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Bringing to life turn-of-the-century New York and the scintillating career of one of its most famous architects, as well as the vices that cost him his life, this true-crime graphic novel tells the story of one of the most scandalous murders of the times. Stanford White was one of New York’s most famous architects, having designed many mansions and the first Madison Square Garden; his influence on New York’s look at the turn of the century was...
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Inspired by the poignant story of Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL sniper who earned several awards for his service before his murder in 2013.
Discover a unique graphic novel from award-winning writer Fabien Nury (The Death of Stalin) and artist Brüno (Tyler Cross) illustrating the events leading up to the death of American hero Chris Kyle, which came only a year after publishing his autobiography. This tragic tale adapts part of his memoir while also...
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Jack Nicholson returns as private eye Jake Gittes in this atmospheric Chinatown follow-up that's hit upon "the elusive sequel formula for somehow enhancing a great original" (Mike Clark, USA Today).Much has changed since we last saw Jake. The war has come and gone; 1948 Los Angeles teems with optimism and fast bucks. But there's one thing Jake knows hasn't changed: "Nine times out of ten, if you follow the money you will get to the truth." And that's...
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Glamorous lady detective Phryne Fisher returns in a cinematic sequel to the wildly popular television series Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. With her trademark wit, impeccable style, and trusty pearl-handled revolver, Phryne fights injustice on an international scale in this globe-trotting adventure. In 1929 Jerusalem, Phryne rescues a young Bedouin girl held captive after a village massacre and reunites her with her uncle at a stately English manor....
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"Embark on an Unforgettable Journey into the Heart of Mystery and Intrigue! Prepare to be captivated by the secrets that lie hidden within the United States' most enigmatic landscapes in 'A Deep Dive into the Secrets of the United States' Top 25 Mysterious Places.' This captivating eBook takes you on an immersive exploration of the country's most intriguing locales, where every turn of the page unveils a new layer of mystery and wonder.From the haunting...
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The Unofficial Patricia Cornwell Companion is the first and only book devoted to this bestselling author and her beloved heroine, forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta. It's the definitive work on Cornwell-encompassing all the details of her life, her body of work, and the deep and intriguing relationship between the two.
Including numerous interviews and articles about Cornwell's work, a number of rare photographs of the author and her world, as...
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The publication Places and Spaces of Crime in Popular Imagination is part of the Topographies of (Post)Modernity: Studies in 20th and 21st Century Literature in English Series. The text reflects growing interest in popular literary genres not only among the readers, but mainly in literary research. This still rather under-researched area is now representing fertile grounds for various theoretical approaches. As the publication mainly declares its...
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Heartthrob volume 2
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Callie tried to go straight. She escaped both Mercer and the FBI to Canada. She got a new beau, a new job, and with the few years remaining on her borrowed heart, everything should be perfect. But Callie's old life isn't entirely done with her. As her old crew keeps robbing and sucks her back into the one thing she's great at, Callie sets out to create a criminal empire of her own.
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Heartthrob volume 1
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Callie was born with a bad heart. After it ruined her life, she went looking for a miracle: a heart transplant. Now she's got a brand new heart, but she's still stuck with a crappy job, crappy boyfriend, and crappy prospects.
Enter Mercer, a mystery man who gets Callie's heart beating like crazy. As her behavior changes and their flirting deepens, Mercer reveals he's her heart donor. Only Callie can see, speak to, and touch him-and he's in love with...
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This new Upgrade Soul Collector's Edition is a beautiful hardcover of the trailblazing science-fiction graphic novel, with a new essay and design files from Ezra, as well as a foreword by Darren Aronofsky and afterword by Karama Horne.
For their forty-fifth anniversary, Hank and Molly Nonnar decide to undergo an experimental rejuvenation procedure, but their hopes for youth are dashed when the couple is faced with the results: severely disfigured...
14) SMALL ISLAND
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"If you like the MIss Fortune series, you'll love Kat and her clue crew on Maui!" ~Reviewer
Nothing's ever as it seems in Ohia, Maui, especially for me, Kat Smith.
I'm Secret Service, not Postal Service, stuck in the back end of paradise and making the best of it when the grasping plans of a developer threaten to take out our small town. Even the evil post office cat, Tiki, is outraged by the hostile takeover of our "small island." Meanwhile, someone's...
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A study of the depiction of cults, conspiracies, and secret societies in literature from ancient Greek and Roman mysteries to the 21st century thriller.
Fascination with the arcane is a driving force in this comprehensive survey of conspiracy fiction. Theodore Ziolkowski traces the evolution of cults, orders, lodges, secret societies, and conspiracies through various literary manifestations-drama, romance, epic, novel, opera-down to the thrillers...
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The first of two volumes builds on the brilliant and original Graphic Canon series in retelling classic works of literature as comics and other visual forms. Organized thematically, Volume 1 opens with "The Act" (think In Cold Blood and A Clockwork Orange), followed by sections dedicated to "Criminals," Whodunit," "Judgment" (Scarlet Letter, anyone?), and "Punishment." Here you'll find stunning and suspenseful adaptations starring classic PIs Sherlock...
17) MAUI HOLIDAZE
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A cat hunt at Christmas on Maui... I'm Kat Smith, Secret Service agent turned postmaster sleuth in the small town of Ohia on Maui, and I'm dealing with my first private investigation at the holidays: Lady Sapphire, a pedigreed feline expecting her first litter on Christmas, has been stolen from her elderly owner. My hot pilot boyfriend Mr. K and I are up to our eyeballs in cozy mystery motives when we discover that Tiki, my beloved stray, has also...
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The fascinating stories behind what have been rightly called the "hottest books on the planet": The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
Through insightful commentary and revealing interviews, you will enter the unique world of Lisbeth Salander, Mikael Blomkvist and of Stieg Larsson himself--discovering the fascinating real-life experiences and incidents involving Swedish politics,...
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Every story has a hero...
Every hero has a name...
Who is the Mighty Kai? No one knows. But when the government offers 10-million dollars for his capture, then everyone starts looking for him. Including a team of gifted and talented kids. They use their skills and special weapons in efforts to discover Kai's true name. Everyone is a suspect, including the kids themselves.
20) Veronica Guerin
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In the mid-1990s, Dublin was nothing short of a war zone, with a few powerful drug lords battling for control. Their most fearsome opponent was not the police but the courageous journalist Veronica Guerin (Cate Blanchett), who covered the crime beat with unmatched intensity. As she investigated and exposed the "pushers," balancing her home and family against her responsibility to her readers and her country, she became a national folk heroine to the...
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