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"Assassination--the murder of a specific individual by an organised conspiracy in pursuit of political ends--has shaped the fate not only of famous infamous victims, but also of nations and empires. In this incisive new history, Simon Ball shows how targeted political murder has become a tool of democratic states, as well as a key strategy of those who wish to topple them. Ball introduces us to the techniques of assassination and those who use it,...

"The next Kirk McGarvey novel, Gambit, is an international thriller with non-stop action, perfect for fans of Jason Bourne. "If you like thrillers full of international intrigue, Hagberg is a major find." -Dean Koontz, New York Times bestselling author An American billionaire and a Russian oligarch want Kirk McGarvey dead. First they send a South African assassin, and when Mac kills him, they commission a Canadian sniper for the kill. When Mac put...

After preventing an assassination attempt, a police officer is invited to participate in a civilian-assisted space mission to Titan, a moon of Saturn. Motivated by family considerations, he joins a mixed crew of civilians and experienced astronauts on a groundbreaking expedition. Following unexpected events during the mission and their return to Earth, the crew begins to experience unexplained changes and encounters that raise questions about what...

A young woman stumbles onto a political assassination plot, but hesitates to contact police and becomes a target herself. Sydney Ellison has lived through her share of media shaming, so when she picks up the wrong phone and stumbles on to a plot to assassinate a senator, she resists contacting the police. When the assassin tracks her down and kills her fiancé, Sydney reluctantly enlists the aid of her estranged sister. Now she must put all she has...

"Just two months into his presidency, Ronald Reagan lay near death after a gunman's bullet came within inches of his heart. His recovery was nothing short of remarkable -- or so it seemed. But Reagan was grievously injured, forcing him to encounter a challenge that few men ever face. Could he silently overcome his traumatic experience while at the same time carrying out the duties of the most powerful man in the world?,"--Novelist.

Thriller/comedy about a young woman getting ready to celebrate her birthday who lets two strangers with flowers and cake into her apartment. When they turn out to be assassins, she has to figure a way out of the situation.

Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett must accompany a Silicon Valley CEO on a hunting trip--but soon learns that he himself may be the hunted--in the thrilling new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author C. J. Box. When the governor of Wyoming gives Joe Pickett the thankless task of taking a tech baron on an elk hunting trip, Joe reluctantly treks into the wilderness with his high-profile charge. But as they venture into the woods, a man-hunter...

"The fight for freedom has sent Matt Drake to some of the world's most dangerous spots. This time the war is coming to his front door. Broad daylight on an Austin, Texas, street and DIA agent Matt Drake is fighting for his life against a highly trained team of assassins. Who are they? Why do they want him dead? How will he protect those closest to him? The answers will take him into some of the most dangerous spots in the Middle East and will put...

"The Devoted Lands was once home to many gods. Now, after centuries of brutal wars, only Tempestra-Innara, the Enduring Flame, remains. As a divine warrior, Lys is outwardly loyal to her goddess. If she dreams of deicide, that's her business. When a routine heretical execution erupts into a near-fatal assassination attempt on Tempestra-Innara, Lys sees a glimmer of hope for her freedom. Lys is chosen to hunt down the heretics and find an ancient reliquary...

"One fake prime minister, one ridiculously hot handler, and one Italian summer collide in this thrilling adventure rom-com. It isn't exactly the vacation Max would've chosen, dodging assassins on the beaches and side streets of Italy. But here's the thing: Max happens to look exactly like Sofia Kristiansen, the youngest female prime minister in Europe. Sofia is powerful, beautiful-and unfortunately, someone is trying really hard to assassinate her....