Author: Winston Wolf
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1546114335
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure, and humor a young gamer could wish for! Get ready for the second book in the hilarious Diary of a Minecraft Wolf series. Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission: to become best SECRET AGENT Minecraft has ever seen! When a distress signal from the Drowned requests urgent undercover help, he jumps at the chance to prove his skills. It's time for an underwater adventure! Can Winston and his junior agent, Brian, recover the stolen item before anything more sinister happens?
Underwater Heist (Diary of a Minecraft Wolf #2)
Author: Winston Wolf
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1546114335
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure, and humor a young gamer could wish for! Get ready for the second book in the hilarious Diary of a Minecraft Wolf series. Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission: to become best SECRET AGENT Minecraft has ever seen! When a distress signal from the Drowned requests urgent undercover help, he jumps at the chance to prove his skills. It's time for an underwater adventure! Can Winston and his junior agent, Brian, recover the stolen item before anything more sinister happens?
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1546114335
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure, and humor a young gamer could wish for! Get ready for the second book in the hilarious Diary of a Minecraft Wolf series. Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission: to become best SECRET AGENT Minecraft has ever seen! When a distress signal from the Drowned requests urgent undercover help, he jumps at the chance to prove his skills. It's time for an underwater adventure! Can Winston and his junior agent, Brian, recover the stolen item before anything more sinister happens?
HEIST
Author: Pete Stegemeyer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1951511069
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Unlock the cultural obsession with high-stakes robberies in Heist, a collection of the world’s greatest real-life break-ins. From the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum’s famous art heist to the disappearance of the Marie Antoinette watch, these 100% true stories will have you on the edge of your seat—and double checking the locks on your doors! Have you ever watched a movie like Ocean’s Eleven and thought: “There’s no way that could ever actually happen, right?” Wrong. In the US alone, there have been dozens, if not hundreds, of heists, from bank break-ins to museum plunders. In this premium compendium, we’ll walk through the most impressive ones, diving into the details behind each case, the detectives that led the investigations, how the events unfolded, and what mysteries remain. The hardcover book will explore the top 50 incidents, including: 1. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist: In March of 1990, two men dressed up as police officers and sweet-talked their way past security at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, MA. After tying up the real guards, these men dismantled and packed up 13 works of art, loaded them onto a truck, and drove off into the night, making the 81- minute breach one of the most expensive in modern history. Today, it remains the single largest property theft in the world. 2. The Great Train Robbery: Not all heists happen in buildings. In fact, one of the most popular ones was the 1963 train robbery in which nearly 2.6 million pounds was lifted from a Royal Mail train headed to London. Using intel provided by a man on the inside dubbed The Ulsterman, the group rigged the railways traffic light system to bring the train to an extended stop, during which time, they funneled the money from one of the carriages into a waiting truck by way of a human chain. 3. The French Bank Vault Tunnelers: On the morning of July 19, 1976, workers from a safe manufacturing company were called to the Société Générale bank to fix a faulty vault door that appeared to be jammed. When they drilled into the vault and peered in to diagnose the problem, though, what they found was not a loose screw or broken hinge, but a door that has been welded shut...from the inside. Also scattering the room was a couple of wine glasses, a portable stove, and a giant tunnel system that proved to be the method of transport for thieves, who had dug their way into the bank, spent the weekend there, and left with ten million in cash. 4. D. B. Cooper’s Escapades: The subject of many conspiracy theories, D. B. Cooper (not his real name) hopped on a Boeing 727 in a trench coat and sunglasses in 1971. When the plane had reached cruising altitude, Cooper hijacked it, extorting 200,000 dollars before strapping on a parachute, jumping out of the plane, and disappearing into thin air. This “aerial heist” remains unsolved to this day and remains one of the FBI’s most frustrating open cases. 5. The Botched Crown Jewels of England Theft: Back in 1671, a man named Thomas Blood (a cool name, by any standard) decided: “Eh, I’m gonna steal the Crown Jewels.” He reached out to Talbot Edwards, the keeper of the stones, with a proposition: if you give me a private viewing of the gemstones, I’ll have my nephew marry your daughter (a nephew who, naturally, turned out to not exist). At this private viewing, Blood knocked out Talbot, smashed the jewels into pieces and threw the shards into his pockets, hoping to make a run for it. Though he didn’t manage to escape, he did manage to escape jail time: The King at the time was so amused by this failed attempt that he let Blood off scot-free. And that’s just the start of it. Plastered with gorgeous photography and big, sleek pages, Heist looks as good as it is captivating. Crack the code of the world’s most elusive capers, from the popular tales your great grandad told you about to the ones that have been long forgotten.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1951511069
