-Titulo Original : Doctors And Friends-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Three doctors’ lives are transformed on the front lines of a new pandemic in this heart-wrenching yet ultimately inspiring novel by acclaimed author Kimmery Martin.Hannah, Compton, and Kira have been close friends since medical school, reuniting once a year for a much-needed vacation. Just as they gather to travel in Spain, an outbreak of a fast-spreading virus throws the world into chaos. When Compton Winfield returns to her job as an ER doctor in New York City, she finds a city changed beyond recognition-and a personal loss so gutting it reshapes every aspect of her life. Hannah Geier’s career as an ob-gyn in San Diego is fulfilling, but she’s always longed for a child of her own. After years of trying, Hannah discovers she’s expecting a baby just as the disease engulfs her city. Kira Marchand, an infectious disease doctor at the CDC in Atlanta, finds herself at the center of the American response to the terrifying new illness. Her professional battle turns personal when she must decide which of her children will receive an experimental but potentially lifesaving treatment. Written prior to COVID-19 by a former emergency medicine physician, Doctors and Friends incorporates unexpected wit, razor-edged poignancy, and a deeply relatable cast of characters who provoke both laughter and tears. Martin provides a unique insider’s perspective into the world of medical professionals working to save lives during the most difficult situations of their careers. Review “The lives of three doctors-friends since medical school who meet for an annual get together-are thrown upside down when a contagious virus begins to spread across the world in this eerily prescient and timely novel written before the COVID-19 pandemic. Martins complex characters are infused with such raw emotion that they nearly jump off the page.”-NewsweekMartin’s riveting latest focuses on a group of doctors during a pandemic...Martin fills the hospital scenes with vivid descriptions and moving moments. This fully realized account of a fictional pandemic manages to convey the deeply personal as well as the bigger picture.-Publishers Weekly (starred review)With echoes of Richard Prestons The Hot Zone, John M. Barrys The Great Influenza, and Anna Hopes Expectation, Doctors and Friends is precise in details but sweeping in scope and impact. With an innate understanding of emergency room medicine, the inner workings of government agencies, and the complexities of decades-long friendships, Martins novel is compelling to its core.--Booklist (starred review)There is beauty in Martin’s gem of a story that confirms that friendship is a powerful force.-- Library Journal (starred review)“Doctors and Friends is an astounding achievement. Its both an eerily timely portrait of a world in the grips of a deadly pandemic and a poignant dive into the interior lives of the medical workers at its forefront. I was profoundly affected by these characters. I became emotionally attached to them and deeply invested in the outcome of their stories. I know they will stay with me for a long time.”-New York Times bestselling author Cristina Alger “The beating heart of this fast-paced and intensely moving novel is the warm, life-sustaining friendship between a group of doctors on the frontlines of a global pandemic. Martin shines a sharp, compassionate light on the lives of the women behind the masks and scrubs during a crisis that is both achingly familiar and punctuated by twists and turns you won’t see coming. I couldn’t put it down!”-USA Today bestselling author Meg Donohue Doctors and Friends is a stunning medical drama that will resonate with readers everywhere. I was riveted. Kimmery Martins sharp, smart writing is infused with compassion, emotion and a belief in the healing power of friendship, love and hope.-New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz“Written prior to COVID, Doctors and Friends is an eerily foretelling and poign...

-Titulo Original : Mr. Malcolms List (movie Tie-in)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREIt is a truth universally acknowledged that an arrogant bachelor insistent on a wife who meets the strictest of requirements-deserves his comeuppance.The Honourable Mr. Jeremy Malcolm is searching for a wife, but not just any wife. As the target of matchmaking mothers and desperate debutantes, hes determined to avoid the fortune hunters and find a near-perfect woman, one who will meet the qualifications on his well-crafted list. But after years of searching, hes beginning to despair of ever finding this paragon. Until Selina Dalton arrives in town.Selina, a vicars daughter of limited means and a stranger to high society, is thrilled when her friend Julia Thistlewaite invites her to London, until she learns its all part of a plot to exact revenge on Mr. Malcolm. Selina is reluctant to participate in Julias scheme, especially after meeting the irresistible Mr. Malcolm, who appears to be very different from the arrogant scoundrel of Julias description.But when Mr. Malcolm begins judging Selina against his unattainable standards, Selina decides that she has some qualifications of her own. And if he is to meet them he must reveal the real man behind...Mr. Malcolms List. Review Praise for Mr. Malcolm’s List“This witty Austen-esque romp...is a sparkling twist on the Regency-era ballroom scenes and misunderstandings that litter historical romance....Allain’s writing is wry and delightful, borrowing skillfully from Austen’s distinctive use of free indirect speech. The book is bursting with witty asides and droll commentary, a tongue-in-cheek discourse designed to have us both laughing with and at the cast of characters. Allain nails the style she’s paying tribute to and the novel is an imminently readable diversion....It’s an amuse-bouche of a story that delights and tantalizes.”-Entertainment Weekly“Suzanne Allain delivers a fresh, spirited take on the classic Regency romp. Mr. Malcolms List is a delightful tale that perfectly illustrates the enduring appeal of the Regency romance. Its all here-the fast, witty banter, the elegant ballrooms, the quirky characters, the charming, strong-willed heroine and the dashing hero who has a thing or two to learn about love.”-Amanda Quick, New York Times bestselling author“A merry romp! Mr. Malcolm’s List is packed with action as one tangled romantic misunderstanding follows fast upon another’s heels-to hilarious effect.”-Mary Balogh, New York Times bestselling author“Suzanne Allain is a fresh new voice in historical romance. Mr. Malcolm’s List is a charming, light-hearted confection, with humor, sparkling banter and gently simmering romantic tension; in other words, classic Regency romance.”-Anne Gracie, National Bestselling Author“Allain’s characters are witty and appealing, and the sizzle between Jeremy and Selina is convincing. This effervescent love story is a charmer.”-Publishers Weekly“With a feature film already in the works, building on a script also written by Allain (Incognito), this captivating Regency is sure to be oft-requested and relished by fans of the period.”-Library Journal“Hilarious and fast-paced, Mr. Malcolms Listis a bright and refreshing Regency romp.”-Shelf Awareness“A cheeky look at the different expectations placed on men versus women during the Regency Era, revealing the limitations society accords individuals in terms of their family connections and personal wealth and education. Both general fiction readers and romance fans looking for a story that will transport them to another time and place, seeking new fictional friends, or hoping to watch characters grow more self-aware and compassionate will revel in this smart love story.”-Booklist (Starred Review)“It was witty, hilarious, and contained a cast of upbeat, brooding, and feisty characters that all graced the page with subtle pride and prejudice undertones. I loved it!”-The Nerd Daily About the Author Suzanne Allain is a screenwrite...

-Titulo Original : The Lady Has A Past-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Beauty and glamour meet deception and revenge in this electrifying novel by New York Times bestselling author Amanda Quick. Investigative apprentice Lyra Brazier, the newest resident of Burning Cove, is unsettled when her boss suddenly disappears. Lyra knows something has happened to Raina Kirk, and tracks down her last known appearance at an exclusive hotel and health spa. The health spa is known for its luxurious offerings and prestigious clientele, and the wealthy, socialite background Lyra desperately wanted to leave behind is perfect for this undercover job. What Lyra lacks in investigative experience she makes up for in gut instinct, and her gut isn’t happy that she’s saddled with a partner by Luther Pell, Raina’s dangerous lover, who wants to bring in someone with more experience to help. Instead of the suave, pistol-packing private eye she expected, though, Simon Cage is a mild-mannered antiquarian book dealer with a quiet, academic air, and a cool, remote gaze. Lyra suspects that Simon is much more than what he seems, and her instincts are confirmed when they arrive at the spa and pose as a couple: Simon has a unique gift that allows him to detect secrets, a skill that is crucial in finding Raina. The unlikely duo falls down a rabbit hole of twisted rumors and missing socialites, discovering that the health spa is a façade for something far darker than they imagined. With a murderer in their midst, Raina isnt the only one in grave danger-Lyra is next. Review “[D]evoted readers will delight in revisiting the glamorous 1930s setting and picturesque California town.... The solid romantic suspense plot flies by fast as Quick leaves the final pages to check in on all the other characters readers have come to know in Burning Cove. This is a gift for series fans.”-Publishers WeeklyQuick continues her winning string of circa 1930s Burning Cove, California books, following Close Up (2020). This ingeniously plotted, paranormal-spiced novel brilliantly showcases Quicks mastery of concentrated suspense, clever characterization, and combustible sexual chemistry.-Booklist, starred review“Stylish and sophisticated, The Lady Has a Pastis pure fun spiced with spine-tingling suspense. Vile villains, clever characters and a glamorous desert resort setting all come together to provide a great escape. This romantic mystery is a first-rate example of Quick’s expertise at spinning an enthralling tale.”-BookPage“As always Ms. Quick spins an amazing tale of the glamorous lifestyle of the rich and wicked, good vs. bad, romance and love, and The Lady Has a Past will leave you impatiently waiting for more.”-Fresh Fiction About the Author Amanda Quick is a pseudonym for Jayne Ann Krentz, the author, under various pen names, of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. There are more than 35 million copies of her books in print. She is also the author of the Ladies of Lantern Street novels and the Arcane Society series. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1 Charles Adlington was in the process of trying to drown his wife in the pool when Lyra Brazier walked into the walled garden behind the mansion. At least thats what it looked like. Lyra froze, trying to process the surreal scene. Everything appeared so normal-the California sun dancing on the water, the umbrella-shaded lounge chairs, the pitcher of martinis on the table, the bag of golf clubs leaning against a garden bench. Just another postcard-perfect day in the seaside paradise that was Burning Cove. Except that Adlington was attempting to murder his wife. Lyra told herself the Adlingtons might be playing some kind of boisterous game. The violent splashing made it difficult to be sure what was going on. She couldnt even be absolutely certain that Marcella and Charles Adlington were the two people in the pool. She had never met the couple. That seemed the most logical conclusion, however, given th...

