##deceit #greed #tragedy #villains #heroes

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

California

The Untold Story of Asbestos; Why It Is Still Legal and Still Killing Us

"It's shocking to me that hundreds of thousands of people are dying of asbestos-related disease across this country but most people don't know a thing about it," says Chris Weis, an asbestos coordinator for the Environmental Protection Agency. Medical evidence dating back to 1899 has shown that asbestos is a slow but steady killer, even though world governments, including our own, and the popular media have long bought into the idea that a little asbestos won't hurt you. In fact, a single microscopic spear-shaped asbestos fiber lodged in a victim's lung can cause myriad fatal reactions. Physicians estimate that exposure to asbestos will eventually kill millions of Americans. They will die of asbestosis, mesothelioma, tremolite poisoning, or cancer of the esophagus, colon, or stomach.

In 1989, the EPA finally did ban the manufacture, importation, processing, and distribution of commercial asbestos-- but the ban didn't hold. Asbestos is big business, rivaling tobacco in its profitability. By 1991, powerful corporate lobbyists had succeeded in having the ban overturned. Today, asbestos remains an ingredient in more than three thousand products on sale here in the United States and many more that are exported to developing nations around the globe.

In Fatal Deception, Michael Bowker details the gritty struggle for justice in Libby, Montana, site of the most lethal environmental disaster in U.S. history. Bowker also tracks the cover-up that has led to the exposure of more than 100 million Americans to the potentially lethal fibers that still exist in countless homes and in more than a million public buildings and offices. Among these are the World Trade Center, which contained hundreds of thousands of pounds of asbestos. Bowker makes the case that the owners of the vermiculite mine in Libby, and the asbestos industry in general, took terrible advantage of employees, who rarely were told of their peril.

At least fifty American companies have already filed for bankruptcy due to asbestos lawsuits, and jury awards by some estimates may reach a staggering $200 billion. By establishing the serious threat of asbestos once and for all, Fatal Deception is an urgent appeal to cut our collective losses and ban asbestos now.

Fatal Deception

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Elizabeth Lowell

This is a bookclub size suspense hardcover.

Wisconsin

The name Elizabeth Lowell has become synonymous with electrifying fiction that seamlessly combines suspense, intrigue, and passion. And now the phenomenal New York Times bestselling author brilliantly displays her incomparable talents in a story of treachery, greed, conspiracy, and murder that will hold the reader spellbound until the final word.

It is the opportunity of a lifetime for Kate Chandler, the chance to cut seven rare, priceless sapphires and solidify her reputation as a world-class jewel cutter. But something goes horribly, tragically wrong during what should have been a simple transfer of goods. The sapphires vanish without a trace. Missing also is the man Kate trusted to transport the gems: her half brother, Lee, who now, quite possibly, is dead. And suddenly she is on the run, pursued by federal agents who suspect her of being the criminal mastermind of a cunning bait-and-switch scheme.

Special agent Sam Groves is one of the best of the best, an essential member of the FBI's elite crime strike force and the perfect man to lead the hunt, since he could never be scammed by a beautiful confidence woman. But something is troubling about this assignment, because someone else is chasing Kate Chandler as well.

Only Kate suspects the awful truth: She's unwittingly stumbled into a conspiracy of deceit, betrayal, and cold-blooded murder that goes far beyond a simple jewel heist. And a chilling, threatening voice on the telephone only confirms her worst suspicions. Getting Sam Groves, the FBI agent who's her constant shadow, to believe her is a step in the right direction -- but it may be one that's too little too late in a bloody game where terror dictates her every move and the rules are constantly changing. Because the order has already been passed down to a ruthlessly efficient assassin: Kate Chandler must not be allowed to live ...

The Color of Death

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Lora Leigh

This is a mass-market paperback in excellent condition. It is categorized as romantic suspense.

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

A Novel

Travis Caine, code name "Black Jack," who works for America's top intelligence force, wonders if he can trust his dangerously sexy new partner, Lillian Belle, when their mission turns into a deadly game of deception and betrayal.

