Gale sep 2026 (16 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This large print edition features an easy-to-read larger type size while preserving the complete text of the original edition. Was it. Bitter, all-consuming jealousy Pathological sibling rivalry Pure insanity Whatever the cause--and everyone has a theory--it's the Crime of the Decade when glamorous Georgia Cartwright, who was adopted as a newborn, is accused of killing the biological daughter of her wealthy, Southern family. Georgia is locked in a psychiatric institution where the most violent offenders are held while she awaits trial. The only words she whispers when her estranged twin sister Amanda visits are, 'I didn't do it. You've got to get me out of here.' Amanda doesn't trust Georgia, but she can't abandon her in a place so eerie and menacing that it seems to exist in another dimension. Is Georgia the victim of a powerful family that's so depraved murder is the least of their crimes Or is Amanda being led down a path of madness into the web of a master manipulator Nothing is as it seems in Sarah Pekkanen's The Locked Ward, a shocking psychological thriller about the complex bonds of sisterhood--and what happens when they are stretched to the breaking point. Some doors in the Locked Ward should never be opened.'.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This large print edition features an easy-to-read larger type size while preserving the complete text of the original edition. Since moving from L.A. to California's verdant wine country, widowed single mom Cece Barton has gone from Colinas wine bar manager to wine bar owner--with a chaser of sleuthing . It's Memorial Day weekend and Sonoma County's Alexander Valley is buzzing with activity. For Cece, business at Vino y Vida is going great, as is her romance with new beau, Benjamin. Meanwhile, Cece's neighbor, Richard Flora, is stirring up controversy with his newest article, an exposé of Regan Greene, power-hungry director of a valley district organization. Also in the mix is the town's big classic car show, paired with wine tastings . At the show, Cece spots Regan, who is displaying her restored green '72 Thunderbird convertible. As Cece pours tastes, she witnesses several heated discussions with Regan--including an argument with wine afficionado and new Colinas hardware store owner Greg Jardis. Otherwise, all goes smoothly--until Sunday brings shocking news. Regan has been murdered . Rumors fly that Richard may have orchestrated the homicide--or even committed it. But Cece knows that's absurd. And others in Cece's orbit seem to have discomfiting connections to Regan, from Cece's employee, Dane, to her winemaking teacher's sister, Yolanda, to Colinas Mayor Guittierez. And after Yolanda visits the wine bar, Benjamin says he recognizes her from a road race. Determined to clear Richard's name, and failing to extract any clues from detectives, Cece once again enlists her twin, Allie, as her partner-in-sleuthing. But they'll have to act quickly, before the trail goes sour .'.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This large print edition features an easy-to-read larger type size while preserving the complete text of the original edition. From the legendary Greatest Western Writers of the 21st Century, this is the story of how gold fever turned one small mining camp into a bustling boomtown--with a highly explosive mix of dreamers, schemers, and gun-crazy killers. Cord Bennett staked his claim in the gold-rich Rio Oro Canyon in 1849 at the dawn of the California Gold Rush. That's when all hell broke loose. What started as a makeshift mining camp is now a full-blown boomtown--fueled by greed, plagued by grifters, and overrun by opportunists of every stripe. As town marshal, Cord has the unenviable job of keeping the peace. Which is easier said than done. Here in Rio Oro City, brawls can break out at any moment--whether it's a ruthless rivalry between competing saloons or an all-out turf war between miners and timberjacks. And when money's at stake, brawls can turn deadly real fast . In other words, Cord Bennett has his work cut out for him. His new deputy, a massive Englishman named 'Boom Boom' Blackstone, packs his punches with blasting powder. The new church pastor is as handy with his fists as he is with a Bible. And Kat Olmsted, the sister of Cord's sweetheart Glory, is fighting to save her saloon from a hostile takeover. But that's nothing compared to Cord's latest challenge. A mysterious cadre of gunmen have arrived in town--and they didn't come for the gold. They came for vengeance. Cold, calculating, and cutthroat, they were hired for one reason and one reason only: To kill Cord Bennett . JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. THERE'S GOLD IN THEM THAR HILLS.'.