A Sunless Sea by Anne Perry

A Sunless Sea: A William Monk Novel - Someone killed Zenia Gadney and left her body on Limehouse Pier.  Because the murder was very gruesome, it has scared the public and politicians are wanting a quick arrest and trial.  All the evidence point to Dinah Lambourn, widow of Dr. Joel Lambourn who was found two months earlier with his wrists slit in a nearby park.  Dinah insists her husband was murdered because of his research into the packaging of opium that he was doing for the government.  She also claims she is innocent of Mrs. Gadney's murder.  Monk and Hester follow every lead possible to find the truth of both deaths.  Oliver Rathbone agrees to defend Dinah and finds his efforts thwarted at every turn.

A Sunless Sea by Anne Perry

A Sunless Sea: A William Monk Novel - Someone killed Zenia Gadney and left her body on Limehouse Pier.  Because the murder was very gruesome, it has scared the public and politicians are wanting a quick arrest and trial.  All the evidence point to Dinah Lambourn, widow of Dr. Joel Lambourn who was found two months earlier with his wrists slit in a nearby park.  Dinah insists her husband was murdered because of his research into the packaging of opium that he was doing for the government.  She also claims she is innocent of Mrs. Gadney's murder.  Monk and Hester follow every lead possible to find the truth of both deaths.  Oliver Rathbone agrees to defend Dinah and finds his efforts thwarted at every turn.

Zoo by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

Zoo - All over the world animals have started attacking and killing men and women with no provocation. In zoos, the jungle and even pets are turning on the human race.  Jackson Oz  dropped out of his doctoral program to monitor what he calls HAC: Human-Animal Conflict.  However, no one is listening, they all think he is nuts.  He has only a few people who believe him until other scientists started seeing the problem escalate.  Even then the politicians don't get on board until the President's family is affected.

Zoo by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

Zoo - All over the world animals have started attacking and killing men and women with no provocation. In zoos, the jungle and even pets are turning on the human race.  Jackson Oz  dropped out of his doctoral program to monitor what he calls HAC: Human-Animal Conflict.  However, no one is listening, they all think he is nuts.  He has only a few people who believe him until other scientists started seeing the problem escalate.  Even then the politicians don't get on board until the President's family is affected.

Love is Murder edited by Sandra Brown (3)

Love Is Murder (Thriller Anthologies) - "Heart-Punding Stories of Romantic Suspense" by Armstrong Lori, Ayers Jeff, Land Jon, Barton Beverly, Bernhardt William, Brennan Allison, Brown Robert, Callow Pamela, Child Lee, Ellison J.T., Floyd Bill, Gerard Cindy, Graham Heather, Griffin Laura, Hinze Vicki, Kane Andrea, Kenner Julie, Kenyon Sherrilyn, Love Dianna, Lyle D.P., Macomber James, Causey Toni McGee, Neggers Carla, Novak Brenda, Rosemoor Patricia, Simon William, Sokoloff Alexandra, St. Claire Roxanne, Stewart Mariah,  and Webb Debra

Love is Murder edited by Sandra Brown (3)

Love Is Murder (Thriller Anthologies) - "Heart-Punding Stories of Romantic Suspense" by Armstrong Lori, Ayers Jeff, Land Jon, Barton Beverly, Bernhardt William, Brennan Allison, Brown Robert, Callow Pamela, Child Lee, Ellison J.T., Floyd Bill, Gerard Cindy, Graham Heather, Griffin Laura, Hinze Vicki, Kane Andrea, Kenner Julie, Kenyon Sherrilyn, Love Dianna, Lyle D.P., Macomber James, Causey Toni McGee, Neggers Carla, Novak Brenda, Rosemoor Patricia, Simon William, Sokoloff Alexandra, St. Claire Roxanne, Stewart Mariah,  and Webb Debra

Love is Murder edited by Sandra Brown (2)

Love Is Murder (Thriller Anthologies) - "Heart-Punding Stories of Romantic Suspense" by Armstrong Lori, Ayers Jeff, Land Jon, Barton Beverly, Bernhardt William, Brennan Allison, Brown Robert, Callow Pamela, Child Lee, Ellison J.T., Floyd Bill, Gerard Cindy, Graham Heather, Griffin Laura, Hinze Vicki, Kane Andrea, Kenner Julie, Kenyon Sherrilyn, Love Dianna, Lyle D.P., Macomber James, Causey Toni McGee, Neggers Carla, Novak Brenda, Rosemoor Patricia, Simon William, Sokoloff Alexandra, St. Claire Roxanne, Stewart Mariah,  and Webb Debra

Love is Murder edited by Sandra Brown (2)

Love Is Murder (Thriller Anthologies) - "Heart-Punding Stories of Romantic Suspense" by Armstrong Lori, Ayers Jeff, Land Jon, Barton Beverly, Bernhardt William, Brennan Allison, Brown Robert, Callow Pamela, Child Lee, Ellison J.T., Floyd Bill, Gerard Cindy, Graham Heather, Griffin Laura, Hinze Vicki, Kane Andrea, Kenner Julie, Kenyon Sherrilyn, Love Dianna, Lyle D.P., Macomber James, Causey Toni McGee, Neggers Carla, Novak Brenda, Rosemoor Patricia, Simon William, Sokoloff Alexandra, St. Claire Roxanne, Stewart Mariah,  and Webb Debra