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Unlock the cultural obsession with high-stakes robberies in Heist, a collection of the world’s greatest real-life break-ins. From the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum’s famous art heist to the disappearance of the Marie Antoinette watch, these 100% true stories will have you on the edge of your seat—and double checking the locks on your doors! Have you ever watched a movie like Ocean’s Eleven and thought: “There’s no way that could ever actually happen, right?” Wrong. In the US alone, there have been dozens, if not hundreds, of heists, from bank break-ins to museum plunders. In this premium compendium, we’ll walk through the most impressive ones, diving into the details behind each case, the detectives that led the investigations, how the events unfolded, and what mysteries remain. The hardcover book will explore the top 50 incidents, including: 1. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist: In March of 1990, two men dressed up as police officers and sweet-talked their way past security at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, MA. After tying up the real guards, these men dismantled and packed up 13 works of art, loaded them onto a truck, and drove off into the night, making the 81- minute breach one of the most expensive in modern history. Today, it remains the single largest property theft in the world. 2. The Great Train Robbery: Not all heists happen in buildings. In fact, one of the most popular ones was the 1963 train robbery in which nearly 2.6 million pounds was lifted from a Royal Mail train headed to London. Using intel provided by a man on the inside dubbed The Ulsterman, the group rigged the railways traffic light system to bring the train to an extended stop, during which time, they funneled the money from one of the carriages into a waiting truck by way of a human chain. 3. The French Bank Vault Tunnelers: On the morning of July 19, 1976, workers from a safe manufacturing company were called to the Société Générale bank to fix a faulty vault door that appeared to be jammed. When they drilled into the vault and peered in to diagnose the problem, though, what they found was not a loose screw or broken hinge, but a door that has been welded shut...from the inside. Also scattering the room was a couple of wine glasses, a portable stove, and a giant tunnel system that proved to be the method of transport for thieves, who had dug their way into the bank, spent the weekend there, and left with ten million in cash. 4. D. B. Cooper’s Escapades: The subject of many conspiracy theories, D. B. Cooper (not his real name) hopped on a Boeing 727 in a trench coat and sunglasses in 1971. When the plane had reached cruising altitude, Cooper hijacked it, extorting 200,000 dollars before strapping on a parachute, jumping out of the plane, and disappearing into thin air. This “aerial heist” remains unsolved to this day and remains one of the FBI’s most frustrating open cases. 5. The Botched Crown Jewels of England Theft: Back in 1671, a man named Thomas Blood (a cool name, by any standard) decided: “Eh, I’m gonna steal the Crown Jewels.” He reached out to Talbot Edwards, the keeper of the stones, with a proposition: if you give me a private viewing of the gemstones, I’ll have my nephew marry your daughter (a nephew who, naturally, turned out to not exist). At this private viewing, Blood knocked out Talbot, smashed the jewels into pieces and threw the shards into his pockets, hoping to make a run for it. Though he didn’t manage to escape, he did manage to escape jail time: The King at the time was so amused by this failed attempt that he let Blood off scot-free. And that’s just the start of it. Plastered with gorgeous photography and big, sleek pages, Heist looks as good as it is captivating. Crack the code of the world’s most elusive capers, from the popular tales your great grandad told you about to the ones that have been long forgotten.
Holy Heist
Author: Peter Andriet
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 168517647X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
Derek Revson is back in town after leaving several years ago. He misses his long-lost friends who, at this point in time, are all maturing in life's important categories. Derek still revels in old habits, living life faithless and lonely, a choice he feels a nudge to somehow change. In a divinely appointed moment, his group of friends reunite on a yachting venture out to an island to celebrate an engagement and he joins in. Derek smiles for the first time in a long time while enjoying the lavish weekend getaway. But in all its fun and camaraderie, a plan is devised and lives will change.
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 168517647X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
Derek Revson is back in town after leaving several years ago. He misses his long-lost friends who, at this point in time, are all maturing in life's important categories. Derek still revels in old habits, living life faithless and lonely, a choice he feels a nudge to somehow change. In a divinely appointed moment, his group of friends reunite on a yachting venture out to an island to celebrate an engagement and he joins in. Derek smiles for the first time in a long time while enjoying the lavish weekend getaway. But in all its fun and camaraderie, a plan is devised and lives will change.
