Recommendations based on Noble Beginningsby L.T. Ryan

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  1. Irreparable Harm

    by Melissa F. Miller
    Lawyer defends a client accused of murder, but soon realizes the case is more complex than she thought.

    There's a smartphone app capable of crashing a commercial jet. And it's for sale to the highest bidder. Attorney Sasha McCandless is closing in on the prize: After eight years of long hours, she's ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. 2BR02B

    by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
    A dystopian future where population control is mandatory and life is viewed as a commodity.

    The setting is a society in which aging has been cured, individuals have indefinite lifespans , and population control is used to limit the population of the United States to forty million, which is ... (Wikipedia)

  3. Cascade

    by Lisa Tawn Bergren
    A young woman discovers her true identity and embarks on a journey to save her people from a deadly disease.

    Mom touched my underdress–a gown made six hundred years before--and her eyes widened as she rubbed the raw silk between thumb and forefinger. She turned and touched Lia's gown. "Where did you get ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Whiskey Rebellion

    by Liliana Hart
    J.J. Graves investigates a murder in a small town where secrets and lies run deep, and danger lurks around every corner.

    Addison Holmes is a diamond in the rough, though she's feeling more like a big lump of coal. Teaching history in Whiskey Bayou, Georgia isn't exactly the most exciting job, but at least it's stable. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Someone Else's Daughter

    by Linsey Lanier
    Private investigator finds herself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse while trying to solve a missing person case.

    A Miranda's Rights Mystery - Book I Book I of the popular Miranda's Rights Mystery series by bestselling author Linsey Lanier., A woman can never make herself too tough, too strong, or too street ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. First to Kill

    by Andrew Peterson
    A former Marine sniper is recruited by a secret government agency to take down a dangerous terrorist. Fast-paced action and suspense ensue.

    Ten years ago, a botched mission in Nicaragua ended covert ops specialist Nathan McBride’s CIA career. Now he utilizes his unique skill set in the private sector—until the night Frank Ortega, former ... (Goodreads)

  7. Snowmen at Christmas

    by Caralyn Buehner
    A charming tale of snowmen coming to life on Christmas Eve and celebrating the holiday with their own traditions.

    Snowmen at Night shared with us the magical, slip-sliding adventures of snowmen after dark . . . but have you ever wondered what snowmen do for Christmas? Well, now's your chance to find out! The ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Girl With No Name

    by Diney Costeloe
    A young girl is evacuated from London during WWII and ends up in a new family, facing challenges and uncovering secrets about her past.

    Thirteen-year-old Lisa has escaped from Nazi Germany on the Kindertransport. She arrives in London unable to speak a word of English, her few belongings crammed into a small suitcase. Among them is ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Defy

    by Sara B. Larson
    Alexa, disguised as a boy, joins the king's army to save her family and falls in love with her commanding officer.

    Alexa Hollen is a fighter. Forced to disguise herself as a boy and serve in the king's army, Alex uses her quick wit and fierce sword-fighting skills to earn a spot on the elite prince's guard. But ... (Goodreads)

  10. Spying in High Heels

    by Gemma Halliday
    Fashionista Maddie Springer becomes an amateur detective to clear her best friend's name in a murder case.

    L.A. shoe designer, Maddie Springer, lives her life by three rules: Fashion. Fashion. Fashion. But when she stumbles upon the work of a brutal killer, her life takes an unexpected turn from Manolos ... (Goodreads)

  11. Judgment Cometh: And That Right Soon

    by Scott Pratt
    A small-town lawyer defends a man accused of murder, uncovering corruption and danger in the process.

    A Supreme Court Justice is found cut into pieces in the back of a pick-up truck. Three other judges have already gone missing. In the eighth installment of Scott Pratt’s bestselling Joe Dillard ... (Goodreads)

  12. Hour of Need

    by Melinda Leigh
    A small-town lawyer investigates a murder and uncovers a web of secrets and lies.

    A 2015 Daphne du Maurier Award finalist from, Wall Street Journal, bestselling author Melinda Leigh., While fighting in Afghanistan, Major Grant Barrett receives devastating news: his brother and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Death Note: Another Note - The Los Angeles BB Murder Cases

    by NisiOisiN
    A prequel to the popular manga series, following the investigation of a serial killer in Los Angeles.

    The story is narrated by Mello , a character from the manga. It recounts the time the detective L worked with FBI agent Naomi Misora to stop a violent serial killer. The murderer calls himself ... (Wikipedia)

  14. The Conviction

    by Robert Dugoni
    A lawyer takes on a case defending a man who may be innocent, but the deeper he delves, the more dangerous it becomes.

    In this exhilarating legal thriller from Robert Dugoni, the #1 Kindle bestselling author of MY SISTER'S GRAVE, attorney David Sloane must take the law into his own hands to save his son from a ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Sound of Rain

    by Gregg Olsen
    A detective returns to his hometown to solve a murder case, but uncovers dark secrets from his past.

    Former homicide detective Nicole Foster has hit rock bottom. Driven off the force by her treacherous partner and lover, she’s flat broke and struggling with a gambling addiction. All Nicole has left ... (Goodreads)

  16. Pushing Brilliance

    by Tim Tigner
    A former spy and a brilliant scientist team up to stop a deadly plot involving artificial intelligence. Fast-paced action and unexpected twists.

