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When Phil Kramer is shot dead on a deserted suburban street in the middle of the night, his wife, Emily, is left with an emptied bank account and a lot of questions. Meanwhile, Jerry Hobart has some questions of his own. It¿s none of his business why he was hired to kill Phil Kramer. But now that he¿s been ordered to take out Kramer¿s widow, he figures there¿s a bigger secret at work¿and maybe a bigger payoff. As they race to find the secret that Phil Kramer so masterfully hid, both Hobart and Emily must question where their true loyalties lie and how much they owe those who have been unfaithful to them.

Thomas Perry's Edgar Award-winning Butcher's Boy is back and redeploying the violent ways of his youth to escape the new price on his head.

In this installment of the Jane Whitefield series, the protagonist, Jane, orchestrates the daring escape of James Shelby, a man wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife. As they navigate the dangers of his liberation, the stakes rise, revealing the complexities and challenges of achieving justice. The narrative blends themes of resilience and the moral dilemmas surrounding freedom, showcasing Jane's resourcefulness and determination in a high-pressure situation.

An addictive, brilliantly suspenseful novel featuring rescue artist Jane Whitefield, who has spent two decades protecting innocent victims on the run.

Helping a young woman escape her murderous boyfriend, rescue artist Jane Whitefield leads a deadly Russian crime syndicate on a wild chase through the Northeast United States.

Renowned for his thrilling narratives, the author delivers a gripping tale in this latest novel. It promises a captivating blend of suspense and intrigue, making it essential reading for enthusiasts of the genre. The story is crafted to engage readers deeply, inviting both immediate enjoyment and thoughtful examination.

Jane Whitefield, legendary half-Indian shadow guide who spirits hunted people away from certain death, has never had a client like Dr. Richard Dahlman. A famous plastic surgeon who has dedicated his life to healing, the good doctor hasn't a clue why stalkers are out for his blood. But he knows Jane Whitefield's name--and that she is his only hope. Once again Jane performs her magic, leading Dahlman in a nightmare flight across America, only a heartbeat ahead of pursuers whose leader is a dead ringer for Jane: a raven-haired beauty who has stolen her name, reputation, and techniques--not to save lives, but to destroy them. . . .

A private security agent finds that being branded Los Angeles' latest hero could also make her its next victim...

Treasure-hunting husband and wife team Sam and Remi Fargo are in Central America when they come upon a remarkable discovery - the skeleton of a man clutching an ancient sealed pot. Inside the pot is a well-preserved Mayan book, larger than any previously found by archaeologists.

A finalist for the Barry Award for Best Thriller Edgar Award-winning author Thomas Perry writes thrillers that move "almost faster than a speeding bullet" ( Wall Street Journal ). The Old Man is his latest whip-smart standalone novel. To all appearances, Dan Chase is a harmless retiree in Vermont with two big mutts and a grown daughter he keeps in touch with by phone. But most sixty-year-old widowers don't have multiple driver's licenses, savings stockpiled in banks across the country, and a bugout kit with two Beretta Nanos stashed in the spare bedroom closet. Most have not spent decades on the run. Thirty-five years ago, as a young hotshot in army intelligence, Chase was sent to Libya to covertly assist a rebel army. When the plan turned sour, Chase reacted according to his own ideas of right and wrong, triggering consequences he could never have anticipated. And someone still wants him dead because of them. Just as he had begun to think himself finally safe, Chase must reawaken his survival instincts to contend with the history he has spent his adult life trying to escape. Armed mercenaries, spectacularly crashed cars, a precarious love interest, and an unforgettable chase scene through the snow--this is lethal plotting from one of the best in crime fiction.

Renowned for his thrilling narratives, Thomas Perry excels in crafting intense chase sequences that keep readers on the edge of their seats. His storytelling captivates with intricate plots and well-developed characters, ensuring a gripping experience throughout. The narrative promises to deliver suspense and excitement, highlighting Perry's mastery in the genre.

