Search:

Results 421 to 430 of 666 | « previous |

To die in June / by Parks, Alan,author.;
"A woman enters a Glasgow police station to report her son missing, but no record can be found of the boy. When Detective Harry McCoy, seconded from the cop shop across town, discovers the family is part of the cultish Church of Christ's Suffering, he suspects there is more to Michael's disappearance than meets the eye. Meanwhile reports arrive of a string of poisonings of down-and-outs across the city. The dead are men who few barely notice, let alone care about--but, as McCoy is painfully aware, among this desperate community is his own father. Even as McCoy searches for the missing boy, he must conceal from his colleagues the real reason for his presence--to investigate corruption in the station. Some folk pray for justice. Detective Harry McCoy hasn't got time to wait."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Noir fiction.; Novels.; Cults; Homeless persons; Missing children; Murder; Police; Police corruption;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

The troublemaker / by Yates, Maisey,author.;
After the death of her father, veterinarian Charity Wyatt feels particularly lost. Thankfully, she's not alone. Living beside the McCloud Ranch brought good friend -- and notorious bad boy -- Lachlan McCloud into her life at an early age, and they've had each other's backs ever since. To Lachlan, Charity is the best thing that ever happened to him. She's the reason he survived his traumatic childhood and he'd do anything for her. But with his brothers all settling down, he also needs a favor. Charity agrees to help Lachlan reform into the family man he never thought he could be -- if Mr. Swagger himself can help her build her confidence in return. The only problem is the not-so-subtle attraction they're both harboring! But the fire between Charity and Lachlan, once lit, is proving difficult to extinguish ....
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Ranchers; Man-woman relationships; Veterinarians;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Slated for death : a Penny Brannigan mystery / by Duncan, Elizabeth J.;
"When the body of well-liked and respectable Glenda Roberts is discovered at the bottom of a former slate mine, now a busy tourist attraction, pandemonium erupts in the North Wales town of Llanelen. Penny Brannigan finds herself drawn into the investigation when jars of her house-brand hand cream are found among counterfeit inventory Glenda and her sister were selling. Police are convinced that the mine operator whose asthmatic son suffered an almost-fatal attack due to the merchandise is responsible for Glenda's death. But Penny's not so sure. A visit to Glenda's mother only deepens her conviction that a hidden family secret is the real reason for the murder. Slated for Death is a wonderful traditional mystery with snappy dialogue, lively characters and an enchanting setting"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Detective and mystery stories.; Mystery fiction.; Brannigan, Penny (Fictitious character); City and town life; Murder;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

