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  The Soul Game

  Javier Castillo

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  From the bestselling author of THE SNOW GIRL After reaching 2,000,000 copies sold, Javier Castillo challenges the reader in his fifth novel. Will you play the game? New York, 2011. A fifteen-year-old girl is found crucified in a suburb on the outskirts. Miren Triggs, an investigative reporter for the Manhattan Press, unexpectedly receives a mysterious envelope. Inside: a Polaroid picture of another gagged and bound teenager, with a simple caption: "GINA PEBBLES, 2002”. Miren Triggs and Jim Schmoer, her former journalism professor, follow the trail of the girl in the image while they investigate the crucifixion in New York. They will be led deep into a religious institution with strange rituals, and immersed in a dark secret that, if revealed, could change everything. With more than 2,000,000 copies of his previous novels sold, Javier Castillo places the pieces of a new and macabre thriller on the table and invites the reader to a join in a dangerous game with the most precious prize at stake. What the critics have said:«Javier Castillo is undoubtedly the new phenomenon of European literature.»Joël Dicker «Javier Castillo's work grips the reader from the first moment.»EL PAÍS «I am very grateful to have discovered Javier Castillo.»Donato Carrisi «Javier Castillo has revolutionized the publishing market.»La Verdad «The Spanish Stephen King.»ABC

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  Nightwatch - an action-adventure...

  M. L. Buchman

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  As the Arctic melts, the fabled Northwest and Northeast Passages are opening. But are they opening to war? 
  A Chinese freighter attacked. A sabotaged passenger jet crashed in Quebec. And high overhead an E-4B Nightwatch, America’s fortress-in-the-sky, sees all. 
  With nations shifting to high alert, Miranda Chase lands once more in the midst of the fray. But first she must fight battles of her own. Can she conquer the emotional chaos her autism unleashes amid the loss of her past? In time to save her team? —And avert the disaster playing out under the Northern Lights? 
  A tale of high adventure, airplanes, and espionage. 
  "Miranda is utterly compelling!" - Booklist, starred review 
  “Escape Rating: A. Five Stars! OMG just start with Drone and be prepared for a fantastic binge-read!” -Reading Reality

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  A Scandal In Bohemia

  Sir Aarthur Conan Doyl

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  After Watson's marriage, his visits to the peculiar detective, Sherlock Holmes, became infrequent. Watson had settled into a happy life with his wife, Mary Morstan, while Holmes continued his work at 221b Baker Street, freelancing in criminal cases. One day, while on his way back from his practice, Watson pays a visit to Holmes, where they are met by a mysterious man who reveals himself to be the King of Bohemia. The royal presents Holmes with an intriguing problem: a damning photograph exists of him and a woman with whom he had a heated affair prior to his engagement to the daughter of the King of Scandinavia. With his unerring intuition and world-renowned detective skills, the King of Bohemia seeks Holmes' assistance to recover the incriminating photograph. 
  Embark on a literary journey like no other and experience Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic adventure, 'A Scandal In Bohemia,' in a unique audiobook format. Relax as you are immersed in a rich background environment of sound that transports you to victorian London and puts you right at the center of the action. Listen as our experienced narrator reads at a steady pace, allowing you to take in every detail and savor every moment of this timeless classic. Get comfy in your armchair, clasping a warm cup of tea as Sherlock Holmes, aided by Dr. John Watson, delves deep into the mysteries of a complex case. Follow their journey as they unravel the past romance's of Europe's King of Bohemia, engaging in a thrilling game of wits that will keep you hooked until the very end. 
  The Lullify Audiobook is a unique listening experience that immerses you in the story through background environments and foley sounds. By bringing narration to life with these elements, we transport you directly into the heart of the tale. Designed for a more calming experience this is the perfect new way to take in classic stories.

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  Postponement

  Diane M. Dresback

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  "A thought-provoking story that will keep you questioning long after the last page... A journey into a future that feels frighteningly possible." - ReaderWhat if you could place your newborn into cryo-suspension until it was more convenient to bring him or her home? 
  In an Austin, Texas Postponement Center, Nora Collins helps parents make the controversial choice to cryogenically preserve their newborns until the time is more convenient to bring them home. But for a woman past child-bearing years, watching over frozen babies becomes more than just a job—it becomes an obsession that forces Nora to confront her own past decisions. 
  ★ A unique blend of domestic thriller and near-future science fiction 
  ★ A story that tackles complex moral questions without taking sides 
  ★ An emotional journey of redemption and difficult choices 
  ★ A thought-provoking look at the future of parenthood 
  "I read it in one sitting... a story that makes you think while keeping you on the edge of your seat." - Reader 
  When a mother's decision puts her child's life at risk, Nora must choose between professional duty and moral obligation. Her choice will challenge everything she believes about right and wrong, past and future, love and sacrifice. 
  Perfect for readers who love:Thought-provoking moral dilemmasNear-future science fictionCharacter-driven suspenseComplex emotional dramaStories that challenge contemporary issues 
  From Diane M. Dresback comes a story that bridges the gap between current reproductive debates and future possibilities, asking one crucial question: Just because we can postpone parenthood, should we? 
  First Place Winner - Women's Clean Fiction, Incipere Book Award

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  Operation Arctic Sting - A Mac...

  Robert G. Williscroft

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  Hand-to-hand combat with Soviet Morskoy Spetsnaz divers under the ice!  
  “By far the most comprehensive and accurate narrative of the operation of a nuclear submarine I have ever read.” —Michael D. LaNoue, Nuclear Submarine Sonar Tech 
   
  As USS Teuthis Saturation Dive Team Officer-in-Charge Mac McDowell leads his submarine team laying acoustic arrays under the Arctic ice, they capture an abandoned fully automated Alfa-class Soviet sub. Piloting their prize through the ice pack to the U.S. East Coast, they must evade or confront other Soviet subs trying to recover the sub—or sink it. Breathtaking deep-sea clashes erupt, including hand-to-hand combat with Soviet Morskoy Spetsnaz divers under the ice. Too far from Teuthis to escape, the Americans are accosted by a 6-ton orca. Will Mac’s ship survive long enough to reach friendly waters, or will the men become just another meal for a deadly whale?

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  Murder With Motive

  Blythe Baker

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  When Sylvia Shipman's uncle plunges to his death on the eve of a catastrophic stock market crash, the verdict is suicide. But Sylvia doubts the official story after seeing a sinister stranger fleeing the scene. She doubts it even more after learning of her uncle's secret criminal connections. 
   
   
   
  With the help of her family's attractive new chauffeur, the mysteriously capable Miles, Sylvia chases the true killer through the swanky jazz clubs and shadowed alleyways of 1920s New York. But in her quest for answers, is she prepared to face an ultimate revelation more shocking than any she has imagined?

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