In 2008, 22 years after the events of the earlier book, former lawyer Rusty Sabich, now a Kindle County, Ill., chief appellate judge, is again suspected of murdering a woman close to him. His wife, Barbara, has died in her bed of what appear to be natural causes, yet Rusty comes under scrutiny from his old nemesis, acting prosecuting attorney Tommy Molto, who unsuccessfully prosecuted him for killing his mistress decades earlier. Tommy's chief deputy, Jim Brand, is suspicious because Rusty chose to keep Barbara's death a secret, even from their son, Nat, for almost an entire day, which could have allowed traces of poison to disappear. Rusty's candidacy for a higher court in an imminent election; his recent clandestine affair with his attractive law clerk, Anna Vostic; and a breach of judicial ethics complicate matters further.

In the fall of 1914, safe behind palace walls, Katya Ivanova sees St. Petersburg as a magical place.The daughter of a lady-in-waiting to the Empress, Katya spends all her time with the Grand Duchesses; the royal family feels like her own. But outside the palace, a terrible war is sweeping through Europe, and Russia is beginning to crumble under the weight of a growing revolution. Now, as Katya's once-certain future begins to dissolve, she must seek to understand what is happening to her beloved country and, for the first time in her life, take charge of her own destiny.

From a beloved, award-winning writer, the much-anticipated novel about what happens when two families go on a tropical vacation - and the children go missing. When Liv and Nora decide to take their families on a holiday cruise, everyone is thrilled. The ship's comforts and possibilities seem infinite. The children - two eleven-year-olds, an eight-year-old, and a six-year-old—love the nonstop buffet and the independence they have at the Kids' Club. But when they all go ashore in beautiful Central America, a series of minor misfortunes leads the families farther and farther from the ship's safety. One minute the children are there, and the next they're gone. What follows is a riveting, revealing story told from the perspectives of the adults and the children, as the once-happy parents - now turning on one another and blaming themselves - try to recover their children and their lives. Celebrated for her ability to write vivid, spare, moving fiction, Maile Meloy shows how quickly the life we count on can fall away, and how a crisis changes everyone's priorities. The fast-paced, gripping plot of Do Not Become Alarmed carries with it an insightful, provocative examination of privilege, race, guilt, envy, the dilemmas of modern parenthood, and the challenge of living up to our own expectations.

“Cat Chaser is just what one would expect from Elmore Leonard—quirky, peopled with oddball characters…and more twists and turns than a roller coaster.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer “A superior example of gritty writing and violent action.” —*New York Times * There are numerous reasons why Grand Master Elmore Leonard is considered “the coolest, hottest thriller writer in America” (Chicago Tribune) and “the greatest crime writer of our time, perhaps ever” (New York Times Book Review). Cat Chaser is one of them. A gripping, lightning-paced tale of an ex-soldier-turned Florida motel owner whose dangerous affair with the mistress of a Dominican general in exile—a former death squad leader—threatens to have lethal consequences…especially when drugs, double-cross, and murderous mob thugs are added into the mix. A classic thriller from crime fiction master who first brought us U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, currently of TV’s Justified, Cat Chaser proves once more that when the true greats of mystery and suspense are mentioned—John D. MacDonald, Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain, Robert Parker, et al—Elmore Leonard tops the list.

Jack and Melissa McGuane have spent years trying to have a baby. Finally their dream has come true with the adoption of their daughter, Angelina. But nine months after bringing her home, they receive a devastating phone call from the adoption agency: Angelina’s birth father, a teenager, never signed away his parental rights, and he wants her back. Worse, his father, a powerful Denver judge, wants him to own up to this responsibility and will use every advantage his position of power affords him to make sure it happens. When Jack and Melissa attempt to handle the situation rationally by meeting face-to-face with the father and son, it is immediately apparent that there’s something sinister about both of them and that love for Angelina is not the motivation for their actions. As Angelina’s safety hangs in the balance, Jack and Melissa will stop at nothing to protect their child. A horrifying game of intimidation and double crosses begins that quickly becomes a death spiral where absolutely no one is safe. How far would you go to save someone you love?

investigate a string of grisly murders in a remote mountain community -- and discover evidence of a widespread conspiracy. The Special Tactics and Rescue Squad (S.T.A.R.S.) investigate a string of grisly murders in a remote mountain community--and discover evidence of a widespread conspiracy.

You remember that you were puzzled when I told you I had heard something from the owls—or if not puzzled (for I know you have some experience of these things), you were at any rate anxious to know exactly how it happened. Perhaps the time has now come for you to be told.

"Frank on a Gun-Boat" from Harry Castlemon. Prolific writer of juvenile stories and novels (1842-1915).

