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Red fox
By Gerald Seymour. 1991
During one morning in Rome, Geoffrey Harrison, a British businessman, is kidnapped, and Franca Tantadini, Italy's most wanted female terrorist,…
is captured. When one of her associates gains control of Geoffrey, the ransom is changed from money to an exchange for Franca. Strong language and some violence. 1991.Rebus et le loup-garou de Londres (Enquête de l'inspecteur Rebus.)
By Ian Rankin, Frédéric Grellier. 2005
Un tueur en série sème la terreur à Londres. Parce que sa première victime a été retrouvée dans Wolf Street,…
parce qu'il laisse une morsure sur le ventre des femmes qu'il assassine, la presse l'a baptisé le Loup-Garou. Désemparée, la police londonienne fait appel à l'inspecteur John Rebus. Descriptions régulières de violence, quelques passages où le langage est grossier, et quelques descriptions de nature sexuelle. 2005. (Une enquête de l'inspecteur Rebus) Titre uniforme: Tooth & nail.Real tigers (Slough House.)
By Mick Herron. 2015
Slough House is the MI5 branch where disgraced operatives are reassigned after they've messed up too badly to be trusted…
with real intelligence work. The 'Slow Horses, ' as the failed spies of Slough House are called, are doomed to spend the rest of their careers pushing paper, but they all want back in on the action. When one of their own is kidnapped and held for ransom, the agents of Slough House must defeat the odds, overturning all expectations of their competence, to breach the top-notch security of MI5's intelligence headquarters, Regent's Park, and steal valuable intel in exchange for their comrade's safety. 2015.Rebel on a rock
By Nina Bawden. 1978
A brother and sister visiting a country ruled by a dictator become involved in a startling conspiracy and begin to…
suspect that their stepfather is a spy. For junior and senior high readers. 1978.Rather be the devil (The Inspector Rebus series ; #21)
By Ian Rankin. 2017
Detective Inspector John Rebus investigates a cold case that has turned red hot once again. John Rebus, as incapable of…
settling into his retirement as he is of playing by the rules, investigates a cold case from the 1970s involving a gorgeous and wealthy female socialite who was found dead in a bedroom at one of Edinburgh's most luxurious hotels. No one was ever found guilty, but the scandalous circumstances of the murder have kept the town talking for over forty years. Now, Rebus has his own reasons to investigate, but his inquiries quickly make him some very dangerous and powerful enemies who will stop at nothing to ensure that the case remains unsolved and the gossip falls on deaf ears. 2017.Raise the Titanic! (Dirk Pitt novel ; #3)
By Clive Cussler. 1976
To ensure America's security from foreign attack, it becomes essential to obtain the rare element of Byzanium, which lies in…
the hold of the Titanic. Some strong language. Sequel to "Iceberg", followed by "Vixen 03". 1976. (Dirk Pitt novel ; 3)Quand tu liras ces mots
By Giles Blunt, Oristelle Bonis. 2008
L'automne est la plus belle saison à Algonquin Bay. La préférée de Catherine, la femme maniaco-dépressive de l'inspecteur Cardinal, celle…
pourtant qu'elle choisit pour se jeter un soir du toit d'un immeuble de neuf étages. Elle a laissé une lettre, on ne peut avoir aucun doute quant à ses intentions, la police conclut à un suicide. Mais John Cardinal reçoit un message pour le moins déplaisant; puis il découvre, en examinant le carnet de sa femme, que son message d'adieu n'était pas la dernière chose qu'elle y ait écrite. Contre l'avis de tous, il creuse l'idée qu'après tout, elle ne s'est pas forcément suicidée. Quand tu liras ces mots explore la douleur et le sentiment de culpabilité du survivant après le suicide de son conjoint. Emouvant et lyrique, mais également glaçant, car un assassin pervers et manipulateur se cache derrière la mise en scène du drame. Livre comportant des passages de nature sexuelle, de la violence, et du langage grossier. 2008. Titre uniforme: The fields of grief.Quarante mots pour la neige (Pocket ; #12173.)
