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Working for the homeless on the streets of Seattle, police psychologist Daphne Matthews uncovers a disturbing trail of mutilation among the women in her care. Turning for help to her ex-lover police sergeant Lou Boldt, she finds herself into a high-tech, organ stealing industry.

When five present-day teenagers known as the Kingdom Keepers travel back to 1955 for Disneyland's Opening Day, the early days of the Tower of Terror, the origin of the Overtakers, and the real power of magic unfold in an unexpected series of events that propels the Keepers into a darkness no one saw coming

The Kingdom Keepers' senior year in high school is almost over. For more than three years, things have been quiet. Their battles are long behind them, they agree, the threat to the Disney realm silenced - albeit at great cost. But inside the catacombs of the Aztec temple where Finn Whitman faced down his nemesis, the monstrous Chernabog, a new threat brews... The Keepers have one last chance to preserve the heart of the Kingdom - Disneyland - from a terrifying destruction decades in the making.

Award winning authors, Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson have done it again-written a compulsively readable, impossible-to-put-down tale that will delight readers of all ages. In this riveting and adventure-packed follow-up to Peter and the Starcatchers , we discover Peter leaving the relative safety of Mollusk Island-along with his trusted companion Tinker Bell-for the cold, damp streets of London. On a difficult journey across the sea, he and Tink discover the dark and deadly, slithering part-man/part-creature Lord Ombra. It seems that the dreaded Ombra has a variety of mysterious powers including the ability to make shadows disappear. When Peter reaches London, he sets out to find the indomitable Molly. Together they must combat Ombra's terrible forces to both protect the Starcatchers and the treasured starstuff and most importantly to rescue Molly's mother from the clutches of evil.

Police sergeant Lou Boldt heads a special task force within Seattle's Homicide Bureau to find the Cross Killer - a serial murderer who has eluded police for six months and paralyzed the city.

New York Times-bestselling author Pearson delivers the second riveting tale in this trilogy, the reimagined origin story of the rivalry between Sherlock Holmes and James Moriarty told from the perspective of James's observant little sister, Moira.

Soon after Peter, an orphan, sets sail from England on the ship Never Land, he befriends and assists Molly, a young Starcatcher, whose mission is to guard a trunk of magical stardust from a greedy pirate and the native inhabitants of a remote island.

With the defeat of the Overtakers behind them, the five teenagers known as the Kingdom Keepers should be celebrating. By all accounts they saved Disneyland from certain destruction. Why then did their mentor leave one last puzzle for them to decipher? The Keepers must solve a puzzle of the past, or be crushed under an evil that makes the Overtakers seem like gentle souls.

The book promises an intriguing storyline that captivates readers, leaving them eager for more. With a compelling narrative and engaging characters, it draws comparisons to the popular Percy Jackson series, suggesting a blend of adventure and fantasy that appeals to a wide audience. The endorsement from Rick Riordan highlights its potential to enchant young readers and fans of mythical tales.

With the adventures set forth in the first books now behind them, Kingdom Keepers 3: Disney In Shadow follows the five teens, Finn, Philby, Willa, Charlene, and Maybeck as they search to find Wayne, their mentor and head Imagineer who has mysteriously gone missing. Concerned Wayne has been abducted by the Overtakers-Disney villains, who along with other Disney characters, take over the parks when the turnstiles stop spinning, and want desperately to steer the parks to a far darker place-the five kids pick up a major clue from a close friend, Jess, whose dreams (nightmares, really) often accurately predict the future. The very few clues from Jess's dream lead the kids into Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot--through imaginary worlds that become real, by imaginary kids who are real. Each clue seems tied to the last, and with the stakes growing ever higher, what starts out as a puzzle ends up as a fight for their lives. Through a transparent paper box, a quest for a sword, rides on Soarin' and Maelstrom, life-and-death encounters with giant snakes, and a devious Maleficent, the Kingdom Keepers not only begin to decipher deeper meanings to the clues, but discover new truths about themselves and their ever-growing friendships.