No weapon has ever been frightful enough to put a stop to war -- perhaps because we never before had any that thought for themselves! "They pasted Moscow again last night." Taylor nodded his head in approval. "Gave it a real pounding. One of those R-H bombs. It's about time." He sighed, drawing in the full comfort of the kitchen, the presence of his plump, attractive wife, the breakfast dishes and coffee. This was relaxation. And the war news was good, good and satisfying. He could feel a justifiable glow at the news, a sense of pride and personal accomplishment. After all, he was an integral part of the war program, not just another factory worker lugging a cart of scrap, but a technician, one of those who designed and planned the nerve-trunk of the war.

A story of the death of Osiris, and the journey of Isis to find the body of Osiris.This is a story of the murder and death of King Osiris of Ancient Egypt, and the story of the journey of Isis to find the body of her husband.

A love story between a Catholic boy and a Muslim girl.Sarah is given Aisha's diary right before her mysterious death. Being reluctant at first, Sarah decides to read her diary, to figure out the truth, of what might have lead to her sisters death.. She discovers another world, of love, religion and cultures. Can the power of Love unite those who are of different religions?

An officer who volunteers with local teenagers, has almost given up hope of helping them, when he gets the most wonderful surprise of his career.It only takes one person to change the life of a teenager. This short story allows you to see what changes one person has over a teenage delinquent to help change the young man's life around.

Book 1 of 6 in The Soulkeepers Series. An orphaned fifteen-year-old boy makes a deal with a mysterious stranger to train as a Soulkeeper, a protector of human souls, in exchange for her help finding his missing mother.An unlikely hero. A timeless adventure.Book 1 of 6 in the Soulkeepers Series. When fifteen-year-old Jacob Lau is pulled from the crumpled remains of his mother's car, no one can explain why he was driving or why the police can't find his mother's body. Made a ward of his uncle and thousands of miles from home, Jacob meets a beautiful and mysterious neighbor, Dr. Abigail Silva, who offers to use her unique abilities to help him find his mom. In exchange, she requires Jacob to train as a Soulkeeper, a gifted warrior charged with protecting human souls. He agrees to her demands, desperate for any clue to the mystery of his mother's disappearance. But soon Jacob finds himself trapped in a web of half-truths and questions Dr. Silva's motives for helping him.Don't miss these other books in The Soulkeepers Series!Weaving Destiny (Book 2)Return to Eden (Book 3)Soul Catcher (Book 4)Lost Eden (Book 5)The Last Soulkeeper (Book 6)Read the bestselling novel that readers call an utterly spellbinding, elaborate and spectacularly written adventure!

The Dark Reality Boxed set is a compilation of work by authors Jennifer and Christopher Martucci. It includes Planet Urth (Book 1), Arianna Rose (Part 1), Arianna Rose (Part 2), Arianna Rose: The Gathering (Part 3), Dark Creations: Gabriel Rising (Part 1), Dark Creations: Gabriel Rising (Part 2), and Dark Creations: Resurrection (Part 3).Being teased at school, Chloe was awkward socially, finding it hard to relate to her peers. As an only child of a single mother, she had her share of loneliness. But when her mother buys a fixer upper on a large lot just outside of town, Chloe feels the she is on the cusp of change. Dreaming of another world and a handsome but alien stranger has her questioning who she really is, and what is real....Reviews:"It was easy to get into the storyline and the characters. A recommended short read!" - Nightly Reading Blog"I felt like I discovered a hidden treasure through my Nook. I absolutely loved Weeping Willow." Josie Epping, Josie's Haven Blog

Sicarius, the emperor’s personal assassin, returns from a successful mission only to discover that the enemy is retaliating by sending an assassin of their own. The target? Five-year-old Prince Sespian. Shadows over Innocence is a 4,500-word short story set fourteen years before the first Emperor’s Edge novel.This collection consists of two short stories.Urban ExplorationAn abandoned Victorian mental asylum, derelict for decades, sits in the middle of the English countryside. Three University graduates decide to explore the decaying ruin one summer day. A week later, one of them returns for a second visit. Will this trip go as planned?The Curse of Chillingham CastleChillingham Castle is one of the most haunted places in England, with a long and bloody past. Over from America on their first European holiday, tourists Mark and Susie take a detour to the atmospheric castle. It was a decision that they would later regret. Life for them will never be quite the same again.Together, the stories come to about 15000 words long. Just long enough to fit nicely in to a couple of lunch breaks!

In a world torn apart by war and divided into three nations Astra struggles to survive. Caught in a complicated web of lies and hate, she discovers that her own secrets run deeper than even she knows, threatening the future of an entire nation. Will she be able to stay alive as the world shatters around her?In a world torn apart by war and divided into three nations Astra struggles to achieve balance. As a child she experienced a horror that caused her life to fracture around her, changing in an instant everything she’d ever known. Sixteen years later and Astra has been pressured into a false position by her past and is forced into taking a stand that enables her to keep her loved ones safe, but the cost is high.Caught in an intolerable position Astra is loyal to only one thing: the family that loves her. But when a diplomatic mission from the Free Nation arrives for peace talks with the Tula, Astra’s precariously balanced world begins to fracture again.