Black Jack

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Iris Johansen

Florida

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a woman finally gets her happily-ever-after ending with the man she loves--until a woman on the run shows up on her doorstep with enough secrets to get them all killed.

The Bullet

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Kat Martin

Has very minor small marks on the cover as seen in photos. Just shy of excellent.

Raines of Wind Canyon Series

It's not in bodyguard Jake Cantrell's job description to share his suspicions with his assignments. Beautiful executive Sage Dumont may be in charge, but Jake's not on her payroll. As a former special forces marine, Jake trusts his gut, and it's telling him there's something off about a shipment arriving at Marine Drilling International. His instinct is aroused...in more ways than one.

A savvy businesswoman, Sage knows better than to take some hired gun's "hunch" as gospel. And yet she is learning not to underestimate the man her grandfather hired to protect her. Determined to prove Jake wrong, Sage does some digging of her own and turns up deadly details she was never meant to see.

Drawn into a terrifying web of lies and deceit--and into feelings they can't afford to explore--what Jake and Sage uncover may be frighteningly worse than they ever imagined.



Against the Sun

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Andrea Kane

This book is in very good condition with a barely noticeable crease on the front cover. See photos.

Run for Your Life

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#hardcover #fiction #mystery #deceit #deception #eveduncan #femalelead #irisjohansen

Louisiana

Renegade by Diana Palmer released on May 31, 2005 is available now for purchase.

Renegade

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Massachusetts

Haunting and compelling, this psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Gone Girl, Girl on the Train, and Daughter.

Jane Hugheshas a great boyfriend, a job in an animal shelter, and a tiny cottage in rural Wales. She's happier than she's ever been...but her life is a lie. Jane Hughes does not really exist.

Five years earlier, Jane and her bestfriends set off on what was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime, but it rapidly descended into a nightmare that claimed the lives of two of her friends. Ever since, Jane has tried to put the past behind her and lead a normal life. But someone out there knows the truth about what happened--and they won't stop until they've destroyed Jane and everything she loves.

The Lie

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#paperback #mystique #deceit #suspense #drama #lies 

Delaware

Lyric Devaney is a bitch! Fortunately for her, she's also a talented actress, model, and singer involved with an NBA player, an ex-drug hustler, and the Mayor of New York City! When she lands a starring role in a big-budget film, everything seems to be coming together. However, Lyric has a scheme, and it could either bring her everything she desires?or destroy her.Madison Michaels is an intelligent, practical, third-year law student who doesn't realize how lonely she is until she falls hard for the charms of Maurice Mungin. Now she's neglecting her own needs in a whimsical romance that will change her life?forever.Joshua Tune is brilliant and ambitious but a philandering Brooklyn Assistant District Attorney. Parker, his wife, has just discovered his affair with a sexy defense attorney. Now he's in a fight to save both his tumultuous marriage and his career. Portia Jones is a street-smart, gum chewing, bad-ass girl from a housing project in Brooklyn, New York. Her only dream is to get paid-one way or another. Portia runs the streets until she finds solace in a place she never thought possible.Four friends challenged by life, love, and loneliness, who come to realize that only the strong survive and that one decision can forever alter your life!

Life, Love, and Loneliness

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#hardcover #bluff #poker #deceit #seduction #suspense #fiction #mystery

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Kansas

Winner of the 2019 Dashiell Hammett Prize for Literary Excellence in Crime Writing

"Bluffis a triumphant and thrilling return. Not only can Hitchcock stage a murder mystery that's as comedic as it is clever, but she also skewers the social elite--a world in which she grew up--with a satirical touch that's both razor-sharp and subtly sympathetic."--The Strand Magazine

From New York Timesbestselling author Jane Stanton Hitchcock comes a noir crime thriller full of wit, charm, and intrigue. For Maud Warner, the only way to get revenge is at the poker table--and she likes her odds.