Love is Murder edited by Sandra Brown

Love Is Murder (Thriller Anthologies) - "Heart-Punding Stories of Romantic Suspense" by Armstrong Lori, Ayers Jeff, Land Jon, Barton Beverly, Bernhardt William, Brennan Allison, Brown Robert, Callow Pamela, Child Lee, Ellison J.T., Floyd Bill, Gerard Cindy, Graham Heather, Griffin Laura, Hinze Vicki, Kane Andrea, Kenner Julie, Kenyon Sherrilyn, Love Dianna, Lyle D.P., Macomber James, Causey Toni McGee, Neggers Carla, Novak Brenda, Rosemoor Patricia, Simon William, Sokoloff Alexandra, St. Claire Roxanne, Stewart Mariah,  and Webb Debra

Love is Murder edited by Sandra Brown

Love Is Murder (Thriller Anthologies) - "Heart-Punding Stories of Romantic Suspense" by Armstrong Lori, Ayers Jeff, Land Jon, Barton Beverly, Bernhardt William, Brennan Allison, Brown Robert, Callow Pamela, Child Lee, Ellison J.T., Floyd Bill, Gerard Cindy, Graham Heather, Griffin Laura, Hinze Vicki, Kane Andrea, Kenner Julie, Kenyon Sherrilyn, Love Dianna, Lyle D.P., Macomber James, Causey Toni McGee, Neggers Carla, Novak Brenda, Rosemoor Patricia, Simon William, Sokoloff Alexandra, St. Claire Roxanne, Stewart Mariah,  and Webb Debra

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3) - After surviving the Quarter Quell Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen is recovering in District 13. District 13 and its President, Alma Coin, are leading the revolution of the all the Districts against President Snow and the Capitol.  Katniss' home district, District 12, has been completely destroyed by Capitol forces, only about 800 people from the district have survived and are now living in District 13.  However, the feeling of District 13 is more of a dictatorship than democracy.  People are punished for taking leftover food from the dining hall and everyone is stamped every morning with their "schedule" that they are expected to follow.  Katniss is coerced into being "the Mockingjay," the symbol of the revolution.  The plan is to film her in various "safe" situations fighting against the Capitol.  But Katniss' personality and events force her into real combat and to leading a squad to the Capitol to kill President Snow.

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3) - After surviving the Quarter Quell Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen is recovering in District 13. District 13 and its President, Alma Coin, are leading the revolution of the all the Districts against President Snow and the Capitol.  Katniss' home district, District 12, has been completely destroyed by Capitol forces, only about 800 people from the district have survived and are now living in District 13.  However, the feeling of District 13 is more of a dictatorship than democracy.  People are punished for taking leftover food from the dining hall and everyone is stamped every morning with their "schedule" that they are expected to follow.  Katniss is coerced into being "the Mockingjay," the symbol of the revolution.  The plan is to film her in various "safe" situations fighting against the Capitol.  But Katniss' personality and events force her into real combat and to leading a squad to the Capitol to kill President Snow.

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, Book 2) - The Districts are starting to rebel against the Capitol as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark take their victory tour across Panem.  President Snow has threatened Katniss with the death of Gale, her mother and sister, if she doesn't convince him that she and Peeta are still in love.  Snow blames Katniss for the uprisings and also wants her to convince the Districts that revolt is not in their best interests.  During the tour, Snow announces that he will arrange for Katniss and Peeta's wedding. At the end of the tour, Katniss and Peeta find that new Peachkeepers have replaced the old ones and that rules and laws are being strictly enforced. Also, Snow announces that  in the Quarter Quell (the 75th Hunger Games), the tributes would be selected from past victors of the Hunger Games "as a reminder to the rebels that even the strongest among them cannot overcome the power of the Capitol."

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, Book 2) - The Districts are starting to rebel against the Capitol as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark take their victory tour across Panem.  President Snow has threatened Katniss with the death of Gale, her mother and sister, if she doesn't convince him that she and Peeta are still in love.  Snow blames Katniss for the uprisings and also wants her to convince the Districts that revolt is not in their best interests.  During the tour, Snow announces that he will arrange for Katniss and Peeta's wedding. At the end of the tour, Katniss and Peeta find that new Peachkeepers have replaced the old ones and that rules and laws are being strictly enforced. Also, Snow announces that  in the Quarter Quell (the 75th Hunger Games), the tributes would be selected from past victors of the Hunger Games "as a reminder to the rebels that even the strongest among them cannot overcome the power of the Capitol."

