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A terrible truth that could shake Christendom to its core.
1195. Gilbert de Rideford — Knight of the Temple of Solomon and old acquaintance of county coroner Sir John de Wolfe — arrives in Exeter, begging for Sir John's help.
He claims to have come into possession of an incredible secret, but to reveal it, first he needs to escape beyond the reach of the Knights Templar, or the secretive order of warrior monks — his former comrades — will...
18842) She, myself, and I
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After an experimental brain transplant gives quadriplegic Rosa a new life, she begins to obsess over Sylvia, her donor, prompting a road trip of self-discovery and a surprising new romance.
18843) This is why we lie
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When a fellow student is murdered, Jenna Dallas and Adam Cole, who discovered the body, launch their own investigation and discover that everyone in the community of Gardiners Bay has something to hide.
18844) The devil's due
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Sherlock Holmes adventure volume 3
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It's 1890 and the newly famous Sherlock Holmes faces his worst adversary to date - a diabolical villain bent on destroying some of London's most admired public figures in particularly gruesome ways. A further puzzle is that suicide closely attends each of the murders. As he tracks the killer through vast and seething London, Holmes finds himself battling both an envious Scotland Yard and a critical press as he follows a complex trail from performers...
18845) Camp of no return
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(Jonathan Hal),Monsterstreet volume 4
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The best summer of Harper's life might be her last. On the way to camp Moon Lake, the most magical summer camp on earth, all Harper can think about is her parents' looming divorce. Soon enough, though, the outdoor movie theater, the water park, and the chocolate buffet begin to work their magic on her. But then campers start to disappear, and Harper notices the counselors acting unusual. The cheerful facade of the camp falls apart to reveal strange...
18847) Scared little rabbits
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Told in multiple voices, at an elite summer program for coding experts, sixteen-year-old Nora is an outsider and when another participant disappears, the ex-girlfriend of her crush, the trail leads back to her.
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Contraband: Chris Farraday long ago abandoned his life of crime, but after his brother-in-law, Andy, botches a drug deal for his ruthless boss, Tim Briggs, Chris is forced back into doing what he does best, running contraband, to settle Andy's debt. Chris is a legendary smuggler and quickly assembles a crew with the help of his best friend, Sebastian, to head to Panama and return with millions in counterfeit bills. Things quickly fall apart with only...
18849) Hello goodbye
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Hart's Ridge volume 7
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"In the captivating new chapter of Kay Bratt's acclaimed Hart's Ridge series, "Hello Goodbye," the tranquil town is gripped by fear and concern following a shocking double murder that leaves three adopted children once again orphaned. Amidst the turmoil, Deputy Taylor Gray finds herself relegated to a secondary role behind the town's detective, but her unwavering dedication to solving the case knows no bounds. But the challenges faced by the Gray...
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The devil's own: after seeing British soldiers gun down his father as a child, Frankie McGuire (Brad Pitt) joins the Irish Republican Army, determined to avenge his father's death, and sails to America to buy weapons from an underground arms dealer. Going by the alias of Rory Devaney, Frankie moves into the home of cop Tom O'Meara (Harrison Ford), who, when he learns of Rory's agenda, must choose between his sympathy for a troubled man and his desire...
18851) The Black Crow conspiracy
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"In 1902, fifteen-year-old Penelope Tredwell, magazine publisher and writer of macabre tales, must uncover a mystery surrounding the theft of the Crown Jewels and a thief that can walk through walls before the coronation of Edward VII"--
18852) Burn!
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Sir William Walker is sent to secure a plantation at a Portuguese colony. While there he befriends Jose and Teddy, and plants the seeds of revolution in their heads. Years later he must go back and stop the revolution that he helped begin.
18853) The Paris notebook
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"January 1939: When Katja Heinz secures a job as a typist at Doctor Viktor's clinic, she doesn't expect to be copying top secret medical records from a notebook. At the end of the first world war, Doctor Viktor treated soldiers for psychological disorders. One of the patients was none other than Adolf Hitler. . . The notes in his possession declare Hitler unfit for office - a secret that could destroy the Führer's reputation, and change the course...
18854) Lies my memory told me
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In a world where memories can be shared but not trusted, Nova, whose parents developed the Enhanced Memory technology, finds herself questioning their motives after she meets a boy who runs a secret vlog cataloging real experiences.
Thanks to Enhanced Memory, you can share someone else's memory, experience anything and everything with no risk at all: learn any skill instantly, travel the world from home, and safeguard all your most treasured secrets...
18855) The glamorous dead
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"Set in the dream factory of the 1940s, this glittering debut novel follows a young Hollywood hopeful into a star-studded web of scandal, celebrity, and murder... The chipped pink nail polish is a dead giveaway-- no pun intended. When a human thumb is discovered near a Hollywood nightclub, it doesn't take long for the police to identify its owner. Miss Penny Harp would recognize that pink anywhere: it belongs to her best friend, Rosemary. And so does...
18856) Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
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Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice: Bob and his wife Carol are a sophisticated California couple who attend a secluded institute for group therapy. Their original intention is to merely observe, but they become so involved that they decide to test the strength of their marital trust and honesty by experimenting with mutually tolerated affairs. Ted and Alice are their closest friends who find themselves continually amused at the latest Bob & Carol sexual adventures...
18857) Zodiac
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Robert Graysmith is a socially awkward newspaper cartoonist. He becomes obsessed with the Zodiac, a serial killer whom was murdering people in the San Francisco area. The publicity-hungry Zodiac starts writing cryptic letters to the papers regarding the unsolved murders. He latches onto columnist Paul Avery who has the crime beat and gets overly involved with the investigation. Lead investigator, David Toschi and his partner, William Armstrong, have...
18858) The rebel princess
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"A seamless blend of history and fiction, and a gripping read."
-Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Rebel Princess-the breathtaking sequel to Judith Koll Healey's critically acclaimed historical novel The Canterbury Papers-returns the reader to Medieval France as it continues the story of an exceptional heroine, Princess Alais. Blending fascinating fact with dazzling invention, Healey's The Rebel Princess is an impeccably researched, gorgeously detailed...
18859) The status civilization
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The Status Civilization is a science fiction novel by Robert Sheckley, first published in 1960. The story is set in a future society where crime and punishment are quite different from our contemporary understanding. The novel follows the journey of Will Barrent, a man who wakes up with no memory and is informed that he is a criminal who has been convicted of a terrible crime. As Barrent tries to understand his predicament and piece together his past,...
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Clue mystery volume 3
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"The dramatic and deadly conclusion to the thrilling YA mystery series inspired by the classic board game CLUE! After a tragic accident that forever changed the lives of the Murder Crew--killing one of their own--the students at Blackbrook Academy are just trying to get by. As relationships evolve, strain, and break, Orchid, Green, Scarlett, Mustard, Plum, and Peacock find themselves lost. When the dark secret at the heart of Blackbrook forces its...