    HE DIDN'T DO IT., He really didn't., But proving it,, will be a killer. Imagine Harrison Ford's THE FUGITIVE meets Tom Clancy's HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ "The best ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Dirty Little Secrets

    by Liliana Hart
    A small-town private investigator uncovers secrets that threaten to destroy her and those around her.

    From New York Times bestselling author Liliana Hart comes a series that will knock your socks off! A smart blend of J.D. Robb's, Eve Dallas and Bones, J.J. Graves is a character everyone can root ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Deadly Stillwater

    by Roger Stelljes
    A small-town Minnesota sheriff investigates a murder that leads to a dangerous conspiracy.

    THE CRIME SERIES WITH 2.5+ MILLION DOWNLOADS and 50,000+ REVIEWS,New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Mystery Series TWO GIRLS GONE...,Shannon hustled to her car and dug into her black purse, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. The Black Echo

    by Michael Connelly
    A former LAPD detective is drawn into a web of mystery and crime as he investigates the death of a Vietnam vet.

    The novel centers on Harry Bosch , a Vietnam veteran who served as a " tunnel rat " (nicknamed Hari Kari Bosch), with the 1st Infantry Division — a specialized soldier whose job it was to go into the ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Foreign Agent

    by Brad Thor
    Counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath is tasked with stopping a terrorist attack on American soil. Fast-paced action and political intrigue ensue.

    “The best thriller of the year...an exciting and entertaining read.” —The Washington Times “A top-notch thriller.” —Bill O’Reilly From #1, New York Times, and #1, Wall Street Journal, bestselling ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Back Spin

    by Harlan Coben
    Sports agent Myron Bolitar investigates the disappearance of a golf star's wife, uncovering dark secrets and danger.

    In Back Spin, sports agent Myron Bolitar is called on to investigate the kidnapping of Chad Coldren, son of two professional golfers, while Chad's father Jack is well on his way to winning the U.S. ... (Wikipedia)

  22. The Professor

    by Robert Bailey
    A law professor takes on a wrongful death case, uncovering corruption and facing personal demons along the way.

    Law professor Thomas Jackson McMurtrie literally wrote the book on evidence in the state of Alabama. But when a power-hungry colleague uses a recent run-in between McMurtrie and headstrong student ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Rage of a Demon King

    by Raymond E. Feist
    The war between Midkemia and the Emerald Queen continues as the demon king wreaks havoc. A tale of magic, war, and heroism.

    Set right after, Rise of a Merchant Prince, , the story opens with Rupert Avery and Erik Von Darkmoor returning from their second voyage in the southern continent Novindus. Erik goes off to undertake ... (Wikipedia)

  24. If the Creek Don't Rise

    by Leah Weiss
    A small Appalachian town is plagued by poverty, abuse, and secrets. The lives of several residents intertwine in unexpected ways.

    A strikingly sincere portrait of a town and its buried secrets from an outstanding new voice in southern fiction. In a North Carolina mountain town filled with moonshine and rotten husbands, Sadie ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Job

    by Janet Evanovich
    A down-on-her-luck woman takes on a job as a bounty hunter, leading to wild adventures and unexpected romance.

    Charming con man Nicolas Fox and dedicated FBI agent Kate O'Hare secretly take down world’s most-wanted and untouchable felons, next job Violante, the brutal leader of a global drug-smuggling empire. ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Wedding Dress

    by Rachel Hauck
    A wedding dress connects the lives of four women across generations, revealing their stories of love, loss, and redemption.

    Four brides. One Dress. A tale of faith, redemption, and timeless love. Charlotte owns a chic Birmingham bridal boutique. Dressing brides for their big day is her gift . . . and her passion. But with ... (Goodreads)

  27. The One That Got Away

    by Simon Wood
    A woman is kidnapped and held captive for years, but manages to escape. She must confront her captor and the trauma she endured.

    Graduate students Zoë and Holli only mean to blow off some steam on their road trip to Las Vegas. But something goes terribly wrong on their way home, and the last time Zoë sees her, Holli is in the ... (Goodreads)

  28. Bones of the Lost

    by Kathy Reichs
    Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan investigates the murder of a young girl and uncovers a human trafficking ring.

    When Charlotte police discover the body of a teenage girl along a desolate stretch of two-lane highway, Temperance Brennan fears the worst. The girl’s body shows signs of foul play. Inside her purse, ... (Goodreads)

  29. The Trouble with Twelfth Grave

    by Darynda Jones
    Charley Davidson, a grim reaper, must solve a murder case while dealing with her own personal demons and the reappearance of a dangerous ex-lover.

    Grim Reaper Charley Davidson is back in the twelfth installment of Darynda Jones’ New York Times bestselling paranormal series. Ever since Reyes escaped from a hell dimension in which Charley ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Curse of Tenth Grave

    by Darynda Jones
    Charley Davidson, a grim reaper, investigates a case of missing children while dealing with her own personal demons.

    If one door closes and another one opens,your house is probably haunted. —Bumper Sticker As a Part-time PI and fulltime grim reaper, Charley Davidson has asked a lot of questions throughout her life: ... (Barnes & Noble)