All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds are against them. Kronos is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, his power only grows. In this momentous final book in the New York Times best-selling series, the prophecy surrounding Percy’s sixteenth birthday unfolds. And as the battle for Western civilization rages on the streets of Manhattan, Percy faces a terrifying suspicion that he may be fighting against his own fate.
After blowing up yet another school, Percy is forced to flee to Camp Half Blood, where he finds all is not well. A dangerous enemy, intent on destroying the secret training camp for young demi-gods, has found a way in through an ancient labyrinth. Percy and his friends must unravel the mysteries of the maze to stop this attack.
"Jan Fabel has returned to the Hamburg murder squad to track down a horrifying killer. Just as a major environmental summit is about to start in Hamburg, there is a massive storm hitting the city. After the flood waters recede, a headless torso is found washed up. At first Jan believes this may just be another victim of a serial rapist and murderer who is stalking his victims through social network websites, then dumps their bodies in waterways around the city. But he soon discovers that the situation is far more complex and even more sinister. Fabel's investigations lead him to a secretive environmental Doomsday cult called 'Pharos', the brainchild of a reclusive, crippled billionaire, Dominik Korn. Fabel finds his skills as a policeman are being tested to their limits as he is drawn into an unfamiliar, high-tech world of cyberspace, where anyone can be anybody or anything they want. Jan quickly figures out that he is no longer the hunter, but the hunted."--Publisher
Her eyes are wide open, lips parted as if to speak, her dead body frozen in the ice. When a young boy discovers a woman's body beneath a thick sheet of ice in a South London park, Detective Erika Foster is called to lead the investigation. The victim, a beautiful socialite, seemed to live a perfect life. However, as Erika digs deeper, she connects the murder to the killings of three strangled prostitutes found dumped in water around London. What dark secrets does the girl in the ice conceal? As Erika inches closer to the truth, the killer is closing in on her. Her last investigation ended tragically, resulting in her husband's death. With her career on the line, Erika must confront her personal demons and a deadly adversary. Will she catch him before he strikes again? This gripping thriller is packed with suspense, perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott, and Karin Slaughter. Readers rave about the book's compelling narrative, praising its tight writing and enthralling plot. With unexpected twists and a shocking conclusion, it promises to keep you on the edge of your seat, making it a must-read for crime fiction enthusiasts. Prepare for an addictive journey filled with lies, secrets, and relentless tension.
A gentle Eastern European immigrant arrives in New York City after his family and his life have been torn apart by his country's civil war. A man who loves to bowl rolls a perfect game--and then another and then another and then many more in a row until he winds up ESPN's newest celebrity, and he must decide if the combination of perfection and celebrity has ruined the thing he loves. An eccentric billionaire and his faithful executive assistant venture into America looking for acquisitions and discover a down and out motel, romance, and a bit of real life. These are just some of the tales Tom Hanks tells in this first collection of his short stories. They are surprising, intelligent, heartwarming, and, for the millions and millions of Tom Hanks fans, an absolute must-have!
Mike Ford was following his father into a life of crime, when he chose to go straight and instead worked his way through Harvard Law School. Now he's landed the ultimate job with the Davies Group, a powerful political consulting firm run by the charismatic Henry Davies. Rubbing shoulders with Washington's heavyweights and with more money and privileges than he's ever imagined, Mike believes that everything has finally come right. But he's about to discover that power comes with a price. Henry Davies is looking for a protégé for a crucial deal and one that must go right no matter what. Mike soon learns that being on the side of the lawmakers doesn't mean your work is legal. And there's no place for a moral code when you're on the devil's payroll. THE 500 is a fast-paced thriller that takes the reader on a journey through the corridors of power to the crack dens of Washington and the corrupt underbelly of American politics.
