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The good physician
By Kent Harrington. 2008
Mexico City. Dr. Collin Reeves has found a semi-comfortable niche performing occasional chores for the CIA, acting as a go…
to doctor for the U.S. embassy when American tourists need medical attention, and pursuing his avocation of painting. When CIA veterans Alex Law and Butch Nickels get wind of a possible terrorist bombing plot, they use any means to extract information that might prevent it. Reeves, pressed to keep alive suspects who are being tortured, faces both a moral dilemma and personal danger. Some strong language, some descriptions of violence, and some descriptions of sex. c2008.The Debba
By Avner Mandelman. 2010
1977. David Starkman returns from self-imposed exile in Canada to his native Israel after learning of the murder of his…
war hero father, Isser. Isser's will includes an unusual provision - that within 45 days, a controversial play he'd written, 'The Debba', be staged. David, who once belonged to an elite Israeli army unit, decides to fulfill his father's request, while searching for clues to solve the murder. Some strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some descriptions of violence. Winner of the 2011 Arthur Ellis Award for Best First Crime Novel. 2010.The hesitation cut
By Giles Blunt. 2015
Nothing could be more serene than the life of Brother William, a young Benedictine monk who had turned his back…
on the world ten years earlier to retreat to a monastery in upstate New York. But then Lauren Wolfe, a troubled young poet, comes to use the library to research a book on Heloise and Abelard; one sight of the faint scars from a failed suicide attempt on Lauren's wrist is enough to turn the monk's life upside down. Every suppressed impulse rises to the surface: his desire to rescue and soothe her trumps his vows of obedience, poverty and chastity. Soon he is simply Peter, a gentle young man who has followed his beloved to New York City because he needs to look out for her, as sincerely as he once pursued his calling. Bestseller. 2015.The girl who kicked the hornets' nest (Millennium trilogy ; #3)
By Stieg Larsson, Reg Keeland. 2009
Salander is plotting her revenge - against the man who tried to kill her, and against the government institutions that…
very nearly destroyed her life. But it is not going to be a straightforward campaign. After taking a bullet to the head, Salander is under close supervision in Intensive Care, and is set to face trial for three murders and one attempted murder on her eventual release. With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his researchers at Millennium magazine, Salander must not only prove her innocence, but identify and denounce the corrupt politicians that have allowed the vulnerable to become victims of abuse and violence. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. Sequel to "The girl who played with fire" (DC37532). 2009. (Millennium trilogy ; 3)The Golden Phoenix
By Charles Mossop. 2016
The Golden Phoenix, a priceless objet d’art, has been the subject of mystical stories and legends for nearly three hundred…
years. British sinologist Dr. Gillian Howard is commissioned by Stephen Yang, a wealthy Hong Kong businessman, to find the Phoenix, or prove its existence to be a myth. Her search takes her from London to Beijing and back as she scours ancient manuscripts, diaries and history books following a twisting trail of intrigue, deception and violent death. As her work continues, she is drawn ever deeper into Yang’s dangerous scheme with nearly a hundred million dollars at stake. Her job finished, she faces the choice of walking away or revealing the truth about Stephen Yang and The Golden Phoenix. 2016.The cradle will fall
By Mary Higgins Clark. 1980
While in Westlake Hospital, Katie DeMaio sees a woman's body being carried to a car in the middle of the…
night. The next day the woman is found dead and declared a suicide. 1980.The brutal heart (Joanne Kilbourn mysteries ; #11)
By Gail Bowen. 2008
Joanne Kilbourn is following the political campaign of Ginny Monaghan, a woman whose success depends not so much on the…
election-day poll, but on the outcome of a custody battle she's fighting. Joanne thinks this is perfect material for a TV program she's putting together on women and politics, but then a local call girl is murdered - a woman whose regular clientele included several of Regina's most prominent lawyers, including (until he met Joanne) her own husband Zach. With her new marriage under strain, Joanne investigates why the dead woman had started to threaten her clients with blackmail. Some strong language, some descriptions of violence, and some descriptions of sex. c2008. (Joanne Kilbourn mysteries ; 11)The cabal (Kirk McGarvey adventures. #14.)
