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The house of Cross [text (large print)] / by Patterson, James,1947-author.;
Supreme Court candidates are being murdered. Alex Cross and John Sampson are handed the case. In Washington DC, the president-elect is planning her inauguration. The list of Supreme Court candidates is highly confidential--until it becomes evidence in Detective Alex Cross's toughest investigation. One candidate is gunned down. A second is stabbed. A third is murdered near midnight on a city street. Cross is the FBI's top expert in criminal behavior. For the sake of his family, his city, and his country, he must put himself in the most dangerous place there is: inside the mind of a diabolical killer.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Large print books.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Cross, Alex (Fictitious character); African American detectives; Detectives; Judges; Murder; Serial murderers;
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This is how I lied / by Gudenkauf, Heather,author.;
"Everyone has a secret they'll do anything to hide ... Twenty-five years ago, the body of sixteen-year-old Eve Knox was found in the caves near her home in small-town Grotto, Iowa--discovered by her best friend, Maggie, and her sister, Nola. There were a handful of suspects, including her boyfriend, Nick, but without sufficient evidence the case ultimately went cold. For decades Maggie was haunted by Eve's death and that horrible night. Now a detective in Grotto, and seven months pregnant, she is thrust back into the past when a new piece of evidence surfaces and the case is reopened. As Maggie investigates and reexamines the clues, secrets about what really happened begin to emerge. But someone in town knows more than they're letting on, and they'll stop at nothing to keep the truth buried deep"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Women detectives; Girls; Murder; Cold cases (Criminal investigation);
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The informant! [videorecording (DVD)] / by Bakula, Scott.; Braunstein, Howard.; Burns, Scott Z.; Damon, Matt.; Eichenwald, Kurt,1961-Informant.Videorecording.; Fox, Jennifer.; Hamlisch, Marvin.; Jacobs, Gregory.; Jaffe, Michael.; Lynskey, Melanie.; McHale, Joel.; Soderbergh, Steven,1963-; Groundswell Productions.; Jaffe/Braunstein Enterprise (Firm); Participant Media.; Section Eight Ltd.; Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- ); Warner Home Video (Firm);
Director of photography, Peter Andrews ; editor, Stephen Mirrione ; music, Marvin Hamlisch.Matt Damon, Melanie Lynskey, Scott Bakula, Joel McHale.The U.S. government decides to go after an agri-business giant with a price-fixing accusation based on the evidence submitted by their star witness, vice president turned informant Mark Whitacre. The FBI needs evidence, so Whitacre eagerly agrees to wear a wire and carry a hidden tape recorder in his briefcase, imagining himself as a kind of de facto secret agent.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Eichenwald, Kurt, 1961-; Agricultural industries; Comedy films.; Criminal investigation; Feature films.; Informers; Price fixing;
© c2010., Distributed by Warner Home Video,
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Dead in the water / by Swanson, Denise.;
The first book in a brand new series featuring New York Timesbestselling author Denise Swanson's beloved Scumble River setting and characters, Dead in the Water is a gripping mystery that won't let you go until you've turned the last page. A twister, a kidnapping, and a murder--oh my! Scumble River may never be the same. For school psychologist Skye Denison, there's certainly no place like home. When a violent tornado devastates her small hometown of Scumble River, she can't see how the community will ever recover--especially since town councilman Zeke Lyons appears to have perished in the twister. But things get even worse for Skye when her police chief husband, Wally, disappears in the midst of investigating Zeke's death, and evidence arises pointing to foul play. Did Zeke really die in the storm, or was he murdered? And could Wally be next on the criminal's hit list?LSC
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; School psychologists; Disasters; Tornadoes; Murder;
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The last trial [sound recording] / by Turow, Scott,author.; Lloyd, John Bedford,narrator.; Hachette Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by John Bedford Lloyd."At 85 years old, Alejandro "Sandy" Stern, a brilliant defense lawyer with his health failing but spirit intact, is on the brink of retirement. But when his old friend Dr. Kiril Pafko, a former Nobel Prize winner in Medicine, is faced with charges of insider trading, fraud, and murder, his entire life's work is put in jeopardy, and Stern decides to take on one last trial. In a case that will provide the defining coda to both men's accomplished lives, Stern probes beneath the surface of his friend's dazzling veneer as a distinguished cancer researcher. As the trial progresses, Stern will question everything he thought he knew about his friend. Despite Pafko's many failings, is he innocent of the terrible charges laid against him? How far will Stern go to save his friend, and--no matter the trial's outcome--will he ever know the truth? Stern's duty to defend his client and his belief in the power of the judicial system both face a final, terrible test in the courtroom, where the evidence and reality are sometimes worlds apart"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Thrillers (Fiction); Legal fiction (Literature); Criminal defense lawyers; Insider trading in securities; Murder; Nobel Prize winners;
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Ace attorney investigations collection [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth and Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor's Gambit finally come together for a highly anticipated collection! Both titles were originally released on the Nintendo DS, and Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor's Gambit was previously only available in Japan. Now, both Ace Attorney spin-off titles will be remastered, localized, and available worldwide with the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection. In Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth, players embark on a legal journey as the esteemed prosecutor and navigate through a collection of puzzling crime scenes and challenging witnesses. In the series' second installment, Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor's Gambit, players prepare for bigger challenges and confront new nemeses as Edgeworth fights to keep his job. In this newly available title, players will learn to interrogate witnesses, find incriminating evidence, and use the power of logic to solve mysteries.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Blood, mild violence, mild suggestive themes, mild language).Cartridge compatible with Nintendo Switch video game system ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatible.