-Titulo Original : Midnight-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Dean Koontz, the bestselling master of suspense, invites you into the shocking world of Moonlight Cove-where four unlikely survivors confront the darkest realms of human nature.The citizens of Moonlight Cove, California, are changing. Some are losing touch with their deepest emotions. Others are surrendering to their wildest urges. And the few who remain unchanged are absolutely terrified-if not brutally murdered in the dead of night... Review “A triumph.”-The New York Times“Blood-chilling...The eerie mood of this creepy, crawly novel is vividly etched…gripping.”-Los Angeles Times“A monster hit...In his own masterful way, Koontz slowly unveils the escalating horror...breathtaking.”-Dallas Morning News“Fresh and exciting. Well-drawn, likable characters. Required reading for all thriller fans.”-Boston Herald “Koontz is a prose stylist whose lyricism heightens malevolence and tension.”-Seattle TimesMore Praise for Dean Koontz“Dean Koontz is a prose stylist whose lyricism heightens malevolence and tension. [He creates] characters of unusual richness and depth.”-The Seattle Times“Tumbling, hallucinogenic prose....‘Serious’ writers...might do well to examine his technique.”-The New York Times Book Review“Lyrical writing and compelling characters...Koontz stands alone.”-Associated Press“In every industry there exist ‘artists’ that are not only unforgettable, but know their craft better than the rest. Dean Koontz...is among these artisans.”-Suspense Magazine“[Koontz] has always had near-Dickensian powers of description, and an ability to yank us from one page to the next that few novelists can match.”-Los Angeles Times“Perhaps more than any other author, Koontz writes fiction perfectly suited to the mood of America...novels that acknowledge the reality and tenacity of evil but also the power of good...[and that] entertain vastly as they uplift.”-Publishers Weekly About the Author Dean Koontz, the author of many #1 New York Times bestsellers, lives in Southern California with his wife, Gerda, their golden retriever, Elsa, and the enduring spirit of their goldens, Trixie and Anna...

-Titulo Original : High Noon-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Phenomenal #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents a spine-tingling novel about a female cop who walks fearlessly into danger-but must draw on her courage to let love into her life. Police Lieutenant Phoebe MacNamara found her calling at an early age when a violently unstable man broke into her family’s home, trapping and terrorizing them for hours. Now she’s Savannah’s top hostage negotiator, who puts her life on the line every day to diffuse powder-keg situations. After watching her talk one of his employees off a roof ledge, Duncan Swift is committed to keeping this intriguing, take-charge woman in his life. Phoebe’s used to working solo, but she’s finding that no amount of negotiation can keep Duncan at arm’s length. Especially when a man throws a hood over Phoebe’s head and brutally assaults her-in her own precinct house-and threatening messages begin appearing on her doorstep. Duncan backs her up every step of the way, as she establishes contact with the faceless tormentor who is determined to make her a hostage to fear-before she becomes the final showdown. Review “Agreeably nasty twists.”-Entertainment Weekly “Action-packed with suspense, romance and thrilling characters.”-Savannah Magazine “A mix of intense suspense and romantic escapism, this is a perfect summer read.”-Woman’sDay “A courageous protagonist, deft plotting and the sultry Savannah backdrop all add up to another winner for consummate storyteller Roberts.”-Publishers Weekly“Will enthrall readers with its irresistible combination of superbly crafted characters and a danger-rich plot.”-Booklist“Nerve-wracking suspense leavened with romance and spiced with sex: another hit for the prolific Roberts.”-Kirkus Reviews About the Author Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J. D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print...

-Titulo Original : The Collector-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes a novel about a woman who needs nothing, a man who sees everything, and the web of deceit, greed and danger that brings them together-and could tear them apart... When professional house-sitter Lila Emerson witnesses a murder/suicide from her current apartment-sitting job, life as she knows it takes a dramatic turn. Suddenly, the woman with no permanent ties finds herself almost wishing for one... Artist Ashton Archer knows his brother isn’t capable of violence-against himself or others. He recruits Lila, the only eyewitness, to help him uncover what happened. Chalking up their intense attraction to the heat of the moment, Lila agrees to help Ash try to find out who murdered his brother and why. From the penthouses of Manhattan to grand Italian villas, their investigation draws them into a rarefied circle where priceless antiques are bought, sold, gambled away and stolen; where what you possess is who you are; and where what you desire becomes a deadly obsession... Review “Roberts is performing at the top of her literary game…An addictive blend of sleek suspense and sophisticated romance that would make Hitchcock proud.”-Booklist (starred review) “An engrossing tale of love, family, and the lengths some will go to possess that which they desire the most.”-Wit and Sin “A pair of strong, commitment-averse protagonists, vividly drawn villains-a classy, stunningly beautiful, sociopathic assassin and a soulless recluse, in particular-an abundance of Faberge egg history and a plot that keeps readers on edge add up to another classic for Roberts.”-Library Journal “Sizzling suspense…Will keep readers riveted.”-Publishers Weekly “A juicy, suspenseful tale to snuggle in with and savor.”-BookPage “You won’t want to stop until you’re finished.”-Fresh Fiction About the Author Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J. D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print...

-Titulo Original : Femlandia-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: One of PureWow’s 9 Books We Can’t Wait to Read in October!A chilling look into an alternate near future where a woman and her daughter seek refuge in a women-only colony, only to find that the safe haven they were hoping for is the most dangerous place they could be. Miranda Reynolds always thought she would rather die than live in Femlandia. But that was before the country sank into total economic collapse and her husband walked out in the harshest, most permanent way, leaving her and her sixteen-year-old daughter with nothing. The streets are full of looting, robbing, and killing, and Miranda and Emma no longer have much choice-either starve and risk getting murdered, or find safety. And so they set off to Femlandia, the women-only colony Mirandas mother, Win Somers, established decades ago. Although Win is no longer in the spotlight, her protege Jen Jones has taken Femlandia to new heights: The off-grid colonies are secluded, self-sufficient, and thriving-and Emma is instantly enchanted by this idea of a safe haven. But something is not right. There are no men allowed in the colony, but babies are being born-and theyre all girls. Miranda discovers just how the all-women community is capable of enduring, and it leads her to question how far her mother went to create this perfect, thriving, horrifying society. Review Dalcher (Vox) puts a delightfully dark dystopian twist on Herland...this wildly provocative glimpse into the future is sure to spark lively discussions about humankind’s past, present, and future...Dalcher remains a writer to watch.-Publishers Weekly“A master of the feminist dystopian novel...A no-holds-barred thriller and thought-provoking read for fans of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, Naomi Alderman’s The Power, and Kim Liggett’s The Grace Year.”-Library Journal“Dalchers latest is a cogent and timely exploration of the dangers of misandry and groupthink.”-BooklistThe queen of dystopia.-Nina Pottell, Prima“Christina Dalcher’s latest dystopian feminist novel centers a popular locus of cultural and historical fascination: the women’s commune...Dalcher interweaves Miranda’s bitter, sharp storytelling with glimpses of Win’s life that trace a radical evolution to founding Femlandia.”-Bitch MediaProvocative, sinister, and fascinating, FEMLANDIA is full of complicated characters, with a gripping plot to boot. I read it with my breath held, unable to stop until I’d reached the explosive ending. You will definitely want to discuss this one with your book club.-Stephanie Wrobel, USA Today bestselling author of Darling Rose Gold“Engrossing. Dalcher’s novel is imaginative, urgent, and compulsively readable, not mention incredibly cool.” - Amanda Montell, author of Cultish About the Author Christina Dalcher earned her doctorate in theoretical linguistics from Georgetown University. She specializes in the phonetics of sound change in Italian and British dialects and has taught at several universities.Her short stories and flash fiction appear in more than one hundred journals worldwide. Recognition includes the Bath Flash Fiction Award short list, nominations for the Pushcart Prize, and multiple other awards. She lives in Norfolk, Virginia, with her husband. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. ONETwo men and a truck are all it takes to finish us. The last of our furniture disappears out the front door and into the dark cavern of the bailiffs trailer. Its my bed, the one I shared with Nick for almost twenty years, a queen-sized mattress now in the hands of two burly men with tattoos and ponytails. They curse for the fifth time on this early-May morning and push the pillow-topped Tempur-Pedic slab into the last remaining space while Emma and I watch from the porch.Mattresses are so stable when theyre horizontal, much less so when you tip them on end. They flop and bend; they want to curl in on themselves. Maybe thats a metaphor I ...