The king's evil / by Taylor, Andrew,1951 October 14-author.;
"London 1667. In the Court of Charles II, it's a dangerous time to be alive-- a wrong move may lead to disgrace, exile or death. The discovery of a body at Clarendon House, the palatial home of one of the highest courtiers in the land, could therefore have catastrophic consequences. James Marwood, a traitor's son, is ordered to cover up the murder. But the dead man is Edward Alderley, the cousin of one of Marwood's acquaintances. Cat Lovett had every reason to want her cousin dead. Since his murder, she has vanished, and all the evidence points to her as the killer. Marwood is determined to clear Cat's name and discover who really killed Alderley. But time is running out for everyone. If he makes a mistake, it could threaten not only the government but the King himself ..."-- Page [4] of cover.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Murder; Scandals;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Until August [text (large print)] / by García Márquez, Gabriel,1927-2014,author.; McLean, Anne,1962-translator.; Pera, Cristóbal,1927-editor.; translation of:García Márquez, Gabriel,1927-2014.En agosto nos vemos.English.;
Sitting alone beside the languorous blue waters of the lagoon, Ana Magdalena Bach contemplates the men at the hotel bar. She has been happily married for twenty-seven years and has no reason to escape the life she has made with her husband and children. And yet, every August, she travels by ferry here to the island where her mother is buried, and for one night takes a new lover. Across sultry Caribbean evenings full of salsa and boleros, lotharios, and conmen, Ana journeys further each year into the hinterland of her desire and the fear hidden in her heart. Constantly surprising, joyously sensual, Until August is a profound meditation on freedom, regret, self-transformation, and the mysteries of love -- an unexpected gift from one of the greatest writers the world has ever known.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Large print books.; Novels.; Adultery; Interpersonal relations; Wives;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Mystic crystals : magical stones and gems for health / by Greenleaf, Cerridwen,author.;
Using crystals and gems in your daily life can bring love into your life, peace of mind, better health and even greater success and prosperity. Rocks and gems have been part of the human experience for millennia, and for good reason, By incorporating crystals into your life, you will create a flow of positive energy that will enhance your home, bring you luck, reduce stress, relieve pain, inspire you at work, help you sleep better and much more. We have a vast healing and life-changing trove of beautiful and sacred stones from which to choose, and each stone has its own inherent qualities. Every crystal is unique for the energy it emits and how it interacts with you. In Cerridwen Greenleaf's The Crystal Companion, you will learn about your secret birthstones and which crystals, gems and minerals will bring you wellbeing, abundance, true love and sheer joy.
Subjects: Crystals; Crystals;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Sarah Ponakey, storycatcher and Maskwa's tipi tales / by MacMillan, Sita.; Whitecalf, Azby.;
Sarah has spent the best summer visiting Kohkom and her best friend Eden in her home community, but it's almost time to return to the city and back to school. Eden has been acting odd and distant the past few days, and Sarah can't quite figure out why: when she finds a tipi surprise in Kohkom's backyard that Eden has been keeping a secret, Sarah figures that must be the reason! But as the girls prepare for one last sleepover of the summer, Sarah continues to feel butterflies growing in her tummy when she hears Eden speaking Cree. Eden knows so much more about the language and their culture than Sarah; could that be what's creating distance between them? As the night goes on, a magical visit from Maskwa reminds the girls that their differences and their culture is what makes their friendship so special.
Subjects: Cree; Girls;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Please be my star [graphic novel] / by Elliott, Victoria Grace,author,illustrator.;
"Erika knows that people find her weird and off-putting. Instead of making friends, she finds solace in talking to herself and obsessing over handsome actors and pop stars. When she moves to a new school, her loneliness takes on a life of its own and she develops a new obsession: the cutest boy in her theater class, Christian. For some reason, Christian is kind to her and even agrees to star in the play that she wrote for him, and Erika starts to find a creative voice that might lead to new friendship and romance. But the more time Erika spends with Christian, the more she wonders what he sees in a creep like her. Could Erika somehow write her way into the center of her own heartfelt love story? Or does Christian have an ending of his own in mind?"--Ages 12 and up.Grades 7-9.
Subjects: Romance comics.; Graphic novels.; School comics.; High school students; Women dramatists; Individuality; Infatuation; Man-woman relationships; Amateur theater; High schools;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Beyond the grave / by Henderson, Trevor(Comics artist);
It's been six months since the events of Scarewaves, and in that time, Beacon Point has enjoyed an uncommon period of peace and quiet -- but nothing lasts forever ... Mary, Byron, Rebecca, and Luke have done their best to move on with their lives and forget the strangeness that lurks beneath the surface of Beacon Point. But while Alan Graves, the enigmatic radio host, may be long gone, his specter looms large over the group -- literally. Then strange but beautiful lights begin to appear in the night sky, the kids have good reason to be wary. Soon, they each encounter strange events that spell out paranormal activity. With the help of Alan Graves, now broadcasting from beyond the grave, the kids discover what's really behind these strange encounters, and they'll have to work harder than ever before to make it out of this alive ...
Subjects: Paranormal fiction.; Horror fiction.; Supernatural; Haunted places; Radio talk show hosts; City and town life; Monsters;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Seven summers / by Toon, Paige,1975-author.;
"Liv and Finn meet six summers ago working in a bar on the rugged Cornish coastline, their futures full of promise. When a night of passion ends in devastating tragedy they are bound together inextricably. But Finn's life is in LA with his band, and Liv's is in Cornwall with her family -- so they make a promise. Finn will return every year, and if they are single they will spend the summer together. This summer Liv crosses paths with Tom -- a mysterious new arrival in her hometown. As the wildflowers and heather come into bloom, they find themselves falling for one another. For the first time Liv can imagine a world where her heart isn't broken every autumn. Now Liv must make an impossible choice. And when she discovers the shocking reason that Tom has left home, she'll need to trust her heart even more."--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Man-woman relationships; Mate selection;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Results 421 to 430 of 666 | « previous |