He lives by four simple rules and Number Four is the most important. Always get paid. But Carl's life is anything but simple. His boss and best friend may be skimming the take from their smuggling operation, there's a violent killer tracking Carl, and his old trainer from Air America is now flying for the Border Patrol and would like nothing more than to prove he's the better pilot by putting Carl behind bars. The only person Carl can trust is his girlfriend and he just drove her away by sharing too much about his business. If Carl is going to get paid he may have to break all the other rules. And that just might get him killed.

A subtle and masterful novel from a prescient voice on the cutting edge of spy literature.David Ignatius is known for his uncanny ability, in novel after novel, to predict the next great national security headline. In Phantom Orbit, he presents a story both searing and topical, with stakes as far-reaching as outer space. It follows Ivan Volkov, a Russian student in Beijing, who discovers an unsolved puzzle in the writings of the seventeenth-century astronomer Johannes Kepler. He takes the puzzle to a senior scientist in the Chinese space program and declares his intention to solve it. Volkov returns to Moscow and continues his secret work. The puzzle holds untold consequences for space warfare.The years pass, and they are not kind to Volkov. After the loss of his son, a prosecutor who'd been too tough on corruption, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Volkov makes the fraught decision to contact the CIA. He writes: Satellites are your enemies,...

An action-filled coming of age novel about love, vengeance, corruption, and justice by the acclaimed author of Six Days of the Condor. "Grady's style is loose, colorful, challenging and fun. I sometimes thought of Orwell's novel 1984, sometimes of the Dylan song 'Desolation Row.'"—Patrick Anderson, The Washington Post "Grady is a master of intrigue."—John GrishamSet in 1959, the "year the music died," The Smoke in Our Eyes is a cinematic, clock-ticking saga set in a small Montana town. When a fatal car accident shatters ten-year-old Lucas's world, he finds himself confronting crime and vengeance, humor and heroism, all against the backdrop of growing up. Alongside the tightly written drama of Lucas and his family, Grady, author of the classic "Condor" series, evokes a heady mood and sense of place. From the Space Race and the first warnings of global climate change, to the brutal racism of...

Apollo Banachi is tired of waiting. He's taking what belongs to him. Greer Cassidy doesn't stand a chance.

Hex is an enthralling anthology that immerses you in the shadowy world of voodoo dolls and dark magic. Featuring stories from a variety of authors, this collection blends horror and mysticism. From tales that chill your bones to those that captivate with dark enchantments, each story provides a unique take on the macabre and mystical. Whether you're a fan of speculative fiction, a horror enthusiast, or simply in the mood for a journey into the unknown, Hex promises to keep you spellbound and craving more.

You never forget your first love. Now mine is delivering my baby... Everyone always accuses me of being reckless. With my choices. With my heart. The baby growing inside me proves them right. So does the fact that I just got myself stuck in the middle of a hurricane with the first man I ever loved. The one who shattered me with four simple words. It was a mistake. Now he's the only one who can keep me and my baby alive. But I'm not sure we can weather the storm without our past destroying us completely. And even if we do survive the tempest, another danger waits for us, one that that's far worse... Reckless Hawke is the fourth book in The Hawke Family Second Generation Series from USA Today Bestselling Author Gwyn McNamee. Grab this angsty, second chance, forced proximity, forbidden billionaire romance about a woman determined to protect her child and a man trying to guard his heart.

A spunky heiress desperate to save her family home. The quiet bartender putting his heart on the line. Will financial woes destroy their chance of a future together?Layla's perfect life is in shambles. After having her heart broken in Europe, she returns home to find her family on the brink of bankruptcy. Cypress Grove, her beloved ancestral home, will be sold to the highest bidder if she doesn't date an investor's son. She agrees to the charade, but then the man she really wants rolls into town.After a lifetime of behaving responsibly, Tyler is ready to take a risk for Layla. He's dropped out of grad school, found a job as a bartender at Cypress Grove, and is finally chasing his dream of flipping houses. He's finally ready to tell Layla his feelings, only to find out she's engaged.When Layla discovers a suspicious work order at Cypress Grove, she enlists Tyler's help to find the culprit. As they work together to unravel the mystery, the attraction...

The third book in the humorous, heartfelt, highly illustrated series about a girl who doodles to cope with her anxiety, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard.Little by little, Penny Lowry is making it through the fifth grade—with a bit of help from her friends Maria, Kristian, and Rocco, as well as her lovable dog Cosmo. And there's a lot of change to deal with this year! Penny's newborn twin brother and sister have everyone in her family on their last nerve with their crying. Her friends Maria and Chloe are spending a lot of time together without inviting Penny along, making her worry they might be getting tired of her. And on top of everything, Penny and her friends discover a very old map in her attic that sends them on a wild scavenger hunt all over town in search of treasure!Can Penny get her worries about her friends and family under control, and lead her group of friends to find the hidden treasure?