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  Echoes of Duty: In Search of...

  Gordon Greene

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  In the tranquil embrace of the US Virgin Islands, former Green Beret Mark Peltier, code-named Bravo, seeks refuge from a tumultuous past. Amidst the azure waters and gentle breezes, he believes he's found the solace he desperately craves, a chance to peel away the layers of emotional wounds and rebuild his shattered spirit. But tranquility is a fragile illusion, shattered in an instant when a beloved four-year-old child under Mark's care is mercilessly abducted. Suddenly, the peaceful oasis Mark has fought so hard to attain is thrust into chaos, and he finds himself confronting the memories of his past with a vengeance he thought he'd left behind. As Mark embarks on a desperate quest to rescue the innocent child, the echoes of duty reverberate through his soul, intertwining the events of the present with the memories of his past. With each step, he delves deeper into the shadows of his history, grappling with questions of identity, loyalty, and the true meaning of redemption. But the abduction of Becky Walsh is not Mark's only challenge. As he races against time to find the child, he must also navigate the relentless scrutiny of the FBI, who raise troubling questions about his mysterious past. Caught between the forces of darkness and the flickering light of hope, Mark must summon every ounce of courage and resilience to confront the events that threaten to consume him. “Echoes of Duty: In Search of Innocence” is a riveting tale of suspense and sacrifice, courage and resilience, weaving a tapestry of human emotions and the indomitable spirit of the human heart. Join Mark Peltier on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, where the echoes of duty collide with the quest for innocence, and the true measure of heroism is revealed in the face of adversity.

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  The Adventure of the...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans" is one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It is one of eight stories in the cycle collected as His Last Bow, and is the second and final appearance of Mycroft Holmes. Doyle ranked "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans" fourteenth in a list of his nineteen favourite Sherlock Holmes stories.
  The monotony of thick smog-shrouded London is broken by a sudden visit from Holmes' brother Mycroft. He has come about some missing, secret submarine plans. Seven of the ten pages - three are still missing - were found with Arthur Cadogan West's body. He was a young clerk in a government office at Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, whose body was found next to the Underground tracks near the Aldgate tube station, his head crushed. He had little money with him (although there appears to have been no robbery), theatre tickets, and curiously, no Underground ticket. The three missing pages by themselves could enable one of Britain's enemies to build a Bruce-Partington submarine.

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  Ashes to Ashes

  Paul Finch

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  The Sunday Times bestseller returns with his next unforgettable crime thriller. Fans of MJ Arlidge and Stuart MacBride won’t be able to put this down. 
  John Sagan is a forgettable man. You could pass him in the street and not realise he’s there. But then, that’s why he’s so dangerous. 
  A torturer for hire, Sagan has terrorised – and mutilated – countless victims. And now he’s on the move. DS Mark ‘Heck’ Heckenburg must chase the trail, even when it leads him to his hometown of Bradburn – a place he never thought he’d set foot in again. 
  But Sagan isn’t the only problem. Bradburn is being terrorised by a lone killer who burns his victims to death. And with the victims chosen at random, no-one knows who will be next. Least of all Heck… 
  Paul Finch, the Sunday Times bestselling author, delivers a traditional police procedural filled with mystery and psychological thrillers. This bestselling book will have you questioning what is fiction and what could very well be reality. 
  For fans of Jd Kirk (A Killer of Influence), Mark Billingham (What the Night Brings), Chris Carter (The Death Watcher), Tim Weaver (You Were Gone), and Simon Kernick (Die Alone).

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  Six Easy Pieces - Easy Rawlins...

  Walter Mosley

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  Easy Rawlins mysteries--original short stories from the New York Times bestselling and award-winning mystery author. As Carolyn See said in The Washington Post Book World: "God bless the day that Walter Mosley created Easy Rawlins!"This handsome collection contains six interconnected stories. Fans can now add these original stories in Six Easy Pieces to their Walter Mosley library: "Smoke," "Crimson Stain," "Silver Lining," "Lavender," "Gato Green," "Gray-Eyed Death," and "Amber Gate."

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  Levant Mirage

  Frank V. Costanza

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  Adam Michaels is no James Bond. Once a young ivy league and notorious playboy, Michaels inexplicably quits the club circuit and joins the army. Not too many years later, he finds himself a scapegoat when America suffers its single worst defeat in her longest war. Relegated to the Pentagon's political backwaters, Michaels' life takes an unexpected turn. A terrorist captive claims a decade old shipping accident had actually been sabotage. All the crew had died without even a call for help. The target: a sophisticated weapon system from a DARPA research project team that had been headed by the one-time shining star, Adam Michaels. Radical Islamic terrorists theorize Michaels may be the only one able to thwart their plans and set out to end his life. In a heart-pounding, high octane race with evil, Michaels finds himself the final hurdle to prevent a crushing end to western civilization. 

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  Death in the Baja - A San Amaro...

  Marnie J Ross

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  Julia Garcia isn't just breaking barriers as the first woman sergeant in the San Amaro State Police; she's shattering them. Despite being the most educated officer on the force, her career aspirations seem out of reach amidst the monotony of solving petty robberies and domestic disputes. Adding insult to injury, her male superiors dismiss her, perpetuating a culture where female officers are an afterthought. 
  But when an American resident disappears while hiking in the Baja desert with friends, Julia's unique blend of skills and fluency in English thrusts her into the heart of a gripping, high-profile case. As the search intensifies, Julia's instincts scream that something far more sinister lurks beneath the surface. Determined to unravel the truth, she must navigate a labyrinth of deceit and danger, drawing upon her intellect and training to decipher fact from fiction. 
  In a Mexican male-dominated world where skepticism meets every stride she takes, Julia faces her toughest challenge yet. Will she have the courage to trust her instincts, defy the odds, and uncover the chilling reality lurking in the shadows? 
  Ross’s characters are well-rounded and engaging. Readers will enjoy—and learn from—this page-turning thriller and will undoubtedly look forward to Ross’s future San Amaro mysteries. 
  Sarah Poulette, The US Review of Books 
   …captivating, fast-paced, suspense-filled, and enlightening. This book would appeal to lovers of crime, suspense, detective, and mystery stories. I loved the storyline and impressive character development…a riveting story! 
  Jennifer Ibiam, Readers’ Favorite

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