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Sentinel [text (large print)] / by Greaney, Mark,author.;
"An African coup may force Josh Duffy to choose between his mission and his family in this intense thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Gray Man series. Josh Duffy lives by a simple code: Duty. Honor. Family. But sometimes it's hard to know what order the words go in. Josh Duffy and his wife, Nikki, are both working for the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service, providing protection for diplomats in the field. They and their two children have been posted to Ghana, the most stable democracy in western Africa. But that stability proves to be fleeting. A Chinese plan to overthrow the Ghanaian government brings Josh face-to-face with a particularly malignant ghost from his past. He knows his duty. His honor requires he fulfill it. But will his family pay the price?"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Large print books.; Political fiction.; Novels.; United States. Department of State. Bureau of Diplomatic Security; United States. Department of State. Diplomatic Security Service; Bodyguards; Coups d'état; Diplomatic negotiations in international disputes; Married people; Undercover operations;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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NYPD red. by Patterson, James,1947-; Karp, Marshall.;
"NYPD Red--the task force attacking the most extreme crimes in America's most extreme city--hunts a killer who is on an impossible mission. A vigilante serial killer is on the loose in New York City, tracking down and murdering people whose crimes have not been punished. The number of victims grows, and many New Yorkers secretly applaud the idea of justice won at any price. NYPD Red Detective Zach Jordan and his partner Kylie MacDonald are put on the case when a woman of vast wealth and even greater connections disappears. Zach and Kylie have to find what's really behind this murderer's rampage while political and personal secrets of the highest order hang in the balance. But Kylie has been acting strange recently--and Zach knows whatever she's hiding could threaten the biggest case of their careers"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Detectives; Motion pictures; Murder;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Thief of fate / by Deveraux, Jude,author.; Sheets, Tara,1973-author.;
When Liam O'Connor stole Cora McLeod from her destined soul mate, Finley Walsh, in 1844, he changed the course of history. Now Liam has been given three months to set things right, but he has failed to reunite Cora and Finn. And with time running out, things are looking worse than ever. As the three investigate a murder case together, they are caught in a devilish love triangle. Finn has always loved Cora. She has finally realized she wants Liam. And Liam knows he has no choice but to push Cora away if he has any hope of avoiding eternal damnation. The angels have made it clear-balance must be restored. As Liam tries desperately to make amends, he realizes his actions in the past have put them all in grave danger. And, once again, someone will pay the ultimate price.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Magic realist fiction.; Paranormal fiction.; Time-travel fiction.; Novels.; Fate and fatalism; Man-woman relationships; Murder; Soul mates; Time travel; Triangles (Interpersonal relations);
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The Christmas wager / by Cassidy, Holly,author.;
"One rivalry. Eight days until Christmas. Let the holiday games begin. When L.A.-based real estate developer Bella Ross arrives in the sleepy mountain town of Maple Falls, she has one mission: to acquire the local failing Christmas shop, Always Noelle, securing the promotion of her dreams. Nothing can get in her way. Except the shop owner's stubborn grandson, Jesse Harrison. Both refuse to budge, until an unlikely wager is struck: Bella and Jesse will compete in the Maple Falls Holiday Games, an annual tradition of eccentric feats of strength and skills. Winner decides the selling price. They'll give each other a run for their money, but as the competition heats up, Bella and Jesse's icy feelings toward each other begin to thaw. It'll take a Christmas miracle for them to admit there's a spark, but what if it's just another game?"--
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Romance fiction.; Novels.; Christmas stories; Contests; Man-woman relationships; Real estate developers; Stores, Retail;
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Death by peppermint cappuccino / by Erickson, Alex,author.;
"Christmas has come to Pine Hills, and Krissy's blooming relationship with Officer Paul Dalton has her in an especially festive mood. The cafae's new seasonal signature drink is a hit too. But not everyone shares the same holiday spirit. There are some loud complaints about businesses profiting off the season and losing focus on what Christmas is really about. And as if on cue, a shop owner who'd been price-gouging his customers is found dead after receiving a mysterious gift ... Krissy doesn't want to letthe troubling events put a damper on the holiday, especially with her father and his girlfriend in town. But when other shop owners are targeted she has no choice. She needs to wrap up this case quickly before one of her friends--or even Krissy herself--ends up on a Grinchy killer's deadly gift list ... "--
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Novels.; Christmas stories.; Bookstores; Coffeehouses; Holidays; Man-woman relationships; Murder;
