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With mounting threats to her family, a woman must uncover the truth about her husband's mysterious past before it's too late. An attorney and mother of two discovers her husband has a secret life that could endanger them all. In the small town of Hemingway Grove, everyone knows David and Marcie Bowers. David, the owner of the local pub, becomes a hero when he saves a drowning stranger, gaining fame that soon turns into a nightmare. For David, this newfound attention is a death sentence; for Marcie, it’s a test of her instincts. A wife should know the difference between a loving family man and a cold-blooded assassin, right? This thrilling narrative keeps readers on the edge of their seats, with twists that leave them breathless. The story explores themes of trust, deception, and the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones. As the tension escalates, Marcie must navigate a web of lies to save her family, leading to shocking revelations that challenge everything she thought she knew about her husband. With praise from notable authors highlighting the gripping storytelling and masterful character development, this tale promises to be a captivating read that thriller enthusiasts won't want to miss.

Leo Balanoff is a diagnosed pathological liar with unthinkable skeletons in his family's closet. He's also a crusading attorney who seeks justice at all costs. When a ruthless drug dealer is found dead and Leo's fingerprints show up on the murder weapon, no one believes a word he says. But he might be the FBI's only shot at taking down the dealer's brutal syndicate. Risk his life going undercover for the feds or head straight to prison for murder? Leo accepts the FBI's offer--but it comes with a price, including a collision course with his ex, Andi Piotrowski, a former cop and the one who got away. Forced to walk a tightrope between an ambitious FBI agent and a cruel, calculating crime boss, Leo's trapped in a corner. But he has more secrets than anyone realizes, and a few more cards left to play ...

ELKE PERFECTE MOORD LIJKT OP EEN ONGELUK, OF IS ELK ONGELUK EEN PERFECTE MOORD? FBI-agent Emmy Dockery is niet te stoppen. Ze is jong en ambitieus en haar talent om verbanden te zien die voor anderen verborgen blijven, heeft haar een indrukwekkende staat van dienst opgeleverd. Wanneer echter door het hele land verschillende moorden worden gepleegd, staat ze machteloos. De slachtoffers lijken allemaal te zijn verongelukt, en hebben niets met elkaar gemeen. Maar zoveel ongelukken tegelijkertijd, dat kan geen toeval zijn. Ondertussen houdt iemand Dockery in de gaten. Observerend, bestuderend, wachtend - tot het juiste moment om toe te slaan.

#1 New York Times bestselling detective Billy Harney of The Black Book is chasing down a billionaire crime boss and a prison escape artist while a young girl's life hangs in the balance. As Chicago PD's special-ops leader, Detective Billy Harney knows well that money is not the only valuable currency. The filthy rich man he's investigating is down to his last twenty million. He's also being held in jail. For now. Billy's unit is called in when an escape plan results in officers down and inmates vanished. In an empty lot, Billy spots two Kevlar vests. Two helmets. Two assault rifles. And a handwritten note: Hi, Billy Are you having fun yet?

To Detective Billy Harney, the newest member of Chicago PD's elite strike force—Special Operations Section—getting shot in the head, stalked by a state's attorney, and accused of murder by his fellow cops is all part of breaking a case. So when a drive-by shooting on the Chicago's west side turns political, he leads the way to a quick solve. But Harney's instincts—his father was once chief of detectives and his twin sister, Patti, is also on the force—run deep. As a population hungry for justice threatens to riot, he realizes that the three known victims are hardly the only ones. When Harney starts asking questions about who's to blame, the easy answers prove to be the wrong ones. On the flip side, the less he seems to know, the longer he can keep his clandestine investigation going . . . until Harney's quest to expose the evil that's rotting the city from the inside out takes him to the one place he vowed never to return: his own troubled past.

“Wildly entertaining.”—New York Times Book Review From the bestselling and award-winning author comes a wickedly clever and fast-paced novel of greed, revenge, obsession—and quite possibly the perfect murder. Simon and Vicky couldn’t seem more normal: a wealthy Chicago couple, he a respected law professor, she an advocate for domestic violence victims. A stable, if unexciting marriage. But one thing’s for sure: absolutely nothing is what it seems. The pair are far from normal, and one of them just may be a killer. When the body of a beautiful socialite is found hanging in a mansion in a nearby suburb, Simon and Vicky’s secrets begin to unravel. A secret whirlwind affair. A twenty-million-dollar trust fund about to come due. A decades-long grudge and obsession with revenge. These are just a few of the lies that make up the complex web... and they will have devastating consequences. And while both Vicky and Simon are liars, just who exactly is conning who? Part Gone Girl and part Strangers on a Train, Look Closer is a wild rollercoaster of a read that will have you questioning everything you think you know.