Erica is in love with her boyfriend Peter. In fact, she doesn’t know how she could live without him. Peter demands what she finds hard to give.She feels scared to commit because her father abandoned her mother when she was still in her womb. But if she doesn’t face her ghosts, she will lose the man she loves. If she does, will it give her family back, love, and the answers to her unspoken dreams?From the Publisher that brought you popular adult short story series Hostile Hearts, Earthbound Angels, The January Morrison Psychic Files, Eve Snow Psychic P.I., Ralph's Gift, Seasons of Love, The Taken, Come With Me, A Whisper of Love, Secret Lavalle, A Halloween Awakening, One Wrong Step, Shadow Stalkers, Beautiful Magick, Dangerously Moving On, and The Doctor's Patient. Now, here is Journey Back Home...SHE HAS COMMITMENT ISSUES SHE DOESN’T EVEN KNOW ABOUTHER FATHER’S LEGACY, HER BOYFRIEND’S LOVE, AND HER MOTHER’S BROKEN HEARTErica is in love with her boyfriend Peter. In fact, she doesn’t know how she could live without him. If only things will stay as it is and people does not have to grow up, then Peter will not demand what she finds hard to give.Peter is in love with Erica and he believes they are great for each other. But he wants to know if she loves him -- because she never says I love you back. But he is invited to an internship in the Florida Keys, and he wants her to go with him. That will certainly mean a step up in their relationship.Peter wants his issues resolved before they go -- but when push comes to shove, Erica still can’t tell him what he's been wanting to hear.The truth is, Erica feels unsafe in a committed relationship because her father left her mother when she got pregnant with her. But if she doesn’t face her ghosts, she will lose the man she loves.What she doesn’t know is that in facing her issues, she is going to embark on a journey that will give her more than she expects -- a family, love, and the answers to her unspoken desires.Download the book now and find out!BONUS PREVIEW AFTER EACH BOOK!EXCERPTPeter looked at her and continued, “I want you to come with me. We could get an apartment, they give a stipend for that, and you could get a summer job I’m sure, but—”“But what?” Erica tentatively asked.“But I need to know how you feel about me.” Peter had finally gotten it out.After he had said it, he looked directly into her eyes.Erica shifted her gaze downwards and said, “You know how I feel about you.”“No, I don’t, sweetheart, I know how I think you feel about me, but that’s not the same as hearing you tell me.” Peter’s speech had become a little pressured.Erica tried to defend her posture by saying, “I tell you all the time.”“No. No, you don’t, Erica. I tell you ‘I love you’ and you smile, you never say ‘I love you’ back. You’ve never said ‘I love you’, or anything to really indicate how you feel. You never talk about the future; I mean our future, together. You talk about your plans to open a business, where you want to open your business, but never once have you put me in any of the plans you’ve talked about.”Erica quietly replied, “People say ‘I love you’ all the time and it doesn’t mean anything.”Peter now felt a little angry, “And sometimes it does, doesn’t it? I mean when you say it and mean it, I don’t know, it conveys something I need to hear. I mean, do you love me or not?”Erica sat quietly looking down, not saying a word.Download and discover why readers love Rachel Gilberts.Scroll up and get the book now!

Natalee restores museum pieces, but she's not sure there's much hope for her own shattered life. Until one Christmas Eve, when she meets a stranger with a broken past of his own...Ebony is a smart, sexy, career-oriented black woman who wants nothing more than a summer fling with a man who challenges her mind and body. What she doesn’t expect is a blond haired, blue-eyed bass player—who won’t take “no” for an answer—to accept the challenge. When Ebony’s attempt at a brief fling turns into more, despite negative reactions from friends and family, she finds juggling love, family, and career are nothing compared to the ultimate betrayal she endures. Now her dreams spiral into lies and secrets that threaten her future and her best friend’s trust.

Join Amelia, a twenty something researcher on an amazing journey of magic, romance, and discovering long hidden secrets. Her true heritage is revealed when she connects with a handsome vampire with secrets of his own, and now they're on the run from someone who wants the centuries old book that she found. Nothing around her is what it seems. What will happen she learns the truth?In a small coastal town in New England, A young woman finds herself with an unexpected connection to a dark and handsome man, with even darker secrets,which leads her on a journey of romance, self discovery, empowerment and heartache. With twists and turns that you'll never see coming, This is just the beginning of a romance that will change her life, and reveal secrets that she never could have dreamed of. An ancient book that no one can read and people who want to take it from her, follow Amelia as she discovers her own magic and strength. Gabriel has never been like other vampires, well, he has, a little. Only feeding on vagrants and criminals, he has led a mostly quiet life, until he sees her. The pull he feels for this woman is like nothing he has ever felt. They were meant to be together. He must keep his true self a secret, if she knew, it would ruin everything. He will do anything to help her stay safe, as they are both on the run from those who wish her harm.. Can a secret destroy what Fate has created?