Covert Chaos (A Mia Murphy Mystery Novella)

Covert Chaos (A Mia Murphy Mystery Novella)
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Publisher : Authenticity Playground Press
Total Pages : 135
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ISBN-10 : 9781959845072
ISBN-13 : 1959845071
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis Covert Chaos (A Mia Murphy Mystery Novella) by : Stephanie Rowe

Mia Murphy has a big announcement, and her friends aren’t going to like it. But when Hattie shows up two hours late with a corpse in her truck, Mia’s news has to take a backseat to keeping her bestie out of jail. Armed only with a stowaway cat, corded implements, and a cranky mystery writer, the trio of trouble must invade a cauldron of testosterone to uncover the murderer before he or she finds them. Stolen recipes, secrets pasts, and inconvenient law-enforcement hotties stand in the way of justice, survival, and girl power. But desperate women are unstoppable, and the trio of trouble is no exception! With only hours to uncover the truth, Mia must lead the way down a path that no one wants to go down…except maybe her cat. "Finally we have a strong contender to Stephanie Plum who has been safe from other contenders until now." Five-star Goodreads Review (Julia) "Lots of suspense, action, hilarious moments, secrets and unexpected twists." Five-star Goodreads Review (Donna L) "This book reminded me so much of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. It had just the right amount of action, suspense and hilarious humor." Five-star Goodreads Review (Vicki R) "This is a great mystery, made better by the fun and quirky characters who work to solve them and the zany situations they find themselves in. I loved this line, and think it encompasses the feel of the book - “Sometimes you get yourself in bad situations and it’s not your fault. But what you do afterwards? That’s when you get to choose who you are and whom you want to be.“ I can’t wait for the next Mia Murphy mystery along with her band of trusted friends. I highly recommend this series!!!" Five-star Goodreads Review (Elizabeth) "Mia Murphy is one of the most fun characters I have ever encountered in a book. She is brazen, creative, intelligent and loyal." Five-star Goodreads Review (Margie) "This series has everything you could want in a story, amazing characters, the best water-loving kitty protector you could ask for, the bestest friends, full of all the sarcasm and sass I could ever want, and a very intriguing mystery full of danger around every corner." Five-star Goodreads Review (Danielle B) "I cannot ever say enough about the genius of Stephanie Rowe….Can I make it 5+ stars? 6? 100? I would if I could." Five-star Goodreads Review (Jeanne S.) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the author of more than sixty novels, including books published by HarperCollins, Grand Central, Dorchester Publishing, Sourcebooks, and Harlequin. Notably, she is a Vivian® Award nominee, and a RITA® Award winner and a five-time nominee. When she's not writing, Stephanie spends her time romping with her dogs, playing tennis, trying to find joy wherever she can, and, of course, reading!

Triple Trouble (A Mia Murphy Mystery)

Triple Trouble (A Mia Murphy Mystery)
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Publisher : Authenticity Playground Press
Total Pages : 388
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ISBN-10 : 9781959845546
ISBN-13 : 1959845543
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis Triple Trouble (A Mia Murphy Mystery) by : Stephanie Rowe

Mia Murphy's friends have dubbed her the Corpse Whisperer…and life is about to prove them right. Mia, Hattie, and Lucy are off to a posh island resort for a much-needed girls trip to coastal Maine. Sun, fun, margaritas, and a birthday party are their only plans…until they discover Hattie's cousin with a corpse in her hot tub and the cops on her deck. With her monogrammed knitting needles lodged in his chest, Hattie's cousin is the primary suspect. But who lets a widowed sassy senior spend her birthday in jail? Not Mia and her pals. As Mia, Hattie, and Lucy investigate behind-the-scenes shenanigans at the VIP resort, stakes skyrocket when they link the victim to Mia's missing mom. With the body count rising, they plunge into a high-octane race involving an unusual boat captain, haunted caves, secret identities, and pirate booty. To complicate matters, Mia's former FBI handler is trying to call the shots, and Bass Derby's eccentric mystery writer arrives with Mia's cranky cat and an agenda. Mia must prove she's no corpse whisperer, cement her claim that she'll never date again, and engage in possibly criminal tactics to keep her beloved trio of trouble from becoming the next victims. It's about to get outrageous, dangerous, and downright personal. Chock full of twists, hilarity, and warmth, Triple Trouble is a fast-paced whodunnit with addictive banter, riotous suspense, and an irresistibly unapologetic cat. "This book is pure genius. Hilariously funny all the way through and with a fantastic storyline too." Five-star Goodreads Review (Nikki P) "Mia Murphy is one of the most fun characters I have ever encountered in a book. She is brazen, creative, intelligent and loyal." Five-star Goodreads Review (Margie) "I am so in love with Mia and her friends…this series just has me literally laughing out loud…Non-stop high jinks, great characters, and above all, wonderful and engaging writing." Five-star Goodreads Review (Penny) "I literally could not put this book down from start to finish! Mia is amazing and I absolutely love King Tut!" Five-star Goodreads Review (Cindy A.) "King Tut might be my favorite water-loving bodyguard/ kitty cat companion that I've ever read!" Five-star Goodreads Review (Danielle B.) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the author of more than sixty novels.

