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The Alexander Cipher: A Thriller (Daniel Knox Ser. #1)
by Will AdamsNon stop adventure and death defying chases in Will Adam’s outstanding debut novel.
Alexander the Great: A Mystery Of Alexander The Great (Soundings Ser. #Vol. 1)
by Paul DohertyWhat - or who - really killed the young conqueror of the known world?Master historian Paul Doherty investigates an outstanding figure who achieved so much before his premature end in this remarkable non-fiction work, Alexander the Great: The Death of a God. Perfect for fans of Philip Freeman and Robin Lane Fox.'Riveting... compelling... an important contribution to the literature on the period' - Sunday TimesAlexander the Great was an enigma, a man who wanted to be a god, a Greek who wanted to be Persian, a defender of liberties who spent most of his life taking away the liberties of others, and a king who could be compassionate yet also had the capacity to ruthlessly wipe out an ancient city. The Death of Alexander scrutinizes the circumstances surrounding the young king's death in the summer palace of the Persian kings. Did Alexander die of alcohol poisoning? Or where there other, more sinister factors involved? The great general had surrounded himself with outstanding captains of war. Was it they who ultimately made a decision to bring this young god's life to a violent, untimely end?What readers are saying about Paul Doherty:'Doherty proves that he is a scholar as well as a writer of novels''I could not stop reading this book by Paul Doherty as it is very well written, immensely readable and fascinating. For me an absolute MUST''Pure brilliance'
Alexandria: (Falco 19) (Falco #19)
by Lindsey Davis'I came fully equipped with the old prejudice that anything to do with Egypt involved corruption and deceit.'AD 77. Egypt was the destination of choice for Roman tourists, being home to not one but two Wonders of the Ancient World, a Centre of Culture, and people with exotic habits.Unfortunately, when Marcus Didius Falco pays a visit he discovers it's also a hotbed of schemers and murderers. When the Head Librarian dies in suspicious circumstances, the Roman authorities are only too happy to dump the case on one of the Empire's most celebrated investigators - all adding up to a typical Falco family vacation.
The Alexandria Link: Book 2 (Cotton Malone #2)
by Steve BerryFrom the New York Times bestselling author, an ambitious and explosive international thriller with an unexpected historical twistA hidden treasure. A forgotten truth. Cotton Malone is in trouble. His son has been kidnapped and his bookshop in Copenhagen attacked, all because he is the only man alive who knows the whereabouts of the Alexandria link - the means of locating the most important cache of ancient knowledge ever assembled: the legendary Library of Alexandria, which vanished without trace fifteen hundred years ago.Now, Malone is forced to join the search for a forgotten truth hidden within that vast literary treasure - a truth that, if revealed, will have grave consequences, not only for Malone, but for the balance of world power . . .
Ali Cross (Ali Cross Ser. #1)
by James Patterson_____________________________The son of Alex Cross follows in his father's footsteps in this exciting new YA thriller from globally bestselling author James PattersonLIKE FATHER, LIKE SONAlex CrossThe brilliant DC detective who never gives up on a case.Ali CrossThe tenacious kid who's determined to follow in his father's footsteps.The case that finally gives him a chanceAli knows Gabe Qualls better than anyone, so when his friend goes missing, Ali jumps right into action. Being Alex Cross's son has taught him the skills he needs to solve the mystery: intelligence, persistence, and logic. One thing he didn't inherit? Patience.Because Ali knows that with every day that passes without the police finding Gabe, the less likely it is that he'll ever be found. And being Alex Cross's son, he refuses to accept those odds.
Ali Cross: Like Father, Like Son (Ali Cross #2)
by James PattersonAli Cross is back in the gripping sequel to James Patterson's bestselling mystery for young readers featuring the son of Detective Alex Cross, the lead character in James Patterson's biggest-selling seriesALEX CROSS is a genius detective.ALI CROSS is following in his father's footsteps.When Ali sees a friend get hurt, he's the best person to find out who did it. Even if he's only a kid.After all, he's Alex Cross's son. Solving crimes runs in the family.
