Lone Cone Library

Bestselling author Charles Todd has earned a special place among mystery’s elite writers with his acclaimed series featuring Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge, a former soldier seeking to lay to rest the demons of his past in the aftermath of World War I. But that past bleeds into the present in a complex murder case that calls into question his own honor...and the crimes committed in the name of God, country, and righteous vengeance. A Fearsome...

In a novel overflows with a kitchen sink's worth of zany characters, women are front and center: Asya Kazanci, an angst-ridden 19-year-old Istanbulite is the bastard of the title; her beautiful, rebellious mother, Zeliha (who intended to have an abortion), has raised Asya among three generations of complicated and colorful female relations (including religious clairvoyant Auntie Banu and bar-brawl widow, Auntie Cevriye). The Kazanci men either die...

In 1350, Cambridge lies ravaged by the Black Death. Crime flourishes too: three harlots are found with slit throats and branded feet, a friar dies rifling a strongbox full of college chronicles, and the Vice Chancellor of the University vanishes from his sick chamber with all its furnishings. Now the Chancellor calls on the deductive skill of Matthew Bartholomew, Master of Medicine. Busy enough already with the teaching and practice of new techniques,...

Wild Kratts: Australian Adventures Go "Down Under" with the Wild Kratts where the team has to do some crafty adapting to survive the harsh conditions of this wild environment. And Martin and Chris cross the desert on a mission to see Red Kangaroos. They soon discover that 'roos never back down from a kick-boxing fight! With wild creatures and fun characters, the Wild Kratts make learning about nature an educational adventure! Episodes include... Koala...

Pat Buchanan is sounding the alarm. Since 9/11, more than for million illegal immigrants have crossed our borders, and there are more coming every day. Our Wasington leaders lack the political will to uphold the rule of the law. The Melting Pot is broken beyond repair, and the future of our nation is at stake.

Explores the feud between Aristotle Onassis and the Kennedy family, documenting Robert Kennedy's role in barring Onassis from U.S.trade and the shipping magnate's early relationship with Jacqueline Kennedy.

"ROAD TRIP!!! Sonic's friends hit the pavement for some much needed R&R after months of constant excitement, but a hero's work is never done! Amy, Jewel, Tangle, and Belle are heading off on a well-deserved camping trip. Between Dr. Eggman, Dr. Starline, and the Deadly Six, life has been stressful, so they're hoping to get a little peace. Unfortunately, a dangerous wildfire has other plans. Can our heroines extinguish the flames--and the group tension--before...

"After assembling a squad of bad guys, kidnapping Belle, starting a forest fire, and causing chaos in Central City, Starline is finally ready to unleash his monstrous imposters: Surge and Kit! Will his meticulous planning be enough to defeat Sonic and Dr. Eggman? And, in the wake of the climactic battle, both the heroes and bad guys need some time to heal and regroup... except Dr. Eggman, of course, who is always ready to destroy that darn hedgehog....

"A lost novel from the golden age of crime, published for the very first time. It happened on a dark and misty night; the night of the ball at The Prince's Hall, Fordings. Abuzz with rumours surrounding the disappearance of Rosemary Reeve on the eve of last year's ball, the date proves ill-fated again when two homebound partygoers, Nick and Dilys, come to a swerving halt before a corpse on the road. Arriving at the scene to the news that Nick has...

"Former Posadas County Sheriff Bill Gastner, now a New Mexico Livestock Inspector, is enjoying a day on Herb Torrance's ranch--soaking in the sun as he counts a small herd of cattle and thinking about an upcoming lunch with an old friend back in town. But a light breeze stirs dust, a horse spooks, and Bil finds himself ferrying a broken cowpuncher in the back of his SUV, headed out to meet an ambulance. Moments later, Bill's day goes from bad to worse...