-Titulo Original : The Personal Librarian-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A Good Morning America* Book Club Pick!Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR! Named a Notable Book of the Year by the Washington Post! “Historical fiction at its best!”* A remarkable novel about J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps create a world-class collection.But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle’s complexion isn’t dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white-her complexion is dark because she is African American.The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to-for the protection of her family and her legacy-to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives. Review “Historical fiction at its best…The Personal Librarian spins a complex tale of deceit and allegiance as told through books.”-Good Morning America“Benedict, who is white, and Murray, who is African American, do a good job of depicting the tightrope Belle walked, and her internal conflict from both sides-wanting to adhere to her mothers wishes and move through the world as white even as she longed to show her father she was proud of her race. Like Belle and her employer, Benedict and Murray had almost instant chemistry, and as a result, the books narrative is seamless...I became hooked.”-NPR“A fascinating story!”-Real Simple“An extraordinary tale that is both brilliant historical fiction and an important and timely commentary on racism. By holding up an unflinching mirror and illuminating this little-known chapter in American history, these two gifted authors have penned a work that is a must-read.”-Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman with the Blue Star “A marvel of a story. This unflinching look at one woman’s meteoric rise through New York’s high society is enthralling, lyrical, and rife with danger. Belle’s painful secret and her inspiring courage will capture - and break - your heart. Serious kudos to Benedict and Murray for bringing this true story to life.”-Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue “The Personal Librarian illuminates the extraordinary life of an exceptional, intelligent woman who had to make the impossible choice to live as an imposter or sacrifice everything she’d achieved and deserved. That Belle denied her true identity in order to protect herself and her family from racial persecution speaks not only to her times but also to ours, a hundred years later. All that glitters is not gold. This is a compelling and important story.” -Therese Anne Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of A Good Neighborhood“As richly depicted as the lush world of art and literature Belle da Costa Greene presided over…an immersive, sweeping delight as well as an intimate, moving, and powerful portrait of Belles personal and professional life. An unforgettable, captivating read!”-Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of The Most Beautiful Girl in CubaMeticulously researched, heartbreaking, and inspiring…a fascinating look at a very p...

-Titulo Original : Addicted To You (addicted Series)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The TikTok sensation Addicted to You, now in a print edition with special bonus material! Shes addicted to sex. Hes addicted to booze...the only way out is rock bottom. Fall in love with Lily and Lo in this edgy new adult romance set in a world of lust, fame, swoon-worthy men, and friendships that run deeper than blood in this special edition with bonus materials-in print only! No one would suspect shy Lily Calloways biggest secret. While everyone is dancing at college bars, Lily stays in the bathroom. To get laid. Her compulsion leads her to one-night stands, steamy hookups and events she shamefully regrets. The only person who knows her secret happens to have one of his own. Loren Hales best friend is his bottle of bourbon. Lily comes at a close second. For three years, theyve pretended to be in a real relationship, hiding their addictions from their families. Theyve mastered the art of concealing flasks and random guys that filter in and out of their apartment. But as they sink beneath the weight of their addictions, they cling harder to their destructive relationship and wonder if a life together, for real, is better than a lie. Strangers and family begin to infiltrate their guarded lives, and with new challenges, they realize they may not just be addicted to alcohol and sex. Their real vice may be each other. About the Author Krista and Becca Ritchie are New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors and identical twins-one a science nerd, the other a comic book geek-but with their shared passion for writing, they combined their mental powers as kids and have never stopped telling stories. They love superheroes, flawed characters, and soul mate love. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. One I wake up. My shirt crumpled on a fuzzy carpet. My shorts astray on a dresser. And I think my underwear is lost for good. Somewhere between the folds of the sheets or maybe hidden by the doorway. I cant remember when I took them off or if that was even my doing. Maybe he undressed me. My neck heats as I take a quick peek at the sleeping beauty, some guy with golden hair and a scar along his hipbone. He turns a fraction, facing me, and I freeze. His eyes stay shut, and he groggily clings to his pillow, practically kissing the white fabric. As he lets out breathy snores, his mouth open, the strong scent of alcohol and pepperoni pizza wafts right towards me. I sure know how to choose em. I masterfully slip from the bed and tiptoe around his apartment, yanking on my black shorts-sans panties, another pair gone to a nameless guy. As I pick up my ripped gray tee, tattered and practically in shreds, the foggy image of last night clears. I stepped through the threshold of his room and literally tore my clothes off like the raging Hulk. Was that even sexy? I cringe. Must have been sexy enough to sleep with me. Desperate, I find a discolored muscle tee on his floor and manage to tug it over my shoulder-length brown hair, the straight strands tangled and greasy. Thats when I find my woolen hat. Bingo. I smack that baby on and hightail it out of his bedroom. Empty beer cans scatter the narrow hallway, and I stumble over a bottle of Jack Daniels, filled with black spittle and what looks like a Jolly Rancher. A photo collage of inebriated college girls decorates the door to my left-thankfully not the room I exited. Somehow I was able to dodge that Kappa Phi Delta horn dog and find a guy that doesnt advertise his conquests. I should know better. I swore off frat houses after my last encounter at Alpha Omega Zeta. The night I arrived at fraternity row, AOZ was hosting a theme party. Unaware, I stepped through the four-story buildings archway to be met with buckets of water and guys chanting for me to rip off my bra. It was like Spring Break gone awry. Not that I have much in the upstairs department to show off. Before I convulsed in embarrassment, I ducked underneath ...

-Titulo Original : The Final Girl Support Group-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERVOTED GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD BEST HORROR NOVEL OF 2021A Good Morning America Buzz Pick“The horror master…puts his unique spin on slasher movie tropes.”-USA TodayA cant-miss summer read, selected by The New York Times, Oprah Daily, Time, USA Today, The Philadelphia Inquirer,CNN, LitHub, BookRiot,Bustle, Popsugar and the New York Public LibraryIn horror movies, the final girls are the ones left standing when the credits roll. They made it through the worst night of their lives…but what happens after? Like his bestselling novel The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires, Grady Hendrix’s latest is a fast-paced, frightening, and wickedly humorous thriller. From chain saws to summer camp slayers, The Final Girl Support Group pays tribute to and slyly subverts our most popular horror films-movies like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Scream. Lynnette Tarkington is a real-life final girl who survived a massacre. For more than a decade, she’s been meeting with five other final girls and their therapist in a support group for those who survived the unthinkable, working to put their lives back together. Then one woman misses a meeting, and their worst fears are realized-someone knows about the group and is determined to rip their lives apart again, piece by piece. But the thing about final girls is that no matter how bad the odds, how dark the night, how sharp the knife, they will never, ever give up. Review “The Final Girl Support Group sizzles with action, originality, and a gleaming concept sharp as a scalpel.”-Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling authorPray for morning, wish for speed, and be as quiet as you can, it doesnt matter-Grady Hendrixs The Final Girl Support Group already knows where you live and breathe.-Stephen Graham Jones, New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians“A great read…[Hendrix] excels at writing horror humor… His characters are funny and real, though at least one will definitely lose a limb at some point…Though the final girls’ plight has all the scares of great horror fiction, there is an element of truth in their situation that will be recognizable to anyone who has experienced real trauma.” -The New York TimesEqual parts thrilling and darkly funny. - Time“A savvy summer slasher … continues his winning run of meta horror novels…a wickedly entertaining page-turner.” -USA Today“It’s not necessary to be a fan of slasher movies to enjoy this very clever, gleefully violent, self-aware deconstruction of the genre.” - The Guardian“Grady Hendrix has demonstrated a remarkable facility for suspense…With his latest work, The Final Girl Support Group, he’s turned that talent into a nearly book-length workout, an exercise in go-go acceleration that steps on the gas soon after it begins and doesn’t stop until the final pages.” - The A.V. ClubA darkly clever take on the horror genres most infamous trope.- Elle“The Final Girl Support Group is funny, scary, and a roaring good time. Grady Hendrix puts his own spin on final girls and I loved it.”-Samantha Downing, USA Today bestselling author of My Lovely WifeTake slasher movie adoration, critique, and satire, mix with compelling, flawed characters and neck-breaking plot twists, and drop it all into an industrial blender with large blades. Voila, you now have Gradys maniacally clever and compulsively readable The Final Girl Support Group.-Paul Tremblay, national bestselling author of Survivor Song“Dissects slasher obsession with cutting humor and heart.” - Bloody Disgusting“A wildly entertaining romp through the conventions of horror’s slasher film subgenre…Hendrix masterfully evokes the paranoid existences of his diverse cast in the aftermath of their traumatic ordeals, and he so explicitly details the massacres and fictional film sagas that grew out of them that readers may believe them to be real. The result is a wonderfully ...