The Crims
Author: Kate Davies
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062494112
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
The Addams Family meets Despicable Me in the first book of this new trilogy, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Pseudonymous Bosch! The Crim family is full of notorious criminals. Notoriously inept, that is. Uncle Knuckles once tried to steal a carnival. Great-Uncle Bernard held himself hostage by accident. Aunt Drusilla died slipping on a banana peel. But Imogen is different. She was born with a skill for scandal. A knack for the nefarious. A mastery of misdemeanors. Despite her natural talent for all things unlawful, Imogen got out of the family business years ago. But when the rest of the Crims are accused of pulling off a major heist—which seems doubtful, to say the least—Imogen is forced to step in to clear their names. Because only a truly skilled criminal can prove the bumbling family’s innocence….
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062494112
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
The Addams Family meets Despicable Me in the first book of this new trilogy, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Pseudonymous Bosch! The Crim family is full of notorious criminals. Notoriously inept, that is. Uncle Knuckles once tried to steal a carnival. Great-Uncle Bernard held himself hostage by accident. Aunt Drusilla died slipping on a banana peel. But Imogen is different. She was born with a skill for scandal. A knack for the nefarious. A mastery of misdemeanors. Despite her natural talent for all things unlawful, Imogen got out of the family business years ago. But when the rest of the Crims are accused of pulling off a major heist—which seems doubtful, to say the least—Imogen is forced to step in to clear their names. Because only a truly skilled criminal can prove the bumbling family’s innocence….
Tokyo Heist
Author: Diana Renn
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0142426547
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
The perfect mystery for fans of Ally Carter's Heist Society When sixteen-year-old Violet agrees to spend the summer with her father, an up-and-coming artist in Seattle, she has no idea what she's walking into. Her father's newest clients, the Yamada family, are the victims of a high-profile art robbery: van Gogh sketches have been stolen from their home, and, until they can produce the corresponding painting, everyone's lives are in danger--including Violet's and her father's. Violet's search for the missing van Gogh takes her from the Seattle Art Museum, to the yakuza-infested streets of Tokyo, to a secluded inn in Kyoto. As the mystery thickens, Violet's not sure whom she can trust. But she knows one thing: she has to solve the mystery--before it's too late.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0142426547
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
The perfect mystery for fans of Ally Carter's Heist Society When sixteen-year-old Violet agrees to spend the summer with her father, an up-and-coming artist in Seattle, she has no idea what she's walking into. Her father's newest clients, the Yamada family, are the victims of a high-profile art robbery: van Gogh sketches have been stolen from their home, and, until they can produce the corresponding painting, everyone's lives are in danger--including Violet's and her father's. Violet's search for the missing van Gogh takes her from the Seattle Art Museum, to the yakuza-infested streets of Tokyo, to a secluded inn in Kyoto. As the mystery thickens, Violet's not sure whom she can trust. But she knows one thing: she has to solve the mystery--before it's too late.
Billionaire's Mistaken Match
Author: Gregory Ellington
Publisher: SuperNovel(HK)Co.,Limited
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
"Who are you, really? And is your name cutiepie69? You aren't... you didn't come here for sugar dating, did you?" Suddenly, a memory clicked into place. "Wait a minute. Is your name Olivia?" She nodded, her eyes wide with confusion and what seemed like relief. I felt like a complete idiot. "Christ. Why did you say your name was Cutiepie69?" "I... I was actually really confused. When you started talking about sugar babies and rules, I thought—" Olivia, an aspiring actress, is thrust into a world of luxury and opportunity when she meets Christopher, a billionaire film producer. Their first rendezvous takes a shocking turn with a passionate one-night stand due to a mistaken identity—Christopher thought she was his intended sugar baby. As Olivia steps into the spotlight of her dreams, Christopher showers her with lavish gifts and exclusive invites, blurring the lines between business and pleasure. Torn between her devoted boyfriend Logan and the alluring Christopher, Olivia's life spirals into a whirlwind of secret rendezvous, career highs, and personal chaos. Can she navigate the storm of ambition and love to find true happiness?
