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For over 150 years, Lamont Cranston has been The Shadow. Possessed with an array of mental and physical powers, Cranston-a New York society-man turned crusader-uses his abilities in pursuit of justice. When a series of deadly natural disasters strike the planet, The Shadow immediately sets out to identify the human threat... A disgruntled graduate student? The power-hungry President of the Americas? Or could it be Shiwan Khan, The Shadow''s fiercest enemy? Standing with The Shadow and his crime-fighting associates are his long love, Margo Lane, and his great-great granddaughter, Maddy. Will they triumph or perish? Whether they rise or fall, they''ll do it together. ___________________________________________ PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON ''It''s no mystery why James Patterson is the world''s most popular thriller writer ... Simply put- nobody does it better.'' JEFFERY DEAVER ''No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.'' LEE CHILD ''Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It''s what fires off the movie projector in the reader''s mind.'' MICHAEL CONNELLY ''James Patterson is The Boss. End of.'' IAN RANKIN ''The master storyteller of our times'' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON ''One of the greatest storytellers of all time'' PATRICIA CORNWELL

In this psychological thriller, a missing patient raises concerns in a New York hospital, but as others start disappearing every dark possibility becomes more and more likely. To Senior Midwife Lucy Ryuan, pregnancy is not an unusual condition—it''s her life''s work. But when two kidnappings and a vicious stabbing happen on her watch in a university hospital in Manhattan, her focus abruptly changes. Something has to be done, and Lucy is fearless enough to try. Rumors begin to swirl, blaming everyone from the Russian Mafia to an underground adoption network. Lucy teams up with a skeptical NYPD detective to solve the case, but the truth is far more twisted than a feisty single mom could ever have imagined.

The most revered detective in Paris puts his skills to the test in three thrilling cases from the creator of Alex Cross and Detective Michael Bennett. French Kiss: Very handsome and charming French detective Luc Moncrief joined the NYPD for a fresh start—but someone wants to make his first big case his last. Welcome to New York. The Christmas Mystery: In the heart of the holiday season, priceless paintings have vanished from a Park Avenue murder scene. Now, dashing French detective Luc Moncrief must become a quick study in the art of the steal—before a coldblooded killer paints the town red. Merry Christmas, Detective. French Twist: Gorgeous women are dropping dead at upscale department stores in New York City. Detective Luc Moncrief and Detective Katherine Burke are close to solving the mystery, but looks can be deceiving . . . .

The Store doesn''t just want your money--it wants your soul. BONUS: Includes the first-time-in-print novel The End! THE STORE IS WATCHING YOU. Jacob and Megan Brandeis have gotten jobs with the mega-successful, ultra-secretive Store. Seems perfect. Seems safe. But their lives are about to become anything but perfect, anything but safe. ALWAYS WATCHING. Especially since Jacob and Megan have a dark secret of their own. They''re writing a book that will expose the Store--a forbidden book, a dangerous book. ALWAYS. And if the Store finds out, there''s only one thing Jacob, Megan and their kids can do--run for their bloody lives. Which is probably impossible, because-- THE STORE IS ALWAYS WATCHING.

Experience the magic of the Christmas season with a holiday wedding, an exciting secret, and a life-changing gift from the bride to her family. The tree is decorated, the cookies are baked, and the packages are wrapped, but the biggest celebration this Christmas is Gaby Summerhill''s wedding. Since her husband died three years ago, Gaby''s four children have drifted apart, each consumed by the turbulence of their own lives. They haven''t celebrated Christmas together since their father''s death, but when Gaby announces that she''s getting married-and that the groom will remain a secret until the wedding day-she may finally be able to bring them home for the holidays. But the wedding isn''t Gaby''s only surprise; she has one more gift for her children, and it could change all their lives forever. With deeply affecting characters and the emotional twists of a James Patterson thriller, The Christmas Wedding is a fresh look at family and the magic of the season.

When Jacob and Megan Brandeis plan to expose a secretive and evil corporation, the fallout threatens to destroy them. Jacob and Megan Brandeis have gotten jobs with the mega-successful, ultra-secretive Store. Seems perfect. Seems safe. But their lives are about to become anything but perfect, anything but safe. Especially since Jacob and Megan have a dark secret of their own. They''re writing a book that will expose the Store-a forbidden book, a dangerous book. And if the Store finds out, there''s only one thing Jacob, Megan and their kids can do: run for their bloody lives. Which is probably impossible, because the Store is always watching . . .

The tree is decorated, the cookies are baked, and the packages are wrapped, but the biggest celebration this Christmas is Gaby Summerhill''s wedding. Since her husband died three years ago, Gaby''s four children have drifted apart, each consumed by the turbulence of their own lives. They haven''t celebrated Christmas together since their father''s death, but when Gaby announces that she''s getting married--and that the groom will remain a secret until the wedding day--she may finally be able to bring them home for the holidays. But the wedding isn''t Gaby''s only surprise--she has one more gift for her children, and it could change all their lives forever. With deeply affecting characters and the emotional twists of a James Patterson thriller, The Christmas Wedding is a fresh look at family and the magic of the season.

