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Winner of the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger 2012 for Best Thriller of the Year. Selected by Sunday Times Books of the Year and The Guardian as Best Thriller of the Year. Perfect for fans of John le Carré, a gripping and suspenseful spy thriller from 'the master of the modern spy thriller' (Mail on Sunday) Six weeks before she is due to take up her position as the first female head of MI6, Amelia Levene vanishes without a trace. Her disappearance is the gravest crisis MI6 has faced for more than a decade. There has been no ransom demand, no word from foreign intelligence services, no hint of a defection. Should news of Levene's disappearance leak out, the consequences would be catastrophic. But for disgraced MI6 officer Thomas Kell, the crisis offers a chance for redemption. He is approached by his former employers and ordered to find her. Kell's search takes him first to France, then North Africa, where he discovers an extraordinary secret hidden deep in Levene's past. it is a secret that could fatally compromise Britain's national security - and for which Kell could pay with his life. This is another first-rate intelligent thriller which will cement Cumming's reputation as one of the most engaging British novelists writing today.
Charles Cumming (Author), Jot Davies (Narrator)
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Attorney Dani Rollins is bullish in the courtroom-pushing judges and prosecutors to their limits in defense of the innocent. So when she meets Teddy Thorne, a mentally challenged teen accused of selling drugs, Dani knows she's got this in the bag. She can easily settle the case with a couple of court appearances. But when prosecutors move for an adult felony conviction, Dani suspects Teddy's being used as a pawn in a sinister game. As the case moves forward, Dani is certain the judge and district attorney's office have motivations beyond the crime-a fair trial isn't in the cards. And when she takes on guardianship of Teddy, the case becomes personal as she fights her own demons and the government. Dani will stop at nothing to protect this innocent boy-there's no other option. Because if she loses, both she and Teddy could lose far more than just the case . . .
Victor Methos (Author), Teri Schnaubelt (Narrator)
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Turns out there was a second video from that awful night four years ago. Mine wasn't the only tape.Too bad mine wasn't the worst.Drew can't protect me no matter how hard he tries, but the roles are flipped now. I have to help him, but I'm not wired that way. Not anymore. That one night changed me more than anyone knows.More than anyone could predict.Three men think they're above the law. They're right.But I'm willing to go beneath the law to make sure they never harm anyone else. Their threats don't scare me. When you have nothing left to lose because someone took it all away, you create the most dangerous creature imaginable.Me.Game over.* * *A Harmless Little Plan is the final book in the political thriller/romantic suspense trilogy by USA Today bestselling author Meli Raine.
Meli Raine (Author), Andi Arndt, Sebastian York (Narrator)
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‘A rich and compelling crime thriller’ Adam Hamdy A serial killer stalks the streets of Rome… A gripping debut crime novel and the first in a groundbreaking series, from a new star in British crime fiction. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin. ‘An intelligent, taut, stunner of a debut … Twists and turns aplenty in this complex, cleverly plotted crime thriller’ Deborah Masson A city on lockdown. In the depths of a freakish winter, Rome is being torn apart by a serial killer dubbed The Carpenter intent on spreading fear and violence. Soon another woman is murdered – hammered to death and left with a cryptic message nailed to her chest. A detective in danger. Maverick Detective Inspectors Rossi and Carrara are assigned to the investigation. But when Rossi’s girlfriend is attacked – left in a coma in hospital – he becomes the killer’s new obsession and his own past hurtles back to haunt him. A killer out of control. As the body count rises, with one perfect murder on the heels of another, the case begins to spiral out of control. In a city wracked by corruption and paranoia, the question is: how much is Rossi willing to sacrifice to get to the truth?
