Books with title Dangerous

Online Dating Can Be MurderA week that starts out with a woman’s dead body in the living room is not going to end well. Writer Leah Nash learns this truth when her friend Miguel arrives home on a Sunday night, only to discover that his weekend renter has failed to checkout—at least in the usual sense of the word. By Wednesday, Miguel’s uncle is arrested for murder.The victim is the owner of SweetMeets, a website for sugar daddies in search of college-age sugar babies. Police investigators uncover an eye-witness who saw Miguel’s uncle at the scene, they find his fingerprints on the murder weapon, and they dig up a connection to the victim that he was anxious to keep buried. But Miguel’s uncle isn’t the only resident of small-town Himmel, Wisconsin with something to hide. As Leah and Miguel hunt for the real killer, they’re faced with half-truths and outright lies from local citizens desperate to keep their own secrets buried. In her most complex investigation to date, Leah must use all the smarts—and smart-assery—she has to find the killer’s true identity. When she does, everything comes together in a tense climax that tests her courage and reveals that she’s been keeping a few things secret from herself.Fans of mysteries featuring strong female protagonists will enjoy following Leah Nash as she navigates storylines full of twists and turns. The series combines the familiar pleasures of a small-town cozy—a cast of recurring characters, a touch of romance, and total immersion in an imaginary small-town setting—with the sharper dialogue and edgier plot of a mystery thriller. PRAISE FOR THE LEAH NASH MYSTERIES SERIES"The humanity of the characters keeps you reading. I find the author’s style so engaging! However, I am not happy that I have to wait for the next Leah book.""I'm so glad I found this author. She develops her characters so well that you feel they could be individuals you know. Plus, there are twists and turns that certainly keep you interested in turning the next page. Can't wait to begin reading her next mystery"."5+ Stars Compelling. Stand-alones that are easy to follow and difficult to put down. Interesting storyline with realistic procedures, actions and reactions. These are not light-hearted, cozy mysteries. There is no graphic brutality, sex or drag-you-down drama. Believable characters with distinct personalities. Thought-provoking and snarky dialogue."

A small Idaho town is shaken by the disappearance of high school student Mady Smith. The official cause of death is deemed suicide… but the body is still missing. It seems as though the community has accepted the explanation, but her boyfriend believes otherwise. Brian's suspicions are validated when he receives a laptop she left him. The laptop uncovers a series of clues that convince him there’s more to the story then suicide. He enlists the help of three friends to decipher the clues and solve the mystery. Throughout the journey of twists and turns, they find themselves in life threatening situations, which lead them to discover Mady’s dangerous and twisted past.

A small Idaho town is shaken by the disappearance of high school student Mady Smith. The rumor mill suggests suicide… but Mady's body is still missing. It seems as though the community has accepted the explanation, but her boyfriend believes otherwise. Brian's suspicions are validated when he receives a laptop she left him. The laptop uncovers a series of clues that convince him there’s more to the story then suicide. He enlists the help of three friends to decipher the clues and solve the mystery. Throughout the journey of twists and turns, they find themselves in life threatening situations, which lead them to discover Mady’s dangerous and twisted past.

When I was in high school I and a few friends did séances.I was the one doing the talking and sometimes they replied.I have always been fascinated by paranormal activities and I used to take a lot of notes on what had just happened.I recently found my notes after over fifteen years and I found out some of those experiences were astonishing: when I was young I felt involved and I didn't really think too much about what was going on, but after so many years and knowing what happened next, it still gives me the chillsFrom those notes this short novel was born...

Do Right, Fear Nothing. Sam Hopkins is a good kid who has fallen in with the wrong crowd. Hanging around with car thieves and thugs, Sam knows it’s only a matter of time before he makes one bad decision too many and gets into real trouble. But one day, Sam sees these friends harassing an eccentric schoolmate named Jennifer. Finding the courage to face the bullies down, Sam loses a bad set of friends and acquires a very strange new one. Jennifer is not just eccentric. To Sam, she seems downright crazy. She has terrifying hallucinations involving demons, the devil, and death. And here’s the really crazy part: Sam is beginning to suspect that these visions may actually be prophecies—prophecies of something terrible that’s going to happen very soon. Unless he can stop it. With no one to believe him, with no one to help him, Sam is all alone in a race against time. Finding the truth before disaster strikes is going to be both crazy and very, very dangerous. “The adrenaline-charged action will keep you totally immersed.” —RT Book Reviews

A Season of ChangeAlong the Virginia shoreline where their families have lived for generations, Buck and Tunes Smith defy tradition. Raised together like brother and sister, they are bound by surname, but not by skin color. And just as Buck has come to rely on Tunes, Tunes has come to trust that even in a place where race can mean so much, their friendship will remain as dependable as the tides.But then the horrifying events of one spring afternoon tear them apart -- and change their world forever. Desperate to hang on to the thing that he values most, Buck struggles to uphold their friendship -- without realizing that his efforts are pushing Tunes farther and farther away.From a Newbury Honor -- winning author, this is a powerfully moving story of friendship in the face of racism, and betrayal in the name of loyalty.

This children's thriller, based on the author's own experiences in London, is about coming of age and the importance of family and friends during World War II.It's the height of the Blitz. Night after night, waves of German bombers pound London streets, determined to bring the city to its knees.As the air-raid sirens wail, Alan and his best mates, Tommy and Wilkie, skip school to play among the bombed-out homes of their neighbors. They are soon sucked into a gang of looters run by infamous Duggie, but the police are on their tail and catching up quickly. Even if they escape, they could still fall victim to the dangerous skies above them. This thrilling story, based on the author’s own experiences growing up during the Blitz, is an antidote to nostalgia. It shows the terrors of the Blitz and how war brings out both the best and the worst in adults and children alike. Appropriate for Keystage 2.

GRADES K–2: This 24-page book (8’’ x 8’’) complements early elementary classroom weather units; introduces readers to the different types of dangerous weather conditions.FEATURES: Includes an age-appropriate activity, a photo glossary, index, and an after reading activity to advance learning. WHY WEATHER WATCHERS: Each title in this collection focuses on a specific weather-related topic and its effects on people. These titles are great tools for helping build children’s reading comprehension skills. BUILD A LIBRARY: Collect every title from the collection to stock your home or classroom library. Reading together is a great way to bond while fostering communication and a lifelong love of reading.