Alias: Proof; Alias; Exposed; Double-cross; Pursued; Justice (Mills And Boon Silhouette Ser. #2)
by Amy J. FetzerWhat ever happened to Darcy Steele? In school, she was everyone's best friend. But these days, Darcy Steele was a single mother living in the shadows following a marriage gone dangerously wrong. Not even her closest friends knew her whereabouts–until one of those friends was murdered.
Alias Basil Willing (Dr Basil Willing)
by Helen McCloyPsychiatrist-sleuth Dr Basil Willing is in a tobacconist's in Manhattan when another customer follows him into the shop, buys cigarettes, and leaves in a hurry. The man hails a taxi to take him to 51st street with the instruction: 'Come back and call for me; I am Dr Basil Willing.'Intrigued, the real Basil Willing hails a second taxi and finds himself at a formal dinner party given by a psychiatrist for his patients, who do not really seem at ease there - and later he discovers the horrifying reason why ...
Alias Emma: Book One in the Alias Emma series
by Ava GlassIn a city full of cameras ... where can you hide? KILLING EVE meets JAMES BOND in this page-turning, heart-pounding thriller . . .'Alias Emma by is one of those wonderful thrillers that you read in a day and know you'll remember for years.' JAMES PATTERSON'A thrilling read ... I could not have loved it more!' LISA JEWELL'Totally addictive ... Once you start reading, you won't stop.' LISA GARDNER'Thriller with a capital T.' JONATHAN KELLERMAN'The race to the finish line is more than enough to fuel a great thriller, but this one also gives us a superb, multidimensional protagonist whom readers will be eager to follow anywhere.' STARRED BOOKLIST_____________Emma Makepeace is about to have the longest night of her life.She's on her first major operation with a shadowy government organisation known only as 'the Agency', assigned to track down and save an innocent man wanted by the Russian government. All Emma has to do is bring him in to MI6 before sunrise, and before an assassination team gets to him first.But the Russians have hacked the city's CCTV cameras. There are spies all over London searching for the two of them. And her target, Michael Primalov, doesn't want to be rescued. As London sleeps, a battle is taking place on its streets as Emma fights to keep Michael alive.But what sort of reception awaits them if and when they get to MI6?And why do the Russians seem to be ahead of them every step of the way?KILLING EVE meets JAMES BOND in the first novel of the ALIAS EMMA series: a thrilling, cinematic page-turner starring the most likeable and resourceful of heroines._____________More love for Alias Emma . . .'Excellent escapism.' Ruth Ware 'There are fast reads, and then there are reads that throw you right out of your chair. Alias Emma is in the latter category.' Linwood Barclay 'Superb ... Intense, cinematic action propels this terrific old-fashioned thriller neatly brought up to date. Glass is off to an impressive start.' Publishers Weekly'The pace never lets up' Robert Gold, Twelve Secrets'It blew me away' Cristina Alger, The Banker's Wife'Move over, James Bond - there's a new hero in town' Karen Cleveland, Need to Know'An enthralling, unputdownable read' Elizabeth Kay, Seven Lies'I raced through this taut, nail-biting, twisty spy thriller' Robin Morgan Bentley, The Wreckage'A not-to-be-missed thriller!' Kathryn Croft, The Warning and The Lying Wife
Alias Mommy (Mills And Boon Intrigue Ser.)
by Linda O. JohnstonRugged doctor Reeve Snyder had saved her and delivered her baby girl. He was her hero–the kind of man she would have liked to have as a friend…a lover…a father for her baby. If only….
Alias Smith And Jones (Mills And Boon Vintage Intrigue Ser. #No. 1196)
by Kylie BrantHe called himself Jones and was more pirate than charter boat captain. His protective streak was suffocating. His kisses devastating. And the bullet scar on his back, the gun tucked in his pants, told Ann that there was plenty the sexy stranger wasn't telling her. Perhaps even more than she wasn't telling him.
Alias the Saint (Saint Ser. #6)
by Leslie CharterisSimon Templar is the Saint - daring, dazzling, and just a little disreputable. On the side of the law, but standing outside it, he dispenses his own brand of justice one criminal at a time.In three more classic tales, the Saint continues to push his luck in his own inimitable style. The Story of a Dead Man sees the Saint in a more mundane line of work - running an office and writing letters to the editor - until Inspector Teal comes to investigate the mysterious Mr Vanney and the Saint's real intentions come to light. In The Impossible Crime, a bored Saint tackles a most unlikely mystery: a man who has somehow been shot in a locked room. And in The National Debt Simon Templar stumbles across a remote Welsh inn where a series of strange things is happening . . . another job for the Saint!