He came to England to rest. He calls himself Michael Shaeffer, says he's a retired American businessman. He goes to the races, dates a kinky aristocrat, and sleeps with dozens of weapons. Ten years ago it was different. Then, he was the Butcher's Boy, the highly skilled mob hit man who pulled a slaughter job on some double-crossing clients and started a mob war. Ever since, there's been a price on his head. Now, after a decade, they've found him. The Butcher's Boy escapes back to the States with more reasons to kill. Until the odds turn terrifyingly against him . . . until the Mafia, the cops, the FBI, and the damn Justice Department want his hide . . . until he's locked into a cross-country odyssey of fear and death that could tear his world to pieces . . . "Exciting . . . Suspenseful . . . A thriller's job is to make you turn the pages until the story's done and your eyes hurt and the clock says 3 a.m. . . . I wouldn't try to grab this one away from somebody only half-way through. No telling what might happen." -- Michael Dirda, The Washington Post Book World

In this gripping thriller, Jane Whitefield confronts the mafia and its financial empire, showcasing her resourcefulness and determination. As she navigates the dangerous underworld, the novel promises intense action and suspense, highlighting Whitefield's character as a formidable force against organized crime. With praise from notable authors, this story emphasizes the escalating stakes and thrilling challenges she faces.

The plot centers around Jack Till, who previously assisted Wendy Harper in vanishing from her life. Now, as her ex-boyfriend Eric Fuller faces false murder charges, Till races against time to locate Wendy before the dangerous tango-dancing assassins, Paul and Sylvie Turner, can reach her first. The story intertwines themes of loyalty and survival amid a tense chase, revealing the complexities of past decisions and the lengths one will go to protect loved ones.

Native American guide Jane Whitefield returns from retirement to the world of the runner determined to hide a young pregnant girl who has been tracked across the country by a team of hired hunters.

This thriller captivates with its intricate plot and unexpected twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats. The narrative unfolds with a series of challenges that the characters must navigate, leading to a satisfying and unpredictable conclusion. The skillful storytelling and suspenseful pacing ensure an engaging experience, making it a standout in the genre.

The Edgar Award–winning novel by the “master of nail-biting suspense”(Los Angeles Times) Thomas Perry exploded onto the literary scene with The Butcher’s Boy. Back in print by popular demand, this spectacular debut, from a writer of “infernal ingenuity” (The New York Times Book Review), includes a new Introduction by bestselling author Michael Connelly. Murder has always been easy for the Butcher’s Boy—it’s what he was raised to do. But when he kills the senior senator from Colorado and arrives in Las Vegas to pick up his fee, he learns that he has become a liability to his shadowy employers. His actions attract the attention of police specialists who watch the world of organized crime, but though everyone knows that something big is going on, only Elizabeth Waring, a bright young analyst in the Justice Department, works her way closer to the truth, and to the frightening man behind it. Praise for The Butcher’s Boy “A stunning debut . . . a brilliantly plotted thriller.”—The Washington Post “A shrewdly planned and executed thriller.”—The New York Times Book Review “Thomas Perry has hit the mark.”—Houston Chronicle “Totally enthralling.”—The New Yorker

Jack Till, a retired LAPD homicide detective turned private investigator, leads a quiet life focused on routine cases and caring for his daughter, Holly, who has Down Syndrome. His world shifts when he is approached by the parents of a murdered girl, who seek his expertise after the police fail to find answers. Reluctantly, Till takes on the case, intertwining his personal life with the complexities of a troubling investigation.

John Walker, a meticulous data analyst, possesses the uncanny ability to predict life events, but his career takes a turn when security consultant Max Stillman arrives to investigate the disappearance of a colleague linked to a suspicious death benefit payout. While Stillman believes the woman is guilty, Walker is determined to prove her innocence. Their urgent quest leads them on a gripping journey filled with unexpected twists, challenging Walker's analytical skills and beliefs about life and death.

Husband-and-wife team Sam and Remi Fargo are intrigued when an archaeologist friend requests their help excavating a top secret historical site. The clues point to the hidden tomb of Attila the Hun, the High King who was reportedly buried with a vast fortune of gold and jewels and plunder. As they follow the trail through Hungary, Italy, France, Russia and Kazakhstan, the Fargos will find themselves pitted against a thieving group of amateur treasure hunters, a cunning Russian businessman and a ruthless Hungarian who claims direct descent from Attila himself and will stop at nothing to claim the tombs' riches as his own.

When Robert Mallon and his ally, Detective Lydia Marks, investigate the life of a young murder victim found on the beach in Santa Barbara, the case brings them into conflict with Parish, an amoral predator who runs a training camp for killers.

When the cousin of Los Angeles underworld figure Hugo Poole is found shot dead in his Portland, Oregon, home, police find nothing at the scene of the crime except several strands of blonde hair hinting that a second victim may have been involved. Hotel security tapes from the victim's last vacation reveal a young blonde woman entering and leaving his room. Could she also be a murder victim?Portland homicide detective Catherine Hobbes is determined to solve the case and locate the missing blonde, but her feelings, and the investigation, are complicated when Hugo hires P. I. Joe Pitt to perform a parallel investigation. As Joe and Catherine form an uneasy alliance, the murder count rises-and both realize that the woman in the security tapes is not a victim at all. As Catherine follows the evidence, she finds herself in a deadly contest with an unpredictable adversary capable of changing her appearance and identity at will. Catherine must use everything she knows, as a homicide detective and as a woman, to stop a murderer who kills on impulse and with ease, and who becomes more efficient and elusive with each crime.

