Resultados para "The Attempt" en Literatura y ficción

Contains books one and two of the Attempted Vampirism series. Attempted Vampirism, book one It's not easy being a vampire - just ask Jonathan. As the 32nd lord of Bloodhaven, Jonathan is a vampire noble. Alas, he's a noble in name only. Forget gold, diamonds, and bountiful estates. All he has to...

With his peaceful life as a scholar far behind him and his ever-growing mountain of debt to the Department of Taxation hanging over him, Jonathan can't afford to play it safe. If he wants to get his castle back, he'll need to take a few risks. At least he's not facing danger alone. Whether it's his faithful butler, a former paladin, a shapeshifter who might have gotten stuck, a land-loving merman, a wandering werewolf, a huntress in disguise, or a raccoon who can remodel the landscape, Jonathan will have plenty of company as he runs (or is dragged) headlong into danger.

Saskia could see that the ice near the shore was several centimetres thick. Pieter had told her that the lake never froze over entirely, that there was always an expanse of water at the centre which remained liquid.

The war isn’t over yet. They have allied the entire Middle East under a single flag. Israel is their first target. Then, Europe, the UK, and the United States homeland become targets, not just for attacks but for invasion. This wouldn’t be possible without a new alliance with China, the ability to turn the smart weapons of the world’s remaining superpowers back into stupid weapons, through a thermonuclear attack followed by a biological weapon larger than any the world has ever seen.

The Attempted Murder of Teddy Roosevelt casts this event in a darker light. John Hay, the Secretary of State, finds himself in pursuit of a would-be assassin, investigating the motives of TR’s many enemies, including political rivals and the industrial trusts. He crosses paths with luminaries of the day, such as best-pal Henry Adams, Emma Goldman, J.P. Morgan, Mark Hanna, and (as an investigatory sidekick) the infamous Nellie Bly, who will help Hay protect the man who wants to transform a nation.

What happens when a murder uncovers a conspiracy powerful enough to threaten the nation? Assassination Attempt!: Alone Wolfe by Robert Workman, narrated by Robert Workman and J. Spots, and produced and published by Audiobook Publishing Services, is a gripping political thriller audiobook packed with crime, suspense, conspiracy, mystery, action, and unforgettable characters. Private investigator Nick Wolfe is no stranger to danger, but nothing prepares him for the shocking murder of his longtime mentor.

Ron's confusing weekend continues with more second-hand stories of his wife's sexual adventures, but he resists believing it. It's possible the stories he's hearing are all made up in a continuing effort to humiliate him. But even if the stories are fiction, he can't deny the excitement they generate within him. Is his naive wife even capable of the acts she's credited with? The story culminates in a turning point for their marriage. Will the couple survive after their unbridled weekend getaway?

To the outside world, Ron has it all: a great career and a drop-dead gorgeous wife. The missing piece? Sex. No matter what he tried, his wife was not interested. In his desperation to save his marriage, Ron makes a fateful decision: to give his wife a dose of specially concocted drug guaranteed to light a fire in any libido.

Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. This box set includes: TEXAS RANGER DEFENDER (A Texas Justice novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Laura Scott When Texas ranger Tucker Powell hears gunshots on his ranch and finds a woman...

His search for the truth turns into a fight for survival. When Texas ranger Tucker Powell hears gunshots on his ranch and finds a woman in bloodstained clothes who is desperate for help, he offers her shelter. She claims to have no memories of who she is or how she got there, but is certain that...

The second book in USA TODAY bestselling romantic suspense author Colleen Coble's Annie Pederson Series (following Edge of Dusk) returns to fan-favorite Rock Harbor as ranger Annie Pederson tries to find a way to balance justice and grace. As if the last few months haven't been hard...

Forensics expert Laughton Rees hunts an unusually clever killer who appears to be staging murder scenes just for her in this twisty new psychological thriller by the bestselling author of the Sanctus trilogy. How do you catch a killer if the victim doesn’t exist? A glamorous woman is murdered...

Enjoy four classic Long, Tall Texans stories from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer! Christopher Wealthy Christopher Deverell has everything he could ever want. But the jaded millionaire has never opened his heart to let a woman in—that is, until he’s confronted by determined...

“You can’t help but fall in love with Lynsay Sands!” —Christina Dodd New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands takes romance fans on The Husband Hunt. Bestselling author Suzanne Enoch, declares that, “Lynsay Sands hits all the right notes,” and any reader who has ever been...

A debut collection of moving and darkly witty stories from an "admirably fearless" (New York Times Book Review) writer whom critics have compared to Michael Chabon, E.L. Doctorow, and Dennis Lehane A Massachusetts Book Award "Must Read" Selection When marriages, friendships, and families come...

To the outside world, Ron has it all: a great career and a drop-dead gorgeous wife. The missing piece? Sex. No matter what he tries, his wife is not interested. In his desperation to save his marriage, Ron makes a fateful decision: to give his wife a dose of a specially-concocted drug, guaranteed to light a fire in any libido.