One-time socialite Maud Warner polishes up the rags of her once glittering existence and bluffs her way into a signature New York restaurant on a sunny October day. When she walks out again, a man will have been shot.

Maud has grown accustomed to being underestimated and invisible to young New York socialites, and she uses her ability to fly under the radar as she pursues celebrity accountant Burt Sklar, the man she believes stole her mother's fortune and left her family in ruins. Her fervent passion for poker has taught Maud that she can turn weakness into strength to take advantage of people who think they are taking advantage of her, and now she has dealt the first card in her high-stakes plan for revenge.

One unexpected twist after another follows as Maud plays a deadly game of poker. The stakes? To take down her enemies and get justice for their victims. Her success depends on her continuing ability to pull off the biggest bluff of her life--and on who will fold.

Can she win?

Full of both intrigue and wit, this mystery is:
 * Perfect for fans of Linda Fairstein and Tara Isabella Burton
 * A riveting book for people who love poker
 * For readers who enjoy big city mysteries and crime noir fiction

This award-winning thriller from New York Timesbestselling author will have you cheering as Maud Warner, ex-socialite and card master, deftly plays her adversaries one-by-one. The necessary ending? Revenge. The plan? A deadly gamble.

Bluff

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Missouri

When a Federal judge and his secretary fail to appear for a scheduled trial and panicked clerks call for an FBI investigation, a harrowing murder case ensues and culminates in the imprisonment of a lawyer who imparts the story of who killed the judge and why. By the best-selling author of The Litigators. (This book was previously listed in Forecast.)

The Racketeer

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New Hampshire

#paperback #thriller #mystery #heidiperks  #deceit #gripping
THIS IS AS LOW AS I am going my friends on this book. If I don’t sell it I’m going to donate it.

What should have been a fun-filled, carefree day takes a tragic turn for the worse for one mother when her best friend’s child goes missing in this “seriously page-turning” (Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author), suspenseful, and darkly twisted psychological thriller. Charlotte was supposed to be looking after the children, and she swears she was. But while her three kids are all safe and sound at the school fair, Alice, her best friend Harriet’s daughter, is nowhere to be found. Frantically searching everywhere, Charlotte knows she must find the courage to tell Harriet that her beloved only child is missing—and admit that she’s solely to blame. Harriet, devastated by this unbearable loss, can no longer bring herself to speak to Charlotte again, much less trust her. Now, more isolated than ever and struggling to keep her marriage afloat, Harriet believes nothing and no one. But as the police bear down on both women, trying to piece together the puzzle of what happened to this little girl, dark secrets begin to surface—and Harriet discovers that trusting Charlotte again may be the only thing that will reunite her with her daughter.... This breathless and fast-paced novel—perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and The Couple Next Door—takes you on a chilling journey that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Her One Mistake

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Seraphina Nova Glass

Arkansas

Betrayal was just the beginning... Melanie Hale is a devoted mother to her two children, a diligent caregiver to her ailing mother-in-law and a trusted neighbor in their wealthy Louisiana community. Above all, she's a loving partner to her wonderful husband, Collin. Then there are the parts of herself that Mel keeps hidden. She's exhausted, worried and unfulfilled. So much so that one night, after a writers' group meeting, Mel begins an affair with a successful local author named Luke. Suddenly she's transformed into a role she doesn't recognize--a woman who deceives with unseemly ease. A woman who might be capable of just about anything. When Mel finds Luke's dead body in his lavish rented house, she realizes just how high the stakes have become. Not only does she have to keep her affair a secret in order to preserve her marriage, but she desperately needs to avoid being implicated in Luke's death. But who would want to kill him? Who else in her life is keeping secrets? And most terrifying of all, how far will they--and she--go to keep those secrets hidden?

