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- Paradox / by Coulter, Catherine,author.;
- With unparalleled suspense and her trademark explosive twists, #1 New York Times bestselling author Catherine Coulter delves into the terrifying mind of an escaped mental patient obsessed with revenge in this next installment of her riveting FBI series. When he fails to kidnap five-year-old Sean Savich, agents Sherlock and Savich know they're in his crosshairs and must find him before he continues with his 'kill' list. Chief Ty Christie of Willicott, Maryland, witnesses a murder at dawn from the deck of her cottage on Lake Massey. When dragging the lake, not only do the divers find the murder victim, they also discover dozens of bones. Even more shocking is the identification of a unique belt buckle found among the bones. Working together with Chief Christie, Savich and Sherlock soon discover a frightening connection between the bones and the escaped psychopath. Paradox is a chilling mix of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, old secrets that refuse to stay buried, and ruthless greed that keep Savich and Sherlock and Chief Ty Christie working at high speed to uncover the truth before their own bones end up at the bottom on the lake.
- Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation; Sherlock, Lacey (Fictitious character); Savich, Dillon (Fictitious character); Murder;
- Northern spy / by Berry, Flynn,1986-author.;
- "A producer at the Belfast bureau of the BBC, Tessa is at work one day when the news of another raid comes on the air. The IRA may have gone underground after the Good Friday agreement, but they never really went away, and lately, bomb threats, arms drops, and helicopters floating ominously over the city have become features of everyday life. As the anchor requests the public's help in locating those responsible for this latest raid - a robbery at a gas station - Tessa's sister appears on the screen. Tessa watches in shock as Marian pulls a black mask over her face. The police believe Marian has joined the IRA, but Tessa knows this is impossible. They were raised to oppose Republicanism, and the violence enacted in its name. They've attended peace vigils together. And besides, Marian is vacationing by the sea. Tessa just spoke to her yesterday. When the truth of what has happened to Marian reveals itself, Tessa will be forced to choose: between her ideals and her family, between standing by and action. Walking an increasingly perilous road, she fears nothing more than endangering the one person she loves more fiercely than her sister: her infant son. A riveting and exquisite novel about family, terror, motherhood, betrayal, and the staggering human costsof an intractable conflict, Northern Spy cements Flynn Berry's status as one of the most sophisticated and accomplished authors of crime and suspense novels working today"--
- Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Irish Republican Army; Sisters; Single mothers;
- Spies : the epic intelligence war between East and West / by Walton, Calder,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."The riveting, secret story of the hundred-year intelligence war between Russia and the West with lessons for our new superpower conflict with China. Spies is the history of the secret war that Russia and the West have been waging for a century. Espionage, sabotage, and subversion were the Kremlin's means to equalize the imbalance of resources between the East and West before, during, and after the Cold War. There was nothing "unprecedented" about Russian meddling in the 2016 US presidential election. It was simply business as usual, new means used for old ends. The Cold War started long before 1945. But the West fought back after World War II, mounting its own shadow war, using disinformation, vast intelligence networks, and new technologies against the Soviet Union. Spies is an inspiring, engrossing story of the best and worst of mankind: bravery and honor, treachery and betrayal. The narrative shifts across continents and decades, from the freezing streets of St. Petersburg in 1917 to the bloody beaches of Normandy; from coups in faraway lands to present-day Moscow where troll farms, synthetic bots, and weaponized cyber-attacks being launched on the woefully unprepared West. It is about the rise and fall of eastern superpowers: Russia's past and present and the global ascendance of China. Mining hitherto secret archives in multiple languages, Calder Walton shows that the Cold War started earlier than commonly assumed, that it continued even after the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991, and that Britain and America's clandestine struggle with the Soviet government provides key lessons for countering China today. This fresh reading of history, combined with practical takeaways for our current great power struggles, make Spies a unique and essential addition to the history of the Cold War and the unrolling conflict between the United States and China that will dominate the 21st century"--
- Subjects: Cold War.; East and West.; Espionage; Espionage; Intelligence service; Intelligence service; Intelligence service; Intelligence service; World politics;
- Just drive : life in the bus lane / by Blue, Deke N.,author.;
- “'JUST DRIVE - Life in the Bus Lane' provides a rare look at life from the operator's seat. Spanning five years, this book is a collection of posts from a Portland, Oregon bus operator's blog about his job. From the unique perspective of a “contemplative bus driver,” this book chronicles Deke's career from trainee to seasoned operator. Sharing his adventures from the tragic to the wondrous or hilarious, he adds color to one of the world's most stressful occupations. Readers have described his writing as riveting, engaging and vividly descriptive. Join the legions of Deke's readers who enjoy his entertaining free-flowing style that describes a realistic view ‘From the Driver Side'"--Page [4] of cover.