The Spymasters by W.E.B. Griffin

The Spymasters: A Men at War Novel - In 1943 the Allies have intelligence that indicates that Hitler is building missiles that will carry nerve gas to attack England.  One of the manufacturers owners wants to get out of Germany, but his wife and daughter are under guard in Berlin and his son is in the SS.  If he does anything that Hitler would consider treason, his whole family would be arrested and executed.  Dick Canidy and his crew are tasked with getting the SS son out of Italy.  Unknown to his superiors, Canidy already has plans to rescue his radio team that was left in Italy previously.

The Spymasters by W.E.B. Griffin

The Spymasters: A Men at War Novel - In 1943 the Allies have intelligence that indicates that Hitler is building missiles that will carry nerve gas to attack England.  One of the manufacturers owners wants to get out of Germany, but his wife and daughter are under guard in Berlin and his son is in the SS.  If he does anything that Hitler would consider treason, his whole family would be arrested and executed.  Dick Canidy and his crew are tasked with getting the SS son out of Italy.  Unknown to his superiors, Canidy already has plans to rescue his radio team that was left in Italy previously.

Loitering with Intent by Stuart Woods

Loitering with Intent (Stone Barrington Novels, No 16) - Stone's girlfriend has dumped him and is getting back together with her abusive ex-husband.  So when Bill Eggers sends him to Key West to find the estranged son of Warren Keating, Stone quickly agrees.  However, Evan Keating doesn't want to be found.  Also, someone is trying to kill Evan.

Loitering with Intent by Stuart Woods

Loitering with Intent (Stone Barrington Novels, No 16) - Stone's girlfriend has dumped him and is getting back together with her abusive ex-husband.  So when Bill Eggers sends him to Key West to find the estranged son of Warren Keating, Stone quickly agrees.  However, Evan Keating doesn't want to be found.  Also, someone is trying to kill Evan.

Mounting Fears by Stuart Woods

Mounting Fears - President Will Lee is preparing for the upcoming election.  However, he has other more pressing issues facing him.  A Taliban group captured nuclear missiles in Pakistan and his chosen running mate has political skeletons that he did not disclose when he was interviewed for the position.  Also, Kate Rule, his wife who is head of the CIA, is dealing with the return of Teddy Fay.

Mounting Fears by Stuart Woods

Mounting Fears - President Will Lee is preparing for the upcoming election.  However, he has other more pressing issues facing him.  A Taliban group captured nuclear missiles in Pakistan and his chosen running mate has political skeletons that he did not disclose when he was interviewed for the position.  Also, Kate Rule, his wife who is head of the CIA, is dealing with the return of Teddy Fay.

Hot Mahogany by Stuart Woods

Hot Mahogany - Lance Cabot wants Stone Barrington to watch his older brother, Barton.  Barton has been found beaten and unconscious on the street in New York.  Barton was an officer in the USMC until something happened and he dropped of the face of the earth after the end of the Vietnam War.  Suffering from amnesia, Barton of course is confused so Stone agrees to help.  It turns out that Barton is an antiques dealer and he knows that the beating has something to do with a secretary that was stolen from him.

Hot Mahogany by Stuart Woods

Hot Mahogany - Lance Cabot wants Stone Barrington to watch his older brother, Barton.  Barton has been found beaten and unconscious on the street in New York.  Barton was an officer in the USMC until something happened and he dropped of the face of the earth after the end of the Vietnam War.  Suffering from amnesia, Barton of course is confused so Stone agrees to help.  It turns out that Barton is an antiques dealer and he knows that the beating has something to do with a secretary that was stolen from him.

Close Your Eyes by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen

Close Your Eyes - Blind at birth, Kendra Michaels received the gift of sight at twenty through surgery. Now at 20, she is a music therapist for the autistic.  Because of her blindness and her high intelligence, Kendra has been able to hone her other senses to become a very observant person, so much so that some accused her of being a witch when she was a girl. After she got her sight, because she wanted to experience everything, she observed everything, much more than other people.  (She brings to mind Shawn Spencer from the TV show "Psych," except she uses all her senses much more intently.)  Recently, she had been helping the FBI with a few of their cases.  However, she has sworn off the FBI and her agent boyfriend, Jeff Stedler, because she internalizes the cases too much. Now, Adam Lynch, ex-FBI, has come to ask her to help him.  Jeff was working on a case and now he has disappeared.  After a lot of soul searching, Kendra agrees to help him because she still cares for Jeff.

Close Your Eyes by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen

Close Your Eyes - Blind at birth, Kendra Michaels received the gift of sight at twenty through surgery. Now at 20, she is a music therapist for the autistic.  Because of her blindness and her high intelligence, Kendra has been able to hone her other senses to become a very observant person, so much so that some accused her of being a witch when she was a girl. After she got her sight, because she wanted to experience everything, she observed everything, much more than other people.  (She brings to mind Shawn Spencer from the TV show "Psych," except she uses all her senses much more intently.)  Recently, she had been helping the FBI with a few of their cases.  However, she has sworn off the FBI and her agent boyfriend, Jeff Stedler, because she internalizes the cases too much. Now, Adam Lynch, ex-FBI, has come to ask her to help him.  Jeff was working on a case and now he has disappeared.  After a lot of soul searching, Kendra agrees to help him because she still cares for Jeff.