Such a Good Wife

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Idaho

Mirror Image

#paperback #poverty #pain #tragedy #wealth #retreat #betrayal #deceit #peril #adventure #romance #intrigue #suspense (sticker residue on front cover - upper right of book) 

Michigan

Colette's Dominion

Charmaine Ryan knows only poverty and pain growing up. In the wake of a horrifying tragedy, she seeks a new life, and fate leads her into the private world of the wealthy Duvoisin clan. At first, it seems as if nothing terrible could touch this seemingly charmed family. But an ill wind blows through the halls and chambers of the Duvoisins' sprawling island retreat, carrying betrayal, deceit, and ominous peril. Quickly, Charmaine is caught up in the secrets and mystique swirling around the enigmatic family. At the center are shipping tycoon Frederic Duvoisin and his youthful wife, Colette. And there is Paul Duvoisin, a dashing seducer and Frederic's bastard son, who stirs a dangerous fascination in the two women; the scheming Agatha Ward, who will not rest until she's taken Colette's place in Frederic's heart as well as in his bed; and exiled son, John, who reenters the family fold, stoking the turmoil as he unveils truths best kept hidden. Ultimately, Charmaine chooses to stand with Colette against formidable enemies, but has she made the right decision? A sweeping, remarkable blend of adventure, romance, intrigue, and suspense, A Silent Ocean Away heralds the arrival of a glorious new voice on the historical fiction scene.

A Silent Ocean Away

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Ohio

#fiction #hardcover #mystery #thriller #bookmarkjourneysuspensethriller #deceit #deception #eveduncan 

Michael Cox

Pennsylvania

A Confession

The atmosphere of Bleak House, the sensuous thrill of Perfume, and the mystery of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell all combine in a story of murder, deceit, love, and revenge in Victorian England. "After killing the red-haired man, I took myself off to Quinn's for an oyster supper." So begins the "enthralling" (Booklist, starred review) and "ingenious" (Boston Globe) story of Edward Glyver, booklover, scholar, and murderer. As a young boy, Glyver always believed he was destined for greatness. A chance discovery convinces him that he was right: greatness does await him, along with immense wealth and influence. Overwhelmed by his discovery, he will stop at nothing to win back a prize that he knows is rightfully his. Glyver's path to reclaim his prize leads him from the depths of Victorian London, with its foggy streets, brothels, and opium dens, to Evenwood, one of England's most beautiful and enchanting country houses, and finally to a consuming love for the beautiful but enigmatic Emily Carteret. His is a story of betrayal and treachery, of death and delusion, of ruthless obsession and ambition. And at every turn, driving Glyver irresistibly onward, is his deadly rival: the poet-criminal Phoebus Rainsford Daunt. The Meaning of Night is an enthralling novel that will captivate readers right up to its final thrilling revelation.

The Meaning of Night

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North Carolina

#hardcover #fiction #mystery #thriller #bookmarkjourneysuspensethriller #eveduncan #deception #deceit 

Colorado

Alabama

I Married A Dead Man

R. Albert Mohler

Utah

The Real Cost of the New Sexual Tolerance

Drawn from the author's extensive online writing on the real cost of the new sexual tolerance, the truths and principles, drawn directly from highlighted passages of scripture, are central to each chapter.

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Michael Bowker

Fatal Deception

Elizabeth Lowell

The Color of Death

Lora Leigh

Black Jack

Iris Johansen

The Bullet

Kat Martin

Against the Sun

Andrea Kane

Run for Your Life

Iris Johansen

The Bullet

Diana Palmer

Renegade

C. L. Taylor

The Lie

Crystal Lacey Winslow

Life, Love, and Loneliness

Jane Stanton Hitchcock

Bluff

John Grisham

The Racketeer

Iris Johansen

The Bullet

Heidi Perks

Her One Mistake

Seraphina Nova Glass

Such a Good Wife

Sandra Brown

Mirror Image

Deva Gantt

A Silent Ocean Away

Iris Johansen

The Bullet

Iris Johansen

The Bullet

Michael Cox

The Meaning of Night

Michael Cox

The Meaning of Night

Iris Johansen

The Bullet

Cornell Woolrich

I Married A Dead Man

R. Albert Mohler

Desire and Deceit