Darkness Unleashed

Darkness Unleashed
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Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Total Pages : 384
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ISBN-10 : 9781420113525
ISBN-13 : 1420113526
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis Darkness Unleashed by : Alexandra Ivy

A reclusive vampire and a beautiful werewolf find their fates and passions entwined in this paranormal romance by the New York Times bestselling author. A scarred and reclusive vampire, Jagr makes no secret of his disdain for others' company. But as a member of Chicago's powerful vampire clan, he has been charged with tracking down a missing werewolf pureblood. The problem is that Regan Garrett has no intention of complying. And though Jagr agreed not to harm an inch of this stubborn female's distractingly tempting body, he'll gladly kiss her into submission, awakening an urge he hasn't felt in centuries. . . Regan vowed never to be at the mercy of another man. That goes double for arrogant, steel-muscled vampires with eyes of ice. All Regan wants is revenge against those who imprisoned her. She doesn't need an ally. She certainly doesn't need a mate. But soon Regan will have to choose—between a lust for vengeance, and a passion as dark and dangerous as the night.

The Closer I Get

The Closer I Get
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Publisher : Orenda Books
Total Pages : 366
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ISBN-10 : 9781495655012
ISBN-13 : 1495655016
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis The Closer I Get by : Paul Burston

A compulsive, disturbingly relevant, twisty and powerful psychological, social-media thriller ... NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'Brilliantly twisty. I loved it' Lisa Jewell 'Another dark banger from the Orenda Books stable... A brilliant, twisty cat-and-mouse book about fandom and obsession' Erin Kelly 'Effortlessly readable, intensely chilling. That ending floored me' Chris Whitaker ***LONGLISTED for the Guardian's Not the Booker Prize*** ___________________ Tom is a successful author, but he's struggling to finish his novel. His main distraction is an online admirer, Evie, who simply won't leave him alone. Evie is smart, well read and unstable; she lives with her father and her social-media friendships are not only her escape, but everything she has. When she's hit with a restraining order, her world is turned upside down, and Tom is free to live his life again, to concentrate on writing. But things aren't really adding up. For Tom is distracted but also addicted to his online relationships, and when they take a darker, more menacing turn, he feels powerless to change things. Because maybe he needs Evie more than he's letting on. A compulsive, disturbingly relevant, twisty and powerful psychological thriller, The Closer I Get is also a searing commentary on the fragility and insincerity of online relationships, and the danger that can lurk just one like' away... ___________________ 'This book will make you rethink your social media obsession. Dangerous from page one, lit by bursts of black humour, ultimately honest about the frailty of ego and the masks we all wear. Terrifically readable' Sarah Hilary So good. Such brilliant characters. Great premise and a thrilling read' Nina Pottell, Prima 'A sucker-punch of a twist that took my breath away! Absurdly gripping, and enough to unnerve anyone who has ever spent any time online' Angela Clarke 'As perfect a thriller as you'll read all year' Caz Frear 'A gripping ride through the heartlands of need and hurt. Even at his most thrilling, Paul Burston never loses his sense of real pain and suffering' Philip Hensher 'Chillingly recognisable. A delicious tour de force' Alex Marwood 'Compelling, creepy and completely believable' Mel McGrath 'Dark, devious and with a growing sense of dread' Neil Broadfoot 'Brilliantly written, tense and compelling' Amanda Jennings 'Dark twisty fiction at its very best' SJI Holliday 'One of the best books you'll read this year' Ed James 'Unsettling. Taut. Menacing. Burston puts the killer into killer twist' Jonathan Harvey 'Witty and insightful' Susie Boyt 'Brilliant, chilling, totally awesome writing' Miranda Dickinson 'An absolute stunner... with a deliciously twisted ending' Lisa Hall 'The book is a masterpiece in sustained suspense and smart literate contemporary horror. Bravo Mr Burston' Derek Farrell 'Very easy to read, certainly keeps you hooked in with plenty of twists. I suspect it will be a big read this summer' Fiona Sharp 'It's about a gay novelist who becomes the target of an online stalker and is dark, thought-provoking, and totally riveting. As comebacks go, it's on a par with Madonna bursting out of a giant disco ball in a pink leotard!’ Matt Cain ‘Gripped and terrified by Paul Burston’s new novel, bloody hell!!!’ Rowan Coleman