It's supposed to be a happy day at the Magic Kingdom -- the teenage holographic hosts have returned. But things go wrong when a sudden lightning storm disrupts the celebration, and Amanda's mysterious sister Jez, disappears. The only clue is the sighting of a wild monkey in the Magic Kingdom during the storm. The mystery deepens when Finn is contacted by Wayne, an old man he hasn't heard from in months. Wayne tells Finn that there 's trouble at the Animal Kingdom: the evil Overtakers have gained control of one of the computer servers that will be used to operate Daylight Hoplographic Imaging there. That means if any of the holographic hosts fall asleep, they will go into a coma--permanently

Featuring a new paperback cover to match hardcover of Kingdom Keepers II:/DIV In this fantastical thriller, five young teens tapped as models for theme park "guides" find themselves pitted against Disney villains and witches that threaten both the future of Walt Disney World and the stability of the world outside its walls. Using a cutting-edge technology called DHI--which stands for both Disney Host Interactive and Daylight Hologram Imaging--Finn Whitman, an Orlando teen, and four other kids are transformed into hologram projections that guide guests through the park. The new technology turns out, however, to have unexpected effects that are both thrilling and scary. Soon Finn finds himself transported in his DHI form into the Magic Kingdom at night. Is it real? Is he dreaming? Finn's confusion only increases when he encounters Wayne, an elderly Imagineer who tells him that the park is in grave danger. Led by the scheming witch, Maleficent, a mysterious group of characters called the Overtakers is plotting to destroy Disney's beloved realm, and maybe more. DIVThis gripping high-tech tale will thrill every kid who has ever dreamed of sneaking into Walt Disney World after hours and wondered what happens at night, when the park is closed.

The epic conclusion of the KINGDOM KEEPERS INHERITANCE trilogy promises a thrilling experience, filled with suspense that grips readers until the final page. As the story unfolds, expect intense action and captivating developments that bring the narrative to a powerful climax, ensuring an unforgettable adventure for fans of the series.

A wave of babynappings has gripped the West Coast, and when the Pied Piper, known for leaving a penny flute with his victims, strikes in Seattle, homicide detective Lou Boldt is drawn into the investigation. Temporarily assigned to Intelligence to spend time with his wife during her chemotherapy, Boldt's task is to keep the FBI from interfering with the Seattle Police Department's efforts. However, FBI agent Gary Flemming proves to be a formidable opponent, seemingly undermining the SPD's work. The situation escalates when the Pied Piper abducts Boldt's daughter, threatening her life unless he obstructs both the FBI and SPD. Torn between duty and desperation, Boldt teams up with John La Moia, his homicide replacement, and police psychologist Daphne Matthews. Together, they create a covert task force to track the abductor while evading federal oversight. As they uncover how the Pied Piper has evaded capture and targeted his victims, the pursuit intensifies, spanning from Seattle to Portland and New Orleans, culminating in a gripping climax in Washington's Skagit Valley. With strong character development and expert pacing, the narrative promises a thrilling experience.

When the body of a young woman is found beneath the Aurora Bridge, forensic psychologist Daphne Matthews is first at the scene. The victim's name is Mary-Ann, her boyfriend has a record of violence, and her grieving brother is out for revenge. Detective Lou Boldt is investigating a series of mysterious disappearances, and both Boldt and Matthews are led into the 'Underground' - a perfectly preserved city-under-a-city, hidden beneath Seattle. Then the stalking begins: eerie phone calls, noises outside the house, shadows in the night. Someone has their eye on Matthews - but do they want to stop her, kill her, or help her solve the crime?

Known for his meticulous, fascinating research, as well as his ability to create exciting plot twists that inevitably, a month or two later, seem to have anticipated real-life headlines, Ridley Pearson has genered praise as a "master" of the suspense novel. In Middle of Nowhere, the "Blu Flu" has struck the Seattle Police force and a majority of the officers are on a unofficial strike, with the exception of a few, including Detective Lou Boldt, who is committed to the job. When a string of robberies and the brutal assault of a female cop rock the city, the pressure of isolation threatens Boldt's psyche and his marriage. With the help of psychologist Daphne Matthews and Sergeant John LaMoia, Boldt is able to make progress on both the assault and the robberies, but things soon spin out of control, and Bodt's refusal to drop the case puts his own life at risk. Filled with the fast-paced, spiraling action that has made Pearson's previous novels "irresistable" (Los Angeles Times Book Review) works of suspense that "grip the imagination" (People magazine), this offering from "the best thriller writer alive" (Booklist) is certain to keep the reader breathless.

The plot centers on the Kingdom Keepers as they race against time to thwart Maleficent and the Overtakers, who are scheming a disastrous event. The key to stopping them lies in solving a puzzle that emerges during the Disney Cruise Line's historic journey through the Panama Canal. This adventure weaves together elements of mystery and the enchanting world of Disney, challenging the characters to use their wits and teamwork to prevent chaos.

Strange things are happening aboard a Disney cruise ship in this 5th instalment of the Kingdom Keepers series.

