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Purgatory crossing / by Johnstone, William W.,author.; Johnstone, J. A.,author.;
A legend, his name is mentioned alongside Buffalo Bill Cody and Wild Bill Hickok. He casts a stormcloud-sized shadow across the untamed Western frontier. Men on both sides of the law fear his wrath. For Nathan Stark is the army's avenging angel, waging war against the hostile Indian tribes that threaten the nation--and murdered his family in cold blood. In Arizona Territory, the Apache have been raiding both sides of the border, slaughtering anyone who gets in their way. This is the same Indian band that kidnapped the children of the Navajo chief whose scouts serve the U.S. Army--and the Navajo will not engage the Apache as long as the chief's children are in harm's way. Now, Stark and Crow scout Moses Red Buffalo have been tasked with rescuing the Navajo. But they aren't the only ones on the trail of the kill-crazy Apache. A group of unhinged scalphunters are looking to collect the Mexican government's bounty on the Apache. Now the territory is about to explode in an avalanche of violence and death.
Subjects: Western fiction.; Novels.; Frontier and pioneer life; Scouts (Reconnaissance);

The women of Artemis / by Lynn, Hannah,author.;
"Mothers. Daughters. Warriors. Women. This is the never-before-told story of history's most ferocious heroines: this is the rise of the Amazons. When she first married at fourteen, Otrera imagined a relationship full of love. A partnership. Years later, living in destitution with her abusive husband, she knows that no such thing exists with a man. It is simply a woman's lot in life to accept the treatment of her husband. Until it's not. Rallying the women around her, Otrera fights back, taking no prisoners. Because it's clear to her: when men are in power, freedom isn't granted. It's bought with blood. It's a price she is more than willing to pay, if it means building a new life with other women far from the reaches of their abusers. But a community of women - an army of women - is bound to make enemies of gods and men alike. This is the story of Otrera and the first Amazons. From award-winning and critically acclaimed author Hannah Lynn comes a gripping tale about women who fight back, perfect for fans of Madeleine Miller and Elodie Harper"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Feminist fiction.; Mythological fiction.; Novels.; Amazons; Liberty; Women soldiers; Women;

Judgment [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.From the makers of the acclaimed Yakuza series, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Judgment is the dramatic tale of a disgraced lawyer seeking redemption in a world rife with corruption and despair. Investigate the seedy Red Light District of Kamurocho by stepping into the mind of private detective Takayuki Yagami and utilize innovative investigation systems to uncover the secrets that lie deep within Kamurocho's corrupt underbelly. Experience visceral combat with two unique combat styles. Take down groups of thugs with sweeping blows in Crane Style, then switch to Tiger to overwhelm a single foe with a series of powerful strikes. Practice mixing-and-matching styles in combat in conjunction with a wide variety of skills, weapons, and powerful (and hilarious) EX Actions to unlock a whole new dimension in combat.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Blood, intense violence, partial nudity, sexual content, strong language, use of alcohol).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 31 GB storage required ; online play optional ; PS4 Pro enhanced.
Subjects: Detective and mystery video games.; Role playing video games.; Video games.; Adventure video games.; Sony video games.; Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Judgment (Game); Private investigators; Criminal investigation; Computer adventure games;

Death behind every door / by Graham, Heather,author.;
In the shadows of a Scottish castle, something deadly is lurking in every corner ... When FBI special agent Luke Kendrick discovers chilling evidence of dozens of victims at a crime scene in London, he recognizes the calling card of the notorious H. H. Holmes Society. Named for the nineteenth-century monster regarded as America's first serial killer, the society is comprised of a twisted web of killers, working to carry out heinous murders in Holmes's memory. And now the group's been linked to a Scottish castle turned B and B--where guests check in but never check out. Arriving at the sinister Graystone Castle posed as a tourist, Luke is joined by Special Agent Carly MacDonald, and the pair is immediately confronted by dangers hidden in the castle's depths. With guests disappearing and a network of killers closing in, Luke and Carly have only each other to rely on--and they'll have to race to cut off the head of the snake before the blood trail of the past can culminate in a very real and deadly present.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation; Castles; Man-woman relationships; Murder; Serial murder investigation; Spirits;

Triangle strategy [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.Three nations battle for control of the dwindling resources of salt and iron in Square Enix's newest HD-2D adventure Command a group of warriors as Serenoa, heir of House Wolffort, in a tangled plot where your decisions make all the difference. Key choices you make will bolster one of three convictions--Utility, Morality, Liberty--which together make up Serenoa's world view and influence how the story will unfold. When faced with truly momentous decisions, multiple characters will weigh in by casting their votes on the Scales of Conviction. In these moments, the allies and decisions you make can determine the fate of whole nations and the continent of Norzelia itself.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Fantasy violence, blood, mild suggestive themes, language, use of alcohol).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.; Tactical role-playing video games.; Role playing video games.; Video games.; Adventure video games.; Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Computer games.; Adventure and adventurers; Triangle strategy (Game);