-Titulo Original : Barbarian Lover (ice Planet Barbarians)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The third novel in the Ice Planet Barbarians series, an international publishing phenomenon-now in a special print edition with bonus materials and an exclusive epilogue!Kira plans on remaining single on this alien planet-she doesn’t want a mate anyway. At least, that’s what she tells herself. But when Aehako comes along, everything changes. . . .As one of the humans stranded on the ice planet, I should be happy that I have a new home. Human women are treasured here, and one alien in particular has made it clear that he’s interested in me. It’s hard to push away the sexy, flirtatious Aehako when I long to grab him by his horns and insist he take me to his furs.But I’ve got a terrible secret-a few of them, actually. I’m convinced that Aehako can never love me if he knows the full truth. More worryingly, the aliens who abducted me are back, and thanks to the translator in my ear, they can find me. My presence here endangers everyone . . . but can I give up my new life and the man I desire more than anything? And will he even want me if he knows my secrets? About the Author Ruby Dixon is an author of all things science fiction romance. She is a Sagittarius, a Reylo shipper, and loves farming sims (but not actual housework). She lives in the South with her husband and a couple of geriatric cats, and cant think of anything else to put in her biography. Truly, she is boring. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Kira Two caves over, I hear the wet sound of sex, and a womans whimper. Oh God yes, like that, moans Nora. Spank me like that. A soft thwack echoes in my translator, and I groan and cover the hated thing with both my hands. I try to roll over on my side and push it into the pillow Ive made out of scraps, but all that does is shove the translator harder into my ear canal, and it sends a shooting pain through my skull. So, I flip onto my back and stare up at the rocky ceiling of the bachelorette cave. Just like that, my big, strong, sexy beast, Nora cries again. Nñgggghhhh, says her big, strong, sexy beast (also known as Dagesh). To make matters worse, I hear another woman giggle, and then Stacy and Pashov-who, because of crowding, share a cave with Nora and her mate-go at it, too. Gaah. I hate this translator. Hate it, hate it, hate it. I push the pillow over my face, ignoring the fuzzy fur that sticks to my mouth. It wouldnt be too bad if it just made every conversation happen in stereo as it translates it. Oh no. It also amplifies everything. So I hear every ass slap, every moan, every grunt, every kiss . . . everything. And the tribal caves are chock-full of people mating lately. With us humans that crashed here, we ended up having to take on what the aliens call a khui. Its a symbiont that allows us to live on the planet without the atmosphere killing us. Of course, one of the side effects of the khui is that it decides who and when you mate, and theres no going around it. Considering that the tribe of alien men-known as sa-khui-outnumber the alien women four to one, Im not surprised that mating after mating has happened. Out of the twelve human survivors dumped here, six have mated. Im . . . not one of them. Its hard not to feel like a reject at times because my khui is silent. When it finds you the perfect mate, it starts to vibrate. Its a bit like purring, but more songlike. The aliens call it resonating, and a male will only resonate to his female and vice versa. And despite the insta-mating, everyone that has hooked up is blissfully happy. Georgie adores her alien, Vektal, whos the leader of the tribe. My friend Liz is fiercely protective of her mate, Raahosh. Stacy and Marlene and even weepy, terrified Ariana love their men. And its clear that Nora is into her mate, if the sounds of sexy spanking are any indication. All the leftover girls-aka the unmated ones-are piled into a cave together. I was lucky enough to get the nook i...

-Titulo Original : The Gray Man (netflix Movie Tie-in)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: NOW A NETFLIX FILM STARRING RYAN GOSLING, CHRIS EVANS, AND ANA DE ARMASThe first Gray Man novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Greaney.To those who lurk in the shadows, he’s known as the Gray Man. He is a legend in the covert realm, moving silently from job to job, accomplishing the impossible and then fading away. And he always hits his target. Always.But there are forces more lethal than Gentry in the world. Forces like money. And power. And there are men who hold these as the only currency worth fighting for. In their eyes, Gentry has just outlived his usefulness. But Court Gentry is going to prove that, for him, there’s no gray area between killing for a living and killing to stay alive.... Review “THE GRAY MAN NOVELS BLOW ALL OTHER THRILLERS AWAY!”-#1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor“I LOVE THE GRAY MAN.”-#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child“BOURNE FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM.”-New York Times bestselling author James Rollins“Writing as smooth as stainless steel and a hero as mean as razor wire...The Gray Man glitters like a blade in an alley.”-New York Times bestselling author David Stone“A high-octane thriller that doesn’t pause for more than a second for all of its 464 pages...For readers looking for a thriller where the action comes fast and furious, this is the ticket.”-Chicago Sun-Times“Take fictional spy Jason Bourne, pump him up with Red Bull and meth, shake vigorously-and you’ve got the recipe for Court Gentry.”-The Memphis Commercial Appeal“From the opening pages, the bullets fly and the bodies pile up. Through the carnage, Gentry remains an intriguing protagonist with his own moral code.”-Booklist About the Author Mark Greaney has a degree in international relations and political science. In his research for the Gray Man novels, he traveled to more than thirty-five countries and trained alongside military and law enforcement in the use of firearms, battlefield medicine, and close-range combative tactics. He is also the author of the New York Times bestsellers Tom Clancy Support and Defend, Tom Clancy Full Force and Effect, Tom Clancy Commander in Chief, and Tom Clancy True Faith and Allegiance. With Tom Clancy, he coauthored Locked On, Threat Vector, and Command Authority. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. oneThe first gunmen arriving at the crash site were not Al Qaeda and had nothing to do with the shoot down. They were four local boys with old wooden-stocked Kalashnikovs whod held a sloppy morning roadblock a hundred meters from where the chopper impacted with the city street. The boys pushed through the growing phalanx of onlookers, the shopkeepers and the street kids who dove for cover when the twin-rotor helicopter hurtled down among them, and the taxi drivers who swerved off the road to avoid the American craft. The four young gunmen approached the scene warily but without a shred of tactical skill. A loud snap from the raging fire, a single handgun round cooking off in the heat, sent them all to cover. After a moments hesitation, their heads popped back up, they aimed their rifles, and then emptied their barking and bucking guns into the twisted metal machine.A man in a blackened American military uniform crawled from the wreckage and received two dozen rounds from the boys weapons. The soldiers struggle ceased as soon as the first bullets raked across his back.Braver now after the adrenaline rush of killing a man in front of the crowd of shouting civilians, the boys broke cover and moved closer to the wreckage. They reloaded their rifles and raised them to shoot at the burning bodies of the flight crew in the cockpit. But before they could open fire, three vehicles raced up from behind: pickup trucks full of armed Arabian foreigners.Al Qaeda.The local kids wisely backed away from the aircraft, stood back with the civilians, and chanted a devotional to God as the masked men fanned out in the...