The narrative unfolds in a world where dangers lurk around every corner, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and awareness. Characters are faced with moral dilemmas and the consequences of their choices, highlighting themes of trust and betrayal. As tensions rise, the story explores the impact of fear on relationships and society. With a gripping plot filled with unexpected twists, readers are drawn into a suspenseful journey that challenges perceptions of safety and the human psyche.

How can you prove your innocence when you can't remember the crime? Being a cop runs in Billy Harney's family. The son of Chicago's Chief of Detectives whose twin sister, Patti, also followed in their father's footsteps, Billy would give up everything for the job - including his life. After a brutal shooting, Billy is left for dead alongside his tempestuous former partner and an ambitious assistant district attorney. But somehow Billy survives - and is charged with double murder. Billy remembers nothing about the shooting. Retracing his steps to find proof of his innocence, he discovers the existence of a little black book that he suspects contains the truth that will either set him free, or confirm his worst fears...

Svazek obsahuje zkrácené verze čtyř úspěšných románů oddychových žánrů současné americké provenience. Jednotlivé tituly jsou doplněny stručnými informacemi o jejich tvůrcích.Ústřední postavou krimithrilleru Jamese Pattersona a Davida Ellise "Neviditelný" je analytička FBI, kterou případ úmrtí vlastní sestry při požáru dovede na stopu sériového vraha. Romance Melody Carlsonové "A láska něžně padá" přivádí na scénu kadeřnici Ritu, která se musí postarat o matku po těžké mrtvici, stejně jako o rodinný salon krásy. Hrdinka thrilleru Carly Nortonové "Co ji nezabije" má za sebou traumatickou zkušenost několikaletého zajetí a týrání - a ta se po slibně započatém novém životě znovu přihlásí o slovo... Román "Albert jede domů" od Homera Hickama je humorná i nostalgická road movie a zároveň působivý milostný příběh, v němž vedle dvou protagonistů se v hlavní roli objevuje i ochočený aligátor Albert.

No. 7 Ocean Drive is a multimillion-dollar beachfront house in the Hamptons, but its beautiful exterior hides a horrific past. This house was the setting for a series of depraved killings that have never been solved. Neglected, empty and rumoured to be cursed, it's known as the Murder House, and locals keep their distance. Detective Jenna Murphy has moved to the area to escape her troubled past and rehabilitate a career on the rocks. But when a Hollywood power broker and his mistress are found dead in the abandoned Murder House, Jenna becomes involved in a case that at first seems open and shut, but reveals more secrets than she could possibly imagine. As more bodies surface and Jenna is drawn deeper into the dark history of No. 7, she must risk her own life to expose the truth - before the Murder House claims another victim.

"Everyone thinks Emmy Dockery is crazy. Obsessed with finding the link between hundreds of unsolved cases, Emmy has taken leave from her job as an FBI researcher. Now all she has are the newspaper clippings that wallpaper her bedroom, and her recurring nightmares of an all-consuming fire. Not even Emmy's ex-boyfriend, field agent Harrison 'Books' Bookman, will believe her that hundreds of kidnappings, rapes, and murders are all connected. That is, until Emmy finds a piece of evidence he can't afford to ignore. More murders are reported by the day--and they're all inexplicable. No motives, no murder weapons, no suspects. Could one person really be responsible for these unthinkable crimes?"--

Imbibing in drugs, alcohol and casual sex after a traumatic case, Jason Kolarich resists the advances of a beautiful woman who is not who she seems at the same time he is hired to defend a serial killer who subsequently disappears in the wake of violent attacks.

How well can you ever really know someone? As Ben Casper watches his best friend plummet from her sixth-floor apartment balcony, he realises his life is about to change. Diana had no reason to kill herself, she had to have been pushed. Diana worked for the CIA, so the investigation into her death is kept tightly under wraps. But Ben is a political journalist, and can feel that something isn't right. Ben starts investigating for himself and soon discovers Diana was leading a double life he knew nothing about. But when more people involved die in questionable circumstances, it's clear that someone doesn't want the truth to be uncovered. And unless Ben drops his investigation, he could be next...

They've arrested the murderer, but the killing has only just begun. The whole city is in danger and Jason Kolarich is running out of time...

Sitting in a dark, dank prison cell in Paris, serving a life sentence for murder, Abbie Elliot tries to piece together the story of how she came to be here. The next thing she can remember is a swarm of police storming the yacht and arresting her and her friends. Or she will spend the rest of her life rotting in that cell.

