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Nessuno sa che è viva. Nessuno, tranne lui. Essere morta non era facile come Karli pensava. Non poteva chiamare nessuno, usare le sue carte, né farsi vedere in luoghi sorvegliati da telecamere. Il su

Three shells. One rat. With one chance to win and two to lose, which do you choose?Thanks to the turncoats gambit, the investigation has forced the CBI team to split up. After witnessing the birth of a potential new conspiracy, Onima and Jace are stuck at AECC headquarters while Kara and a small team are trapped at a distant station on the other side of the Confederation.All of them are up against politicians and uber-wealthy businesspeople, some of whom seem to be doing illicit things to get even more obscenely rich. Worse, theyre using clones as scapegoats for further distractions and misdirection.As the team works to understand the situation, they find more questions than answers, another Bureau team with a seemingly indifferent work ethic, and have more than one near-fatal encounter.If they fail, it could mean a breakdown of the Confederation, the economy, and throw the galaxy into chaos. Can they keep clonekind, the CBI, and the Confederation out of the crosshairs?To win this game, the team is going to need to turn over every shell.

They hunt the deadliest diseases. Now, theyre hunting a different kind of predator. A sinister pattern is emerging in the sweltering, rain-swept streets of Jakarta. Teenage boys from prominent families are vanishing, only to reappear as lifeless husks marked by a strange rash mimicking a deadly infection. Enter Dr. Michael Bond and Dr. Nathan Shaw. Former Navy SEALs, now elite covert operatives for the US government, are the team dispatched when medical mysteries turn murderous. Bond, the ER doctor with battlefield instincts, and Shaw, the world-renowned infectious disease specialist, are thrust into a clandestine world far more terrifying than any pathogen. From a shocking discovery outside an Aikido dojo to the high-tech labs of FKUI, Bond and Shaw unravel a conspiracy of terrifying scope. Teaming up with tenacious twin Indonesian detective sisters, they uncover a shadow organization profiting from the unspeakable. RED HARVEST is a relentless medical thriller that will leave you breathless. From the chilling opening to a daring aerial escape, Bond and Shaw face a ruthless enemy in a high-stakes battle where failure means an unthinkable cost. Prepare for a descent into a world where the healers become hunters, and the ultimate price is paid in blood.

Jake Callahan is the cocky, hotshot bull rider with a winning streak and an ego to match. When he challenges Kent Rustler, the older, grizzled champ, its supposed to be a simple bet: more winnings for Jake, or a humiliating loss. But Kents got a different kind of prize in mind: if Jake loses, he rides Kents eight-inch cock, bareback. Jake, too proud to back down, agrees, never imagining hell lose. But when the dust settles and the scores are tallied, Jake finds himself forced to straddle the champ.

Hes cold, calculating, and lethal. A killer.Hes also my hero.Finn Decker rescued me from a life in captivity, but not out of mercy. Im his key to destroying the Bratva leader who shattered both our lives. A pawn in his ruthless game of vengeance.I should be afraid. I should run.Instead, Im drawn to the darkness in his eyes, the craving he ignites, and the promise of retribution he offers. And I realizeI want him to use me in ways that have nothing to do with revenge.Only, its hard to tell if Im his leverage, his weakness, or something far more dangerous.His.Because in a war this savage, theres no room for mistakes.Or love.

A Tales Retold EpilogueTwo years after the events that changed her life inA Every Goose A Swan, Tallie de Lacey is marrying her true love, Prince Morgan. But on their wedding day, a mysterious melody lures the couple away from the palace for a special reunion with someone they thought they might never see again. What new secrets and revelations await them on this happiest of occasions?

Castleknob, the first story in the "Kudzu Clan" series, will grab your heart from the opening pages. A family of eight siblings, whose father is missing in action must fulfill the deathbed request of their mother to keep the family together! Faced with either separation or guardianship of their cruel, self-serving uncle, the eldest daughter considers the impossibility of an outcropping of rock their great-uncle had called Castleknob. This story is about the importance of family, endurance, perseverance, and an unyielding trust in God as they begin a new life struggling for survival in a wild and untamed wilderness.

The fire was only the beginning.From the ashes of her mothers lies, Aria Vale forged a fragile new life built on truth. But when the last of Vivienne Vales secrets is uncovered, Aria is forced to face the reflection shes always feared the woman she swore shed never become.Drawn back to the ruins where it all began, Aria discovers that some fires never die. They linger as light flickering, changing until they show you the way home.With the echoes of her past closing in, Aria must choose: surrender to the flames once more, or finally set herself free.

From childhood, Christopher Miles was fascinated by celluloid. This love of the moving image announced itself early: he was just 17 when the BBC screened his first film in 1957. To be a filmmaker, Miles had to sidestep parental plans to enrol him in the family steelworks. He had already been filming in communist China and Argentina when he escaped to Paris where he made his first professional film. Later, working mostly in Europe and America, Miles made a string of intriguing and unusual films, two exploring his obsession with D.H. Lawrence, others bringing works by Jean Anouilh and Jean Genet to the big screen. He writes revealingly of his relationship with his father, of whether he is related to the royal family, and of the host of key figures in the film industry he worked with. Among the stars of his films are Ian McKellen, Ava Gardner, John Gielgud, Susannah York, Franco Nero and Charlotte Rampling. This compelling account goes behind the scenes, setting the films in context and giving the reader a very personal view of contemporary film-making.