-Titulo Original : Barbarian Mine (Ice Planet Barbarians)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The fourth novel in the international publishing phenomenon the Ice Planet Barbarians series, now in a special print edition with bonus materials and an exclusive epilogue!Harlow receives the shock of her life when she wakes up to see Rukh, a stranger who has clearly been on his own his whole life, but she soon learns that there is much more to this gruff, barbaric alien than the savage he appears to be.The ice planet has given me a second lease on life, so Im thrilled to be here. Sure, there are no cheeseburgers, but Im healthy and ready to be a productive member of the small tribe. What I didnt anticipate? That thered be a savage stranger waiting nearby, watching me. And when he takes me captive, the unthinkable happens...I resonate to him.Resonance means mating, and children...but I dont know if this guys ever been around anyone before. Rukh is utterly wild. Hes completely uncivilized, cant speak more than a few words and doesnt know what clothes are. A human-a human woman-is mystifying to him. Hes truly a barbarian in all ways, and like Tarzan in the stories, hes kidnapped me and claimed me for his own.Being with him means Im going to have to teach him to speak, how to kiss, and how to be human. Or even alien. It should be a terrifying prospect...so why is it that I crave his touch and hunger for more? About the Author Ruby Dixon is an author of all things science fiction romance. She is a Sagittarius, a Reylo shipper, and loves farming sims (but not actual housework). She lives in the South with her husband and a couple of geriatric cats, and cant think of anything else to put in her biography. Truly, she is boring. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. HarlowI need two poles for a travois. Two. No problem. Theres got to be trees in the distance, and Im strong and whole.Okay. I can do this. I can.Aehakos instructions ring through my mind, over and over. We need to make a travois and take Haeden back to the healer. My heart races wildly in my chest as I sprint through the snow, looking for the thin, pink, wispy trees of this planet. Kiras gone, and both aliens are wounded. They need my help, and I cant let them down. I dont know why they dont go back to the alien ship and get healed. They dont trust it, and I guess I understand that. Im used to technology, and it still freaks me out to think of the cold, emotionless voice of the computer.Also, I know what its like to fear the doctor.My feet sink into the snow with each step, and my leather boots quickly become sodden. Theres no time to fix them or reinforce the insides with warm dvisti fur. Time is of the essence. I trudge forward over a drift-covered hill, and when I see the pink, wispy eyelashes of trees in the distance, I pick up the pace.Almost there.I have Haedens knife, since hes too wounded to use it. The bone handle is smooth in my hand, though its a little too big for my human-sized palm to grip comfortably. Everything here on Not-Hoth is sa-khui sized. Im a decent height for a girl, but the average person on this planet seems to be seven feet tall, and the snows are deep, the caves huge. Really, everything feels just a wee bit too big. Its like Ive been transported to a Goldilocks house, except instead of just right, everythings too large.Its just one more thing I must adjust to in an endless stream of new and frightening things.Weeks ago, I went to sleep in my own bed, and the biggest concern on my mind was when Id start my chemo. Then, a few weird dreams later, I woke up, shivering and weak, pulled from a tube and told Id been abducted by aliens.Which would have been hard to believe except that Id come from Houston, Texas, and my air conditioner had gone out, so Id spent the evening sweating and praying the repairman would come by soon. When Id woken up? It had been so cold my bare feet had stuck to the metal floors, and strange blue aliens occasionally entered...

-Titulo Original : Guild Boss (a Harmony Novel)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Welcome to Illusion Town on the colony world of Harmony-like Las Vegas on Earth, but way more weird. Living in this new, alien world doesn’t stop the settlers from trying to re-create what they’ve left behind. Case in point-weddings are still the highlight of any social calendar. But it’s the after-party that turns disastrous for Lucy Bell. Kidnapped and drugged as she leaves the party, she manages to escape-only to find herself lost in the mysterious, alien underground maze of glowing green tunnels beneath Illusion Town. She’s been surviving on determination and cold pizza, scavenged for her by a special dust bunny, when help finally shows up. Gabriel Jones is the Ghost Hunter sent to rescue her, but escaping the underground ruins isn’t the end of her troubles-it’s only the beginning. With no rational reason for her abduction, and her sole witness gone on another assignment for the Guild, whispers start circulating that Lucy made it all up. Soon her life unravels until she has nothing left but her pride. The last thing she expects is for Gabriel Jones to come back to town for her. The Lucy that Gabriel finds is not the same woman he rescued, the one who looked at him as if he were her hero. This Lucy is sharp, angry, and more than a little cynical-instead of awe, she treats him with extreme caution. But a killer is still hunting her, and there aren’t a lot of options when it comes to heroes. Despite her wariness, Gabriel is also the one person who believes Lucy-after all, he was there. He’s determined to help clear her reputation, no matter what it takes. And as the new Guild Boss, his word is law, even in the lawlessness of Illusion Town. Review “Tinged with just a kiss of romantic suspense, the novel’s seamless blend of past, present, and future sensibilities and familiar yet otherworldly backdrop are more than enough to tantalize. Add in frequent humor, and one incorrigible dust bunny with a penchant for pizza, and readers will fall in love.”-Publishers Weekly“Castle expertly finesses the quicksilver pacing and danger-infused plot while displaying her mastery of dryly humorous dialogue and simmering sexual chemistry. A pizza-eating dust bunny and clever nods to her previous books add another layer of fun to the story, and a tantalizing twist at the end hints at reading pleasures yet to come.”-Booklist, starred review“Romance, mystery, and dust bunnies abound in this solid addition to a long-running series.”-Kirkus Reviews About the Author Jayne Castle, the author of Illusion Town, Sirens Call, The Hot Zone, Deception Cove, The Lost Night, Canyons of Night, Midnight Crystal, Obsidian Prey, Dark Light, Silver Master, Ghost Hunter, After Glow, and After Dark, is a pseudonym for Jayne Ann Krentz, the author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. She writes contemporary romantic suspense novels under the Krentz name, as well as historical novels under the pseudonym Amanda Quick. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter One The Lord of the Underworld showed up with the dust bunny and a pizza. Lucy Bell decided she was probably hallucinating again. She ignored the figure looming in the arched doorway and focused on the dust bunny. Right on time, Otis, she said. Im hungry. The dust bunny chortled a greeting and bounced across the glowing green quartz floor. He stopped in front of the massive quartz throne where she lounged, the black skirts of her bridesmaid dress draped over one arm of the grand chair. She leaned down and scooped him up. Clutching his warm, fluffy body steadied her nerves and her senses. Otis, at least, was real. She risked another glance at the doorway. The Lord of the Underworld was still there. He was the one with the pizza box. Usually Otis carried it in two of his six paws. Hades, I presume? she said, going for cool and polite. She had discovered the hard way that strong emotions tended to exaggerate the v...

-Titulo Original : Phantom Game (a Ghostwalker Novel)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Two predators collide with unbridled passion in this intoxicating GhostWalker novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. Jonas “Smoke” Harper has watched his brothers find their perfect mates, never imagining he’d actually meet someone who complements every part of him-even the monster that lurks within. But his instant connection with Camellia goes far beyond wanting the intelligent, beautiful, and lethal woman in his bed. They are two parts of a whole, linked to each other and to a larger network that exists everywhere around them. Camellia has lived on her own for a long time, relying on her unique psychic abilities to keep her safe. She knows that Jonas was literally made for her, and that makes their addictive connection more dangerous than a thousand enhanced super soldiers. Once the larger threat looming over them is dealt with she’s going to get far away as fast as she can. Life has taught her that the only one she can truly trust is herself. Jonas can sense Camellia is going to run-and the hunter inside doesn’t want to let go. Not when he knows how good they’ll be together. So he’ll just have to use all of his considerable skills to convince her to stay.... About the Author Christine Feehan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Carpathian series, the GhostWalker series, the Leopard series, the Shadow Riders series, the Torpedo Ink series, and the Sea Haven novels, including the Drake Sisters series and the Sisters of the Heart series. She also writes standalone thrillers set in the Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 The mountains rose up, climbing higher and higher, towering all around, the peaks reaching for the clouds. All along the mountainsides and in the valleys between, red cedar, whitebark pine and spruce trees vied for space. This was true forest, two million acres of actual wilderness, most of it, left to the animals that were native to the area. Grizzlies, black bears, mountain lions, moose, timber wolves, mountain goats, elk, bighorn sheep and mule deer all made the vast forest home, along with a range of smaller animals. Jonas Smoke Harper, Dr. Kyle Forbes and Jeff Hollister, three of the genetically and psychically enhanced members of GhostWalker Team One, continued along the nearly nonexistent game trail theyd been traveling for the past three hours. You still getting that bad feeling in your gut, Jonas? Jeff asked. Jonas scanned the dense forest with narrowed eyes, maintaining his purposefully relaxed gait while keeping his hand close to his weapon. Yep. Kyle sighed. You sure it isnt just a stitch in your side? Yep. You did notice that the higher we climb, the more bear scat were coming across, Jeff said. Yep. Just thought Id point that out. A small grin lit Jeffs face. Im not sure he actually knows how to talk, Jeff, Kyle said. Ryland did warn us. Said if we volunteered to come with him, wed hear nothing but grunts for days. Wait. Smile fading, Jeff halted abruptly and glared at his companions. You volunteered? Ryland ordered me to come with you two. Said I had to protect your asses. Jonas and Kyle stopped as well, and Jonas took the opportunity to study Jeff without appearing to do so. It had been a couple of years since Jeff had recovered from a stroke that would have put any normal soldier out of commission for good. Jeff had fought his way back. Jeff, like most men in the governments GhostWalker program, wasnt anyones definition of a normal soldier anymore. These men were, instead, the products of a military experiment that hadnt quite gone as expected. They had gone into the program volunteering for psychic enhancements with the expectation of being of more use to their country, but along with removing filters in their brains, Dr. Peter Whitney had also performed experimental gene coding on them. That part they had not signed up for. Worse, the first of...