“Will leave you dying to know more.”—Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series The New York Times bestselling author of the Peter and the Starcatchers and Kingdom Keepers series, Ridley Pearson, brings us the riveting first tale of the Lock and Key trilogy about the origins of the rivalry between literature’s most famous enemies—Sherlock Holmes and James Moriarty, told from the perspective of James’s observant little sister, Moria. Before James grew up to be a ruthless, remorseless villain, he was a curious boy from Boston, with a penchant for trouble and an acid tongue. Thrown into a boarding school against his wishes, James winds up rooming with a most unlikely companion: a lanky British know-it-all named Sherlock Holmes (“Lock” to his friends). An heirloom Bible, donated by the Moriarty family more than a hundred years ago, has gone missing, and it doesn’t take long for the two to find themselves embroiled in the school-wide scandal. The school is on lockdown until it’s found, strange clues keep finding their way to James, and a secret society lurks behind it all. It’s a brave new reimagining of the Sherlock Holmes series as only master of suspense Ridley Pearson could envision. As Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series, says, “This tale will change the way you see Sherlock Holmes and leave you dying to know more.”

Little Scallop, a princess of the Mollusk tribe, longs to have a real adventure. So late one night, she and her mermaid friends sneak off to dive for pearls. They run into a fierce storm and a strange ship sailed by men who would love to capture a mermaid.

At the turn of the twentieth century, Ellen Rimbauer became the young bride of Seattle industrialist John Rimbauer, and began keeping a remarkable diary. This diary became the secret place where Ellen could confess her fears of the new marriage, her confusion over her emerging sexuality, and the nightmare that her life would become. The diary not only follows the development of a girl into womanhood, it follows the construction of the Rimbauer mansioncalled Rose Redan enormous home that would be the site of so many horrific and inexplicable tragedies in the years ahead. The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life at Rose Red is a rare document, one that gives us an unusual view of daily life among the aristocracy in the early 1900s, a window into one womans hidden emotional torment, and a record of the mysterious events at Rose Red that scandalized Seattle society at the timeevents that can only be fully understood now that the diary has come to light. Edited by Joyce Reardon, Ph.D. as part of her research, the diary is being published as preparations are being made by Dr. Reardon to enter Rose Red and fully investigate its disturbing history.

ears ago, Lou Boldt's wife Liz had an affair with David Hayes, a young computer specialist at the bank where she is an executive. When Liz ended the relationship after reconciling with Lou, Hayes engaged in a daring embezzlement scheme. Now, years later, Hayes is trying to retrieve the money he hid for the Russian mob and contacts Liz to try to gain access to the bank's mainframe. Liz is torn between wanting to protect the bank and needing to protect her family. Boldt, ripped apart by the discovery of his wife's possible blackmail, must skate a delicate line between his incompatible roles as determined detective and jealous husband if he is to find the money while exposing and stopping Hayes. Intensely involving and revealing new aspects of Boldt's emotional makeup never before seen, The Body of David Hayes is Ridley's most gripping and engaging thriller yet.

While Ridley Pearson's Lou Boldt series seems to have run out of steam lately, his new stand-alone thriller shows this perennial best-selling author at the top of his form. It begins with a taut prologue introducing federal marshal Roland Larson and his protected witrness, Hope Stevens, whose testimony will send the Romero crime family to jail if she ever makes it to court. When Hope walks away from the witness protection program, she takes Larson's heart with her; he hesitates just long enough to regret it; and spends the next six years searching for her. Then she surfaces again in connection with the disappearance of another protected witness, a computer expert who holds the safety of everyone in the program in the top secret software program he developed. Noone wants access to that program more than the Romero family, and Hope Stevens is the first and most important target of their wrath. As a member of the elite Fugitive Apprehension Task Force, Larson races the clock to find the man whose knowledge threatens the life of the woman he still loves...and the child he never knew he had. A heart-pounding thriller that's impossible to put down, this is Pearson's best to date. --Jane Adams

Featuring thrilling and chilling tales, this collection delves into the dark side of Disney by showcasing the worst villains in a series of scary stories. Each narrative promises to captivate readers with suspense and excitement, offering a unique twist on familiar characters. Perfect for fans of horror and Disney alike, this book invites readers to explore the sinister aspects of beloved stories.

Finishing the thrilling adventure that began in The PolarShield Project, a mysterious new foe plans to release a deadly virus, leaving the sons of the world's two greatest superheroes on their biggest mission yet!

Facing the threat of death once again, Elizabeth Shalor prepares to announce her presidential candidacy at the site of a previous assassination attempt. Under the protection of Sheriff Walter Fleming, the event seems secure until the FBI uncovers a new assassination plot. As the countdown to her speech accelerates, the tension mounts with the assassin drawing closer to his target, creating a gripping race against time.