L’albero è addobbato, i biscotti sono nel forno e i pacchetti perfettamente confezionati. Ma questo Natale l’evento clou è il matrimonio di Gaby Summerhill. Da quando il primo marito è morto, tre anni fa, i suoi quattro figli sono alla deriva. Non hanno più passato il Natale insieme dalla morte del padre. Ma ora che Gaby ha annunciato il suo matrimonio, giurando di mantenere segreta l’identità dello sposo fino al giorno del fatidico sì, forse ha una chance di rivederli tutti insieme per le feste. Le nozze non sono l’unica sorpresa, però: Gaby ha in serbo anche qualcos’altro, qualcosa che potrà cambiare per sempre le loro vite... Una storia romantica, commovente e piena di colpi di scena dal grande maestro del thriller James Patterson

«Nella battaglia che lo vede impegnato adesso, lui è Davide contro Golia. Questo romanzo è la storia di una ribellione, proprio come quella che Patterson vuole incitare fra noi lettori e cittadini.» La Repubblica - Federico Rampini «Patterson e Di Lallo hanno lanciato un guanto di sfida contro i giganti della rete.» Il Messaggero - Francesco Musolino E se il mondo immaginato da George Orwell fosse più vicino di quanto pensiamo? Jacob e Megan Brandeis stanno per perdere tutto. A New York non sembra esserci più un posto per chi, come loro, vive della propria scrittura. È un mondo che li respinge, costringendoli a una scelta difficile: lasciare ogni cosa e trasferirsi con la famiglia in un villaggio del Nebraska, per intraprendere un nuovo lavoro. Ma non è un posto qualsiasi, né un lavoro qualsiasi. Jacob e Megan diventano parte integrante dell’immenso organismo di The Store. The Store non è solo «un» negozio on line. È «il» negozio on line, dominatore assoluto del mercato… The Store ha tutto e può consegnare tutto, grazie all’utilizzo di droni. The Store riesce addirittura ad anticipare le esigenze dei consumatori. Li conosce bene, anzi troppo bene. The Store è un forziere pieno di desiderabili oggetti, e di terribili segreti… E per tenerli celati The Store è disposto a tutto. James Patterson, l’autore contemporaneo di thriller più letto al mondo, ci rivela il lato oscuro dei tempi che stiamo vivendo. Con un romanzo travolgente e pieno di colpi di scena, disegna una società in cui la supremazia del marketing e i grandi monopoli tecnologici sono a un passo dall’avverare l’incubo del Grande Fratello. Una realtà sempre più inquietante, e sempre più vicina…

Está tudo a postos para se festejar o Natal, mas este ano o maior motivo de celebração é o casamento de Gaby Summerhill. Desde que o marido morreu três anos antes, os seus quatro filhos seguiram rumos diferentes, consumidos pelos problemas das suas vidas. Mas quando Gaby anuncia que se vai casar – e que a identidade do noivo permanecerá secreta até ao dia do casamento – talvez assim consiga ter finalmente a família reunida. A partir de personagens envolventes e um enredo emotivo, Um Casamento no Natal lança um olhar luminoso sobre as relações familiares e a magia da época natalícia. Uma noiva, três propostas de casamento... Quem será o escolhido?

LA TIENDA SABE LO QUE NECESITAS ANTES DE QUE TÚ LO SEPAS. LA TIENDA TE CONOCE MEJOR QUE NADIE. LA TIENDA TE ESTÁ OBSERVANDO. LO VE TODO. LO VE TODO SIEMPRE. En un futuro de comodidades sin igual, una megatienda digital puede hacer llegar cualquier cosa que desees a tu puerta, anticipándose a las necesidades que ni siquiera sabías que tenías. A la mayoría de personas les parece bien. Hace que sus vidas sean más fáciles y placenteras. Pero Jacob y Megan Brandeis, dos escritores neoyorkinos, no lo ven tan claro. De incógnito, empiezan a trabajar para La Tienda a la vez que desentierran sus secretos más oscuros. Algunos tan inquietantes que pondrán a su familia en peligro. ¿Conseguirán escapar de la vigilancia de La Tienda y publicar su libro antes de que la verdad desaparezca con ellos? «Patterson ha conseguido dominar el arte de escribir best sellers.» The Chicago Sun «Un talento natural para la narración.» Lee Child «James Patterson es el mejor.» Ian Rankin

In the heart of the holiday season, priceless paintings have vanished from a Park Avenue murder scene. French detective Luc Moncrief must become a quick study in the art of the steal-- before a coldblooded killer paints the town red.