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This large print edition features an easy-to-read larger type size while preserving the complete text of the original edition. Old Town Virginia's entertaining guru and occasional sleuth Sophie Winston - a young Martha Stewart in the making - juggles Fourth of July fireworks, a houseful of guests, and homicide in the latest Domestic Diva culinary mystery from New York Times bestselling author Krista Davis. With a big crowd descending on her Northern Virginia home, it's a good thing event planner Sophie Winston is an expert at entertaining. Whipping up patriotic pastries is as easy as pie for her, though meeting the man her widowed Aunt Melly just impulsively married in Las Vegas is a little more awkward. Especially when Melly's longtime, now-heartbroken secret admirer is there too, which could lead to some fireworks. But the house party really gets explosive when Sophie's favorite tour guide falls victim to a killer--and evidence points to Sophie's own father. Will DNA really incriminate her dad And what's the real story with her new uncle-by-marriage and the mysterious pal he's brought along with him Some of the secrets Sophie's discovering are raising flags--and while the police department casts suspicion on her father, she has to declare her independence as a detective to find the real culprit, and serve justice along with her red, white, and blue cupcakes .'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This large print edition features an easy-to-read larger type size while preserving the complete text of the original edition. In this heartfelt sequel to New Beginnings, Linda Byler returns to the Beiler family, whose struggles and hopes will resonate with anyone who has ever longed for belonging and healing. Amos Beiler, once an outcast in his Amish community, has found acceptance and purpose in the 'English' world, thanks to the kindness of Joseph and Lila Smith. Yet, the scars of his past and the ache of loneliness linger. Back home, the Beiler family is in turmoil: Raymond, the gentle father, tries to keep peace as Lydia's anxieties and controlling ways threaten to tear the family apart. Lavina is caught between her own dreams and her family's needs, while Cathy's rebellious choices push the limits of Amish tradition. As Amos faces a crossroads--torn between a budding romance with Anna Riehl, the enigmatic Sarah Yoder, and the daunting responsibilities of his new life--the Beilers must confront painful truths about love, forgiveness, and the cost of letting go. Ties That Bind is a moving portrait of faith, family, and identity, exploring how the strongest bonds are forged through compassion, courage, and the willingness to seek redemption.'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This large print edition features an easy-to-read larger type size while preserving the complete text of the original edition. Will David and Anna be able to reconcile their faith struggles and their love for each other Beloved Amish novelist Linda Byler once again writes a compelling and surprising love story, showing that even the Plain People struggle with complex feelings, questions, and relationships. David Stolzfus and Anna Fisher have been best friends as long as they can remember. Sure, it was a bit unusual in the Amish community for a boy and a girl to be so close, but nobody questions it with David and Anna--it has just always been that way. They live on neighboring farms in Lancaster County, they walk to school together (with all their siblings) every day, and when David learns to drive a pony, Anna is the first one to ride with him. Their lives are intertwined, the way the borders of their properties are joined by the Pequea Creek. As they approach their teen years, David and Anna's friendship turns quickly to deep love and attraction. But David is headstrong and full of an insatiable hunger for knowledge and new experiences. When Anna's conservative parents require that he join the church before the two can begin dating, he rebels, eventually taking off to Australia for the adventure of a lifetime, leaving Anna to sort through her feelings alone. When Anna receives a letter from Leon Beiler, a young man she can't deny she has feelings for, everything changes again. How can she reconcile a lifetime of love for David with this new potential romance And what will happen when David returns home '.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This large print edition features an easy-to-read larger type size while preserving the complete text of the original edition. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Vi Keeland comes a steamy, standalone hockey romance. No strings attached.right Georgia first meets Max Yearwood on a blind date, and their chemistry is off the charts. He's insanely gorgeous and funny, with the biggest dimples she's ever laid eyes on. Exactly what she needs after her breakup. Or so she thinks.until her real date arrives. Turns out, Max was only pretending to be the guy she was there to meet, and to say she's disappointed is an understatement. But before he leaves, Max slips Georgia a ticket to a hockey game a few blocks away in case things don't work out on her actual date. When they don't, she takes a chance and stops by the game on her way home. The seat next to hers is empty, but as a player's face flashes on the Jumbotron, Georgia freezes at his familiar smile. You guessed it: dimples. Max is the perfect guy for Georgia right now--fun, sexy, up for anything, and only around for a few months before he moves to a new team three thousand miles away. He proposes they spend the summer helping Georgia forget about her ex, and it sounds like a good plan. Then again, you know what they say about the best laid plans.'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This large print edition features an easy-to-read larger type size while preserving the complete text of the original edition. Culinary journalist Naomi Sinclair is cooking up a maelstrom of trouble upon her return to the blue waters of her native Saint Thomas. A new cozy mystery set in the US Virgin Islands, this charming amateur sleuth will enrapture readers of Joanne Fluke and Carrie Doyle. Food journalist Naomi Sinclair doesn't expect a side of murder with her passion fruit juice. But when her return to Saint Thomas heralds a series of troubling cases, ranging from petty theft to cold-blooded murder, that threaten her tight-knit community, that is exactly the kind of unsavory treat she must sink her teeth into. Luckily for her neighbors, Naomi is as adept at solving puzzles as rolling johnnycake dough--a good thing, since her island community, though small, keeps serving up plenty of trouble. With the help of her friends and her crush, Mateo, Naomi must navigate the tumultuous turquoise waters of life in the Caribbean, all as her beloved father battles an illness that keeps tugging her back to her island amid her rising career stateside. Rich with mouthwatering recipes, lush landscapes, and a hefty dose of fun under the sun, The Bush Tea Murder has all the ingredients to make up the perfect beach read.'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This large print edition features an easy-to-read larger type size while preserving the complete text of the original edition. The collected creative nonfiction of a singular American writer, Jesmyn Ward, including widely shared classics, three never-before-published speeches, and an introductory essay. Respair (noun, obsolete), fresh hope after despair. From the two-time National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Jesmyn Ward, this collection of essays documents more than a decade of work in the life of a singular writer often lauded as 'the heir apparent to Toni Morrison' (LitHub). Beginning with her upbringing in a multigenerational household in rural Mississippi, the cradle of both her youth and her gift for storytelling, Ward brings her keen wisdom and hauntingly lyrical prose to a range of topics, following in her grandmother Dorothy's footsteps when she promises always to 'Tell it straight. Tell it all.' True to her word, in these pages Ward contemplates the writers and novels of her youth and adulthood--the transformative power of discovering Octavia Butler as a twenty-something, the mirror that Richard Wright's novels held up to her own childhood, and of course, her lifelong love for Toni Morrison. Ward ruminates on her approach to both fiction and life, reflecting on the power of the novel, how to raise a Black son in an era of rising divisiveness and cruelty, as well as her own personal tragedies--including the titular essay of the collection, which tells the story of her partner's sudden death on the eve of the COVID-19 epidemic. Every bit as piercing and moving as her fiction, On Witness and Respair is a testament to Ward's powers as 'one of America's finest living writers' (San Francisco Chronicle) and is a monument to hope, beauty, and personal and collective resilience.'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This large print edition features an easy-to-read larger type size while preserving the complete text of the original edition. A cowboy romance enthusiast discovers that everything's bigger in Texas--even love--in this swoony novel from beloved author Alexa Martin. Fueled by a love of romance novels, Luna Starr was destined for a life with her head in the clouds. Her delusional tendencies serve her well.or at least they used to. When life throws her a curveball, she decides it's time to turn her cowboy fantasies into reality and purchases a tiny farm in Celestial, Texas. After all, don't all heroines try to outrun grief Tate Jacobs hates cowboys, which is a small problem, considering his family happens to own the largest ranch in Celestial. Life might not have gone the way he wanted, but as head coach at his old high school and the town's best (and only) handyman, he's figured out how to stay busy and keep his head down--until the new girl in town shows up. Luna's new property is a bad accident waiting to happen unless someone helps her with her DIY home renovations. As Tate and Luna spend more time together fixing up her house, unexpected feelings and undeniable chemistry bubble to the surface. Luna might've moved to Celestial to make her cowboy dreams come true, but somewhere beneath the vast Texas skies, she discovers that love in the real world can be far better than she imagined.'. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This large print edition features an easy-to-read larger type size while preserving the complete text of the original edition. The epic saga of Smoke Jensen takes a wild and dangerous turn when the legendary mountain man joins a wagon train of war widows--on a doomed journey through hell . Big Rock, Colorado, has seen its share of wagon trains pass through town, but never one like this. For starters, it's led by a woman--a sweet southern belle named Annabelle--and the passengers are young Civil War widows and orphans. The only man on board is Annabelle's father, a former colonel blinded in the war. They're on their way to Purgatory Butte, Wyoming, to run the ranch the colonel inherited. Smoke's wife, Sally Jensen, thinks it's a noble goal and wants to help the women out--by volunteering her husband's protection on the treacherous journey north. In spite of his doubts, Smoke agrees. The trouble starts before they even leave town. First a pack of ruffians harass the women, then a pair of saloon girls decide to join the wagon train. To top things off, Sally insists on coming along, --giving Smoke one more thing to worry about. They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions. But this road has plenty of bad ones, too. If Smoke Jensen can't figure out which is which, this whole train will be dead on arrival.'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This large print edition features an easy-to-read larger type size while preserving the complete text of the original edition. Blood runs deep. Justice runs deeper. From the gunsmoke of the frontier to the shadowed backroads of the modern West, Rough Country hits like a hammer. This outlaw collection of Western crime fiction brings together hard men, hard choices, and the thin, dangerous line between law and vengeance. Every story asks the same raw questions: Who stands up Who breaks And who survives when justice comes due Featuring New York Times bestselling authors Craig Johnson, Reavis Z. Wortham, John Gilstrap, Kathleen O'Neal Gear, Joe R. Lansdale, and Marc Cameron, this collection blends iconic characters with bold new stories. Readers will discover a brand-new Walt Longmire story, a hard-edged Arliss Cutter tale, and a gripping Tom Bell adventure, alongside standout work from voices shaping the future of Western crime fiction. They're joined by an exceptional roster of established and rising voices like Anthony Wood, James Wade, Jack Stewart, Betsy Randolph, Harry Hunsicker, DP Lyle, Tracy Daugherty, and Matthew V. Clemens, each bringing their own grit, voice, and emotional weight to the page. With punchy storytelling, vivid landscapes, and characters who hit the ground running, Rough Country is a journey through the heart of the American West--its violence, its loyalty, and its unforgiving beauty. All proceeds benefit the U.S. Marshals Survivors Benefit Fund, supporting the families of those who gave everything in the line of duty.'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This large print edition features an easy-to-read larger type size while preserving the complete text of the original edition. Acclaimed Tudor historian Tracy Borman weaves the dramatic history of the Boleyn family into a richly imagined novel of ambition, bloodlines, and the opulent and deadly court of Henry VIII When nobleman Thomas Boleyn, lord of Hever Castle, is called to London in 1509 to present himself to a newly anointed King Henry VIII, he sets in train events that ensure the Boleyn name will never be forgotten. His daughters Mary and Anne were young then, and though he was ambitious for his family to prosper, he could not imagine what would transpire in the two decades to come. Blending the history she knows so well with the creativity of her imagination, Tracy Borman brings the Boleyn family's three-decade rise and precipitous fall to vivid life. Borman surrounds the main dramatic events of the Boleyn saga with a colorful tableau in which familial and inter-familial rivalries threaten and true love often loses out to keen ambition. Anne's ever-loyal attendant Esther Frideswide and Thomas Boleyn's perfidious steward Robert Cranwell are as memorable as Cardinal Wolsey, Thomas Cromwell, or anyone in the increasingly dangerous orbit of the royal court. Henry VIII pursues Anne relentlessly, showering her with gifts as the Boleyns are catapulted to political prominence. But when she can't give him the son and heir he desperately seeks, the family faces a terrible and bloody fate. With lavish and compelling historical detail, Tracy Borman displays her keen gift for storytelling in this resonant novel of family, fate, and intrigue.'. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This large print edition features an easy-to-read larger type size while preserving the complete text of the original edition. A sun-soaked trip to the Amalfi Coast promises a fresh start--and reveals secrets never imagined in New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak's tender new novel. In the wake of her debut novel's breakout success--and a very painful public divorce--Charlotte Williams-Jackson has something to prove. With her second novel overdue, she's scrambling to hold it together. But her focus is rocked when she discovers that her childhood wasn't as it seemed--and she has a tween half-sister who's been orphaned in Italy. Alongside her best friend, Sloane, and Sloane's charming brother, Julian, Charlotte ventures to the Amalfi Coast to meet her sister. She would never turn her back on family, especially since this girl doesn't have anyone else, but between her looming deadline and her entire identity being flipped upside down, it's a lot. Determined to rebuild her life, Charlotte must confront the relationships she's held dear--and the loss of those she thought she had but didn't--forcing her to question everything she understood about herself and the bonds that shape a family.'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This large print edition features an easy-to-read larger type size while preserving the complete text of the original edition. A deeply personal investigation into the current state of eldercare and what it means to grow old in America Unlike many other cultures, our collective stance toward older people in the United States has long been one of casual avoidance and neglect. This attitude became brutally clear during the height of the COVID pandemic, when too many people saw elderly deaths not as tragedies but as foregone conclusions. Like many of us, Lucy Schiller experienced this callousness firsthand when her grandmother passed away during the pandemic. In the wake of this trauma, propelled by equal parts grief and curiosity about her own fear of aging, Schiller embarked on an investigative journey to understand why the prospect of aging is so frightening and how being 'old' in America intersects with class, race, disability, and public policy. From profit-driven networks of care facilities to systemic failures in economic support, the future of older Americans looks increasingly uncertain. In Aging Out, Schiller reports this crisis, sharing the human toll of inadequate housing, health care, and community, while simultaneously excavating her own complicated relationship with aging. Combining the incisive reporting of Evicted with the beautifully rendered introspection of The Empathy Exams, Aging Out is an intimate and unflinching exploration of what it means to age in this country and why Americans--including Schiller herself--are so terrified of getting old.'. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This large print edition features an easy-to-read larger type size while preserving the complete text of the original edition. Follow the Rites. Nothing less than the survival of humanity is at stake. From Marcus Kliewer, a new 'titan of the macabre and unsettling' (Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author), comes a supernatural horror about a young woman who accepts a caretaking job from Craigslist, only to discover the position has consequences far greater--and more dangerous--than she ever could have imagined. EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Caretaker urgently needed. Three days of work. Competitive pay. Serious applicants ONLY. Macy Mullins can't say why the job posting grabbed her attention--it had the pull of a fisherman's lure, barbed hook and all--vaguely ominous. But after an endless string of failed job interviews, she's not exactly in the position to be picky. She has rent to pay, groceries to buy, and a younger sister to provide for. Besides, it's only three days' work. Three days, cooped up in a stranger's house, surrounded by Oregon Coast wilderness. What starts as a peculiar side gig soon becomes a waking nightmare. An incomprehensible evil may dwell on this property--and Macy Mullins might just be the only thing standing between it, and the rest of humanity. Follow the Rites. Follow the Rites. Follow the Rites. .--- / . / ---.'. …