"With their hometown in ruins, Jon and Ian are on a mission to find a sample of the deadly virus that is threatening Wyndemere and Jon's mother, Lois Lane. Meanwhile, Candace follows clues that hold the key to her destiny as she unlocks powerful abilities she never knew existed."-- Provided by publisher

The second book in this all new KINGDOM KEEPERS INHERITANCE trilogy follows our young heroes to parks around the world as they work to stop the most villainous villain of all--Ursula--from taking over for good! In this latest book in the series that has sold over a million copies worldwide, Ridley Pearson expands the Kingdom Keepers world in ways no reader--or Disney Parks fan--could have imagined. Home from their adventures abroad in book one, Eli and his friends are safe and sound at Epcot with their families--or are they? When Eli learns that the CEO of the Walt Disney Company has mysteriously done a 180 and ordered Villains Realms to be built in every park across the globe, he and his friends know something is amiss. It turns out that Ursula, the baddest of the big bads, has recruited an evil chemist to recreate Walt's magical ink, which would allow the Villains to travel between parks and end Disney magic as we know it. With the help of Cinderella's very own Fairy Godmother--the notorious FGM as she's known in this world--they set out to stop Ursula--jumping from Epcot to Disneyland to Disneyland Paris, where the ultimate battle between good and evil plays out. Will Eli and his friends prevail, or will the Villains finally have their way?

Umberto Alvarez kennt nur noch ein Ziel: Die Eisenbahngesellschaft, die er für den Tod seiner Familie verantwortlich macht, zur Rechenschaft zu ziehen. Und um dies zu erreichen, ist ihm jedes Mittel recht. Zugunglücke mit katastrophalen Folgen erschüttern fortan die amerikanische Öffentlichkeit. Der Ex-Polizist Peter Tyler wird beauftragt, Alvarez das Handwerk zu legen. Doch schon bald muss er erkennen, dass der Gesuchte alles andere als ein skrupelloser Terrorist ist.

Am Strand von Puget Sound wird ein großer Metallcontainer angespült, aus dem menschliche Schreie dringen. Die Küstenwache verständigt Lou Boldt von der Polizei in Seattle. In dem Container befinden sich neun halb verhungerte Chinesinnen und drei Leichen. Ganz offensichtlich handelt es sich um illegale Einwanderer, und Lou beginnt mit seinen Ermittlungen, um den skrupellosen Menschenhändlern das Handwerk zu legen. Doch die Verbindungen der Schlepperbande reichen weit in die höchsten Kreise hinein, und nur wenige haben ein Interesse an dem, was Lou ans Tageslicht bringen möchte.

Een FBI-agent, wiens ouders bij een bomontploffing van een Amerikaans vliegtuig zijn omgekomen en wiens zoon verlamd raakte, opent een wilde jacht op de dader.

Ein rätselhafter, unberechenbarer Ehemann, ein Haus, von einem düsteren Geheimnis umwittert - und eine junge Frau, die völlig unvorbereitet mit ihren und den sexuellen Obsessionen ihres Mannes konfrontiert wird: Das ist die gefährliche Mixtur, die das Leben der jungen Frau zunehmend zu einem Albtraum macht. Ganz auf sich allein gestellt, beginnt Ellen, ein Tagebuch zu führen - und ihm vertraut siealles an.

Shattered...by a mindless act of violence that changed his life forever, James Dewitt decided to become a cop. Shackled...by a web of red tape and corruption, Dewitt now fights desperately to solve a string of murders cleverly staged to look like suicides. Submerged...in the deranged world of the psychopathic mind, Dewitt struggles to outwit the killer-the man they call the "trapper"-before it's too late...and to use every fingerprint and every fiber-and every last ounce of his strength-to escape the ultimate evil.

In Seattle terrorisiert ein Brandstifter die Stadt, indem er mit Raketentreibstoff perfekte Morde begeht. Sergeant Lou Bouldt und Polizeipsychologin Daphne Matthews sammeln Indizien, während ein potenzieller Zeuge, der zwölfjährige Ben, misstrauisch bleibt. Die Ermittlungen gestalten sich schwierig, da der Mörder immer gefährlicher wird.