Woman of light : a novel / by Fajardo-Anstine, Kali,author.;
"1890: When Desiderya Lopez, The Sleepy Prophet, finds an abandoned infant on the banks of an arroyo, she recognizes something in his spirit and brings him home. Pidre will go on to become a famous showman in the Anglo West whose main act, Simodecea, is Pidre's fearless, sharpshooting wife, who wrangles bears as part of his show. 1935: Luz "Little Light" Lopez and her brother Diego work the carnival circuit in downtown Denver. Luz, is a tea leaf reader, and Diego is a snake charmer. One day, a pale-faced woman in white fur asks Luz for a reading, calling her by a name that only her brother knows. Later that night at a party downtown, Luz sees Diego dancing with this pale-faced woman, which results in a brawl with the local white supremacist group. Diego leaves town for cover and Luz is left trying to get justice for her brother and family. Merging two multi-generational storylines in Colorado, this is a novel of family love, secrets, and survival. With Fajardo-Anstine's immense capacity to render characters and paint vivid life, set against the Sange de Cristo mountians, Woman of Light is full of the weight, richness, and complexities of mixed blood and mica clay. It delights like an Old Western, and inspires the hope embedded in histories yet-told"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Carnivals; Fortune-telling by tea leaves; Hispanic American families; Hispanic American women; Racism; Women prophets;

Divergent [videorecording] / by Burger, Neil,film director.; Courtney, Jai.; Daugherly, Evan,screenwriter.; Goldwyn, Tony,actor.; James, Theo,1984-; Judd, Ashley,actor.; Kravitz, Zoë,1988-; Roth, Veronica.Divergent.Videorecording.; Stevenson, Ray,1964-; Taylor, Vanessa,screenwriter.; Winslet, Kate,actor.; Woodley, Shailene.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada); Lions Gate Films,production company.; Red Wagon Entertainment (Firm); Summit Entertainment,production company.;
Kate Winslet, Ashley Judd, Tony Goldwyn, Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, Theo James, Shailene Woodley, Jai Courtney.In a world where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues, Tris Prior is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy by a faction leader to destroy all Divergents, Tris must learn to trust in the mysterious Four and together they must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it's too late.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, widescreen; 5.1 Dolby Digital.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Dystopias; Feature films.; Identity (Philosophical concept); Segregation; Social classes; Virtues;
© 2014., Lionsgate ; Distributed by Entertainment One,

Detroit [electronic resource] : become human. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Detroit: Become Human is the latest title in development by Quantic Dream and expands on the studio's legacy of gripping narrative driven experiences (Fahrenheit/Heavy Rain/ Beyond: Two Souls). Throughout the game, players will co-write the story through the actions of several protagonists in an ambitiously bending and thrilling narrative. Detroit: Become Human is set in Detroit City during the year 2038 after the city has been revitalized by the invention and introduction of Androids into everyday life. But when Androids start behaving as if they are alive, events begin to spin out of control. As the player, you will embody several characters, amongst which KARA, CONNOR, and MARKUS. As Kara, you will witness your brave new world turn to chaos as you take on the role of a female service android trying to find her own place in a turbulent social landscape. Whilst you shape the branching narrative as Connor, an Android Cop employed by the human police force to seek out deviant Android such as Markus, a leader of the android group seeking freedom for his people, you will be making choices that will not only determine your own fate, but that of the entire city and possibly beyond. Discover what it really means to be human in a powerfully emotional journey made of choice and consequences.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Blood, intense violence, partial nudity, sexual themes, strong language, use of drugs).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 44 GB storage required ; PS4 Pro enhanced.
Subjects: Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Androids; Human-robot interaction; Detroit: become human (Game); Computer adventure games;

A line to kill : a novel / by Horowitz, Anthony,1955-author.;
"When Ex-Detective Inspector Daniel Hawthorne and his sidekick, author Anthony Horowitz, are invited to an exclusive literary festival on Alderney, an idyllic island off the south coast of England, they don't expect to find themselves in the middle of murder investigation--or to be trapped with a cold-blooded killer in a remote place with a murky, haunted past. Arriving on Alderney, Hawthorne and Horowitz soon meet the festival's other guests--an eccentric gathering that includes a bestselling children's author, a French poet, a TV chef turned cookbook author, a blind psychic, and a war historian--along with a group of ornery locals embroiled in an escalating feud over a disruptive power line. When a local grandee is found dead under mysterious circumstances, Hawthorne and Horowitz become embroiled in the case. The island is locked down, no one is allowed on or off, and it soon becomes horribly clear that a murderer lurks in their midst. But who?"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Horowitz, Anthony, 1955-; Authors; Celebrities; Ex-police officers; Festivals; Islands; Murder; Private investigators; Secrecy;

Five Found Dead A Novel [electronic resource] : by Gentill, Sulari.aut; CloudLibrary;
On a train, there are only so many places to hide… Crime fiction author Joe Penvale has won the most brutal battle of his life. Now that he has finished his intense medical treatment, he and his twin sister, Meredith, are boarding the glorious Orient Express in Paris, hoping for some much-needed rest and rejuvenation. Meredith also hopes that the literary ghosts on the train will nudge Joe's muse awake, and he'll be inspired to write again. And he is; after their first evening spent getting to know some of their fellow travelers, Joe pulls out his laptop and opens a new document. Seems like this trip is just what the doctor ordered… And then some. The next morning, Joe and Meredith are shocked to witness that the cabin next door has become a crime scene, bathed in blood but with no body in sight. The pair soon find themselves caught up in an Agatha Christie-esque murder investigation. Without any help from the authorities, and with the victim still not found, Joe and Meredith are asked to join a group of fellow passengers with law enforcement backgrounds to look into the mysterious disappearance of the man in Cabin16G. But when the steward guarding the crime scene is murdered, it marks the beginning of a killing spree which leaves five found dead—and one still missing. Now Joe and Meredith must fight once again to preserve their newfound future and to catch a cunning killer before they reach the end of the line. USA Today bestselling author Sulari Gentill brings readers on a heart-pounding ride filled with intrigue, suspense, and literary charm in Five Found Dead, perfect for fans of twisty mysteries and books about books. 
Subjects: Electronic books.; Traditional; Amateur Sleuth; International Mystery & Crime;
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