«Рассвет без страха» — книга о том, как внутренняя свобода одного человека способна пустить трещину по бетонной стене репрессивной системы.Глебу тридцать семь. Днем он слесарь-инструментальщик пятого

Cassius is missing! A journal of his last whereabouts, called The Consulate Archipelago, was sent to his former employer. Now, Matthew Boxelder, a search and rescue volunteer, was hired to find out what happened to Cassius, using the journal as a guide. Having read the journal is one thing; understanding the truth behind it is another, especially when the society is more advanced and more mysterious than Matthew thought. Even getting to the place that Cassius had written about was far stranger than he expected. Yet Matthew arrived at the archipelago, an island chain that determines who is worthy of moving on to Leserson Island. There he finds out that he does not have enough money to continue on and must get more currency somehow. What makes things even more difficult is that these islands are off the grid, with cell and internet service being sporadic at best. Matthew starts to understand that this is a multi-layered society, with some people being sponsored by families and organizations to breeze through a variety of challenges and then travel to Leserson Island. Others, who have come from many parts of the world, have to work there until they can go on. And even within that context, some jobs are more prestigious than others. Of course, the journal did not prepare Matthew for any of this. Nor did it prepare him for finding a published version of that same journal written in a foreign language. And so, Matthew Boxelder found himself in an ever-widening mystery with a continual swirl of questions: what happened to Cassius? Why were there published copies of Cassius Journal and who created them? Why were so many people interested in going to Leserson Island? And would he find a way to get off this archipelago?

Welcome to The Wolfs Mercy, a cozy little nightmare of a collection where compassion bites back and redemption sometimes wears fur. These tales wander through mist-soaked villages and haunted valleys, where the weather has opinions and the furniture might be keeping secrets. Youll meet Annamarie, who finds mercy in a wolfs yellow eyes; Dara, who pulls a half-dead man out of a frozen river and accidentally wakes something ancient; and Emily, who hears the bell that no one else dares to ring. Each story mixes folklore, psychological suspense, and a dash of something unexplainablelike a ghost who insists on making polite conversation.This is not a book of horror so much as of reckoning: people learning that love and fear are twins in different coats. The tone is lyrical, a little gothic, and occasionally funny in that way small towns are funny when the stakes involve both tea and damnation. If you enjoy stories that glow faintly in the dark and whisper, "Dont worry, its only the truth," then youll be right at home here.

Not many people leave the Mercenary Brotherhood alive either the training kills them, or the life does...Road of Bones and Other Stories follows the adventures of Dhulyn Wolfshead and her Partner Parno Lionsmane as they confront everything their own world and a few others can throw at them. No job is too big or small: from forgery, murder, kidnapping and slavery to battling disgruntled gods, trans-dimensional demons, mad mages and ghosts. And if theyre very lucky, theyll get paid.Collected together for the first time, Road of Bones and Other Stories contains ten stories, including two new stories exclusive to this collection. In the best tradition of Fritz Leibers Fahfrd and Grey Mouser stories, Road of Bones and Other Stories is a sword-and-sorcery lovers delight."Blind Reckoning" "Footprints of the Hound" "A Souls Second Skin" "The Forgers Art" "Doorways in the Sand" "Road of Bones" "Isle of Fog" "Mercenary Code" "Ghostwind" "With Any Luck"Praise for the Dhulyn and Parno novels:"Its science fiction fantasy at its best. ... Malans written a classic fantasy novel that manages to be fresh and compelling. I highly recommend The Sleeping God." Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling author on The Sleeping God"Malan showed a seamless mastery [and] enviable skill with action and setting." Julie Czerneda, author of In The Company Of Others on The Sleeping God"[A]s with similar books by Fritz Leiber, Jennifer Roberson, and Simon R. Green, the real joy in the interplay between the two partners. ... Easily the best of the authors three novels to date." Critical Mass on The Soldier King"Terrific fight scenes, excellent character development and just the right amount of political intrigue make for a great fantasy read." Monsters and Critics on The Storm Witch"The pace is fast, smooth and flawless [Path Of The Sun is] the best book of the series [...] expands upon an already fascinating world." Monsters and Critics on Path of the Sun