-Titulo Original : Murder At Sunrise Lake-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan reaches new heights of passion and suspense in this thrilling novel that takes readers deep into the California backcountry, where a woman is tormented by visions of a killer. It starts in her dreams. Hideous flashes from a nightmare only she can stop. Images of a murderer stalking the ones she cares about most… Stella Harrison thought she got away from the traumas of her past. Running the Sunrise Lake resort high in the Sierra Nevada mountains has brought her peace, even though she doesn’t truly share her quiet life with anyone. Not even Sam, the hired handyman that notices everything and always seems to know exactly what she needs. Stella doesn’t know anything about Sam’s past, but somehow over the last two years his slow, steady presence has slipped past her defenses. Still, she knows she can’t tell him about her recent premonitions. So far there’s been no murder. No body. No way to prove what’s about to happen without destroying the life she’s built for herself. But a killer is out there. And Stella knows that this time she’ll do whatever it takes to stop him. Review Bestseller Feehan (Lightning Game) expertly reels in readers for a rip-roaring thrill ride in this spectacular standalone...Feehan ramps up the tension early and keeps it climbing until the very end, masterfully throwing out red herrings that will keep readers guessing. The riveting plot strikes a fine balance between romance and danger. Add in irresistible characters, and readers won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough.-Publishers Weekly, starred review About the Author Christine Feehan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the Carpathian series, the GhostWalker series, the Leopard series, the Torpedo Ink series, and the Shadow Rider series. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter OneMommy, Daddys doing the bad thing again.The childs voice very clearly said the words shed said to her mother when she was four years old. When she was five. When she was seven.Stella Harrison knew she was dreaming, but she still couldnt fight her way to the surface. This was the fifth night in a row shed had the dream, and the camera had widened the lens just a little more, as it had every night, so she saw additional pieces of the hideous nightmare she couldnt stop. The man fishing. He wore denim bibbed overalls tucked into high olive-colored waders. A blue cap was pulled low over his eyes so she couldnt see his face. There were boulders among the heavy reeds and plants that grew thick along the shore, creeping out into the lake. Hed made his way through the boulders to get out from under the shade of several trees.She tried to warn him. Yelling. Calling out. Dont cast. Dont do it. Every night she saw his line go into the same spot. That little darker area that rippled in rings like a little round pool, so inviting. The fisherman always did the same exact thing, like a programmed robot. Stepping forward, casting, the lure hitting perfectly, sinking into the middle of that inky spot, dropping beneath the water into the depths below.The camera switched then and she could see beneath the water. It should have been tranquil. Peaceful. Fish swimming. Not the man in the wet suit, waiting for that hook, waiting to tug and enter into some kind of terrible game with the fisherman above the surface. The fight for the fish became a real life-and-death battle, with the fisherman lured farther and farther from the safety of the shore and into the reeds and rocks-closer to the threat that lurked beneath the water.The mythical fish appeared to be fighting. He seemed big, and well worth the exhausting battle. The fisherman paid less and less attention to his surroundings as he reeled the fish nearer to him and realized he was close to winning his prize.Without warning, the killer beneath the water rose up right in ...

-Titulo Original : Sierra Six (gray Man)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Its been years since the Gray Mans first mission, but the troubles just getting started in the latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Before he was the Gray Man, Court Gentry was Sierra Six, the junior member of a CIA action team. In their first mission they took out a terrorist leader, at a terrible price. Years have passed. The Gray Man is on a simple mission when he sees a ghost: the long-dead terrorist, but hes remarkably energetic for a dead man. A decade of time hasnt changed the Gray Man. He isnt one to leave a job unfinished or a blood debt unpaid. Review Sharp, cinematic, and packed with action-the Gray Man novels blow all other thrillers away!-Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Black IceSo many bad guys, so little time....Over-the-top thrills. Greaney never disappoints.-Kirkus ReviewsExcellent....Greaney seamlessly adjusts focus between the timelines, jumping from one exhilarating roller-coaster ride to the other. Spy and military thriller fans will be well pleased.-Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Greaney hit absolute literary gold with his Gray Man series…and Sierra Six is no exception!”-Mystery & Suspense magazine About the Author Mark Greaney has a degree in international relations and political science. In his research for the Gray Man novels, including Relentless, One Minute Out, Mission Critical, Agent in Place, Gunmetal Gray, Back Blast, Dead Eye, Ballistic, On Target, and The Gray Man, he traveled to more than thirty-five countries and trained alongside military and law enforcement in the use of firearms, battlefield medicine, and close-range combative tactics. He is also the author of the New York Times bestsellers Tom Clancy Support and Defend, Tom Clancy Full Force and Effect, Tom Clancy Commander in Chief, and Tom Clancy True Faith and Allegiance. With Tom Clancy, he coauthored Locked On, Threat Vector, and Command Authority. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. One Twelve Years Ago Zack Hightower and the five other men of Golf Sierra watched the scene before them as if they were merely spectators, when in fact they were the stars of the show, waiting in the wings for the play to begin. Fifty yards away from them, the ramp lowered slowly on the Lockheed C-130 Hercules. A scarlet glow shot like a soft ray from inside the cabin, illuminating the tarmac, and the planes four massive turboprops spun at idle, growling in the cool night. Ground crew worked feverishly around the aircraft, moving this way and that as they readied it for its upcoming flight. The light from the cabin did not quite reach Hightower and his men on the tarmac; they remained in the dark, gazing on, interested but unconcerned. The six men were armed and armored, festooned with heavy equipment and bulky parachutes, but they endured patiently, embracing the suck of the weight on their bodies. The sixty pounds of gear strapped to each man made unnecessary movement ill-advised, so all of them knew better than to waste energy now, before their arduous evening had even begun in earnest. The ground crew in front of them did not engage with or even look at the operators in the dark. That was considered bad form, so the six men were left alone with their thoughts, gazing at the glowing rear of the hulking aircraft in front of them and waiting for their cue. All six operators wore quad-tube night vision goggles stowed in the up position on their helmets. They were also equipped with rifles, pistols, and extra ammunition, as well as fragmentation, flash bang, and thermite grenades. Theyd be dealing with extreme cold soon enough, so they wore efficient merino-wool base layers under nondescript black Gore-Tex flight suits, which were themselves under plated ceramic body armor that was housed inside load-bearing vests. Additionally, each man wore two parachutes: a main chute on his back and a reserve in front, low, cinched aro...

-Titulo Original : Twisted Tea Christmas (a Tea Shop Mystery)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: An attack on the host of a fancy tea party sends Theodosia Browning looking for answers in the latest entry in the New York Times bestselling series. Tea maven Theodosia Browning and her tea sommelier, Drayton Conneley, are catering a Victorian Christmas party at a swanky mansion in downtown Charleston. Drucilla Heyward, the hostess, is one of the wealthiest women in town. As the champagne flows and the tea steeps, Drucilla is so pleased with the reception by her partygoers that she reveals her secret plan to Theodosia. The Grande Dame has brought the cream of Charleston society together to reveal that she is planning to give her wealth away to various charitable organizations. However, before she can make the announcement, Theodosia finds her crumpled unconscious in the hallway. It looks like the excitement has gotten to the elderly woman--except that there is a syringe sticking out of her neck. INCLUDES DELICIOUS RECIPES AND TEA TIME TIPS! About the Author Laura Childs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries, the Scrapbooking Mysteries, and the Cackleberry Club Mysteries. In her previous life she was CEO of her own marketing firm, authored several screenplays, and produced a reality TV show. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the house, a Victorian Christmas party was stirring in a genuine Victorian mansion at one of the swankiest addresses in all of Charleston, South Carolina. The original owner of the mansion had been a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the current resident, a certain Miss Drucilla Heyward, was signatory on a bank account that contained more money than the GDP of a small European country.Picture it this way: a group of well-heeled women in St. John Knits and low-heeled Manolos, wearing stacks of bangles, diamond-stud earrings, and subtle hints of Chanel No. 5. All quite tasteful and genteel as they sipped Lapsang souchong from bone china teacups.The men at the party leaned toward portly and were beginning to get ruddy faced from nipping brandy. The rent-a-bartender in his snug red rent-a-jacket was pouring Hennessy X.O tonight, so that was what they were drinking. Talking stock markets and sailboats and business and family, dressed in conservative Corneliani suits from M. Dumas & Sons on King Street, here and there a few of them sporting tartan plaid vests or Christmas bow ties.And down the hallway, in the palatial dining room . . . Theodosia Browning would never consider herself a member of this well-heeled, fairly insular group. But she knew what they liked. Which is why shed orchestrated a spectacular menu for tonights party. Rare roast beef on rye with dabs of horse radish, steamed blue crabs pulled fresh from local tidal creeks, Capers Blades oysters on the half shell, goat cheese crostini, and spicy chimichurri steak bites.And then there were the tea sandwiches.I hope the guests love these little sandwiches as much as I do, Theodosia said as she arranged her offerings on polished silver trays.The crab salad on brioche? Drayton asked. As Theodosias tea sommelier at the Indigo Tea Shop, he was also her partner in crime for tonights catering gig.And lobster salad accented with fresh tarragon. Haley whipped up both fillings using her famous homemade mayonnaise recipe-or receipt, as she calls it.Yum, Drayton said. No wonder Miss Drucilla asked us to serve champagne along with Lapsang souchong. He paused. I do love that tea. The gently twisted leaves impart such a delicious smoky flavor.Id say its all rather perfect, Theodosia said.She stepped back to admire their buffet table, an amazing amalgam of food, flickering candles, crystal vases filled with red and white roses, and some silver angel figurines that had somehow snuck their way in. As proprietor of the Indigo Tea Shop on Charlestons famed Church Street, Theodosia was used t...

