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Series
Holly Barker novels volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
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"An entertaining suspense story. . . . Barker is tough when she needs to be, and clever and persistent in following her hunches." — School Library Journal
#1 New York Times bestselling author Stuart Woods delivers a riveting thriller that introduces his first female protagonist, Deputy Chief of Police Holly Barker.
Forced into early retirement at thirty-seven, smart and fiercely independent Major
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Publisher
Pinnacle Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Investigative journalist M. William Phelps recounts the true story of Jennifer Mee's thwarted desires, betrayed trust and deadly manipulation, ending in a conviction, along with Lamont Newton and Laron Raiford, for the murder of Shannon Griffin.
Author
Series
South Shores volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Every case that Claire Britten cracks is a win, not only professionally, but personally. The forensic psychologist has spent a lifetime fighting a neurological disorder, and her ability to conquer it is a testament to her razor-sharp intuition. Nick Markwood is used to winning in the courtroom, so when his latest case is overthrown by Claire's expert testimony, he can't help being impressed by her skill. He needs her on the team of his passion project,...
7) The prince of paradise: the true story of a hotel heir, his seductive wife, and a ruthless murder
Author
Publisher
St Martins Press
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the murder case of Fontainebleau Hotel heir Ben Novack, Jr., tracing his childhood at the sides of famous celebrities, his multi-million-dollar business deals, and the savage killing many believe was arranged by his wife.
Author
Publisher
Pocket Books
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
"If anything ever happens to me...find Ann Rule and ask her to write my story."In perhaps the first true-crime book written at the victim's request, Ann Rule untangles a web of lies and brutality that culminated in the murder of Sheila Blackthorne Bellush -- a woman Rule never met, but whose shocking story she now chronicles with compassion, exacting detail, and unvarnished candor. Although happily ensconced in a loving second marriage, and a new...
Publisher
Participant Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"On Black Friday 2012, four African-American teenagers stopped at a gas station to buy gum and cigarettes. One of them, Jordan Davis, argued with Michael Dunn, a white man parked beside them, over the volume of music playing in their car. The altercation turned to tragedy when Dunn fired 10 bullets at the unarmed boys, killing Davis almost instantly. 3 1/2 minutes, ten bullets explores the danger and subjectivity of Florida's Stand Your Ground self-defense...
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