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In this race-to-the-finish thriller in the bestselling Tom Clancy's Op-Center series, an attempt to exfiltrate a Chinese scientist threatens to incite war between China and the United States.When the launch of their powerful new hypersonic missile ends in destruction, the Chinese government needs someone to blame. Was it a failure of engineering, or sabotage? The chief engineer on the project, Dr. Yang Dayou, is targeted as the scapegoat and arrested-unable to help his family as they are hunted down by the military.Op-Center's Lt. Grace Lee is sent to China on a solo reconnaissance mission, but when she sees an opportunity to free the imprisoned scientist, she seizes it. With Lt. Lee on the run and the Chinese military at her heels, Director Chase Williams sends the rest of Op-Center to Mongolia as an extraction team. Meanwhile, Dr. Dayou's son has aligned himself with a dangerous group of counterrevolutionaries hellbent on dismantling the Communist regime, putting his father's life-and his own-in jeopardy. The Black Wasp team races to rescue their colleague and her high-risk companion without setting off an international incident that could leave China ready to release their greatest weapon yet.

Darkness is nothing new to LAPD Detective Margaret Nolan, but in P.J. Tracy's The Devil You Know, even she isn't prepared for the scandalous deception of deadly proportions that shakes the very foundation of Hollywood and its untouchables...and leaves her entangled in its rotten core.Los Angeles has many faces: the real LA where regular people live and work, the degenerate underbelly of any big city, and the rarefied world of wealth, power, and celebrity. LAPD Detective Margaret Nolan's latest case plunges her into this insular realm of privilege, and gives her a glimpse of the decay behind the glitter.Beloved actor Evan Hobbes is found in the rubble of a Malibu rockslide, a day after a fake video ruins his career. It's not clear to Nolan if it's an accident, a suicide, or a murder, and things get murkier as the investigation expands to his luminary friends and colleagues. Meanwhile, Hobbes's agent is dealing with damage control, his psychotic boss, and a woman he's scorned.

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBestselling author Linda Castillo returns with Outsider, an electrifying thriller about a woman on the run hiding among the Amish.While enjoying a sleigh ride with his children, Amish widower Adam Lengacher discovers a car stuck in a snowdrift and an unconscious woman inside. He calls upon Chief of Police Kate Burkholder for help, and she is surprised to recognize the driver: fellow cop and her former friend, Gina Colorosa.Years before, Kate and Gina were best friends at the police academy and patrol officers in Columbus, but time and distance have taken them down two very different paths. Now, Gina reveals a shocking story of betrayal and revenge that has forced her to run for her life. She's desperate for protection, and the only person she can trust is Kate-but can Kate trust her? Or will Gina's dark past put them all in danger?As a blizzard bears down on Painters Mill, Kate helps Gina go into hiding on Adam's farm. While the tough-skinned Gina struggles to adjust to the Amish lifestyle, Kate and state agent John Tomasetti delve into the incident that caused Gina to flee. But as Kate gets closer to the truth, a killer lies in wait. When violence strikes, she must confront a devastating truth that changes everything she thought she knew not only about friendship, but the institution to which she's devoted her life.

The New York Times Hardest Crosswords Volume 7 is the next in our popular series featuring only the toughest crossword puzzles from the famed newspaper.Are you up for the challenge? Many puzzle fans love the deviously difficult New York Times Friday and Saturday crosswords: They're the hardest puzzles around, and once you've conquered them, you're a true puzzlemaster! - 50 New York Times Friday and Saturday crosswords - Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz - Spiral binding for convenient lay-flat solving

New York Times bestseller M. C. Beaton's cranky, crafty Agatha Raisin-now the star of a hit T.V. show-is back on the case again in Beating About the Bush. She won't let any moss grow under her feet...When private detective Agatha Raisin comes across a severed leg in a roadside hedge, it looks like she is about to become involved in a particularly gruesome murder. Looks, however, can be deceiving, as Agatha discovers when she is employed to investigate a case of industrial espionage at a factory where nothing is quite what it seems.The factory mystery soon turns to murder and a bad-tempered donkey turns Agatha into a national celebrity, before bringing her ridicule and shame. To add to her woes, Agatha finds herself grappling with growing feelings for her friend and occasional lover, Sir Charles Fraith. Then, as a possible solution to the factory murder unfolds, her own life is thrown into deadly peril. Will Agatha get her man at last? Or will the killer get her first?"M. C. Beaton has a foolproof plot for the village mystery." -The New York Times Book Review

Easy to solve . . . hard to resist! Tuesday puzzles are fun and easy and now they're even easier to solve in this series with big, spiral-bound covers- Fifty of the Times's Tuesday crosswords, their easiest of the week- Puzzles that are not only fun but completely solvable by all puzzlers, from beginner to expert- Covered spiral binding for easy spine-out shelving.

Come Sundown named as one of Whoopi Goldberg's "e;Favorite Summer Reads"e; on ABC's The View and one of NY Post's biggest blockbuster "e;Whizbang Books"e; of the summer.A novel of suspense, family ties, and twisted passions from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obsession...The Bodine ranch and resort in western Montana is a family business, an idyllic spot for vacationers. A little over thirty thousand acres and home to four generations, it's kept running by Bodine Longbow with the help of a large staff, including new hire Callen Skinner. There was another member of the family once: Bodine's aunt, Alice, who ran off before Bodine was born. She never returned, and the Longbows don't talk about her much. The younger ones, who never met her, quietly presume she's dead. But she isn't. She is not far away, part of a new family, one she never chose-and her mind has been shattered...When a bartender leaves the resort late one night, and Bo and Cal discover her battered body in the snow, it's the first sign that danger lurks in the mountains that surround them. The police suspect Cal, but Bo finds herself trusting him-and turning to him as another woman is murdered and the Longbows are stunned by Alice's sudden reappearance. The twisted story she has to tell about the past-and the threat that follows in her wake-will test the bonds of this strong family, and thrust Bodine into a darkness she could never have imagined.