-Titulo Original : Hooked On A Feline (magical Cats)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Librarian Kathleen Paulson and her inquisitive cats find themselves in a jam when a musician turns up dead, in the newest installment of this New York Times bestselling series. It’s summer in Mayville Heights, and Kathleen Paulson and her detective boyfriend, Marcus, are eager to attend the closing concert of the local music festival. The concert is a success, but then one of the band members is discovered dead shortly after it. At first it’s assumed the death is a robbery gone wrong, but Kathleen suspects foul play-and she’s certain that she, along with her trusty side-cats, Owen and Hercules, can help solve the murder. Before his death, Kathleen had noticed the victim in the library researching his genealogy, and when she and Marcus take a closer look at the mans family tree, they begin to think a previous death of one of his relatives now seems suspicious. The more Kathleen thinks about it, the more this murder feels like it could be an encore performance. Kathleen and her cats will need to act fast and be very careful if they want to stay off of a killers hit list. Review Kelly develops an intriguing mystery and spins an enchanting story about how Owen and Hercules can instinctively nudge Kathleen in the right direction...A delightful and entertaining read.--Fresh Fiction“Kathleen is a smart, resourceful heroine, and cat lovers will delight in the charming felines.-BooklistPraise for the New York Times Bestselling Series Cozy readers will enjoy spending time with Kathleen, her cats, and the appealing residents of Mayville Heights.-Publishers Weekly Will delight fans of cat mysteries and Jenn McKinlays Library Lovers series.-Library Journal Ms. Kelly continues her highly successful series with another winning tale...Lots of great characters and two adorable cats.-Fresh Fiction Owen and Hercules are a delight.-Kings River Life Magazine With great characters and an interesting story, readers will be in for a treat with this classic whodunit.-RT Book Reviews About the Author Sofie Kelly is a New York Times bestselling author and mixed-media artist who writes the Magical Cats Mysteries and, as Sofie Ryan, writes the Second Chance Cat Mysteries. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. chapter 1 The stage set up at the end of the marina parking lot was in darkness, and there wasnt enough light from the stars and the sliver of gleaming moon overhead to make out anything, even though we were sitting just a few rows back. The crowd spread out across the pavement on lawn chairs and coolers had gone silent, so silent it seemed as though we were all holding our breath. But underneath that silence I could feel a faint buzz of anticipation, like the current of energy in the air just before a thunderstorm hits.And then a clap of wood on wood, one drumstick hitting another, counting off the beat-One! Two! Three! Four!-cracked the quiet. And all at once there was music: the sound of a raucous electric guitar; and the crowd went wild. Beside me my friend Roma was grinning, bouncing on her canvas lawn chair, her dark eyes shining. She leaned sideways, bumping me with her shoulder. Thats Harry, Kathleen, she said in my ear, which has to mean-She didnt get to finish the sentence because the smooth voice of the announcer boomed through the sound system, drowning out everything else. Please welcome-after a very long absence-Johnny Rock . . . He paused. I leaned forward, suddenly knowing what his next words had to be. And then they came: . . . and the Outlaws!The stage lights came up and the crowd really went wild then, cheering, clapping, hooting and whistling. I couldnt take my eyes off the stage because that amazing electric guitar was in the hands of Harry Taylor-Harry, who mowed my lawn and kept just about everything running at the library for me. He was in his fifties with just a little hair left, his face lined from years of working outside...

-Titulo Original : A Terrible Fall Of Angels (a Zaniel Havelock Novel)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Angels walk among us, but so do other unearthly beings in this brand new series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton. Meet Detective Zaniel Havelock, a man with the special ability to communicate directly with angels. A former trained Angel speaker, he devoted his life to serving both the celestial beings and his fellow humans with his gift, but a terrible betrayal compelled him to leave that life behind. Now he’s a cop who is still working on the side of angels. But where there are angels, there are also demons. There’s no question that there’s evil at work when he’s called in to examine the murder scene of a college student-but is it just the evil that one human being can do to another, or is it something more? When demonic possession is a possibility, even angelic protection can only go so far. The race is on to stop a killer before he finds his next victim, as Zaniel is forced to confront his own very personal demons, and the past he never truly left behind. The first in a new series from the author of the Anita Blake and Merry Gentry series. Review “Wow! A Terrible Fall of Angels has it all-a terrific new character, devious twists, plenty of action, and one hell of an ending. Brava!”-Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Ink and RageZaniel Havelock is a great character, part tough guy detective, part speaker to angels, in a setting where the powerful beings from every religion arent just real, but actively messing with peoples lives. Its a great ride. In a world where angels and demons walk openly among mankind, it takes a special kind of cop to solve paranormal crimes. Havoc is the man.-Larry Correia, New York Times bestselling author of Destroyer of Worlds“A Terrible Fall of Angels will intrigue new fans, long term fans, and returning fans of Laurell K. Hamilton.”-Under the Covers Book Blog[Laurell K. Hamilton] continues to bring great characters, entertaining and unique story lines, action, and suspense together in her novels.-Mystery and SuspenseNice-paced read with interesting characters and events.-I Smell Sheep About the Author Laurell K. Hamilton is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series and the Merry Gentry, Fey Detective series. A Terrible Fall of Angels, the first book in an exciting new series, features Detective Zaniel Havelock in a world where angels and demons walk among us. With more than forty novels published, Laurell continues to create groundbreaking fiction inspired by her lifelong love of monster movies, ghost stories, mythology, folklore, and things that go bump in the night. Her love of the macabre, books in general, animals, and nature led her to degrees in English and biology. She is a nonpracticing biologist but uses her science background to add an extra level realism to her fiction. She currently lives in St. Louis with her family, two spoiled Japanese chins, a house panther, and a house lion. In her free time, Laurell trains in Filipino martial arts with a specialization in blade work, and travels to scuba dive and bird-watch as often as she can. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter OneThere were angel feathers in the dead womans bed. They looked like huge white swan feathers, impossibly large, but then they were supposed to propel something the size of a tall man skyward. I didnt have to see the angel to know that hed be tall; they were all tall, some close to eight feet, but average was between six feet and seven feet. I was six feet, three inches, a big guy by most standards, but angels always made me feel small, even when they were close to my own height. It wasnt about physical inches when you were in the presence of angels.I stared down at the feathers scattered across the tangled bedclothes like soft ivory, lacy cream curling with their edges moving as the window air conditioner blew directly across from the...

-Titulo Original : Dark Tarot (a Carpathian Novel)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Light and dark combine as the cards reveal hidden truths in this intoxicating installment in Christine Feehans #1 New York Times bestselling Carpathian series. Sandu Berdardi continues to exist only to protect his people. An ancient Carpathian, his entire long life has been dedicated to honor above all else. He knows his time has passed, especially since he has not been able to find his lifemate-the anchor to keep him sane in a world he no longer understands. But just as he truly starts to give up hope, a voice reaches out to him in the night and his world explodes into color. Adalasia enters Sandu’s mind seamlessly, as if she has been a part of him forever. While she can see the shape of things to come in her deck of cards, her gift is both a blessing and a curse. The true course of Sandu’s quest remains unclear, with danger waiting at every turn. She cannot see everything the future holds, but she does know it is a journey they will take together. By joining him, she will start them down a dangerous, seductive path from which there is no coming back......