Aidan Conway (Author), Mark Meadows (Narrator)
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A Ogni Costo (Un thriller di Luke Stone-Libro Primo)
"Tra i migliori del genere thriller. Gli appassionati, che amano gustarsi la precisa creazione di un thriller internazionale ma che sono anche alla ricerca di uno spessore psicologico e di un protagonista realistico costretto ad affrontare sfide sia sul terreno professionale che su quello private, troveranno A OGNI COSTO una storia avvincente, difficile da abbandonare."--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (su A ogni costo)"Uno dei migliori thriller che ho letto quest'anno. La trama è intelligente e accattivante fin dalle prime pagine. L'autore ha fatto un lavoro superbo nel creare una serie di personaggi che vi piaceranno. Non vedo l'ora di leggere il seguito."--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (su A ogni costo)Quando una notte degli jihadisti rubano del materiale radioattivo da un ospedale non custodito di New York, la polizia, in una frenetica corsa contro il tempo, chiama l'FBI. E Luke Stone, capo di un dipartimento speciale e segreto interno all'FBI, è l'unico a cui possono rivolgersi. Luke capisce subito che l'obiettivo dei terroristi è creare una bomba sporca, che colpiranno un luogo importante per gli Stati Uniti, e che agiranno entro le prossime 48 ore.Segue una serrata caccia al topo, che vede in contrapposizione i più geniali agenti governativi contro i terroristi più sofisticati. Prova dopo prova e scontro dopo scontro, l'agente Stone non ci mette molto a scoprire di essersi trovato in mezzo a una cospirazione vastissima, il cui obiettivo è ancor più importante e iconico di quanto potesse immaginare - il presidente degli Stati Uniti. Con Luke incastrato per il crimine, la sua squadra minacciata e la sua stessa famiglia in pericolo, la posta in gioco non potrebbe essere più alta. Ma in quanto ex commando delle forze speciali, Luke si è trovato in posizioni difficili anche in passato, e non mollerà finché non riuscirà a fermarli - a ogni costo e con ogni mezzo.I colpi di scena si susseguono, mentre un uomo si trova solo a combattere un esercito di ostacoli e cospirazioni, fino al limite di ciò che può sopportare, e fino allo scioccante climax finale.Thriller politico al cardiopalma, con ambientazioni internazionali drammatiche e una suspense continua, A OGNI COSTO segna il debutto di una nuova esplosiva serie che vi farà girare pagina dopo pagina fino alla fine.E ora è disponibile anche il Libro secondo della serie di Luke Stone!
Jack Mars (Author), Federico Foglia (Narrator)
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A Plague of Traitors: A Leine Basso Thriller
A former assassin leads a heroic band of foreign fighters to thwart an enemy like no other. Leine Basso races to prevent Syrian intelligence from obtaining a lethal bioweapon—a savage combination of toxins never before seen in nature. Leine’s called back to war-torn Tripoli, enlisted by her former employer to train a heroic group of Isis-fighting snipers to crush the horrific threat. But there’s a leak, and the Libyan operation goes terribly wrong—the bioweapon ends up in the hands of a brutal terrorist who will stop at nothing to force the West to its knees. Are there spies in their midst? Can Leine and her warriors prevent a ruthless enemy from releasing the deadly toxin before it's too late? Or will humanity be destroyed in a cataclysmic finale orchestrated by A Plague of Traitors?
D.V. Berkom (Author), Kristi Alsip (Narrator)
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Welcome to the world of Nola Billingsley, a 40-something biotechnology whiz with an adored shorthaired pointer, who finds herself embroiled in both a nefarious murder and a blazingly hot new romance in the thriller A Pointed Death, by Kath Russell. When techno genius Nola Billingsley finds her former employee, an amoral creep who stole secrets, murdered, she doesn't exactly shed tears. Instead, she begins a flirtation with the inspector assigned to the case. With her shorthaired pointer Skootch watching her back, Nola and her group of techno pals try to help solve the murder, bringing into play Nola's feisty feminism and idealism, and putting both her life and her love affair at risk. Finding a link between the Chinese government and American thieves, she bands with a group who believes that biotech people should protect their industry from any evil abusers. Could there be a government plot afoot, and can she save the world even as she tries to salvage her love life? Smart, witty, and playful, A Pointed Death looks at the biotech industry with a decidedly feminine slant. The writing is edgy and full of humor, and the plot twists and turns with surprise after surprise. A breathtaking thriller with a unique background, A Pointed Death announces the debut of an enormously talented new writer to watch.
Katherine A. Russell (Author), Kate Luhr (Narrator)
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A Shade of Difference: Advise and Consent Volume 2
The sequel to the Pulitzer Prize winning bestseller Advise and Consent from Author Allen Drury, the 20th Century grand master of political fiction. A Shade of Difference is a novel that outlays the frictions that could spark a worldwide powder keg. International tensions rise as ambassadors and politicians scheme, using the independence of a small African nation as the focal point for hidden agendas. A cascade of events begun in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations could lead to the weakening of the United States, the loss of the Panama Canal, and a possible civil war. Allen Drury paints a vivid and laser accurate portrait of Washington and international politics, from top-secret conferences, to elite cocktail parties, club luncheon rooms, and the private offices of the key players in government. A novel as relevant today as when it was first published.