By David Hagberg. 2010
CIA operative Todd Van Buren meets with Joshua Givens, an investigative reporter who has uncovered a dangerous secret. Givens suspects…
that a lobbyist has formed a shadowy group called the Friday Club. The journalist is convinced that the "club" is powerful enough to topple the United States. That afternoon Van Buren, son-in-law of legendary spy Kirk McGarvey, is gunned down. The same evening, Givens and his family are killed. McGarvey is about to be drawn into the most far-reaching and perilous investigation of his career. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and explicit descriptions of violence. c2010.The bridesmaid
By Ruth Rendell. 1989
Philip Wardman falls for a beautiful, enigmatic woman he meets at his sister's wedding. Philip abhors any depiction of violent…
death, but Senta believes they should each kill someone to prove their love for each other. Some descriptions of sex. 1989.Sous la surface: on a tous quelque chose à cacher : [thriller]
By Martin Michaud. 2013
'' Martin Michaud nous entraîne dans le Massachusetts. La veille du Super Tuesday, jour crucial des élections primaires américaines, l'écrivaine…
et ancienne top-modèle Leah Hammett débarque à Lowell avec son mari, Patrick Adams, candidat favori à l'investiture démocrate. Vingt-cinq ans après avoir quitté sa ville natale sans jamais y revenir, Leah voit son passé ressurgir avec violence, une violence aussi forte que les espérances qu'il suscite Commence alors un jeu de miroir où les apparences tissent une toile complexe qui dissimule une vérité oppressante et noire. Drames, histoires damour tragiques et trahisons deviennent l'épicentre d'un ouragan, celui qui dévaste l'existence de chaque personnage et remue, sous la surface, les arcanes du pouvoir, à Washington " -- 4e de couv.Six ans déjà (Belfond noir)
By Harlan Coben, Roxane Azimi. 2014
" Six ans ont passé depuis que Jake a vu Natalie, la femme de sa vie, en épouser un autre.…
Six ans à lutter contre lui-même pour tenir sa promesse de ne pas chercher à la revoir. Et puis un jour, une nécro : Natalie est veuve. Et soudain, l'espoir renaît. Mais aux funérailles, c'est une parfaite inconnue qui apparaît. Où est Natalie ? Pourquoi s'est-elle évaporée six ans plus tôt ? Jusqu'où lui a-t-elle menti ? Déterminé à retrouver celle qui lui a brisé le coeur, Jake va devenir la proie d'une machination assassine. Et découvrir qu'en amour, il est des vérités qui tuent... " -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: Six yearsSix mois, six jours
By Karine Tuil. 2010
Juliana Kant, première fortune allemande, femme froide, retenue, secrète et mariée, a une aventure amoureuse avec Herb Braun, un homme…
qui a tout du prédateur sexuel. Au bout de quelques mois, d'hôtel en hôtel, d'un rendez-vous clandestin à un autre, Herb menace de révéler leur liaison à la presse. Le gigolo est dénoncé et emprisonné, mais rien n'est sauf, même la morale...Sudden prey (Lucas Davenport series. #8.)
By John Sandford. 1996
The crime spree should have ended when Lucas Davenport killed the female bank robber during the shoot-out. But it’s just…
beginning, because the woman’s husband isn’t about to let Lucas—or anyone he loves—escape retribution. Sequel to "Mind prey", followed by "Secret prey". 2012.Stranglehold (Ari Greene novels. #4.)
By Robert Rotenberg. 2013
It's just after Labour Day and the city is kicking back into gear. All eyes are on the hotly contested…
election for Toronto's next mayor and crime is the big issue. Greene is no stranger to the worst of what the city has to offer, but even he is unprepared for what happens next when he stumbles upon a horrific homicide. c2013.Stone rain (Zack Walker #4)
By Linwood Barclay. 2007
Newspaper writer Zack Walker's former neighbour, dominatrix Trixie Snelling, asks him for assistance. Another paper plans to run a story…
on her, which will allow dangerous people from her past to find her. Zack risks his job trying to help - and finds himself held hostage. Strong language and some violence. 2007. (Zack Walker)Shadow season: a novel
By Tom Piccirilli. 2009
Ex-cop Finn was left blind by violence, but he can still see the body of his wife, Dani, and a…
crime scene that won't fade from his mind's eye. Now a professor, Finn learns that an isolated girls' prep school can be every bit as dangerous as city streets when he stumbles upon a local girl lying in a graveyard during a raging blizzard. Explicit strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and explicit descriptions of violence. c2009.Saratoga Woods: roman
By Elizabeth George, Alice Delarbre. 2013
La jeune Hannah Armstrong possède un étrange pouvoir. Elle entend les pensées des autres, leurs murmures , comme elle les…
qualifie. Un jour, elle comprend que son beau-père vient de commettre un meurtre. Pour la protéger, sa mère décide de l'envoyer sous une nouvelle identité sur l'île de Whidbey, au large de Seattle. Malheureusement, une fois sur place, rien ne se passe comme prévu pour celle qui se fait désormais appeler Becca King. Best-seller. 2013. Titre uniforme: The edge of nowhere.Retiens ton souffle (Thriller)
By Holly Seddon, Maryline Beury. 2016
Cela fait quinze ans qu'Amy est dans le coma sur un lit d'hôpital. Adolescente, elle avait disparu plusieurs jours avant…
d'être retrouvée à l'article de la mort. Depuis, en dépit de ce que croient les médecins, Amy est consciente. Mais elle est prisonnière dans son propre corps, victime du locked in syndrom. Alex, une journaliste sur le déclin, décide d'enquêter sur cette affaire qui n'a jamais été élucidée. Elle réalise qu'elle a vécu dans la même ville qu'Amy, écouté les mêmes musiques, fréquenté les mêmes personnes... Que s'est-il passé quinze ans plus tôt ? Tout pousse à croire que la jeune fille avait une relation, mais avec qui ? Et pourquoi ses proches sont-ils murés dans un silence presque coupable ? Alors qu'Alex s'immerge dans le passé d'Amy, elle risque de devenir, à son tour, une victime. 2016. Titre uniforme: Try not to breathe.Remède mortel (Belfond noir)
By Harlan Coben, Cécile Arnaud. 2011
" [...] Une mystérieuse clinique qui découvre un traitement miracle contre le sida, un serial killer qui assassine sauvagement des…
patients gays, un scandale qui menace Washington... sur fond de complot médico-politique, une intrigue tissée par un Harlan Coben diabolique à souhait. " -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: Miracle cureRévélée
By Renee Knight. 2015
Le livre a simplement été déposé dans sa boîte aux lettres. Sans cachet de la poste, sans aucun message. Depuis…
qu'elle l'a commencé, Catherine ne dort plus. C'est sa vie qu'elle lit, révélée sur le papier par un inconnu. Un certain E. J. Preston qui sait tout d'elle. Même son secret le mieux enfoui. 2015.