Publisher: SuperNovel(HK)Co.,Limited
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
"Who are you, really? And is your name cutiepie69? You aren't... you didn't come here for sugar dating, did you?" Suddenly, a memory clicked into place. "Wait a minute. Is your name Olivia?" She nodded, her eyes wide with confusion and what seemed like relief. I felt like a complete idiot. "Christ. Why did you say your name was Cutiepie69?" "I... I was actually really confused. When you started talking about sugar babies and rules, I thought—" Olivia, an aspiring actress, is thrust into a world of luxury and opportunity when she meets Christopher, a billionaire film producer. Their first rendezvous takes a shocking turn with a passionate one-night stand due to a mistaken identity—Christopher thought she was his intended sugar baby. As Olivia steps into the spotlight of her dreams, Christopher showers her with lavish gifts and exclusive invites, blurring the lines between business and pleasure. Torn between her devoted boyfriend Logan and the alluring Christopher, Olivia's life spirals into a whirlwind of secret rendezvous, career highs, and personal chaos. Can she navigate the storm of ambition and love to find true happiness?
Jungle Heist
Author: Rob Phayre
Publisher: Rob Phayre Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
Awards Winner : Best Military Thriller 2022 - Audiobookreview.com International Runner Up - Best Thriller 2021 - Indies Today. Deep in the jungles of Ghana lies one of the largest gold mines in the world. It’s well protected, but perhaps not well enough. Drone technology, so out of place it’s almost alien, crushes the hardened defences. What follows is a game of cat and mouse between old adversaries, through the depths of the jungle. The countries President, unable to trust his closest advisors, turns to Max and his team to help him solve the problem. But how can Max’s team succeed when corruption and greed will stop at nothing? Who else wants to seize the gold with the wealth and power it can bring? Jungle Heist - 5 Star Reviews “If you want to sink your teeth into a good military action thriller, take a bite at Jungle Heist!” “Anyone into reading character-driven action that doesn't let up, high crimes that drop your jaw, and drama that grabs your breath will love the visceral high stakes of Jungle Heist” "Vividly described... nail-biting moments." "This book with suspense, action, gore, and power-play is ready for the big screen." “Jungle Heist is the exciting and impressive follow-up to Ransom Drop.” “The award-winning Phayre is an exceptional talent.” Rob Phayre - Best New Author - 2021 - Audiobookreview.com Jungle Heist. A gipping tale of gold, guns and gallantry set in the deepest jungles of Africa. It's an explosive story showing how criminals really could use current technology to pull off the greatest physical robbery of all time. Jungle Heist is written by the guy who has spent his working life defending against them.
Publisher: Rob Phayre Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
Awards Winner : Best Military Thriller 2022 - Audiobookreview.com International Runner Up - Best Thriller 2021 - Indies Today. Deep in the jungles of Ghana lies one of the largest gold mines in the world. It’s well protected, but perhaps not well enough. Drone technology, so out of place it’s almost alien, crushes the hardened defences. What follows is a game of cat and mouse between old adversaries, through the depths of the jungle. The countries President, unable to trust his closest advisors, turns to Max and his team to help him solve the problem. But how can Max’s team succeed when corruption and greed will stop at nothing? Who else wants to seize the gold with the wealth and power it can bring? Jungle Heist - 5 Star Reviews “If you want to sink your teeth into a good military action thriller, take a bite at Jungle Heist!” “Anyone into reading character-driven action that doesn't let up, high crimes that drop your jaw, and drama that grabs your breath will love the visceral high stakes of Jungle Heist” "Vividly described... nail-biting moments." "This book with suspense, action, gore, and power-play is ready for the big screen." “Jungle Heist is the exciting and impressive follow-up to Ransom Drop.” “The award-winning Phayre is an exceptional talent.” Rob Phayre - Best New Author - 2021 - Audiobookreview.com Jungle Heist. A gipping tale of gold, guns and gallantry set in the deepest jungles of Africa. It's an explosive story showing how criminals really could use current technology to pull off the greatest physical robbery of all time. Jungle Heist is written by the guy who has spent his working life defending against them.
China Heist
Author: JK Kulski
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499017596
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
China Heist is a crime novel set in the lucky country, Australia, during the height of its multi-billion dollar mining boom. Robert Lee is a jaded detective in the Fraud Squad sent on an undercover assignment to entrap a Chinese businesswoman and her daughter suspected of fraudulently obtaining lucrative mining licenses. The sting goes terribly wrong when the businesswoman is killed in a bomb attack. Lee and the daughter survive only to become the targets of corrupt police, politicians and businessmen. Now on the run in Perth, Macau, Hong Kong and across the gold fields of the Western Australian outback, and with the body count increasing, Lee must protect the woman, find the murderers, expose the corruption, and seek to clear his name in this action-packed tale of international conflict and greed, financial terrorism and chilling murder in the high-stakes world of mineral resources exploitation.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499017596
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
China Heist is a crime novel set in the lucky country, Australia, during the height of its multi-billion dollar mining boom. Robert Lee is a jaded detective in the Fraud Squad sent on an undercover assignment to entrap a Chinese businesswoman and her daughter suspected of fraudulently obtaining lucrative mining licenses. The sting goes terribly wrong when the businesswoman is killed in a bomb attack. Lee and the daughter survive only to become the targets of corrupt police, politicians and businessmen. Now on the run in Perth, Macau, Hong Kong and across the gold fields of the Western Australian outback, and with the body count increasing, Lee must protect the woman, find the murderers, expose the corruption, and seek to clear his name in this action-packed tale of international conflict and greed, financial terrorism and chilling murder in the high-stakes world of mineral resources exploitation.
