《寄居者》的故事发生在抗战期间的上海，由女主人公玫在晚年讲述给一位传记作者听：玫在1939年的上海，爱上一名刚刚逃离集中营上岸的犹太男子。那时赶上约瑟夫·梅辛格臭名昭著的“解决方案”就要实施，为让爱人去美国，玫临时在上海抓了个救星另一位美国青年做自己的丈夫。乱世中，小人物们开始一串连环套式的命运救助，，玫用“爱人”的钱赎救了“丈夫”，用“丈夫”的护照让“爱人”脱险，同时，以毁掉对爱情的原始理解和信念的方式，去实现了爱情……故事结局在爱情的部分出人意料，令人叹惋。这部作品是严歌苓在题材、写作手法和女性角色塑造上又一次新鲜成功的尝试。同时，小说延续了作者独特的自述式与视觉化的叙事风格。
The New York Times Bestseller The phenomenal number-one New York Times bestselling author is back with a spine-tingling novel about awoman who walks fearlessly into danger—but must draw on her courageto let love into her life.
In this romantic, funny, and heartwarming classic novel, #1"New York Times" bestselling author Tami Hoag poignantly capturesone eventful summer in the life of a woman facing the ultimaterelationship dilemma. It took only one look for Genna Hastings tomake up her mind about her new next-door neighbor, J. J. Hennessy.She knew his type all too well: Jared Jay Hennessy was tall andhandsome, a man who thought he was God's gift to women. From thepink flamingos dotting his front yard to the all-night boozybarbecues, he threatened to disrupt Genna's peaceful summer offfrom teaching. But beneath his carefree smile and teasing nature,J.J. was a man as serious about the future as he was about Genna.He'd come to this quiet Connecticut town to change his life, and hechallenged Genna to help him become Mr. Right. It was a challengeshe knew she'd be smart to refuse . . . and one J.J. knew shecouldn't resist.
Each murder victim died with a smile on their face. The onlyone who isn't grinning is Police Lieutenant Eve Dallas-becauseshe's got to find out why.
Evan Davis and his partners, Brad and Lily, attract the jobsno other detective can handle--cases with a dangerous, otherworldlyslant. But no one is better equipped for this because Lily and Bradare powerful daemon lords, and Evan is Brad's half-daemon son. Now,however, the trio face a real challenge--involving armies ofdaemons, and wealthy mortals who have delved far too deeply intothe dark arts...
**This is a Read Pink edition. In October 2010, Penguin Group(USA) launched a new initiative in support of Breast CancerAwareness Month. This October, we are pleased to continue theprogram with a donation of $25,000 to the Breast Cancer ResearchFoundation(r) and are presenting eight beloved titles in specialRead Pink(tm) editions: The Perfect Poison, by Amanda Quick The Border Lord's Bride, by Bertrice Small With Every Breath, by Lynn Kurland Danger in a Red Dress, by Christina Dodd Early Dawn, by Catherine Anderson The Secret History of the Pink Carnation, by Lauren Willig A Duke's Temptation, by Jillian Hunter Tribute, by Nora Roberts Virginia's Shenandoah Valley is a long way from Hollywood. Andthat's exactly how Cilla McGowan wants it. Cilla, a former childstar who has found more satisfying work as a restorer of oldhouses, has come to her grandmother's farmhouse, tools at her side,to rescue it from ruin. Sadly, no one was able to save hergrandmo
Donna Leonas mastery of plot, her understanding of Venetianmanners and mores, and above all her philosophical, unfailinglydecent protagonist have made the Commissario Brunetti mysteriesbestsellers around the world, including an ever-growing Americanaudience. In "The Death of Faith," Brunetti comes to the aid of ayoung nursing sister who is leaving her convent following theunexpected death of five patients. At first Brunettias inquiriesreveal nothing amiss, and he wonders whether the nun is simplycreating a smoke screen to justify abandoning her vocation. Butperhaps she has stumbled onto something very real and verysinisterasomething that puts her life in imminent danger.
Donna Leonas multitude of fans around the world has grown witheach new Commissario Brunetti novel, and now mystery lovers in theUnited States can enjoy another compelling episode. In "FatalRemedies," Brunettias career is under threat when his professionaland personal lives unexpectedly intersect. In the chill of theVenetian dawn, a sudden act of vandalism shatters the quiet of thedeserted city, and Brunetti is shocked to find that the culpritwaiting to be apprehended at the scene is a member of his ownfamily. Meanwhile, he is also under pressure from his superiors tosolve a daring robbery with connections to a suspicious accidentaldeath. Could the two crimes be connected? And will Brunetti be ableto prove his familyas innocence before itas too late?
The newest in the nationally bestselling series -- a"fast-paced and absorbing" tale (Midwest Book Review). Ex-lawyerand herb-shop proprietor China Bayles is investigating the mysteryof retired Texas Ranger shot dead with his wife's gun...and at thesame time trying to sort out some mysteries about her ownrelationship after she overhears a suspicious phoneconversation...
