate's mansion... a missing treasure... and chili-cheese dogs? When the son of an infamous pirate captain from St. Maurice's past, is found dead, the mystery behind the old pirates' long-missing treasure resurfaces. Heirs of the old captains return to St. Maurice. But there's more to this than just treasure. Twiz keeps finding mysterious messages left in her car. Who is sending them? When Twizzle's former boss gets involved, and not in a good way, Twiz faces decisions she never wanted to make. Can Twiz un-twist the mystery before the town tears itself apart searching for the booty? And, can Basil and Mort eat all of those chili-cheese dogs? Another exciting mystery waits to be unraveled in St. Mo. If you love fun fae characters, twisted mysteries, and snarky humor, you'll love Alyn Troy's cozy mystery series. Get your copy today.
Author: Tracy Kiely Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide ISBN: 073874493X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 193
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Visiting New York to attend a cousin's birthday gala, Nic and Nigel Martini are looking forward to cocktails with old friends and a pampered stay at the Ritz. But when the birthday girl's gold-digging cad of a husband goes missing, the Martini family worries that the social event of the season may turn into a story for the scandal sheets. Nigel's condescending aunt begs former detective Nic to find sleazy Leo, despite the fact that it would be better for everyone if he just stayed lost. Trailing a "married bachelor" with a penchant for trouble isn't pretty; in fact it's downright deadly. Assisted by Nigel and their newly adopted Bullmastiff, Nic must tangle with her old underworld connections if she hopes to hunt down the dirtiest Martini. Praise: "Even teetotalers will enjoy these Martinis. Here's hoping Kiely will treat readers to another round."—Kirkus Reviews "A toast to Tracy Kiely for her wonderful, entertaining homage to The Thin Man. From the opening scene...the reader knows Murder with a Twist is going to be delightful."—Mystery Readers Journal "Witty, droll, and hilariously spot on."—Hank Phillipi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony, Macavity, and Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning author
Author: Lee Karr Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 1426884036 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 222
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Della Arnell kept handsome, self-assured men like Colin Delaney at a cool distance. Yet even as she condemned the heir to the Delaney fortune, she was compelled to follow him through an icy void...into the past. On a quest to uncover who had murdered his grandfather, Colin never imagined he'd find the answer in an 1880s bordello with his nemesis, Della, by his side. But caught up in a world of nefarious pleasures and well-guarded secrets, they soon formed a connection bound by unbridled passion. Together they hunted for clues to an age-old mystery, all the while praying the truth would set them free. Free to return to the present, and free from the Delaney legacy that damned all who dared to love.
Author: Tikiri Herath Publisher: Rebel Diva Academy Press ISBN: 1990234305 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 476
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FBI Special Agent Tanya Stone doesn’t know she has stepped into a deathly gilded trap. The tranquil halls of Black Rock's luxurious senior residence hide dark secrets and a devious serial killer. The killer comes at night. Their touch leaves no trace, only the chill of death. Tanya has forty-eight hours to unmask the murderer before another precious life is taken, but the killer’s whispers echo through this seaside retirement home. "You can’t outrun the past." The residents of this resort harbor more than lifelong memories. They hide skeletons deep in their closets. As Tanya fights to unravel the threads of betrayal and long-buried vendettas, the violent murder of her own mother haunts her troubled mind. With help from Max, her loyal K9, she is determined to uncover the twisted truth before the next victim takes their final breath. Will Tanya survive the storm of lies? Or will the killer claim her too? ______________ Enjoy this new twisty thriller series by award-winning author Tikiri Herath. There is no graphic violence, heavy cursing, or explicit sex in this book. No dog is ever harmed but the villains always are. ______________ What readers are saying: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A Big Ten Star, must read, top shelf novel. Highly Recommended." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ " If you enjoy thrilling mysteries with murder, mayhem, flying bullets and spectacular explosions, clear a little time in your schedule because you will absolutely not want to be interrupted with this one. Enjoy!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This story is shocking, the characters perfectly placed throughout the book. I did not want to put the book down." ______________ TANYA STONE FBI K9 MYSTERY THRILLERS for fans of Elle Gray, AJ Rivers, and Jennifer Chase. Her Deadly End Her Cold Blood Her Last Lie Her Secret Crime Her Perfect Murder Her Grisly Grave “I write pulse-pounding mystery thrillers that feature female detectives who hunt the villains…and make them pay.” ~ Tikiri
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