On a hot summer night in 1980, two-year-old Audrey Culter was snatched from her bedroom and never seen again. 26 years later, her brother, Sammy, fatefully crosses paths with the man the police failed to convict for her abduction and murder. A few weeks later, that man is dead, murdered. Private attorney Jason Kolarich is engaged to defend Audrey's brother. But can he trust the people who hired him? Why are they paying for Sammy's defense and why do they want the case heard so quickly? Why, when Kolarich's investigations lead the police to a buried cache of children's bodies, do they kidnap his brother and threaten his life? And finally, what is Kolarich's own connection to the case?

The story revolves around Paul Riley, a successful prosecutor haunted by his past case against Terry Burgos, who killed six girls. As a new wave of gruesome murders and mutilations emerges, Riley uncovers a disturbing connection to his previous case. This revelation thrusts him into the dual role of investigator and suspect within a police task force, forcing him to confront his own demons while seeking justice. The tension escalates as he navigates the complexities of his involvement in both cases.

The narrative unfolds in reverse chronological order, immersing readers in a psychological thriller where a woman grapples with a murder accusation that drives her to contemplate suicide. As the story reveals its layers, it explores themes of intrigue, deception, and the fine line between truth and illusion. This captivating novel promises a gripping journey through a complex maze of emotions and motivations, culminating in a brilliant twist that challenges perceptions of guilt and innocence.

A gritty tale of political corruption and murder at the highest levels of government.

David Ellis nás ve svém románu Doživotí zavádí do světa velkoměstské politiky, kde je třeba mít ostré lokty, kde lze vystoupat velmi vysoko, ale naopak i padnout hodně hluboko a kde funguje systm protislužeb. Jon Soliday, vrchní právní poradce mocného státního politika, s nímž ho už od klukovských let pojí přátelství, je náhle a nevysvětlitelně obviněn z vraždy, kterou nespáchal. Obvinění přichází uprostřed kampaně před guvernérskými volbami, ve kterých jeho kamarád a šef kandiduje. Záhy se mu plnou vahou připomene další zločin, který - jak se domníval - se už před lety vyřešil. V sedmnácti letech se seznámil s dívkou, která tu noc za nevyjasněných okolností zemřela. Soliday, který si téměř nic nepamatoval, byl zproštěn viny. Nyní na scénu - jakoby ne náhodou - opět vstupují dva mladíci, kteří u toho v té době také byli. Soliday tuší, že se tenkrát neříkala pravda, a bojí se, aby toho nyní někdo nezneužil k vlastnímu obohacení, a tak bojuje za sebe i za svého kandidujícího přítele, na nějž jeho obvinění vrhá stín. Na rozdíl od doby minulé se však tentokrát vydává cestou pravdy. Neobyčejně umně vystavené a poutavě napsané soudní drama plné překvapivých zvratů drží čtenáře v napětí od začátku až k nečekanému rozuzlení.

Advocaat Jon Soliday is de topadviseur van senator Grant Tully - een ambitieuze man die alles in het werk stelt om voor de Democraten als gouverneur gekozen te worden. Jon en de senator zijn al jarenlang bevriend met elkaar. Ze delen echter ook een duister geheim: een nacht vol alcohol en drugs die resulteerde in de dood van een jonge vrouw. Twintig jaar later ontvangt Jon een anonieme brief waarin wordt geëist dat hij 250.000 dollar betaalt in ruil voor zijn stilzwijgen. Hij vraagt zich af wie er allemaal op de hoogte zijn van het noodlottige incident uit 1979. Plotseling wordt hij in het nauw gedreven door twee jongens die destijds zijn ondervraagd. Is het toeval dat ze juist nu naar voren komen? Jon weet dat iemand heeft gelogen over wat er twintig jaar geleden is gebeurd. Hij vreest dat diezelfde persoon baat kan hebben bij zijn veroordeling. Maar wie?

For Ned, 1980 seems a blissful year. Handsome, charming, popular and talented, his life is progressing smoothly, effortlessly, happily. And when he meets the lovely Portia Fendeman his personal jigsaw appears complete. But timing is everything in life, and his life is about to change for ever. Things are going to get very bad indeed for innocent young Ned. A promise made to a dying teacher and a spiteful trick played by fellow pupils will rocket Ned from cricket captain to solitary confinement, from head boy to hell. When Ned emerges he is a man bent on just one thing - revenge; and revenge is a dish he plans to savour and serve to those who conspired against him. Part love story, part thriller, a gloriously rich mix that only Stephen Fry can dish up to us, The Stars' Tennis Balls will leave you happy and replete.