The Mayan Secrets is the exceptional fifth Fargo Adventure novel by Clive Cussler. Mexico, present day: a revelation of precious knowledge from the past has the power to change the course of humanity's future. Treasure-hunting husband and wife team Sam and Remi Fargo are in Central America when they come upon a remarkable discovery - the skeleton of a man clutching an ancient sealed pot. Inside the pot is a well-preserved Mayan book, larger than any previously found by archaeologists. The book contains astonishing information about the Mayans, about their cities, and about mankind itself. The secrets are so powerful that some people would do anything to possess them - as the Fargos are about to find out. Before their adventure is done, men and women will die for the riches contained in the ancient book - and it's just possible that Sam and Remi may be among them... With all the breakneck pace, wild imagination and high stakes thrills that Clive Cussler has made his own, The Mayan Secrets proves once again that the World's No.1 Adventure Writer is in a league of his own. It is the latest in the gripping Fargo Adventure series, following the bestselling titles Spartan Gold, Lost Empire, The Kingdom and The Tombs. This paperback book has 406 pages and measures: 18 x 11 x 2.4cm

Edgar Award-winning author Thomas Perry takes his plotting to an explosive new level in this standalone thriller, pitting a lethally clever bomb maker against the skilled LAPD Bomb Squad.

A small-town cop turns vigilante to track down twelve escaped inmates in this thriller by the New York Times –bestselling “ master of nail-biting suspense” ( Los Angeles Times ). When twelve inmates pull off an audacious prison break, it liberates more than a thousand convicts into the nearby small town. The newly freed prisoners rape, murder, and destroy the quiet community—burning down homes and businesses. An immense search ensues, but the twelve who plotted it all get away. After two years, the local and federal police agencies have yet to find them. Then the mayor calls in Leah Hawkins, a local cop who lost a loved one that terrible night. She’s placed on sabbatical to travel across the country learning advanced police procedures. But the sabbatical is merely a ruse. Her real job is to track down the infamous twelve. And kill them. Leah’s mission takes her from Florida to New York and from the beaches of California to an anti-government settlement deep in the Ozarks. But when the surviving fugitives realize what she’s up to, a race to kill or be killed ensues in this non-stop tale of vengeance from the Edgar Award–winning author of The Butcher’s Boy .

The story follows a young woman in her 20s who unexpectedly finds herself drawn into a dangerous web of murder. As she navigates the treacherous world of crime, she must solve a series of killings to save her own life. With high-stakes tension and unexpected twists, this thriller showcases her transformation from an unlikely burglar to a determined sleuth, highlighting themes of survival and resilience.

An ex-cop takes on a widespread criminal organization targeting Midwestern towns in this 'master class in the craft of suspense' (New York Times) from the author of The Old Man.

Těsně po zavírací době je v malé lousvillské restauraci nalezeno třínáct těl. Hrůznost a nesmyslnost zločinu přiměje místní policii přizvat na pomoc profesora kriminologie Daniela Millikana, chtějí aby jim vypracoval profil vraha. Když se Millikan dozví, že vyšetřování uvázlo na mrtvém bodě, přinutí se k neortodoxnímu rozhodnutí. Napínavý román Thomase Perryho, souboj na život a na smrt probíhající od jednoho konce Států na druhý.

Pete Hatcher verschwindet spurlos während einer glanzvollen Magic-Show in einem Casino in Las Vegas. Inszeniert hat dies Jane Whitefield, da Pete sich vor einem Killerpärchen in Sicherheit bringen muß. Jane, die Halbindianerin, ist eine Meisterin raffiniert organisierter Verwirr- und Versteckspiele. So rettet sie mutig und unkonventionell das Leben ihres Klienten. Als Jane ihr eigenes Verschwinden in Szene setzt, ahnt sie nicht, daß die Killer nun sie selbst im Visier haben ... »Die Spannung dieses Falles verleiht dem stimmungsvollen Thriller seine Stärke.« (The Boston Globe)

Dosud spíše bezvýznamný podvodníček Harry prchá se svou manželkou Emmou z Los Angeles a v patách je jim šéf zdejšího podsvětí Tlusťoch Jimmy, kterému vyfoukli značný obnos. Cestou dostává Harry nápad přeměnit maličký karibský ostrov v daňový ráj a vydělat na něm hromadu peněz. Pro tuto myšlenku získává posléze kromě své ženy i ostříleného pašeráka, profesionálního zabijáka a černého kapitána i s jeho lodí. Ostrov je třeba vystavět od základů a leckomu se navíc časem stávají trnem v oku...