Adirondack Heist
Author: Jeffrey G. Kelly
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780966342321
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780966342321
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Diamond Heist
Author: Lexy Timms
Publisher: Dark Shadow Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
There is no quitting, no turning back. Edward and Naomi have been spending a lot of quality time together. So much so that Edward has found himself in a precarious place. Should he leave his life of crime to be the best man that he can be for her? If she found out what he does to make money, surely she would leave him in the dust. Ed's search for a straight job leads him to more stress and anxiety, until Max calls him up with news from one of their old dead drops. There's now a job to be had. A big job. Will it be worth it to Ed to pull off what would undoubtedly be the biggest heist of his life? Can he do it and walk away, or would entrance into the elite White Panthers secure him a place of freedom to do what he loves and still stay with the woman he loves? Kyle is back to make sure Ed doesn't succeed. His need to be the best drives him to stop Edward at all costs, including playing head games and cheating. Who will win the showdown between the two ex-partners? Heistdom Series: Master Thief Gold Mine Diamond Heist Smile For Me Your Move Green With Envy NOTE: Lexy Timms is a USA Today Bestselling author. She loves putting pen to paper on any type of romance. Professional thief, and incredibly hot, Edward tries to figure his way around Naomi. A woman about to teach him a lesson in love. Lexy would like you to note that this story may end on a slight cliff hanger but the series does end on an HEA. Search Terms: romance bill, paranormal suspense, action adventure romance, action adventure r, motorcycle romance, heist, thief, fast paced, romantic comedy, women's fiction, drama, action, suspense, bi, fiction, cancer, love and life, contemporary romance, new adult, romance, billionaire, Alpha male romance, Alpha Bad Boy, bad boy, hot doctors, hot romance, hot and steamy, famous actor, happily ever after, true love, billionaire romance, billionaire romance, melody anne billionaire bachelors series, new, bbw, romance billionaire series, bad boy obsession, contemporary romance, women's humorous fiction
Publisher: Dark Shadow Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
There is no quitting, no turning back. Edward and Naomi have been spending a lot of quality time together. So much so that Edward has found himself in a precarious place. Should he leave his life of crime to be the best man that he can be for her? If she found out what he does to make money, surely she would leave him in the dust. Ed's search for a straight job leads him to more stress and anxiety, until Max calls him up with news from one of their old dead drops. There's now a job to be had. A big job. Will it be worth it to Ed to pull off what would undoubtedly be the biggest heist of his life? Can he do it and walk away, or would entrance into the elite White Panthers secure him a place of freedom to do what he loves and still stay with the woman he loves? Kyle is back to make sure Ed doesn't succeed. His need to be the best drives him to stop Edward at all costs, including playing head games and cheating. Who will win the showdown between the two ex-partners? Heistdom Series: Master Thief Gold Mine Diamond Heist Smile For Me Your Move Green With Envy NOTE: Lexy Timms is a USA Today Bestselling author. She loves putting pen to paper on any type of romance. Professional thief, and incredibly hot, Edward tries to figure his way around Naomi. A woman about to teach him a lesson in love. Lexy would like you to note that this story may end on a slight cliff hanger but the series does end on an HEA. Search Terms: romance bill, paranormal suspense, action adventure romance, action adventure r, motorcycle romance, heist, thief, fast paced, romantic comedy, women's fiction, drama, action, suspense, bi, fiction, cancer, love and life, contemporary romance, new adult, romance, billionaire, Alpha male romance, Alpha Bad Boy, bad boy, hot doctors, hot romance, hot and steamy, famous actor, happily ever after, true love, billionaire romance, billionaire romance, melody anne billionaire bachelors series, new, bbw, romance billionaire series, bad boy obsession, contemporary romance, women's humorous fiction