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Detective Tess McCrae investigates a grisly crime scene in the ghost town of Credo, Arizona. The evidence suggests a cartel drug hit. But Tess, with a nearly faultless photographic memory, sees what others might miss: This is no drug killing. Someone went to gruesome lengths to cover their tracks. The killer’s trail leads from Tucson to California - from anti-government squatters to the heights of wealthy society. As Tess follows the trail of gore and betrayal, perfect and indelible in her memory, she uncovers far more than one man’s murder and solves much more than one isolated crime.

Hollywood superstar Max Conroy is A-list all the way; he's one of the few actors who can guarantee box office blockbusters. Max has it all: the charisma, the stunning movie star wife, and a sizable personal fortune that grows along with his legend. When Max escapes from a rehab center in Arizona, disoriented and longing to return to his blue-collar roots, he becomes the target of a motley group of kidnappers planning to cash in by holding him for ransom. Max not only outsmarts them; he evens the score.

Take a ride down Route 66 in a '55 Crown Vic. Shield your nose and eyes from the dust as Okies leave for California. Drink strong coffee in an all-night diner. Hear a haunting train whistle in Gallup, New Mexico. Investigate a death on old 66. Take a last ride on a faithful Apaloosa and watch the sunset over a majestic saquero cactus. Feel Andy Payne's pain as he pounds the road to New York. Lost on Route 66 is an anthology of essays and short stories about the fabled highway that is filled with mystery, suspense, adventure and humor. Don't miss it.

Welcome to The Most important Work podcast with clinical psychologist, Dr. Jessica Black. Each episode, she uses her background in addictive behaviors and psychological trauma to address common questions and concerns of the loved ones of individuals with substances use disorders. We invite you to visit our website to suggest questions and topics you'd like Dr. Black to address in future episodes. Thank you for joining us!

Cuando Lord Logan William, Duque de Windsor viaja a España en una misión del rey, no imagina que regresará a Inglaterra con Esmeralda, una joven española que jamás imaginó como su duquesa. Esmeralda, es una mujer humilde y de belleza exótica. Desesperada por proteger a su pequeño hermano del abuso de su madrastra, toma una arriesgada decisión: atrapar al poderoso Duque de Windsor. Lo que comienza como un acto de supervivencia, pronto se convierte en un matrimonio lleno de rencores, tensiones, secretos y deseos no confesados. Logan, atrapado entre su deber de preservar el honor de ...

Beneath the ancient pines of Miller’s Woods, something impossible is waking up… When Jake Stenner thought his day couldn’t get any worse after getting a flat tire, he couldn’t have been more wrong. Taking a shortcut through the woods might have been his worst decision yet—and it’s a choice that changes everything. Together with his sister Jill, Jake is thrust into a race against time to uncover what really happened that day, before whatever he found in the woods consumes his family…or the entire town. Has Jake stumbled upon something far greater—and more dangerous—than he ...

In a human lab behind locked doors and bulletproof glass, a group of scientists works on a covert project. They keep from forming personal contacts and even avoid knowing each other’s names. Together they refine the virus set loose on the world. The goal is simple: eliminate all creatures. In a bar hidden from human sight, a secret meeting reveals a startling reality: a mysterious illness is killing creatures. All creatures with genetic markers are falling ill, and many of them are dying.

Guardians, Protectors, Witches. The titles vary species to species, but they all mean the same thing: an individual with a Spark of power and a purpose. Every Spark has an ignition point where their power goes from everyday useful to world-changing strength. Some Witches die in their spark-point. Penelope Williams is angry. A daughter of conservative parents, her Witch power coming to light reveals a hidden family history of a Salem survivor and power buried for generations. Disowned by her family, she lives as a ward of the Witches, studying and working far from Earth.

The old writer witch was dead. Nadia Oswald watched him die. She held his hand until the light left his eyes. She was a human, but in that moment as he passed from life to death, she inherited his power. A power she hides from her family who hates magic and all who possess it. Aidan Montgomery was born a witch. He was born with the rarest form of witchcraft, a fact he keeps hidden to protect himself. As an anchor witch he couldn’t feel more disconnected from his abilities if he tried. His power feels opposite to who he is. How can he anchor the world if he can’t even anchor himself?

Kämpf um dein Leben! Sie tritt aus der vergitterten Zelle in die Arena. Es gibt nur zwei Möglichkeiten, das weiß sie. Töten—oder getötet werden. Die erfolgreiche Podcasterin Isabelle Bauer behauptet, neue Spuren in einem seit Jahren offenen Cold Case gefunden zu haben. Damals verschwand der Killer spurlos.