-Titulo Original : Murder, She Wrote Killer On The Court-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Jessica Fletcher’s sunny beach vacation with her nephew’s family takes a dark turn in this installment in the USA Today bestselling series, now in paperback.Jessica is delighted when her nephew Grady invites her to spend a few days with his family in an oceanside New York bungalow. She packs her bags and heads down to the city, ready to spend some quality time with Grady; his wife, Donna; and their young son, Frank. But the morning after Jessica’s arrival, Donna finds her boss dead on a tennis court, and Jessica’s dreams of a relaxing visit are quashed. Everyone in the small beachside community is a suspect, and the local authorities-headed by an old colleague of Cabot Cove sheriff Mort Metzger-have asked that no one leave town. Will Jessica be able find a killer and salvage the rest of her trip? About the Author Jessica Fletcher is a bestselling mystery writer who has a knack for stumbling upon real-life mysteries in her various travels. Award-winning writer Terrie Farley Moran coauthors this bestselling series. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter One I awoke to the sound of chirping and saw a goldfinch perched on the outside ledge of my bedroom window, his yellow body brightening the gloomy overcast sky that served as his background. I slipped out of bed as carefully as I could, trying not to frighten him away. But it was no use. Birds are sensitive to motion, and he flew off. As soon as I opened the window wider, I could hear his friends and cousins singing in the trees. I began to take deep breaths of the warm, moist air coming in off the ocean. I was sure it would bring rain along with it well before the days end. During the summer months, I have an almost childlike expectation that every day will be sunny and cheerful. But if today wasnt going to cooperate, it didnt matter to me. I didnt need sunshine to feel exuberant. At exactly eight thirty-seven last night, I had placed my cursor on send and clicked with great determination. That was all it took to propel the manuscript Id been diligently writing and rewriting for the past several months to my editors waiting in-box with more than three hours to spare before my deadline. I stretched my arms far above my head and then touched the floor. In the midst of my second stretch, I made a snap decision. Rain or no rain, I was going for a bicycle ride to shake off the stiffness caused by the long hours Id been spending hunched over my computer keyboard. I scrambled into a pair of jeans and a plaid shirt. After I grabbed my faded blue waterproof jacket from the coatrack in the front hall, I headed to the kitchen and poured a glass of orange juice just as the telephone rang. I glanced at the clock, wondering who would be calling at ten minutes to seven in the morning. Jessica, tell me, is it true? Has the world-famous author J. B. Fletcher put another devilishly clever mystery to bed? I should have realized it would be my dear friend Seth Hazlitt. Doctors are well-known for being early birds. I laughed. Yes, its true. The manuscript is right where it needs to be-on my editors desk. I am somewhat surprised that you werent able to hear me clapping and singing all around the dining room after I sent it off last night. Must have been quite a show. Sorry I missed it. Seth laughed. I had my windows closed in case todays rainstorm came in early. But its not too late to celebrate. Lets get the revelry started. Great idea, Seth. I was about to tour the town on my bike. Do you want to come along? I teased. Before he could snap at me, I was quick to acknowledge that if Seth was talking about his favorite kind of celebration, it would be one that involved food. Did I forget wed made breakfast plans? Woman, with that book taking up every inch of your brain for the past few weeks, do you think you would have remembered if we had? He had me there. In recent weeks, I had been so immersed in p...

-Titulo Original : Curse Of Salem (bishop/special Crimes Unit)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: New York Times bestselling author Kay Hooper is back with a brand new thrilling paranormal suspense novel in the Bishop/Special Crimes Unit series. The small town of Salem has been quiet for months-or so Bishop and his elite Special Crimes Unit believe. But then Hollis Templeton and Diana Hayes receive a warning in Dianas eerie gray time between the world of the living and the realm of the dead that a twisted killer is stalking Salem, bent on destroying in the most bloody and horrifying way possible the five families that founded the town. The stakes are high, especially for new friends Nellie Cavendish and Finn Deverell, both members of the Five, and this time Bishop and his wife Miranda will lead the team to hunt down a vicious killer and uncover a dark and ancient curse haunting Salem. Review Praise for New York Times bestselling author Kay Hooper and her novelsFilled with page-turning suspense.--The Sunday OklahomanKay Hooper has given you a darn good ride, and there are far too few of those these days.--Dayton Daily NewsIt passed the stay up late to finish it in one night test.--The Denver PostA dark thriller that plunges readers into the disturbing side of the paranormal.--Fresh FictionReaders will be mesmerized.--Publishers Weekly About the Author Kay Hooper is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of the Bishop/Special Crimes Unit series and the Bishop Files series. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Washington, D.C. Hollis Templeton opened her eyes and blinked at a ceiling that looked . . . odd. She reached out a seeking hand with what had become habit, encountered only smooth sheet, and sat up abruptly. The bed beside her was empty of her FBI Special Crimes Unit partner and lover, Reese DeMarco. That was strange enough, and unsettling enough, that it took Hollis another moment or so to realize that wasnt the only wrong thing. The sheets she knew were pale blue looked gray. So did the duvet cover, which was supposed to be a muted but attractive print of several colors. She touched with tentative fingers and found that it felt normal-except for the chill. She felt chilled, which wasnt all that surprising since she wasnt wearing a nightgown or pajamas and it was March. Still, the cold Hollis felt was due to something other than a chilly room and her own nakedness. It was a slightly familiar chill, and just acknowledging that made her feel even colder, especially when she also recognized the very faint, almost elusive odor that was, in an oddly primal way, unpleasant and difficult to identify. But familiar. Even so, she fixed her mind on calm mode and made no attempt to reach through the easy telepathic connection to Reese in order to wake him. In fact, she eased the door on her side closed. Because he could share her dreams, even from time to time walk with her through them, especially if she had a nightmare or was otherwise upset, and she did not want him sharing this place even if he could. Which she was reasonably sure he couldnt. At least he hadnt ever before. And shed probably need him to anchor her on the living side, in case she got into trouble. Or even if she didnt. She looked up, finally, to examine the room. A pleasant bedroom in their pleasant condo, it was spacious and decorated simply and comfortably because they agreed about such things and how a home should feel even if they were seldom present to enjoy the comfort of home for very long. But it was gray. And it wasnt supposed to be gray. Hollis hesitated a moment, then pushed back the duvet and sheet and slid from the big bed. She found the nightgown she had briefly worn on the floor, which was where it usually ended up, and put it on. The robe that matched it was silky and not made to warm up the body, but she found it lying over a chair near the bed and put it on as well, tying the flimsy little strings beneath her breasts. She won...

-Titulo Original : Killer Research (A Library Lovers Mystery)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Spring has sprung in Briar Creek, but it is not all sunshine and roses, in the newest Library Lovers Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of One for the Books. Spring is livening up Briar Creek after a long, cold winter, and newlyweds Lindsey and Sully could not be happier. Even though the upcoming mayoral election is getting heated, everything else in town is coming up daffodils...until a body is found. Ms. Cole, a librarian and current candidate for town mayor, is shocked when she opens her trunk to discover a murder victim who just so happens to be a guy she dated forty years ago and the founder of the baking empire Nanas Cookies. As the town gossip mill turns, a batch of rumors begins to circulate about Ms. Coles rebellious youth, which--along with being a murder suspect--threatens to ruin her life and her budding political career. But Ms. Cole is one tough cookie who will not go down without a fight. Has the campaign for mayor turned deadly? It is up to Lindsey, Sully, and the rest of the crafternoon pals to see how the cookie crumbles and figure out who is trying to frame Ms. Cole for murder and why. Review “Plenty of well-defined characters add charm and bite to a thorny mystery.”-KirkusPraise for the New York Times bestselling Library Lovers MysteriesA sparkling setting, lovely characters, books, knitting, and chowder! What more could any reader ask?-Lorna Barrett, New York Times bestselling authorTerrific...intelligent, lively, and fun.-Miranda James, New York Times bestselling author Sure to charm cozy readers everywhere.-Ellery Adams, New York Times bestselling author [A] fast-moving, tricky tale that kept me guessing at every turn...[A] must read!-Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author What a great read!...McKinlay has been a librarian, and her snappy story line, fun characters, and young library director with backbone make for a winning formula.-Library Journal“Fans of this series will love the scenes leading up to the wedding ceremony and the myriad ways the incidental characters have knit themselves into a supportive community.”-Booklist“Plenty of quirky characters enhance the library directors excellent 11th adventure.”-Kirkus“A gifted storyteller, Jenn McKinlay writes a mystery that combines the challenges of wedding planning with the search for the killer in a very engaging narrative.”-Fresh Fiction“Full of sass, charm, and page-turning suspense!”-Woman’s World“Word to the Wise is another superbly crafted mystery novel by a true master of the genre. An inherently fascinating and compelling read from cover to cover, Word to the Wise is very highly recommended.”-Midwest Book Review “Rarely does a clean-as-a-whistle cozy qualify as riveting, but this one definitely does.”-Publishers Weekly “A mystery set in a library just feels right…. McKinlay lets the first third of the story breathe, effectively ramping up the tension…. and the conclusion is a wild ride indeed.”-BookPage (Starred Review) “For these #MeToo times, Lindsey’s plight is a cautionary tale of not blaming the victim.”-Booklist “Jenn McKinlay really knows how to keep readers enthralled until the very last page of her books. I loved this one.”-Suspense Magazine“Word To The Wise is heart-stopping and a mix of thrills and classic cozy mystery staples.”-Fresh Fiction I loved Word to the Wise. Its sweet and tart, irresistibly engaging and cleverly entertaining.-Hallie Ephron, New York Times bestselling author“Anyone who thinks the word cozy somehow equals slight and superficial ought to read Jenn McKinlays Word to the Wise. The ordeal of the heroine battling a stalker is oh so real and harrowing. The characters are fully fleshed out and the coastal setting is appealing. A really enjoyable read.”-Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling authorJenn McKinlay is a treasure, and Word to the Wise is superb! Her books are always charming, endearing, and instantly engaging-but McKinlays...