Bridgerton meets Illuminae in this explosive, romantic space opera where danger and deception lurk behind glamour and wealth. Vika Hale longs for a better life than that of a barmaid on a struggling planet, but her dreams have always seemed out of reach despite the mysterious benefactor who bankrolled her education. When the elusive billionaire dies and names Vika in his will, she's whisked away to a glittering and glamorous new world as the ward of his heir. Suddenly, her wildest dreams don't seem so impossible.But when someone targets the will's heirs in a series of terrifying bombings, Vika's new life is thrown into uncertainty. Knowing that she may be next, Vika teams up with the one person she'd rather keep at arm's length-her guardian's mysterious new assistant, Sky Foster. She doesn't trust Sky, but he may be the only one who can help her discover the bomber's identity before she becomes the next victim. As Vika grows closer to Sky, she realizes she may not escape these new threats unscathed. Sky is keeping a secret and it's one that could unravel everything. In The Stars Between Us, Cristin Terrill sweeps readers away to a world where secrets are currency and love is the most dangerous risk of all.

Color in magical creatures from the best-selling Zendoodle Coloring line, Zendoodle Colorscapes: Gnomes at Home by Deborah Muller...

"If you're a fan of John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Brad Meltzer, then you will be a fan of Steve Cavanagh's The Defense." -Nelson DeMille, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Radiant Angel Eddie Flynn used to be a con artist. Then he became a lawyer. Turns out the two jobs aren't all that different. . . He vowed never to set foot in a courtroom again after a case gone disastrously wrong. But today Eddie doesn't have a choice. Because this time, it's personal. The head of the Russian mob in New York City, on trial for murder, has kidnapped Eddie's beloved ten-year-old daughter. Now Eddie has exactly forty-eight hours to draw upon his razor-sharp instincts and use every con, bluff, grift, and trick in the book to defend an impossible trial and save his daughter-or die trying. . . "a rush of double-crosses, switched detonators, mob maneuvering, and some savvy lawyering. Cavanagh keeps things hopping." -Dallas Morning News"Everything a reader could ask for in a thriller-nail-biting suspense, a Russian nesting doll of a plot, and an original and compelling lead." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)This edition of the book is the deluxe, tall rack mass market paperback.

With Jesus, caffeine, and coloring, you're ready for whatever the day brings!Be strong in the Lord and the mighty power of caffeine. (Wasn't that in Ephesians 6?) Every page of Jesus in My Heart, Coffee in My Hand will fill your daily cup with faith, hope, and humor and help you spill goodness and blessings wherever you go. Break out your colored pencils or crayons and color softly like the gentle whisper of God to Elijah. Or color boldly like the voice of loud thunder from heaven in Revelation. Either way, you'll find calm and strength in set-apart time for coloring.- Invite Jesus in as you get creative with more than 30 pretty illustrations, complete with messages and Scripture references that reflect both the joys and challenges of living a life of faith- As you color, lift your latte in gratitude for God's goodness-from uninterrupted showers to patience in trying situations- Celebrate the simple moments that give you a boost-from time with dogs to Sunday afternoon naps- Discover joy and laughter in your crazy yet Christ-filled days- Share your masterpieces with your friends in faithWe know it's by His strength, not ours, that we get by. Caffeine and coloring help. So turn to Jesus in My Heart, Coffee in My Hand when you need a reminder to drink in the good and pass by all the extra. God's got this.

Only good days ahead for these colorful pups!Ahhh, the sweet smell of freedom . . . and fresh-cut grass! That's what's giving this pack of fresh-sprung pooches the extra bounce in their step as they wag their way across the pages of Zendoodle Coloring: Rescue Pups! This joyful new coloring book celebrates nothing but sunny days ahead for these lucky pups! With scores of never-before-seen, hand-drawn images, these very good boys (and girls!) are worry-free and ready to explore their exciting new lives. Forever homes found and tails wagging, the only thing missing is a fresh coat of color! - Endless creative possibilities with more than 60 rescue pups to color- Separate and display artwork easily with perforated pages- Adorably appreciative dogs on every page!

Sage wisdom from the cutest of confidants!Are you caught in the rat race? A tortoise surrounded by boastful hares? Often outfoxed in a dog-eat-dog world? Sounds like somebody needs comfort in creativity and inspiration from new animal friends. Luckily for you, you will find both in Zendoodle Colorscapes: Baby Animal Affirmations. With more than 60 original hand-drawn images, you'll delight in the calming, upbeat messages that only the most adorable animal babies can deliver. Each new page features delightful baby animals sharing wisdom beyond their years...er, months. You won't be able to help feeling optimistic and joyful as you add glorious, vibrant hues to page after page of the most adorable puppies, kittens, and hatchlings around! - Fuzzy gurus impart mindful affirmations- Perforated pages make artwork easy to display- Newborn and freshly hatched youngsters from across the animal kingdom!

Release your worries and find some peace.Take a few minutes every day to free your feelings, manage your anxiety, and enjoy how good it feels to just let go. Aimee Chase's One Question a Day for Finding Calm will get you in the healthy habit of breathing deeper and slowing down to reflect on all that's good within you and around you. Count on this easy-to-use, three-year journal for prompts that will help you pause and unwind when life gets overwhelming. You'll learn what helps you relax and grow your self-awareness year after year when you add this soothing journal to your everyday routine.

Monica Sweeney's Manifest That Sh*t is a guided journal to help you manifest your dreams without all the bullsh*t...