Salt Lane

Salt Lane
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Publisher : Mulholland Books
Total Pages : 354
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ISBN-10 : 9780316563468
ISBN-13 : 0316563463
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Salt Lane by : William Shaw

An "excellent," darkly-told crime novel in the tradition of Tana French and Ian Rankin (Wall Street Journal). Sergeant Alexandra Cupidi is a recent transfer from the London metro police to the rugged Kentish countryside. She's done little to ingratiate herself with her new colleagues, who find her too brash, urban, and -- to make matters worse -- she investigated her first partner, a veteran detective, and had him arrested on murder charges. Now assigned the brash young Constable Jill Ferriter to look after, she's facing another bizarre case: a woman found floating in local marsh land, dead of no apparent cause. The case gets even stranger when the detectives contact the victim's next of kin, her son, a high-powered graphic designer living in London. Adopted at the age of two, he'd never known his mother, he tells the detectives, until a homeless womanknocked on his door, claiming to be his mother, just the night before: at the same time her body was being dredged from the water. Juggling the case, her aging mother, her teenage daughter, and the loneliness of country life, Detective Cupidi must discover who the woman really was, who killed her, and how she managed to reconnect with her long lost son, apparently from beyond the grave.

The Football Girl

The Football Girl
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Publisher : Delacorte Press
Total Pages : 210
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ISBN-10 : 9780375987144
ISBN-13 : 0375987142
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis The Football Girl by : Thatcher Heldring

For every athlete or sports fanatic who knows she's just as good as the guys. This is for fans of The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen, Grace, Gold, and Glory by Gabrielle Douglass and Breakaway: Beyond the Goal by Alex Morgan. The summer before Caleb and Tessa enter high school, friendship has blossomed into a relationship . . . and their playful sports days are coming to an end. Caleb is getting ready to try out for the football team, and Tessa is training for cross-country. But all their structured plans derail in the final flag game when they lose. Tessa doesn’t want to end her career as a loser. She really enjoys playing, and if she’s being honest, she likes it even more than running cross-country. So what if she decided to play football instead? What would happen between her and Caleb? Or between her two best friends, who are counting on her to try out for cross-country with them? And will her parents be upset that she’s decided to take her hobby to the next level? This summer Caleb and Tessa figure out just what it means to be a boyfriend, girlfriend, teammate, best friend, and someone worth cheering for. “A great next choice for readers who have enjoyed Catherine Gilbert Murdock’s Dairy Queen and Miranda Kenneally’s Catching Jordan.”—SLJ “Fast-paced football action, realistic family drama, and sweet romance…[will have] readers looking for girl-powered sports stories…find[ing] plenty to like.”—Booklist “Tessa's ferocious competitiveness is appealing.”—Kirkus Reviews “[The Football Girl] serve[s] to illuminate the appropriately complicated emotions both of a young romance and of pursuing a dream. Heldring writes with insight and restraint.”—The Horn Book

The Book of Hidden Things

The Book of Hidden Things
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Publisher : Titan Books (US, CA)
Total Pages : 316
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ISBN-10 : 9781785657085
ISBN-13 : 1785657089
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis The Book of Hidden Things by : Francesco Dimitri

Four old friends confront their darkest secrets in this fantasy steeped in nostalgia, folklore, religion, and the seductive landscape of Southern Italy—by the Italian Neil Gaiman. “A tale of adventure, mystery, friendship and heart-wrenching beauty that will make you re-examine what is holy, what is true, and what is beyond the realm of possibility.” —BookPage Four old school friends have a pact: to meet up every year in the small town in Puglia they grew up in. Art, the charismatic leader of the group and creator of the pact, insists that the agreement must remain unshakable and enduring. But this year, he never shows up. A visit to his house increases the friends’ worry: Art is farming marijuana. In Southern Italy doing that kind of thing can be very dangerous. They can’t go to the Carabinieri so must make enquiries of their own. This is how they come across the rumors about Art—bizarre and unbelievable rumors that he miraculously cured the local mafia boss’ daughter of terminal leukemia. And among the chaos of his house, they find a document written by Art, “The Book of Hidden Things”, that promises to reveal dark secrets and wonders beyond anything previously known. Set in the beguiling and seductive world of Southern Italy, Francesco Dimitri’s first novel in English is a story friendship, landscape, love, betrayal, and mystery that will entrance fans of Elena Ferrante, Neil Gaiman, and Donna Tartt.