- Subjects: Bus drivers; Bus driving;
- Malinalli A Novel [electronic resource] : by Chapa, Veronica.aut; CloudLibrary;
- An imaginative retelling of the triumphs and sorrows of one of the most controversial and misunderstood women in Mexico’s history and mythology, perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Gods of Jade and Shadow and Zoraida Córdova’s The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina. A real-life historical figure, the woman known as Malinalli, Malintzin, La Malinche, Doña Marina, and Malinalxochitl was the Nahua interpreter who helped Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés communicate with the native people of Mexico. When indigenous leaders observed her marching into their cities, they believed she was a goddess—blessed with the divine power to interpret the Spaniards’ intentions for their land. Later, historians and pop culture would deem her a traitor—the “Indian” girl who helped sell Mexico’s future to an invader. In this riveting, fantastical retelling, Malinalli is all of those things and more, but at heart, she’s a young girl, kidnapped into slavery by age twelve, and fighting to survive the devastation wrought by both the Spanish and Moctezuma’s greed and cruelty. Blessed with magical powers, and supported by a close-knit circle of priestesses, Mali vows to help defend her people’s legacy. In vivid, compelling prose, debut author Veronica Chapa spins an epic tale of magic, sisterhood, survival, and Mexican resilience. This is the first novel to reimagine and reinterpret Malinalli’s story with the empathy, humanity, and awe she’s always deserved.
- Subjects: Electronic books.; Hispanic & Latino; Historical; Native American & Aboriginal;
- © 2025., Atria/Primero Sueno Press,
- Sticky, sexy, sad : swipe culture and the darker side of dating apps / by Orchard, Treena,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."Lifelong luddite Treena Orchard was a newly sober woman coming off a much-needed break from relationships, reluctantly taking the digital plunge by downloading a dating app. Instead of the fun, easy experiences advertised on swiping platforms, she discovered endless upkeep, ghosting, fleeting moments of sexual connection, and a steady flow of misogyny. In Sticky, Sexy, Sad, Orchard uses her skills as both an anthropologist who studies sexuality and a sex-positive feminist to explore what it feels like to want love while also resisting the addictive pull of platforms designed to make us swipe-dependent. She asks important questions for those searching for love in the modern era: What are the social and human impacts of using dating apps? How can we maintain our integrity and warm-blooded desire for intimacy while swiping? Can we resist some of the problematic aspects of swipe culture? Is love on dating apps even possible? Revealing how dating apps are powerful social and sexual technologies that are radically transforming sexuality, relationships, and how we think about ourselves, this remarkable book cracks the code of modern romance. Told with humor and vulnerability, Sticky, Sexy, Sad is a riveting and inspiring guide to staying true to ourselves amid the digitization of love in the twenty-first century"--
- Subjects: Intimacy (Psychology); Love.; Online dating.; Sex.; Mobile apps;
- Nobody's Girl A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice [electronic resource] : by Giuffre, Virginia Roberts.aut; Plummer, Thérèse.nrt; Zackman, Gabra.nrt; CloudLibrary;
- The unforgettable memoir by the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the woman who dared to take on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell The world knows Virginia Roberts Giuffre as Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s most outspoken victim: the woman whose decision to speak out helped send both serial abusers to prison, whose photograph with Prince Andrew catalyzed his fall from grace. But her story has never been told in full, in her own words—until now. In April 2025, Giuffre took her own life. She left behind a memoir written in the years preceding her death and stated unequivocally that she wanted it published. Nobody’s Girl is the riveting and powerful story of an ordinary girl who would grow up to confront extraordinary adversity. Here, Giuffre offers an unsparing and definitive account of her time with Epstein and Maxwell, who trafficked her and others to numerous prominent men. She also details the molestation she suffered as a child, as well as her daring escape from Epstein and Maxwell’s grasp at nineteen. Giuffre remade her life from scratch and summoned the courage to not only hold her abusers to account but also advocate for other victims. The pages of Nobody’s Girl preserve her voice—and her legacy—forever. Nobody’s Girl is an astonishing affirmation of Giuffre’s unshakable will—first, to claw her way out of victimhood, and then to shine light on wrongdoing and fight for a safer, fairer world. Equal parts intimate and fierce, it is a remarkable narrative of fortitude in the face of depravity and despair.