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The best lies : a novel / by Ellis, David,1967-author.;
"Leo Balanoff is a diagnosed pathological liar with unthinkable skeletons in his family's closet. He's also a crusading attorney who seeks justice at all costs. When a ruthless drug dealer is found dead and Leo's fingerprints show up on the murder weapon, no one believes a word he says. But he might be the FBI's only shot at taking down the dealer's brutal syndicate. Risk his life going undercover for the Feds or head straight to prison for murder? Leo accepts the FBI's offer - but it comes with a price, including a collision course with his ex, Andi Piotrowski, a former cop and "the one who got away." Forced to walk a tightrope between an ambitious FBI agent and a cruel, calculating crime boss, Leo's trapped in a corner. But he has more secrets than anyone realizes, and a few more cards left to play ... "--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Drug dealers; Family secrets; Lawyers; Murder; Mythomania; Secrecy; Undercover operations;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Doc Hollywood [videorecording] / by Caton-Jones, Michael.; Fox, Michael J.,1961-; Warner, Julie,1965-; Hughes, Bernard.; Shulman, Neil.What?---Dead again?[videorecording].; Warner Home Video (Firm);
Michael J. Fox, Julie Warner, Bernard Hughes, Woody Harrelson, Frances Sternhagen.A young, recently graduated doctor heads for a practice in Beverly Hills, but gets sidetracked to a small South Carolina town.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; full screen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Feature films.; Shulman, Neil.; Physicians; Love in motion pictures.;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Beautiful people / by Jennings, Amanda,author.;
When Victoria escapes her broken home for university in London, she is determined to reinvent herself and make a fresh start. She falls in love with Nick, who welcomes her into his privileged circle of friends, opening her eyes to a world she only ever dreamt of. Then life takes a darker turn. Twenty-five years later, the circle is reunited alongside a host of glittering guests to celebrate the wedding of Hollywood darling Ingrid Olsson to ruthlessly well-connected Julian Draper. Victoria has spent years trying to forget Nick and put the horror of what happened behind her. Now she has to face the past she tried so hard to bury. As the champagne flows and painful memories resurface, Victoria can't shake the feeling that some people seem to get away with everything. But maybe not this time. Maybe this time, someone will pay the ultimate price.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Interpersonal relations; Man-woman relationships; Revenge; Rich people; Social classes;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Superior Spider-Man. [graphic novel] / by Slott, Dan,author.; Bagley, Mark,illustrator.; Camuncoli, Giuseppe,illustrator.; Delgado, Edgar,1976-colorist.; Dell, John(Comic book artist),illustrator.; Gage, Christos,author.; Mayer, J. P.,illustrator.; Olazaba, Victor,illustrator.; Ramos, Humberto,illustrator.; Sánchez, Alejandro,1985-illustrator.; Stegman, Ryan,illustrator.; Stockman, Nathan,illustrator.;
"The Superior Spider-Man returns - but how?! Ten years after the body-swap story that shocked the world, Dan Slott and Mark Bagley spin a new tale of Otto Octavius, the would-be wall-crawler you love to hate - or hate to love! Once known as the Superior Spider-Man, Doctor Octopus has made a life-changing discovery. But the sins of his past will exact a heavy toll on the present, and one of Peter Parker's closest friends must pay the price! With disaster looming, only one flawed hero can step up and save the day! Well, one flawed hero and his army of expendable Spider-Minions, that is. With his former love Anna Maria's life at stake, Otto Octavius seeks not to just be Superior, but to become the ONLY Spider-Man!"--T.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Superhero comics.; Octopus, Doctor (Fictitious character); Spider-Man (Fictitious character); Superior Spider-Man (Fictitious character); Parker, Peter (Fictitious character); Superheroes; Supervillains;
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Options trading : the beginner's guide to constructing the ultimate investment strategy / by Logue, Ann C.,author.; revision of:Logue, Ann C.Idiot's guides options trading.; DK Publishing, Inc.,publisher.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 296-302) and index."Reduce your risk and maximize your reward. Options trading can be risky and intimidating, even for experienced traders. It can also be an exciting investment option that can pay serious dividends. This helpful guide breaks down the often complicated process of options trading and explains, step-by-step, how to buy and sell according to your investment strategy, weigh option costs and benefits, improve your odds, reduce your risk, and more. In this must-have guide, you'll find: a primer on what options are and how they work ; a review of how options are valued and what factors affect their price ; an introduction to put and call strategies and ways to use them to your benefit ; a look at how options can be used to hedge positions, make complicated speculative bets, and mimic other assets ; a discussion of trade planning, money management, taxes, and common pitfalls"--
Subjects: Derivative securities.; Hedging (Finance); Investments.; Options (Finance);
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