Late into the longest night, a certain magic stirs.Daring demons, sassy spirits, winsome witches, and humble humansnone can resist the magic of the winter solstice. Rich with imagination, brimming with heart, and blazingly hot, this cozy anthology spans worlds near and far to bring you nine timeless stories of sapphic love.The Difference Between Christmas and Yule by Tilly Bramley - Human Forensic Scientist x Lillith DemonessTidal Affairs by Emlyn Gray - Human Sailor x Potions WitchIts Cute What a Mess You Are by Imogen Knowed - Ice Witch x Fire WitchSolstice Faerie Surprise by Amelia Lascaux - Wind Witch x Three Faerie VisitorsWitches, Wishes, and Wax by Maya Maitea - Fire Witch x Ice WitchOut of the Woods by Kenzie James - Green Witch x Mysterious WomanSniffles and Sonnets by Melissa Montecuollo- Sniffly Human x Winsome Witch Moonstar and Firelight by E. K. Darnell - Frost Bat Shifter x Pink WitchThe Spirit of Forlorn Flames by Bethany Baker - Human Analyst x Sentient Candle SpiritYULETIDE YEARNING: A SAPPHIC SOLSTICE ANTHOLOGY collects nine romantic sapphic short stories by queer indie authors. Here youll find forced proximity, enemies to lovers, insta-lust, inconvenient mating bonds, secret pining, a pet raven, hot apple cider, fresh cookies, cozy cabins, potions, spells, and more. These sweet, spicy, and witchy stories of sapphic love will keep you warm through the longest night of the year.

In the second act of life, will she finally come first?After decades of holding everyone else together, Celia Hart returns to Stillwater Springs burned out and broken-hearted. Her marriage is over, her grown son still needs mothering, and her fathers slipping memory means he needs more help than she can give. The hometown that once felt too small now feels too full of ghostsespecially Bo Porter, the boy next door turned man she never stopped wanting.Once upon a time, Bo and Celia were inseparable. Until high school turned him into the golden boy: football star, prom king, and boyfriend to the head cheerleader. Celia was the quiet one, the fixer, the friend who faded into the background. And even now, with Bo widowed and her own husband long gonerun back to his first love, no lessshe cant shake the feeling that shes always been someones second choice.Surrounded by old girlfriends with their own unfinished business, Celia wonders if its not too late to choose herself. To love without losing. And to stop surviving long enough to actually live.Heartfelt, sexy, and full of bone-deep truth, Still the One is a story for every woman who thought she had to earn rest, prove her worth, or carry it all alone. Sometimes, coming home isnt about starting overits about finally letting yourself belong.

In a city built on lies, trust is the deadliest weapon.A red carpet premiere. A prison riot. A death in one of Londons most exclusive restaurants.The connection should be impossible, but personal security specialist Jason Hunter knows better. Beneath the glamour and power lies a network built on greed, control, and secrets worth killing for.As the pressure builds, Jason is forced into a dangerous game where every move could be his last. And in a world this corrupt, the truth wont set you free it will get you killed.Will this fight be his last?This book can be read as a standalone.

Its an actual collision when Tobias Duncan, 57, meets Laura Keell, 55. To Laura, Tobias is like a charging bull elephant.Tobias cant forget the beautiful plus-sized woman and Laura finds herself dreaming of Tobias. Sadly, both know theyll never see each other again. That is, until Lauras chance meeting with a friend of Tobias.But there is a problem that neither share. Tobias wants a woman who dictates the terms during sex. And Laura? Laura loves to be in charge.They drop hints over a few weeks until a rather interesting event sees Laura confess. Immediately their romance goes from simmering to sizzling.Nothing can come between them as their love growsthat is, until a tragedy strikes.

O cirurgião pediátrico Dr. Carlos Emanuel Rocha de Melo compartilha em O hospital da minha vida uma narrativa real e comovente sobre sua jornada em um dos maiores hospitais exclusivamente pediátricos

A debut sci-fi mystery set on an abandoned future Earth, featuring a twisty mystery straight out of a John le Carré novel, a group of larger-than-life characters who’d be at home in the work of John

Isabella Montgomery has spent her career making other peoples hotels successful. At fifty-five, shes finally ready to create something of her own. When the historic Wexley Inn on South Carolinas exclusive Wexley Island goes up for sale, she sees it as fatethe perfect opportunity to fulfill her lifelong dream of owning a charming bed and breakfast in the Lowcountry.What she doesnt see coming is Thomas Langley, the only contractor on the island available to handle the inns desperately needed renovations. The same Thomas who was her first love at college, who disappeared without explanation thirty years ago, breaking her heart and altering the course of her life.As they work together to restore the inn to its former glory, the spark between them rekindles as if three decades had never passed. With the support of her new friends in the exclusive Lowcountry Ladies Club, Isabella begins to imagine a future she never thought possible. But her hard-won business instincts tell her Thomas is hiding something about why he really left all those years agoand why hes back on Wexley Island now.With the grand reopening approaching and storms always brewing offshore that threaten everything shes worked for, Isabella must decide if she can trust the man who once shattered her heart. Because this time, its not just her heart at stakeits her dream, her future, and the historic inn thats already starting to feel like home.Set against the backdrop of the enchanting Wexley Island, with its pristine beaches, swaying palmettos, and tight-knit community, The Wexley Inn is a story of second chances, facing the past, and discovering that sometimes the longest journeys lead us right where we belong.