Rette dich, Peter! Die Schattenmächte greifen an … Jäh nimmt das friedliche Leben auf der Insel Mollusk für Peter und seine Freunde ein Ende. Erst nehmen die kriegerischen Skorpione die Mollusker als Sklaven gefangen, dann taucht der totgeglaubte Lord Ombra wieder auf. Das grausame Schattenwesen entführt Peter in das exotische Rundoon, das von dem größenwahnsinnigen König Zarboff regiert wird. Dieser will von Peter das Fliegen lernen. Doch Ombra hat andere Pläne: Er braucht Peter, um an den wundersamen Sternenstaub zu kommen und die Weltherrschaft zu übernehmen … Der dritte Abenteuerroman um den magischen Sternenstaub - witzig, voller Überraschungen und fesselnd spannend!

Ein Serien-Kidnapper macht die Vereinigten Staaten unsicher und stürzt zahlreiche Familien in Angst und Verzweiflung. In den Betten seiner Opfer hinterläßt er stets eine Spielzeugflöte, was ihm den Spitznamen „Der Rattenfänger“ eingebracht hat. Lieutenant Lou Boldt von der Kriminalpolizei in Seattle wird beauftragt, dem Kidnapper das Handwerk zu legen. Doch das ist nur eines der Probleme, mit denen Boldt zu kämpfen hat. Denn zugleich muß er seiner an Krebs erkrankten Frau beistehen, die sich einer kräftezehrenden Chemotherapie unterzieht. Beistand erfährt er vor allem von Seiten einer jungen Polizeipsychologin. Die Situation spitzt sich zu, als Boldt eine Affäre mit der attraktiven Kollegin eingeht und der „Rattenfänger“ seine Tochter entführt. Auf der Jagd nach dem Kidnapper wird immer deutlicher, daß einflußreiche Kreise - auch in den Reihen der Polizei - ihre Finger im Spiel haben.

Ellen, eine junge Frau aus gutem Hause, heiratet den älteren Industriellen John Rimbauer und glaubt, glücklich zu sein. Doch seine dunkle Seite und das unheimliche Herrenhaus, das auf einem Indianerfriedhof steht, verwandeln ihr Leben in einen Albtraum. Ihr Tagebuch wird zum einzigen Zeugen ihrer Qualen.

Jon Kent und Damian Wayne versuchen in ihrem dritten Abenteuer während der Abwesenheit ihrer Väter erneut die Welt zu retten. Nach wie vor bedrohen die "Vier Finger“ die Menschheit und wollen einen gefährlichen Virus freisetzen. Um dies zu verhindern, müssen sich Batkid und Superboy auf die Reise nach Landis begeben, ein für sie unbekanntes Land voller Gefahren. Zudem benötigen sie eine Probe dieses Virus, um Jons bereits erkrankte Mutter Lois Lane zu heilen. Zum Glück steht ihnen die junge Computer-Spezialistin Tilly zur Seite und in Landis treffen sie auch ihre Freundin Candace wieder, die angeblich die rechtmäßige Herrscherin des Landes ist. Mit vereinten Kräften versuchen sie die finsteren Pläne der "Vier Finger“ zu durchkreuzen, bevor es zu spät ist

Vor drei Jahren hat Joe Dartelli einen schweren Fehler begangen: Als leitender Beamter mit der Aufklärung eines Verbrechens betraut, übersah er ein wesentliches Beweismittel. So wurde aus einem Mord ein Selbstmord. Doch da der Tote selbst ein kaltblütiger Killer war, empfindet Joe keine Schuld. Damals verließ er sich auf das Gutachten seines Mentors Walter Zeller, eines Experten für forensische Medizin. Als ein weiterer Verbrecher ermordet wird und Zeller spurlos verschwindet, beschleicht Joe der Verdacht, dass der Forensiker das Recht in die eigene Hand nimmt, um Gewaltverbrecher zu bestrafen. „Ridley Pearson ist der beste Thriller-Autor auf diesem Planeten.“ Booklist

In een tijd van persoonlijke crisis moet een oudere politieman een serie perverse moorden oplossen.

Thriller, ve kterém zoufalý muž hledá spravedlnost cestou pomsty. Umberto Alvarez přišel vinou železniční společnosti o svou milovanou ženu a dvě děti. Poté, co zjistí machinace ve vedení společnosti, rozhodne se vzít spravedlnost do vlastních rukou a teroristickými útoky firmu zničit. Peter Tyler, bývalý detektiv z oddělení vražd, byl suspendován. Nyní pracuje jako vyšetřovatel Výboru pro bezpečnost v dopravě a případ teroristických útoků, jejichž vyšetřováním je pověřen, bere jako svou novou životní šanci. Příběhy obou životem těžce zkoušených mužů se protínají. Jsou to opravdu protivnící, nebo je vlastně něco spojuje?