Thrillers (Fiction)

  • Verses for the dead : Pendergast, book 18

    Creator

    Child, Lincoln

    Preston, Douglas J.

    Abstract

    FBI SPECIAL AGENT PENDERGAST MUST CONFRONT A STRANGE, OTHERWORLDLY CIRCUMSTANCE-A NEW PARTNERSHIP-IN THE LATEST ENTRY IN PRESTON & CHILD'S #1 BESTSELLING SERIES. After an overhaul of leadership at the FBI's New York office, Special Agent A.X.L. Pendergast is forced to accept an unthinkable condition of continued employment-he must work with a partner. Pendergast and his new teammate, junoior FBI agent Coldmoon, are assigned the case of a devious new killer whose killing spree spans the countryside, and whose crimes are distinguished by a mysterious M.O.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [Ashland, Oregon]

    Blackstone Publishing

    Not specified
  • Use of force : Scot Harvath, book 16

    Creator

    Thor, Brad

    Abstract

    Includes A BONUS INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor. As a storm rages across the Mediterranean Sea, a terrifying distress call is made to the Italian Coast Guard. Days later, a body washes ashore. Identified as a high value terrorism suspect (who had disappeared three years prior), his name sends panic through the Central Intelligence Agency. Where was he headed? What was he planning? And could he be connected to the "spectacular attack" they have been fearing all summer?

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [New York]

    Simon & Schuster Audio

    Not specified
  • Upright women wanted

    Creator

    Gailey, Sarah

    Abstract

    Esther is a stowaway. She's hidden herself away in the Librarian's book wagon in an attempt to escape the marriage her father has arranged for her-a marriage to the man who was previously engaged to her best friend. Her best friend who she was in love with. Her best friend who was just executed for possession of resistance propaganda. The future American Southwest is full of bandits, fascists, and queer librarian spies on horseback trying to do the right thing.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    A Tom Doherty Associates Book

    Not specified
  • Unbound : Stone Barrington, book 44

    Creator

    Woods, Stuart

    Abstract

    Stone Barrington is pulled along for the ride when a friend pursues a perilous course of vengeance in the newest novel from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Stuart Woods. In the wake of a personal tragedy, former CIA operative Teddy Fay--now a successful Hollywood film producer known as Billy Barnett--takes a leave of absence to travel and grieve, and lands in Santa Fe in the company of his friends Stone Barrington and Ed Eagle. There, fate hands him an unexpected opportunity to exact quiet revenge for his recent loss, from a man who helped to cover up the crime.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Penguin Audio

    Not specified
  • Two nights in Lisbon

    Creator

    Pavone, Chris

    Abstract

    Ariel Pryce wakes up in Lisbon, alone. Her husband is gone—no warning, no note, not answering his phone. Something is wrong. She starts with hotel security, then the police, then the American embassy, at each confronting questions she can’t fully answer: What exactly is John doing in Lisbon? Why would he drag her along on his business trip? Who would want to harm him? And why does Ariel know so little about her new—much younger—husband? The clock is ticking.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [Place of publication not identified]

    Macmillan Audio

    Not specified
  • Turn a blind eye : William Warwick, book 3

    Creator

    Archer, Jeffrey

    Abstract

    Newly promoted to Detective Inspector, William Warwick is tasked with a dangerous new line of work, to go undercover and expose crime of another kind: corruption at the heart of the Metropolitan Police Force. Along with detectives Rebecca Pankhurst and Nicky Bailey, his team is focused on following Detective Jerry Summers, a young officer whose lifestyle exceeds his income. But the investigation risks being compromised when Nicky falls for Summers.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [New York]

    Macmillan Audio

    Not specified
  • Turbulent sea : Drake sisters, book 6

    Creator

    Feehan, Christine

    Abstract

    Bewitching rock superstar Joley Drake can have any lover she wants. But when her life is threatened, her dangerously sexy bodyguard is the only man she needs. There's just one problem: his shadowy reputation as a secret Russian hit man may put Joley in even greater peril ...

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [North Kingstown]

    BBC Audiobooks America

    Not specified
  • True believer : Terminal list, book 2

    Creator

    Carr, Jack

    Abstract

    "Both author Jack Carr and main character James Reece are the real deal, the action is razor sharp, the suspense is unrelenting, and the tradecraft is so authentic, the government will probably ban it--so read it while you can!"--Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Past Tense "True Believer by Jack Carr is a powerful, thoughtful, realistic, at times terrifying thriller that I could not put down."--Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mission Critical When a string of horrific terrorist attacks plagues the Western world during the holiday season, the broader m

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [New York, NY]

    Simon & Schuster Audio

    Not specified
  • Treason : Stone Barrington, book 52

    Creator

    Woods, Stuart

    Abstract

    Upon returning to New York City after a whirlwind British excursion, Stone Barrington is notified of a delicate situation within the country's administration. A close friend requires his expertise and subtlety to eradicate a destructive presence in a classified agency - only it soon becomes clear that this renegade was sent by a rival Stone has encountered before. From the City of Light to the rocky Maine coastline, Stone will need to summon all his wit and daring to halt the audacious plots threatening to reveal confidential intel, and catch the evasive traitor at last.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    G.P. Putnam's Sons

    Not specified
  • Transfer of power : Mitch Rapp, book 3

    Creator

    Flynn, Vince

    Abstract

    #1 New York Times bestselling author of American Assassin--now a major motion picture America's most powerful leader becomes its prime target, a "nightmarish" (Booklist) scenario made all-too-real in this Mitch Rapp thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Vince Flynn. The stately calm of a Washington morning is shattered when a group of terrorists descends, killing dozens and taking nearly one hundred hostages as they massacre their way into the White House.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [New York]

    Simon & Schuster Audio

    Not specified