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Angels And Demons
When a world renowned scientist is found brutally murdered in a Swiss research facility, a Harvard professor, Robert Langdon, is summoned to identify the mysterious symbol seared onto the dead man's chest. His baffling conclusion: that it is the work of the Illuminati, a secret brotherhood presumed extinct for nearly four hundred years - reborn to continue their bitter vendetta against their most hated enemy, the Catholic church.In Rome, the college of cardinals assembles to elect a new pope. Yet somewhere within the walls of the Vatican, an unstoppable bomb of terrifying power relentlessly counts down to oblivion. While the minutes tick away, Langdon joins forces with Vittoria Vetra, a beautiful and mysterious Italian scientist, to decipher the labyrinthine trail of ancient symbols that snakes across Rome to the long-forgotten Illuminati lair - a secret refuge wherein lies the only hope for the Vatican.But, with each revelation comes another twist, another turn in the plot, which leaves Langdom and Vetra reeling and at the mercy of a seemingly invisible enemy...ANGELS & DEMONS is a breathtakingly brilliant thriller which catapults the reader through the antiquity of Rome, through sealed crypts, dangerous catacombs, deserted cathedrals and even the most secret vault on earth. As the prequel to Dan Brown's worldwide bestseller, The Da Vinci Code, it has the distinction of introducing his readers to Harvard symbologist, Robert Langdon. This exclusive edition allows the reader behind the scenes of the novel which now incorporates over 150 photographs and illustrations throughout the text showing the rich historical tapestry from which Dan Brown drew his inspiration. The visual sources which provide both the backdrop and the stimulus for the novel's action are revealed for the first time and uniquely complement the reading experience
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Deception Point
When a new NASA satellite detects evidence of an astonishingly rare object buried deep in the Arctic ice, the floundering space agency proclaims a much-needed victory?a victory that has profound implications for U.S. space policy and the impending presidential election.When a new NASA satellite detects evidence of an astonishingly rare object buried deep in the Arctic ice, the floundering space agency proclaims a much-needed victory?a victory that has profound implications for U.S. space policy and the impending presidential election. With the Oval Office in the balance, the President dispatches White House Intelligence analyst Rachel Sexton to the Arctic to verify the authenticity of the find. Accompanied by a team of experts, including the charismatic academic Michael Tolland, Rachel uncovers the unthinkable ? evidence of scientific trickery ? a bold deception that threatens to plunge the world into controversy. But before Rachel can make her findings known, she realises, perhaps too late, that such knowledge puts her and Tolland in deadly jeopardy. Fleeing for their lives in an environment as desolate as it is lethal, they possess only one hope for survival: to find out who is behind this masterful ploy. The truth, they will learn, is the most shocking deception of all?
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The Da Vinci Code
An ingenious code hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci A desperate race through the cathedrals and castles of Europe An astonishing truth concealed for centuries...revealed at lastHarvard professor Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call while on business in Paris: the elderly curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered inside the museum. Alongside the body, police have found a series of baffling codes. As Langdon and a gifted French cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, begin to sort through the bizarre riddles, they are stunned to find a trail that reveals a mystery stretching deep into the vault of history.But unless Langdon and Neveu can decipher the labyrinthine code and quickly assemble the pieces of the puzzle, a stunning historical truth will be lost forever...
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An Angel In His Arms
Sharon attributed tension between herself and her new boss to his not liking her. Then she realized it was because Dr Matthew Dempster liked her all too much. When she met his daughter, she discovered the reason for his reticence -- an all-consuming dedication to his child and his work. After the trauma in his past he'd shut everything else out, but maybe Sharon could persuade Matthew to let her into his life.
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Lucky In Love
Who was the parent, and who was the child? Michelle Lacey's mother had gone and attached herself to some mysterious "millionaire" who seemed all too interested in her family's financial affairs. Now it was up to ever-resourceful Michelle to undo the damage before her own heart became involved. Every instinct-except the most primal ones-warned Michelle to stay away from Jonathan Richfield, the sexy nephew of her mother's newfound "friend." Why, Jonathan even had the nerve to claim she was after his fortune! As if a sensible woman like Michelle would ever dream of succumbing to his bedroom eyes and whispered intentions. If only he would ask...
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The Reluctant Tycoon
Garde Chevenay finds his new employee very attractive-but he's reluctant to trust her. Until he can, he must resist her, no matter how tempted he is.... Sorrel James is also trying hard to resist the gorgeous tycoon; she knows getting involved with her boss would be foolish. Denying their attraction increases the sensual tension between them. But when Garde learns about Sorrel's past, will they still want to give in to their desires...?
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can'tmakeme Bride
Jenna Jean Anderson wasn't falling tug that "marry a nice doctor" routine. Dr. Stan Michaels was not husband material. She knew him when he was one of the bad boys in town, and Jenna prided herself on being very, very good. But that didn't mean she hadn't noticed his wickedly handsome grin, or the seductive gleam in his eyes .... Now that Jenna Jean was all grown up and gorgeous, Stan longed to get next to his childhood nemesis. But the determined doctor knew he wasn't dealing with a small-town princess anymore. 'Cause only a queen could bring this confirmed bachelor to his knees!
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Lovelines Forever Far
When Skye applies for a job as a nanny in England, it seems the perfect opportunity to travel the world with her boyfriend, Ben. By the time she gets the job it turns out to be an opportunity to get away from him. Eventually she settles down in London, but not before facing a few more dramas.
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Blame It On Cowboys
Entertaining the spinster aunt of his buddy's flighty fiancee is a chore for Jake Johnson. Except "Aunty" - E'izabeth Comstock - is actually a thirty-year-old knockout with long chestnut hair... and a body that would stop a stampede! Who could blame the footloose cowboy for trying to charm Lizzy into bed? What is it with cowboys? Elizabeth's niece is about to marry one - unless she can stop the wedding. Now Elizabeth is falling in love with lean, handsome Jake. Even Pookie, her Shih Tzu, is romping madly with the ranch hands. There's no denying cowboys have their appeal. But could a wild man like Jake be roped and tamed by one determined city woman?
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After Autumn
IT CAN'T BE TRUE! her friends said when they heard that beautiful Leara Vollers had been jilted. But it was true, and Leara couldn't wait to leave Houston and put the past behind her. When the chance came to run an art gallery in charming old Santa Fe, it seemed just what she needed, except for ore thing--she was irresistibly attracted to her new boss, Jordan Payne. Was Jordan really interested in her--or just using her to promote another woman's career? Could she let herself fall in love with him and risk being hurt a second time
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The Prodigal Wife
The last time Lainey saw Gabe Patton was five years ago -- as they were exchanging their marriage vows! It had been a dream wedding...until Lainey discovered that Gabe had only married her for convenience. She was left with no choice but to run away. Now Lainey has uncovered a secret, and she's shocked to realize that she might have misjudged her husband. She still loves Gabe, and hopes they might pick up where they left off -- on their wedding night! But how will Gabe react when his prodigal wife returns?