Vydírat mexickou mafii, zastavit provoz v jednom z největších amerických měst, si dovolí jenom voják štěstěny Čínský Gordon se svým kocourem, milenkou a dvěma kamarády....

Robert Mallon, ein erfolgreicher Unternehmer, hat sich früh aus dem Geschäft zurückgezogen und genießt sein Leben. Bis er eines Tages bei einem Strandspaziergang eine junge lebensmüde Frau beobachtet. Er rettet sie kurzentschlossen vor dem Selbstmord und nimmt sie mit zu sich - doch das neue Glück währt nur wenige Stunden: Sie verschwindet und wird am nächsten Tag ermordet aufgefunden. Er engagiert die Privatdetektivin Lydia, damit sie das Geheimnis um seinen Gast lüftet. Lydia weiß, wo sie suchen muß, und stößt bald auf ein Camp, in dem nicht nur Selbstverteidigung trainiert wird ... Der neueste Thriller von Thomas Perry, dem Großmeister unter den amerikanischen Spannungsautoren.

Ihre Begabung ist es, raffinierte Verwirr- und Versteckspiele zu inszenieren, um nicht nur das Leben ihrer Klienten zu retten, sondern ihnen auch eine neue und sichere Identität zu verschaffen. Jane Whitefield setzt ihren indianischen Instinkt und ihre überragende Intelligenz ein für den kleinen Timmy, um sein Leben und sein Millionenerbe zu retten. Außerdem muß sie Mary helfen, die mit ergaunerten Millionen vor brutalen Mördern auf der Flucht ist. Unkonventionell, mutig und in gleichermaßen riskanten wie atemberaubend spannenden Aktionen kommt Jane ans Ziel. Das »Flint Journal« schrieb: »Eine der überzeugendsten Heldinnen der zeitgenössischen Krimi-Szene«.

Eine gnadenlose Jagd durch Los Angeles entfaltet sich in einem atemberaubend rasanten Thriller. Ein pensioniertes Ermittlerpaar des Los Angeles Police Department und zwei Auftragskiller aus San Fernando Valley werden von gegnerischen Seiten auf denselben ungeklärten Mordfall angesetzt. Es kommt zu gewaltigen Auseinandersetzungen, während die Abels und die Hoyts versuchen, sich gegenseitig auszuschalten. Im Mittelpunkt steht der Mord an James Ballantine, einem Afroamerikaner, der als Forscher für ein renommiertes Unternehmen arbeitete, bis er brutal mit zwei Kugeln in den Hinterkopf getötet wurde. Die Auftragnehmer der Hoyts wollen verhindern, dass ihr Verbrechen ans Licht kommt, während die Abels genau das anstreben. Eine gnadenlose Jagd beginnt, geprägt von irrwitzigen Schusswechseln und Verfolgungsjagden durch die Stadt. Dieser Thriller ist wie ein Hollywood-Blockbuster, voller überraschender Wendungen und dunkler, unterhaltsamer Elemente, die für totalen Nervenkitzel sorgen. Thomas Perrys Figuren werden mit einem einzigen Satz lebendig und er gilt als einer der größten lebenden Spannungsautoren. Mit über zwanzig veröffentlichten Thrillern und Kriminalromanen hat er sich in den USA einen herausragenden Ruf erarbeitet und wurde mit dem Edgar-Allan-Poe-Award ausgezeichnet.

Change-Prozesse werden in Unternehmen oft als Wunderwaffe gesehen. Vieles soll sich ändern und anders werden. Das Problem ist nur: Neun von zehn Veränderungsprozessen scheitern. Das zeigt eine Studie von vier Beratern und Wissenschaftlern, die kritisch hinter die Kulissen blicken. Es fehle am Willen der Beteiligten, so die Autoren: Immer mehr Mitarbeiter kündigen innerlich, und viele Führungskräfte wissen nicht, was genau zu tun ist. Wie man trotzdem etwas verändern kann, ist die zweite Sichtachse in diesem Buch. Konkret: Sich wieder auf das Einfache und Wirksame konzentrieren. Erstrebenswerte Ergebnisse anvisieren und keine Luftschlösser bauen, die mit Buzzword-Budenzauber unterfüttert werden.

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