Everyone's favorite globe-trotting, wisecracking archaeologist is hurtling headfirst into high adventure and relying on his wits, his fists, and his trusty bullwhip to get him out of deep trouble. It's 1957, and the Cold War is heating up. A ruthless squad of Russian soldiers crashes Indiana Jones's latest expedition and forces the unwilling Indy along as they brazenly invade American soil, massacre U.S. soldiers, and plunder a top-secret government warehouse. Commanded by a sword-wielding colonel who's as sinister as she is stunning, the menacing Reds have one objective: a relic even more precious–and powerful–than the mythic Ark of the Covenant, capable of unlocking secrets beyond human comprehension. Quick thinking and some high-speed maneuvers help Indy narrowly escape certain death. But the Russians are unrelenting, and their next move leads Indy into the depths of the Amazon on a desperate rescue mission. With a hotheaded teenage biker as his unlikely wing man and his vengeful new Russian nemesis
The crime-fighting careers of Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings have come full-circle-they are back once again in the rambling country house in which they solved their first murder together. Both Poirot and Great Styles have seen better days-but despite being crippled with arthritis, there is nothing wrong with the great detective's 'little grey cells'. However, when Poirot brands one of the seemingly harmless guests a five-times murderer, some people have their doubts. But Poirot alone knows he must prevent a sixth murder before the curtain falls-and with this deadly opponent there won't be an encore...
Roses link four novellas by four romance writers. The best isRoberts' powerful fairy tale of a kingdom imprisoned in ice andsnow that features a wounded hero from another land who appreciatesall that the young hardworking queen does for her people, evenrisking her own life to magically heal those who need it. MarianneWillman's story is about the daughter of a king hidden from theevil sorceress queen by means of an amulet forged with rose petals.Jill Gregory's tale is of a princess who, upon her twentiethbirthday, will lose the protection that has kept her hidden fromthe evil sorcerer who had slain her family. Her only hope ofsurviving is to marry a man with a magical sword. Ruth Ryan Langantells of a mute girl in war-torn Scotland and a wounded warrior. Aswith all collections, some stories will appeal more to some readersthan to others. Diana Tixier Herald。
Kate Gordon accompanies her father on a quest for a sunkenSpanish galleon that contains a treasure beyond price--a mysteriousdrinking horn which legend states may have been responsible forMerlin's death. Now, to save her father's life, Kate must enter anundersea world of bizarre creatures and terrifying foes, andsucceed where Merlin failed.
They were just kids when they stumbled upon the hidden horror oftheir hometown. Now, as adults, none of them can withstand theforce that has drawn them all back to Derry, Maine, to face thenightmare without end, and the evil without a name.
Who will be with you in the darkesthour? Amy Redwing has devoted her life to rescuing dogs. But the uniquebond she shares with Nickie, a golden retriever she saves in themost dangerous encounter of her life, is deeper than any she hasever known. In one night, their loyalty will be put to the test,and each will prove to the other how far they will go – when thestakes turn deadly serious.
In 1975, the now defunct Laser Books issued Invasion byAaron Wolfe, aka Koontz (who later expanded that novel into Winter Moon , 1994), a breakneck tale of alien invasioncentered on an isolated farm. Koontz's new novel also concernsalien invasion, and a comparison of the two books offers insightinto the evolution of this megaselling author's work. Invasion was mostly speed and suspense—a brilliant ifsuperficial exercise in terror. The new novel also featuresabundant suspense, as a couple in an isolated California homeendure a phosphorescent rain and learn that, around the world, something is attacking humans and laying waste tocommunications. It's only when they drive to a nearby town thatthey learn of a global alien invasion; the tension ratchets as aweird fog descends and the aliens not only manifest physically butanimate the dead. For years, however, Koontz has aimed at more thanjust thrills; today he is a novelist of metaphysics and moralreflection. His aliens are inherently evil as well as scary;s
When twelve-year-old Billy Straight, a runaway struggling tosurvive L.A.'s most dangerous streets, becomes the sole eyewitnessto a brutal murder, he becomes the target of the media, bountyhunters, and a killer, as L.A.P.D. homicide detective Petra Connorraces against time to save his life. Reissue.
The Awakening: Elena Gilbert is used to getting what she wantsand she wants mysterious new boy, Stefan. But Stefan is hiding adeadly secret - a secret that will change Elena's life for ever...The Struggle: Elena is torn between her boyfriend, Stefan, andhis brother, Damon. But these brothers hide dark secrets and atragic past that threatens them all. Damon wants to lead Elenaastray - and he'd rather kill Stefan than let him possess her...
A riveting new mystery from international bestseller DonnaLeon Donna Leonas Commissario Brunetti series has made Veniceaacity thatas beautiful and sophisticated, but also secretive andcorruptaone of mystery fansa most beloved locales. In thisbrilliant new book, Brunetti is summoned to the hospital bed of arespected pediatrician, where he is confronted with more questionsthan answers. Three men had burst into the doctoras apartment,attacked him, and kidnapped his eighteen-month-old son. What couldhave motivated an assault so violent that it has left the doctormute? And could this crime be related to the moneymaking scam runby pharmacists that Brunettias colleague has recently uncovered? AsBrunetti delves deeper into the case, a story of infertility,desperation, and illegal dealings begins to unfold.
