Marine Detectives

Aliens exist...and, as it turns out, most of them aren’t that friendly. Jacob Brown wasn’t even born yet the first time they attacked Earth. He was only 14 the second time it happened. When Earth finally came together and fielded its first spaceborne military, Jacob didn’t hesitate to volunteer. Serving aboard a mighty starship, he’d be able to defend his planet - and his family - when, inevitably, they came again.

In the glorious chronicles of the US Marine Corps, no name is more revered than that of Lt. Gen. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller. The only fighting man to receive the Navy Cross five separate times - a military honor second only to the Congressional Medal of Honor - he was the epitome of a professional warrior.

"This is a writer that understands people down to the bones. Her characters are fallible and hopeful, flawed and loving, and so real they have stayed with me." --Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times bestselling author "A knockout." --Booklist Starred Review This is a story of the rich and the very...

Ellie “Scaredy Bat” Spark would give her fangs to prove herself and become a real detective. So when she learns the new theme park rides are mysteriously breaking, she jumps at the chance to solve the riddle. But if Ellie's fear of heights stalls the case, the park will close and her sister's birthday will be ruined. With only a few hours to solve the puzzle, Ellie recruits her friends to uncover the twisted truth and stop the theme park sabotage. Suspecting everyone from nasty neighbors to monstrous competitors, their only clue is a cluster of sticky holes.

She’s a smart little vampire. But she’s terrified of everything. Can she summon some courage, or will her class trip be ruined? Twelve-year-old Ellie “Scaredy Bat” Spark would give her fangs to prove herself and become a real detective. So when she learns the jellyfish at the lake have vanished, she jumps at the chance to solve the puzzle. But if her fear of boggy water stalls the case, the park will close and her best friend’s dream of going to science camp will be dashed.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER GOOD MORNING AMERICA BUZZ PICK “A total departure for the author of The Paris Wife, McLain’s emotionally intense and exceptionally well-written thriller entwines its fictional crime with real cases.”—People (Book of the Week) NAMED ONE OF THE BEST...

She’s a clever tween vampire. But she’s terrified of everything. Can she find some courage, or will stage fright be her doom? Twelve-year-old Ellie “Scaredy Bat” Spark would give her fangs to prove herself and become a real detective. So when she learns of a haunted movie set, she jumps at the chance to solve the puzzle. But if her stage fright stalls the case, Ellie will disappoint her hero and the old Mumford Mansion will be condemned.

“A Doc Ford novel has more slick moves than a snake in the mangroves. In Captiva, Randy Wayne White takes us places that no other Florida mystery writer could hope to find.”—Carl Hiaasen Randy Wayne White is acclaimed as "wildly inventive" (The San Diego Union-Tribune), "a wonderful...

Now a major motion picture starring Joaquin Phoenix, You Were Never Really Here is a gritty, harrowing story of corruption and one man's violent quest for vengeance. Joe has witnessed things that cannot be erased. A former FBI agent and Marine, his abusive childhood has left him damaged beyond...

Evelyn Thorne thought her summer would be boring. Then she discovered a book hidden away for almost 60 years, and everything changed. Instead of rainy days and dusty books, Evelyn finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of hidden secrets, talking gadgets, and a mystery waiting for her to solve. Why does the book react to her? Why are strange things happening around the castle? And what does any of it have to do with her family? With new friends (and one grumpy robot), a crumbling Scottish castle, and a very big secret, Evelyn is about to discover she’s more extraordinary than she ever imagined.

Et si cette petite librairie dans les Highlands écossais était le secret du bonheur et d'une nouvelle vie ? Un feel good book enthousiasmant ! Nina est fière de travailler à la bibliothèque de Birmingham, mais elle se rend compte qu'au lieu de vivre au milieu des livres qu'elle adore, elle passe surtout son temps dans l'arrière-salle à faire de l'informatique. Tout ce qui faisait sa joie a disparu et lui manque terriblement : le contact avec les gens, papoter avec les habitués, s'assurer que chaque lecteur va trouver le livre qui lui convient...

Ellie “Scaredy Bat” Spark is a 12-year-old vampire who loves solving mysteries but is afraid of...everything. She's afraid of spiders, lakes, and loud noises - just to name a few. And her pesky sister, Penny, never lets her forget it. But with a little courage and help from her friends, Ellie just might achieve her dream of becoming a real detective.

NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE A novelist discovers the dark side of Hollywood and reckons with ambition, corruption, and environmental collapse in “a darkly satirical reflection of ecological reality” (Time) LONGLISTED FOR THE JOYCE CAROL OATES PRIZE ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF...

When a Crow Indian acquaintance of Tomlinson’s asks him to help recover relics stolen from his tribe, Doc Ford is happy to tag along—but neither Doc nor Tomlinson realize what they’ve let themselves in for. Their search takes them to the part of Central Florida known as Bone Valley, famous...

S'ils n'étaient pas allés à la pêche en ce début de printemps, Annie Taylor, douze ans, et son frère cadet, William, n'auraient pas dû fuir à toutes jambes après avoir vu trois hommes en exécuter un quatrième. Et leur mère, Monica, ne mourrait pas d'inquiétude en ne les voyant pas revenir. Plus grave encore, les assassins, d'anciens flics de Los Angeles à la retraite, ne pourraient pas persuader le shérif de ce coin perdu de l'Idaho de... les laisser mener l'enquête !

“Mesmerizing and haunting.”—Lisa Gardner “T. Jefferson Parker is the poet of American crime fiction, and The Room of White Fire absolutely proves why.”—C.J. Box In this stirring thriller from New York Times bestseller and award winner T. Jefferson Parker, P.I. Roland Ford must...

La tempête Klaus vient de s'abattre sur la façade atlantique. Les rumeurs autour de la disparition d'un militant basque, Jokin Sasko, enflent. Iban Urtiz, reporter, comprend que cette affaire n'est pas un cas isolé. La jeune Eztia, sœur du disparu, lui ouvre les portes d'un monde de mensonges et de trahisons où enlèvements, tortures et séquestrations sont devenus les armes de l'ombre. Tandis que deux tueurs tentent d'étouffer la vérité, la vie d'Iban bascule dans une guerre sans pitié qui ne dit pas son nom.

Who would imagine a little gold ring could lead to kidnap, torture and even murder? How could the curse of the Pharaohs come to Falmouth? The year is 1923, and a young Cockney woman appears in Falmouth. Inspector George Bartlett and Constable Archibald Boase think she's harmless enough - until she and they are caught up in a seemingly endless cycle of mayhem and deceit.

Le ragazze iniziano la gara ma, superata una curva, scorgono una sagoma spaventosa. Un drago? Un mostro marino? Spaventate si precipitano a casa di Barbie e Skipper, che nel frattempo si stavano godendo un bel bagno in piscina, e raccontano loro l'accaduto. Le investigatrici non si lasciano intimidire e decidono di risolvere il mistero come una vera squadra. Riusciranno a scoprire cosa si nasconde dietro la mostruosa apparizione? Vivi fantastiche avventure con Barbie e i suoi amici!

Divertidísimo e interesante juego metaliterario en el que el autor Rafael Marín nos propone jugar con la literatura clásica. Sherlock Holmes, según su premisa, existió realmente, y hay una persona que recogió sus hazañas reales en un manuscrito; nada más y nada menos que un joven Charles Chaplin, que le hace las veces de asistente en un delicioso caso que mezcla realidad, ficción, literatura y, sobre todo, imaginación.