Former Marine intelligence operative Maxen Brigh joins forces with the relentless and attractive investigative reporter Aveline Watson. Together, they embark on a high-profile, international manhunt for a murderer. The victim: Dr. John Watson, Sherlock Holmes' assistant—and Aveline's father.

21 Stories from the Zzone is a collection of short stories situated within the Sapien Overlords universe. Some of them reveal the background of what happened before the Greatest War, a cataclysmic event that shook humanity to its core and brought a significant change to the world. Others deal with the consequences of that event, and the rise of the newly-established world government called the United Zzone Federation and its AI counterpart, Zetwork. A few remaining stories examine this project's future as humanity reaches for the stars and into the unknown galaxy.

Obsession. Betrayal. Love. The deadly combination for Cosima and Blake. Blake Hardwicke. The bane of my existence and I'll be damned if I give him any of my attention. He's nothing more than a bully, teasing me to the point of tears when we were young. He won't ruin my freshman year for me. He doesn't own me. He'll be damned if he tries.

Colt White was a loner, he just wanted a room for the night. He wanted no trouble, he was just passing through. But trouble seemed to follow Colt around. Maple was a dead end, out of the way town, the sort of town you might find at the end of the railroad. With a old sheriff and a deputy that was practically a boy, it was the sort of place that criminality would prosper. For the past three years the Cooper gang had the town its vice like grip.

Indigo Wells is an ambitious and slightly offbeat grad student with two great passions: to secure a PhD in environmental science and to marry her mentor, a suave, sexy professor who has been her crush since her first day in college. But her PhD is denied when a multinational corporation attacks her research, calling it reckless and damaging to the company’s image. Then, they threaten to pull funding.

If you had to disappear ....truly vanish ....would you know how? Stay Gone is not about fantasy. It is a no-fluff field manual for real-world disappearance. Inside, you will learn how to erase your trail, rebuild under a new identity, and avoid the critical mistakes that get people caught. This guide is for the desperate, the determined, and the ones who know that escape is not the end, it’s just the beginning. Inside this tactical guide, you’ll uncover: Step-by-step instructions to vanish without triggering alerts How to build and live behind a believable shell identity Tools to ...

Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey in "Legacy of Valor," a compelling book that brings to life the remarkable stories of courage, resilience, and sacrifice from the heroes who fought on the frontlines during World War II. Step back in time and witness history through the eyes of those who lived it. This riveting collection of true tales takes you on an epic adventure, from the deserts of North Africa to the hills of Italy, offering a profound insight into the experiences of those who shaped the course of a world at war.

Der neue Fall für Lobenstein & Künzel. Er bestraft die Schuldigen. Ist dein Gewissen rein? Warum immer ich? Der Schüler Stefan Riehlow ist das Lieblingsziel seiner Mitschüler. Immer wieder wird er von ihnen gemobbt und sogar auf dem Schulhof verprügelt. Und die Lehrer? Sehen weg. An der Schule kursiert eine verstörende E-Mail. Diese verspricht Hilfe für Mobbingopfer. Stefan antwortet auf die Mail, und kurz darauf verschwindet ein Schüler spurlos – nämlich Stefans schlimmster Peiniger. Was Stefan anfangs noch für einen Scherz hielt, ist plötzlich blutiger Ernst geworden.

Der neue Fall für Lobenstein & Künzel. Wenn sie entkommen, wirst Du sterben ... Die Leiche der wohlhabenden Ella Schirmeisen wird in ihrem Whirlpool aufgefunden. Die ältere Frau wurde brutal ermordet. Wurde sie das Opfer eines gestörten Gewalttäters oder stecken ganz andere Gründe hinter der perfiden Tat? Währenddessen plant ein ungewöhnliches Trio den Ausbruch aus dem Hochsicherheitstrakt der JVA-Heiligendamm. Doch ihr Motiv ist nicht allein die Freiheit. Es geht um Rache, und eine alte Schuld zwischen ihnen, die beglichen werden muss.

Der neue Fall für Lobenstein & Künzel Vor deiner Vergangenheit kannst du nicht davonlaufen... Als Lars und Yvette Kaiser eines Abends nach Hause kommen, erleben sie den Alptraum aller Eltern: Ihr achtjähriger Sohn Piet ist spurlos verschwunden. Eine Blutlache im Haus weckt schlimmste Befürchtungen. Die Polizei sucht fieberhaft nach dem vermissten Jungen, unverzüglich wird eine Sonderkommission einberufen. Wurde der kleine Piet entführt, um Lösegeld zu erpressen? Oder stecken andere, abgründige Motive hinter seinem Verschwinden? Ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit beginnt.