By Giles Blunt, Philippe Rouard. 2005
Queen's Park: a Detective Lane mystery
By Garry Ryan. 2004
After a brutal attack on his young nephew, ex-mayor Bob Swatsky has gone missing with 13 million dollars of tax-payers’…
money. Is he on the run with the cash, or is it something more sinister? A zany cast of characters, including a love doll, and a chain-smoking grandma with an oxygen tank, lead Detective Lane on a thrilling romp through the streets of Calgary. Descriptions of sex, strong language and some descriptions of violence. c2004.Quantum of solace: 007, the complete James Bond short stories
By Ian Fleming. 2008
Master criminals, beautiful damsels in distress, and plenty of action are all found in these short stories featuring James Bond.…
Includes "For Your Eyes Only," "Octopussy," "The Property of a Lady," "The Living Daylights," "Risico," "The Hildebrand Rarity," and "007 in New York." 2008.Purple dots: a novel
By James Lehrer. 1998
Retired spy Charlie Henderson lives the good life in West Virginia amid lots of former colleagues. When his old buddy,…
Joshua Bennett, is nominated to head the CIA, Charlie thinks the confirmation will be easy. But after Bennett receives threats from a senator's aide, Henderson and his pals risk violence to ensure their friend's appointment. 1998.Put on by cunning (Inspector Wexford mystery. #11.)
By Ruth Rendell. 1981
The death of the elderly rich flautist shortly before his second marriage is shrouded in mystery. So is the identity…
of the young woman claiming to be the daughter he had not seen for 19 years. Sequel to "A sleeping life", followed by "The speaker of Mandarin". 1981.Puppet on a chain
By Alistair Maclean. 1969
Sherman of Interpol's Narcotics Bureau flies to Amsterdam on the trail of a gang of heroin smugglers and finds he…
has made a mistake in thinking that they are unaware of his movements. Backed by Amsterdam's police, Sherman must use ingenuity and courage to outwit the genius behind the drug ring. 1969.Profondeurs
By Henning Mankell. 2008
En octobre 1914, l'Europe est au bord de la guerre. Afin d'améliorer la défense des côtes suédoises, le capitaine Lars…
Tobiasson-Svartman inspecte les routes maritimes. Sur la toute petite île de Sara Fredrika, il rencontre une femme dont il devient l'amant. Pour la revoir, il ment à sa femme, à l'amirauté, à lui-même, jusqu'au point de non-retour. Quelques descriptions de nature sexuelle et descriptions explicites de violence. 2008. Titre uniforme: Djup.Prime suspect (Det.Inspector Jane Tennison. #1.)
By Lynda La Plante. 1991
A mystery-thriller features Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison. Coming through the ranks the hard way, Jane Tennison struggles to win…
the respect of her fellow male officers. The story is set in London and based on the Granada TV's 'Prime suspect' series. Includes sex. Followed by “Prime suspect 2”.1991.Police (Collection Série noire)
By Jo Nesbø, Alain Gnaedig. 2014
Un policier d'Oslo est assassiné sur les lieux d'un crime non élucidé, à sa date anniversaire. S'ensuit la mort de…
deux autres hommes ayant participé à des enquêtes infructueuses. La police est dépassée par les événements, et l'inspecteur Harry Hole ne semble plus en mesure d'aider qui que ce soit. 2014. Titre uniforme: Politi.Pointe blanche (Les aventures d'Alex Rider. #2.)
By Anthony Horowitz, Annick Le Goyat. 2007
Pour avoir voulu se faire justice lui-même, Alex se retrouve aux mains des policiers. Pour se tirer d'affaire, il doit…
accepter une nouvelle mission : infiltrer un pensionnat pour fils de milliardaires, situé dans un château isolé au coeur des Alpes françaises. Suite de "Stormbreaker", suivi de "Skeleton key". Pour les lecteurs d’école secondaire et plus. 2007.Poppet: the new Jack Caffery thriller (Jack Caffery mystery. #6.)
By Mo Hayder. 2013
Everything goes according to procedure when a patient, Isaac, is released into the community from a high-security mental health ward.…
But when the staff realizes that he was connected to a series of unexplained episodes of self-harm among the ward's patients, and furthermore that he was released in error, they call on Detective Jack Caffery to investigate, and to track Isaac down before he can kill again. Will the terrifying little effigies Isaac made explain the incidents around the ward, or provide the clue Caffery needs to predict what he's got planned? 2013.Poor Tom is cold (A detective Murdoch Mystery Ser. #Vol.3)
By Maureen Jennings. 2002
Constable Oliver Wicken dies in what appears to be a suicide. However, when new evidence is discovered, Detective William Murdoch…
is asked to investigate further. During the investigation, he begins to suspect that the suicide is not what it seems. 2002.Point blank (Alex Rider adventure. #2)
By Anthony Horowitz. 2001
Fourteen-year-old Alex Rider's espionage work for British MI6 takes him to the French Alps. On his mission there to investigate…
an exclusive boarding school for delinquent sons of wealthy parents, Alex discovers brainwashed clones and evil headmaster Dr. Grief. Some descriptions of violence. For junior high readers. Sequel to "Stormbreaker" (DC30553), followed by "Skeleton key" (DC29162). 2003, c2001. (Alex Rider adventure ; 2)