- Subjects: Audiobooks.; Personal Memoirs; Women; Sexual Abuse & Harassment;
- © 2025., Penguin Random House,
- Grey's anatomy. [videorecording] : life changes / by Chambers, Justin,actor.; Dempsey, Patrick,1966-actor.; Oh, Sandra,1971-actor.; Pickens, James,actor.; Pompeo, Ellen,actor.; Ramirez, Sara,actor.; Rhimes, Shonda.; Wilson, Chandra,1969-actor.; ABC Studios,publisher.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;
- Disc 1. I must have lost it on the wind -- Puzzle with a piece missing -- Got to be real -- Only mama knows -- Bend and break.Disc 2. Don't let's start -- Could we start again, please? -- Risk -- Where do we go from here?.Disc 3. The bed's too big without you -- All I could do was cry -- The great pretender -- Staring at the end.Disc 4. The distance -- I feel the earth move -- Don't dream it's over -- With or without you -- When I grow up.Disc 5. Crazy love -- One flight down -- How to save a life -- She's leaving home.Disc 6. Time stops-- You're my home -- You're my home [Extended episode] -- Bonus features.Ellen Pompeo, Patrick Dempsey, Justin Chambers, James Pickens Jr., Sandra Oh, Chandra Wilson, Jessica Capshaw, Sarah Drew, Jerrika Hinton, Camilla Luddington, Kevin McKidd, Sara Ramirez, Caterina Scorsone, Jesse Williams.Primetime television's most riveting hour hits new heights as secrets of the past come to light and critical choices shape the future. While Callie and Arizona examine their relationship, Dr. Herman delivers staggering news that will rock the hospital to its core. Meanwhile, Derek leaves Meredith to discover the ultimate truth, and Maggie's shocking announcement proves that blood is thicker than water.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) enhanced for 16x9 televisions, Dolby Digital 5.1.
- Subjects: Interns (Medicine); Man-woman relationships; Medical television programs.; Residents (Medicine); Surgeons; Television programs.;
- For private home use only.
- Shred sisters : a novel / by Lerner, Betsy,author.;
- "From Betsy Lerner, celebrated author of The Bridge Ladies, comes a wry and riveting debut novel about family, mental illness, and a hard-won path between two sisters. It is said that when one person in a family is unstable, the whole family is destabilized. Meet the Shreds. Olivia is the sister in the spotlight, but when her stunning confidence morphs into something erratic and unpredictable, she becomes a hurricane leaving the Shred family wrecked in her wake. Put simply, she has no brakes. Younger sister Amy, cautious and studious to the core, dreams of winning a Nobel Prize in science. Amy believes in facts, proof, and the empirical world. Except none of that can explain what's happening to Ollie, whose physical beauty and charisma mask the bipolar disorder that will shatter Amy's carefully constructed world. As Amy comes of age and seeks to find her place-first in academics, then New York publishing, and through a series of men-every step brings collisions with Ollie. For all that upends and unsettles these sisters, an inextricable bond always draws them back. Spanning two decades, Shred Sisters is an intimate and bittersweet story exploring the fierce complexities of sisterhood, mental health, loss and love. If anything is true it's what Amy learns on her road to self-acceptance: No one will love you or hurt you more than a sister"--
- Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Dysfunctional families; Mental illness; Sisters;
- The chalk man : a novel / by Tudor, C. J.,author.;
- "A riveting and brilliantly plotted psychological suspense, this razor-sharp debut will keep readers guessing right up to the shocking ending. In 1986, Eddie and his friends are just kids on the verge of adolescence. They spend their days biking around their sleepy little English village and looking for any taste of excitement they can get. The chalk men are their secret code; little chalk stick figures they leave for each other as messages only they can understand. But then a mysterious chalk man leads them right to a dismembered body, and nothing will ever be the same. In 2016, Eddie is fully grown, and thinks he's put his past behind him. But then he gets a letter in the mail, containing a single chalk stick figure. When it turns out his other friends got the same messages, they think it could be a prank ... until one of them turns up dead. That's when Eddie realizes that saving himself means finally figuring out what really happened all those years ago. Expertly alternating between flashbacks and the present day, The Chalk Man is the very best kind of suspense novel, one where every character is wonderfully fleshed out and compelling, where every mystery has a satisfying payoff, and where the twists will shock even the savviest reader."--
- Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Chalk drawing; Games;
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