Allen Drury (Author), Allan Robertson (Narrator)
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A propulsive political thriller featuring two outsiders caught up in a stunning conspiracy, filled with details and twists that only a true political insider could write. When one of the nation's most prestigious senators jumps from a cliff in Maine, it is no surprise that the political elite and the media flock to the story, determined to uncover what has happened--and whether foul play was involved. Palmer Knight, a fast-rising TV news correspondent, is sent to cover the mysterious death, and finds himself embroiled in a plot that goes far beyond the Senate and onto the global stage. Meanwhile, Army veteran and former Supreme Court clerk Amity Jones thought she had left the fast lane behind when she moved to Ohio to care for her cancer-stricken mother. But her dogged pursuit of a local medical mystery places bring her back to the world of politics, and ultimately into Palmer's investigation of the senator's death. The unlikely duo, brought together by seemingly unconnected events, soon find themselves enmeshed in a political conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power, and places their lives-and many others-in terrible danger.
David Pepper (Author), Christine Lakin (Narrator)
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Welcome to Battlefield America When murderous bands of militiamen begin roaming the western United States and attacking government agencies, it will take a dedicated group of the nation's finest and toughest civilian airmen to put an end to the homegrown insurgency. U.S. Air Force Lieutenant-General Patrick McLanahan vows to take to the skies to join the fight, but when his son, Bradley, also signs up, they find themselves caught in a deadly game against a shadowy opponent. When the stock markets crash and the U.S. economy falls into a crippling recession, everything changes for newly elected president Kenneth Phoenix. Politically exhausted from a bruising and divisive election, Phoenix must order a series of massive tax cuts and wipe out entire cabinet-level departments to reduce government spending. With reductions in education and transportation, an incapacitated National Guard, and the loss of public safety budgets, entire communities of armed citizens band together for survival and mutual protection. Against this dismal backdrop, a SWAT team is ambushed and radioactive materials are stolen by a group calling themselves the Knights of the True Republic. Is the battle against the government about to be taken to a new and deadlier level? In this time of crisis, a citizen organization rises to the task of protecting their fellow countrymen: the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the U.S. Air Force auxiliary. The Nevada Wing, led by retired Air Force Lieutenant-General Patrick McLanahan, his son, Bradley, and other volunteers, uses their military skills in the sky and on the ground to hunt down violent terrorists. But how will Patrick respond when extremists launch a catastrophic dirty bomb attack in Reno, spreading radiological fallout for miles? And when Bradley is caught in a deadly double-cross that jeopardizes the CAP, Patrick will have to fight to find out where his friends' loyalties lie: Are they with him and the CAP or with the terrorists? With A Time for Patriots, the New York Times bestselling master of the modern thriller Dale Brown brings the battle home to explore a terrifying possibility,the collapse of the American Republic. ** Due to extended track length, it may not be possible to transfer this title to regular audio CD.
Dale Brown (Author), William Dufris (Narrator)
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An explosive, fast-paced espionage thriller for fans of Frank Gardner and Mick Herron. ‘Dark and twisted, A Time to Lie is a tense and timely novel’ Adam Hamdy A divisive prime minister. A long-buried body. A plot to bring him down… The bigger the secret the more dangerous it is to lie… On the morning of the Tory Party conference, the bones of a young woman’s hand are discovered in a London building site. Jed Fowkes, Special Adviser at the Treasury, confronts Prime Minister Robin Sandford with a terrible accusation. He claims the hand belongs to someone they once knew well: a young woman whom Sandford murdered years ago. With his career on the brink of ruin, the Prime Minister’s only hope is to enlist the unofficial help of MI5. A decision which leads him into a new world of espionage, illegal trafficking and murder. And the deeper he goes, the more treacherous the game becomes. Because now it’s not just his life on the line; it’s the future of the state itself… ‘A pulse-pounding thrill-ride that hooked me from the chilling opening, A Time To Lie delivers on every, explosive level’ Chris Whitaker ‘Dark and twisted, A Time To Lie is a tense and timely novel’ Adam Hamdy
Simon Berthon (Author), John Hopkins (Narrator)
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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of A Traitor in the Family by Nicholas Searle, read by Ciaran McMenamin and Lisa Hogg. 'While her husband prepared to murder a young man he had never met, Bridget O'Neill completed her packing for Christmas with her in-laws.' Francis O'Neill is a terrorist, trained to kill for his cause. Bridget is his wife, expected to be loyal and stand by her husband. She has learned not to hope for much more, until the day she glimpses, for the first time, the chance of a new life. A life without violence, without secrets, and without knocks on the door in the dead of night. A life without her husband. But what if freedom for Bridget means grave danger for Francis? In A Traitor in the Family, bestselling author, Nicholas Searle, tells a story of shocking, intimate betrayal. Can a treacherous act of the most personal kind ever be, in this darkly violent world, an act of mercy?
Nicholas Searle (Author), Ciarán Mcmenamin, Lisa Hogg (Narrator)
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