Subjects: Nintendo video games.; Detective and mystery video games.; Role playing video games.; Video games.; Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Criminal investigation; Lawyers; Criminals; Ace attorney investigations collection (Game); Ace attorney investigations: Miles Edgeworth (Game); Ace attorney investigations 2: Prosecutor's gambit (Game);
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This is how I lied [sound recording] / by Gudenkauf, Heather,author.; Pressley, Brittany,narrator.; Blackstone Publishing,publisher.; Harlequin Enterprises,publisher.;
Read by Brittany Pressley."Everyone has a secret they'll do anything to hide ... Twenty-five years ago, the body of sixteen-year-old Eve Knox was found in the caves near her home in small-town Grotto, Iowa--discovered by her best friend, Maggie, and her sister, Nola. There were a handful of suspects, including her boyfriend, Nick, but without sufficient evidence the case ultimately went cold. For decades Maggie was haunted by Eve's death and that horrible night. Now a detective in Grotto, and seven months pregnant, she is thrust back into the past when a new piece of evidence surfaces and the case is reopened. As Maggie investigates and reexamines the clues, secrets about what really happened begin to emerge. But someone in town knows more than they're letting on, and they'll stop at nothing to keep the truth buried deep"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Psychological fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Cold cases (Criminal investigation); Girls; Murder; Women detectives;
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Her deadly game / by Dugoni, Robert,author.;
"Keera Duggan was building a solid reputation as a Seattle prosecutor, until her romantic relationship with a senior colleague ended badly. For the competitive former chess prodigy, returning to her family's failing criminal defense law firm to work for her father is the best shot she has. With the right moves, she hopes to restore the family's reputation, her relationship with her father, and her career. Keera's chance to play in the big leagues comes when she's retained by Vince LaRussa, an investment adviser accused of murdering his wealthy wife. There's little hard evidence against him, but considering the couple's impending and potentially nasty divorce, LaRussa faces life in prison. The prosecutor is equally challenging: Miller Ambrose, Keera's former lover, who's eager to destroy her in court on her first homicide defense. As Keera and her team follow the evidence, they uncover a complicated and deadly game that's more than Keera bargained for. When shocking information turns the case upside down, Keera must decide between her duty to her client, her family's legacy, and her own future"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Legal fiction (Literature); Novels.; Criminal defense lawyers; Dysfunctional families; Trials (Murder); Women lawyers;
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Full disclosure : a novel / by McLachlin, Beverley M.,author.;
"When everyone has something to hide, the truth is the only defense. There's nothing Jilly Truitt likes more than winning a case, especially against her former mentor, prosecutor Cy Kenge. Jilly has her own baggage, the residue of a dark time in a series of foster homes, but that's in the past. Now she's building her own criminal defense firm and making a name for herself as a feisty, tough-as-nails lawyer willing to take risks in the courtroom. When the affluent and enigmatic Vincent Trussardi is accused of his wife Laura's murder, Jilly agrees to defend him, despite predictions that the case is a sure loser and warnings from those close to her to stay away from the Trussardi family. Determined to prove everyone wrong, Jilly investigates Laura's death, hoping to discover a shred of evidence that might give the jury a reasonable doubt. But she is confronted by damning evidence and uncooperative witnesses at every turn. Someone isn't telling the truth, but whom? With her reputation and Vincent's life on the line, Jilly tries to unravel the web of secrets surrounding Laura's murder. But every answer leads to another mystery, and as Jilly digs deeper, she uncovers a startling revelation that will change not only the case, but her life forever. From the gritty streets of Vancouver to the fateful halls of justice, Full Disclosure is a razor-sharp thriller that pulses with authenticity and intrigue."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Legal fiction (Literature); Women lawyers; Attorney and client; Murder;
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Tightrope / by Quick, Amanda,author.;
"An unconventional woman and a man shrouded in mystery walk a tightrope of desire as they race against a killer to find a machine that could change the world"--Former trapeze artist Amalie Vaughn moved to Burning Cove to reinvent herself, but things are not going well. After spending her entire inheritance on a mansion with the intention of turning it into a bed-and-breakfast, she learns too late that the villa is said to be cursed. When the first guest, Dr. Norman Pickwell, is murdered by his robot invention during a sold-out demonstration, rumors circulate that the curse is real. In the chaotic aftermath of the spectacle, Amalie watches as a stranger from the audience disappears behind the curtain. When Matthias Jones reappears, he is slipping a gun into a concealed holster. It looks like the gossip that is swirling around him is true--Matthias evidently does have connections to the criminal underworld. Matthias is on the trail of a groundbreaking prototype cipher machine. He suspects that Pickwell stole the device and planned to sell it. But now Pickwell is dead and the machine has vanished. When Matthias's investigation leads him to Amalie's front door, the attraction between them is intense, but she knows it is also dangerous. Amalie and Matthias must decide if they can trust each other and the passion that binds them, because time is running out.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Historical fiction.; Aerialists; Murder; Bed and breakfast accommodations; Man-woman relationships;
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