Get Dirty

Get Dirty
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Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 240
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780062260888
ISBN-13 : 006226088X
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Get Dirty by : Gretchen McNeil

Now streaming on Netflix and BBC iPlayer! The Breakfast Club meets Pretty Little Liars in Gretchen McNeil's sharp and thrilling sequel to Get Even. Perfect for fans of E. Lockhart, Karen M. McManus, and Maureen Johnson. The members of Don't Get Mad aren't just mad anymore . . . they're afraid. And with Margot in a coma and Bree under house arrest, it's up to Olivia and Kitty to try to catch their deadly tormentor. But just as the girls are about to go on the offensive, Ed the Head reveals a shocking secret that turns all their theories upside down. The killer could be anyone, and this time he—or she—is out for more than just revenge. The girls desperately try to discover the killer's identity as their own lives are falling apart: Donté is pulling away from Kitty and seems to be hiding a secret of his own, Bree is sequestered under the watchful eye of her mom’s bodyguard, and Olivia's mother is on an emotional downward spiral. The killer is closing in, the threats are becoming more personal, and when the police refuse to listen, the girls have no choice but to confront their anonymous “friend” . . . or die trying.

Mein Kampf

Mein Kampf
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Publisher : ببلومانيا للنشر والتوزيع
Total Pages : 522
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Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Synopsis Mein Kampf by : Adolf Hitler

Madman, tyrant, animal—history has given Adolf Hitler many names. In Mein Kampf (My Struggle), often called the Nazi bible, Hitler describes his life, frustrations, ideals, and dreams. Born to an impoverished couple in a small town in Austria, the young Adolf grew up with the fervent desire to become a painter. The death of his parents and outright rejection from art schools in Vienna forced him into underpaid work as a laborer. During the First World War, Hitler served in the infantry and was decorated for bravery. After the war, he became actively involved with socialist political groups and quickly rose to power, establishing himself as Chairman of the National Socialist German Worker's party. In 1924, Hitler led a coalition of nationalist groups in a bid to overthrow the Bavarian government in Munich. The infamous Munich "Beer-hall putsch" was unsuccessful, and Hitler was arrested. During the nine months he was in prison, an embittered and frustrated Hitler dictated a personal manifesto to his loyal follower Rudolph Hess. He vented his sentiments against communism and the Jewish people in this document, which was to become Mein Kampf, the controversial book that is seen as the blue-print for Hitler's political and military campaign. In Mein Kampf, Hitler describes his strategy for rebuilding Germany and conquering Europe. It is a glimpse into the mind of a man who destabilized world peace and pursued the genocide now known as the Holocaust.

Love, Lucas

Love, Lucas
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 223
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781634500036
ISBN-13 : 1634500032
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis Love, Lucas by : Chantele Sedgwick

A 2015 Whitney Award Nominee! A powerful story of loss, second chances, and first love, reminiscent of Sarah Dessen and John Green. When Oakley Nelson loses her older brother, Lucas, to cancer, she thinks she’ll never recover. Between her parents’ arguing and the battle she’s fighting with depression, she feels nothing inside but a hollow emptiness. When Mom suggests they spend a few months in California with Aunt Jo, Oakley isn’t sure a change of scenery will alter anything, but she’s willing to give it a try. In California, Oakley discovers a sort of safety and freedom in Aunt Jo’s beach house. Once they’re settled, Mom hands her a notebook full of letters addressed to her—from Lucas. As Oakley reads one each day, she realizes how much he loved her, and each letter challenges her to be better and to continue to enjoy her life. He wants her to move on. If only it were that easy. But then a surfer named Carson comes into her life, and Oakley is blindsided. He makes her feel again. As she lets him in, she is surprised by how much she cares for him, and that’s when things get complicated. How can she fall in love and be happy when Lucas never got the chance to do those very same things? With her brother’s dying words as guidance, Oakley knows she must learn to listen and trust again. But will she have to leave the past behind to find happiness in the future? Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.