This story set during the infamous McCarthy era revolves around the son of an American government official who is discovered to be a Russian spy. Readers follow the father and son over 20 years in an ordeal that involves murder, spies, shocking revelations about the past, and a passionate affair.
ISBN: 978-0-440-22534-8
Издательство:
Random House (USA)
Дата выхода: июль 2011
In this exciting collection, bestselling authors Meg Cabot ("How to Be Popular"), Kim Harrison ("A Fistful of Charms"), Michele Jaffe ("Bad Kitty"), Stephenie Meyer ("Twilight"), and Lauren Myracle take bad prom nights to a whole new level—a paranormally bad level. Wardrobe malfunctions and two left feet don`t hold a candle to discovering your date is the Grim Reaper—and he isn`t here to tell you how hot you look. From angels fighting demons to a creepy take on getting what you wish for, these five stories will entertain better than any DJ in a bad tux. No corsage or limo rental necessary. Just good, scary fun.
Nicholas Bryson spent years as a deep cover operative for the American secret intelligence group, The Directorate. After a disastrous mission, Bryson was retired to a new identity. Now, years later, his cover is cracked and Bryson learns that The Directorate was not what it claimed - that he was, in fact, a pawn being used against his country`s interests. The Directorate is headed for a dangerous endgame, and the CIA recruits Bryson to stop them. But after years on the sidelines, Bryson`s field skills are rusty, his contacts unreliable, his instincts suspect, and he no longer knows who - if anyone - can be trusted.
ISBN: 978-1-4091-1775-9
Издательство:
Orion Books
Дата выхода: август 2011
Pedro and Maria Moreira live in Brazil. When their son, Palito, is born, an old woman predicts that he will make them rich and happy. Palito shows a brilliant talent for playing football. He goes to play for one of the top clubs in Brazil and becomes rich and famous. But a defect in his legs, combined with an accident on the field during a cup final, almost end his career in football. This is an Elementary Level story in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of titles - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary...
ISBN: 978-1-4050-7277-9
Издательство:
Langenscheidt
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Amaryllis Coltraine may have recently transferred to the New York City police force from Atlanta, but she has been a cop long enough to know how to defend herself against an assailant. When she is taken down just steps away from her apartment, killed with her own weapon, for Eve the victim is not "just a one of us". Dallas`s friend Chief Medical Examiner Morris had started a serious relationship with Coltraine, and from all accounts the two were headed for a happy future together. But someone has put an end to all that. After breaking the news to Morris, Eve starts questioning everyone, including Coltraine`s squad, informants, and neighbors, while Eve`s husband, Roarke, digs into computer data on the dead womans life back in Atlanta. To...
ISBN: 978-0-425-22894-4
Издательство:
Penguin Group
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Young architect Michael Hillyard and artist Nancy McAllister are determined to get married despite his wealthy mother`s disapproval. Then, minutes before their wedding, a terrifying accident and a cruel deception separate Michael and Nancy - perhaps forever. Each pursues a new life - Nancy in California, Michael in New York. But eventually nothing - and no one - can keep them apart as they keep their vow never to say good-bye.
ISBN: 978-0-345-52708-0
Издательство:
Random House (USA)
Дата выхода: август 2011
#1 New York Times - bestselling author J. D. Robb takes us to the New York City of 2060, where Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces down a cop killer. Amarylis Coltraine may have recently transferred to the New York City police force from Atlanta, but she`s been a cop long enough to know how to defend herself against an assailant. When she`s taken down just steps away from her apartment, killed with her own weapon, for Eve the victim isn`t just one of us. Dallas`s friend Chief Medical Examiner Morris and Coltraine had started a serious relationship, and from all accounts the two were headed for a happy future together. But someone has put an end to all that. After breaking the news to Morris, Eve starts questioning everyone from Coltraine`s...
Wine merchant Tony Beach has expertly catered his latest society soiree, but the fun`s over when a team of hit men crash the literally. The event leaves Tony with a bitter aftertaste of suspicion - and sets off a mystery that`s an intoxicating blend of deception, intrigue, and murder.
Recently orphaned, 16-year-old Lia Milthorpe discovers she and her twin sister Alice are part of an ancient prophecy that has turned generations of sisters against each other. To escape from a dark fate, Lia must end the prophecy before her sister does.
The new thrilling medieval mystery from the West Country`s master of crime. 1325: There is turmoil in England. But could the Prophecy of St Thomas`s Holy Oil save King Edward? It is believed that the king who is anointed with it will conquer France, unite Christendom and throw the heathens from the Holy Land. King Edward II has rejected his wife, confiscated her income and taken away her children. Yet even now she is in France to negotiate peace with her brother, King Charles IV. Meanwhile, Sir Baldwin de Furnshill, Keeper of the King`s Peace, and his friend Bailiff Simon Puttock return from France with an urgent instruction for the King. Before long Baldwin and Simon find themselves at the centre of a deadly court intrigue involving the...
ISBN: 978-0-7553-4415-4
Издательство:
Headline Publ.
Дата выхода: февраль 2012
With Iran on the brink of developing a nuclear weapon, Israel is forced to react. But by destroying Iran`s main nuclear facility, creating a radioactive tomb and an environmental disaster, Israel has triggered an international crisis. An outraged United Nations condemns the attacks, while Iran swears vengeance against Israel and her chief backer: the USA. Enter Lebanese master terrorist Imad Mukhtar, who`s spent the past decade picking his targets and preparing his cells for this exact moment. All he needs is approval from Iran`s Supreme Council, and he will strike at America`s soft underbelly and make her bleed like never before. With the US on high alert, the President calls on the one man ruthless enough to counter the fanatical...
ISBN: 978-1-84739-080-6
Издательство:
Simon & Schuster UK
Дата выхода: июль 2011