'I come from Des Moines. Somebody had to'. And, as soon as Bill Bryson was old enough, he left. Des Moines couldn't hold him, but it did lure him back. After ten years in England, he returned to the land of his youth, and drove almost 14,000 miles in search of a mythical small town called Amalgam, the kind of trim and sunny place where the films of his youth were set. Instead, his search led him to Anywhere, USA; a lookalike strip of gas stations, motels and hamburger outlets populated by lookalike people with a penchant for synthetic fibres. Travelling around thirty-eight of the lower states - united only in their mind-numbingly dreary uniformity - he discovered a continent that was doubly lost; lost to itself because blighted by greed, pollution, mobile homes and television; lost to him because he had become a stranger in his own land. The Lost Continent is a classic of travel literature - hilariously, stomach-achingly funny, yet tinged with heartache - and the book that first staked Bill Bryson's claim as the most beloved writer of his generation.

David Ellis’ Line of Vision has won the 2002 Edgar Award for Best First Novel by an American Author! Marty Kalish has been accused of murdering his lover's husband. He had a motive. He was at the scene of the crime. He manipulated evidence to hide his guilt. He even confessed. But that's not the end of the story. That's only the beginning.

Lonely Planet knows New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania. Our 3rd edition guarantees an adventure, whether it's shopping 'til you drop in Manhattan, wine-tasting your way around the Finger Lakes, time-warping through the small towns of Amish country, viewing Warhols in Pittsburgh, eating funnel cakes on the Jersey shore or winning big in Atlantic City. In This Guide: Extensive coverage of New York City and Philadelphia Itineraries to inspire road tripping, gallery hopping, beach bumming and nature loving Practical information on getting around by car, bus, plane, antique steam train or horse-drawn buggy 69 Maps

Spanish language edition of Lonely Planet's New York City guide.

The new Computer-Adaptive Test is here--and America s most trusted GMAT guide is ready! Starting in 1997, the traditional paper-and-pencil GMAT will be replaced by a new computerized version called the Computer-Adaptive Test--and this classic bestseller is ready for this very important change. Totally updated to cover the new test format--and packed with all the first-rate, attractively designed special features that make ARCO guides so popular--this is the guide that this year s GMAT-takers will be looking for! Thomas H. Martinson is a New York-based test-prep coach whose ARCO test guides have sold over two million copies. David Ellis, MBA, is a business consultant based in New York.

Sons and Lovers By D. H. Lawrence Complete and Unabridged Sons and Lovers is a 1913 novel by the English writer D. H. Lawrence. The Modern Library placed it ninth on their list of the 100 best novels of the 20th century. While the novel initially incited a lukewarm critical reception, along with allegations of obscenity, it is today regarded as a masterpiece by many critics and is often regarded as Lawrence's finest achievement. The third published novel of D. H. Lawrence, taken by many to be his earliest masterpiece, tells the story of Paul Morel, a young man and budding artist. Richard Aldington explains the semi-autobiographical nature of this masterpiece: When you have experienced Sons and Lovers you have lived through the agonies of the young Lawrence striving to win free from his old life. Generally, it is not only considered as an evocative portrayal of working-class life in a mining community, but also an intense study of family, class and early sexual relationships. The original 1913 edition was heavily edited by Edward Garnett who removed 80 passages, roughly a tenth of the text. The novel is dedicated to Garnett. Garnett, as the literary advisor to the publishing firm Duckworth, was an important figure in leading Lawrence further into the London literary world during the years 1911 and 1912. It was not until the 1992 Cambridge University Press edition was released that the missing text was restored.

Van veel gekleurde afbeeldingen voorziene informatie over het houden van (goud)vissen. Vanaf ca. 12 jaar.

A brief version of the best-selling BECOMING A MASTER STUDENT, the fourteenth edition of BECOMING A MASTER STUDENT: CONCISE continues to lead the way in meeting the changing needs of today's first-year students. With over 150 less pages than the full edition and 2 fewer chapters, BECOMING A MASTER STUDENT: CONCISE contains the key features and tools of the bigger version, such as interactive journaling, a motivational writing style, the Discovery Wheel, Discovery and Intention Journal Entries, Power Process articles, Master Student Profiles, and the Kolb Learning Style Inventory (LSI), that have helped traditional students and adult learners alike to identify their strengths and weaknesses, set goals, and practice academic and life skills. In this latest edition, students will discover that study skills are really life skills with the renewed emphasis on the master student qualities throughout the book. Students will be challenged to apply the master student qualities to new Practicing Critical Thinking exercises and planning for a career by building an effective resume and learning interviewing strategies they can practice while in college.