The Alibi
by Sandra BrownNumber One New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with another suspenseful thrillerBorn into a fine old Charleston family, Hammond Cross is determined to be the city's next district attorney - without sacrificing his integrity. Prosecuting the sensational murder of a real estate magnate could be his ticket into office. Yet, while Hammond anticipates his success, someone near him is plotting his downfall. Is it Steffi Mundell, colleague, ex-lover and rival? Rory Smilow, homicide detective and Hammonds avowed enemy? Is it the dead man's widow, wily, beautiful and Hammond's lifelong friend? Or is it Hammond's prime suspect, the mysterious woman who shares the secret that would be fatal to Hammond's ambitions? Praise for Sandra Brown 'Suspense that has teeth' Stephen King 'Lust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Brown's crisp thriller' Publishers Weekly 'An edge-of-the-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!' Star
The Alibi Girl
by C.J. Skuse‘Brilliantly-written characters, original and engaging. It’s so good!’BA Paris JOANNE HAYNES HAS A SECRET.THAT IS NOT HER REAL NAME.
The Alibi Man (Elena Estes #2)
by Tami HoagIn THE ALIBI MAN, Tami Hoag - the Sunday Times bestselling author of A THIN DARK LINE - returns with the second book in the private investigator Elena Este series. EVERYONE has secrets. You only have to scratch the surface to draw blood.The Palm Beach elite go to great lengths to protect their own - and their own no longer includes Elena Estes. Elena turned her back on a life of wealth and privilege and chose the life of an undercover cop. A tragic mistake ended her career. Now Elena exists on the fringes of her old life, training horses for a living. But a shocking event is about to draw her back into the painful life she's fought so hard to leave behind. First she finds the body - a young woman used, murdered, and dumped in a canal. Not just a victim, but a friend. As Elena delves into her dead friend's secret life, she discovers ties not only to the Russian mob but also to a group of powerful and wealthy Palm Beach bad boys known for giving each other alibis to cover a multitude of sins. A group that includes a man Elena once knew very well-her former fiancé, Bennett Walker, a man she knows has already escaped justice at least once in his life. Finding her friend's killer will put Elena at odds with her old life, with her new lover, and with herself. A gripping suspense thriller perfect for fans of Lisa Gardner, Karen Rose and Tess Gerritsen.New York Times bestseller Tami Hoag takes the reader behind the picket fences of small-town America, she finds the most gruesome killers and twisted predators. Gripping to the end, and full of tension and suspense.
Alice Close Your Eyes
by Averil DeanWith haunting prose and deft psychological insight, Averil Dean spins a chilling story that explores the dark corners of obsession—love, pain, and revenge. Ten years ago, someone ruined Alice Croft’s life. Now, she has a chance to right that wrong—and she thinks she’s found the perfect man to carry out her plan.
Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire!: A Recipe for Trouble (Alice Éclair #1)
by Sarah Todd TaylorBaker by day, spy by night - Alice Éclair leads an exciting double life! A mysterious message sends Alice on a mission aboard France's most glamorous train. She must uncover an enemy agent before they reach their final stop. But everyone on the train seems to be hiding something...Armed with her whisk, her wits and her will to succeed, Alice has a spy to catch.
Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire! A Dash of Daring (Alice Éclair)
by Sarah Todd TaylorAlice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire will whisk you away on a fabulous adventure, full of daring action and delicious cakes! Baker by day, spy by night - Alice Éclair leads an exciting double life! At France's Olympics training camp, a brilliant young cyclist needs help. Her father has disappeared - along with the machine he invented that creates unbreakable codes. Alice goes to work undercover in the athletes' butter-free kitchen, desperate to crack the case. Armed with a light sponge mix and an airy disregard for danger, can Alice serve up a solution before it's too late? A Sprinkling of Danger is Alice's fourth adventure and can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire series. Look out for Alice's other missions - A Recipe for Trouble, A Spoonful of Spying and A Sprinkling of Danger! Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series and M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman's Adventures on Trains series.
Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire! A Spoonful of Spying: A Spoonful of Spying (Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire! #2)
by Sarah Todd TaylorAlice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire will whisk you away on a fabulous adventure, full of daring action and delicious cakes! Baker by day, spy by night - Alice Éclair leads an exciting double life! Inventors and artists from all nations have gathered in Paris for the World Fair. All eyes are on the aeroplane exhibition - these incredible machines will take humanity to new heights! Alice suspects that some of these inventors are in terrible danger, but no one will believe her. Surrounded by enemy spies, Alice will need to use every trick in the recipe book if she's to keep her friends safe and stop France's greatest invention from falling into the wrong hands. With a half-baked plan and a dash of daring, Alice must foil the enemy's plot before the whole thing boils over... A Spoonful of Spying is Alice's second adventure and can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire series. Look out for Alice's first mission, A Recipe for Trouble! Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series and M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman's Adventures on Trains series.
Alice in Jeopardy: A novel (Murder Room Ser.)
by Ed McBainSuperbly gripping plot-twister of a novel from the crime master himself, Ed McBain.'He's right at the top of the premier league of crime fiction' DAILY MIRRORAlice is a recently widowed young woman living in Florida with her two small children. Utterly devastated by her late husband's death in a boating accident, she is struggling to re-build her life. And as if life can't get any worse, her children are kidnapped. Surrounded by police fighting inter-departmental battles, Alice ultimately has to resort to finding and saving her children herself.ALICE IN JEOPARDY is a truly gripping book, absolutely jam-packed with twists and turns, culminating in a totally unexpected ending.
Alice Isn’t Dead: A Novel
by Joseph FinkFrom the creator of the wildly popular Welcome to Night Vale podcast comes a story about loving, about searching – and about the courage you need when you find the unexpected. For fans of Stephen King, Serial, Twin Peaks and of course the eponymous number one iTunes podcast itself.
The Alice Quentin Collection 1-3: Crossbones Yard, A Killing of Angels, The Winter Foundlings
by Kate RhodesMeet Alice Quentin, a forensic psychologist who'll do anything to crack a case - even if it means putting herself in danger, in this collection of three gripping novels. CROSSBONES YARD: the discovery of a body in a former graveyard pulls Alice Quentin into a terrifying copycat serial killing case. A KILLING OF ANGELS: someone is taking revenge on members of the Angel Bank - but why? Only Alice can find out. THE WINTER FOUNDLINGS: a ten-year-old girl is kidnapped in a homage to notorious child-killer Louis Kinsella. Alice must confront him to find out what he knows - before Ella's time runs out...
The Alice Rice Mysteries: eBook Bundle (The\alice Rice Mysteries Ser. #5)
by Gillian GalbraithIntroducing Alice Rice, Edinburgh detective. Smart and capable, but battling disillusionment and loneliness, she must solve a string of brutal murders, set against the well-to-do background of Edinburgh’s New Town.Thrilling, chilling, and packed with author Gillian Galbraith’s own experience as an advocate to give a realistic portrayal of the medical and legal worlds that Alice Rice must navigate, this series is not to be missed.‘There is not a dull page from start to finish' – Alexander McCall SmithTitles included in this eBook bundle are:Blood in the WaterWhere the Shadow FallsDying of the LightNo Sorrow to Die
Alice Teale is Missing
by H. A. LinskeyTHE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE CHOSEN ONES. As usual, seventeen-year-old Alice Teale walked out of school at the end of a bright spring day. Except she's not been seen since. Alice was popular and well-liked, and her boyfriend, friends and family are desperate to find her. But when the police start asking questions, it becomes clear that almost everyone has something to hide. Detectives Beth Winter and Lucas Black don't know which way to turn - but then they receive a disturbing package. Pages from Alice's precious diary. Who could have sent them? And what have they done with Alice?_____________ Praise for Howard Linskey: 'THIS STORY WILL CAUSE NIGHTMARES, IT IS THAT GOOD' DAILY MAIL 'DARK, CLEVER AND ENGROSSING' C. L. TAYLOR 'I WAS HOOKED FROM START TO FINISH' LJ ROSS 'ONE OF THE BEST WRITERS AROUND' MARK BILLINGHAM