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1) Simply lies
Author
Language
English
Description
"Two women--a former detective and a dangerous con artist--go head-to-head in a twisting game of cat and mouse"--
Author
Series
A Hester Thursby mystery volume 1
Publisher
Kensington Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First Kensington hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 343 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
In a brilliantly twisted debut set among Boston's elite, Edwin Hill introduces unforgettable sleuth Hester Thursby-and a missing persons case that uncovers a trail of vicious murder . . .
Harvard librarian Hester Thursby knows that even in the digital age, people still need help finding things. Using her research skills, Hester runs a side business tracking down the lost. Usually, she's hired to find long-ago prom dates or to reunite adopted children...
4) Simply lies
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Two women--a former detective and a dangerous con artist--go head-to-head in a twisting game of cat and mouse"--
5) Road dogs
Author
Publisher
Willaim Morrow
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
262 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
7) Razor girl
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First United States edition.
Language
English
Description
"When Lane Coolman's car is bashed from behind on the road to the Florida Keys, what appears to be an innocent accident is anything but (this is Hiaasen!). Behind the wheel of the offending car is Merry Mansfield--the eponymous Razor Girl--so named for her unique, eye-popping addition to what might be an otherwise unexciting scam. But, of course--this is Hiaasen!--the scam is only the very beginning of a situation that's going to spiral crazily out...
Author
Series
A Stone Barrington Novel volume 19
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
290 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
11) The scam
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
While investigating casino magnate Evan Trace, con man Nicolas Fox and FBI agent Kate O'Hare go undercover as high-stakes gamblers in an attempt to stop Trace's money laundering operation.
12) The ultimatum
Author
Series
Publisher
MIRA
Physical Desc
330 pages ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Thief. Manipulator. Con artist. Call it what you will—Bianca St. Ives is the best in the business. Growing up, Bianca St. Ives knew she was different from all her friends. Instead of playing hopscotch or combing her dolls' hair, she studied martial arts with sensei masters and dismantled explosives with special-ops retirees. Her father prepped her well to carry on the family business. Now a striking beauty with fierce skills, the prodigy has surpassed...
13) Lucky
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Canada
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
234 pages ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
When talented grifter Lucky Armstrong discovers that a lottery ticket she bought on a whim is worth millions, she must find a way to cash in the winning ticket without the police arresting her for her past crimes.
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
Large print edition.
Physical Desc
351 pages ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
From bestselling author Lori Copeland (more than 3 million books in print) comes the inspiring sequel to Sisters of Mercy Flats.
The three wily and beautiful McDougal sisters can swindle a man faster than it takes to lasso a calf. But their luck is running out, and they're about to be hauled off to jail. When the wagon carrying them falls under attack, each sister is picked up by a different man.
Anne-Marie, the middle sister, is saved by Creed Walker,...
15) Stone cold fox
Author
Publisher
Berkley
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
357 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"A compelling debut novel about an ambitious woman who, after a lifetime of conning alongside her mother, wants to leave her dark past behind and marry the heir to one of the country's wealthiest families. Like any enterprising woman, Bea knows what she's worth and is determined to get all she deserves-it just so happens that what she deserves is to marry rich. After a lifetime of forced instruction in the art of swindling men by her mother, Bea wants...
16) City of secrets
Author
Series
A counterfeit lady novel volume 2
Publisher
Berkley Prime Crime
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
310 pages ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"An exciting new book in the series featuring woman-on-the-run Elizabeth Miles--from the beloved national bestselling author of the Gaslight Mysteries. Con artist Elizabeth Miles has determined that Society is the biggest con of all. So far, Elizabeth's only real social success has been with Priscilla Knight. Priscilla is a dedicated suffragist who was recently widowed for the second time in her young life. Her beloved first husband, DeForrest Jenks,...
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
1996
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
When an old lady swindles him out of his magic dreidels, Jacob tries to get them back in time for the family's Hanukkah celebration.
18) White Cat
Author
Series
The Curse Workers volume 1
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 11
Physical Desc
310 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
When Cassel Sharpe discovers that his older brothers have used him to carry out their criminal schemes and then stolen his memories, he figures out a way to turn their evil machinations against them.
Author
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
240 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Marsha Sprinkle: Suitcase thief. Scammer. Master of disguise. Dogs and children hate her. Her own family wants her dead. She’s smart, she’s desperate, she’s disturbed, and she’s on the run with a big chip on her shoulder. They call her "Liarmouth"—until one insane man makes her tell the truth.
20) Unplugged
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
As the son of the world's most famous tech billionaire, spoiled Jett Baranov has always gotten what he wanted. So when his father's private jet drops him in the middle of a place called the Oasis, Jett can't believe it. He's forced to hand over his cell phone, eat grainy veggie patties, and participate in wholesome activities with the other kids whom he has absolutely no interest in hanging out with.
As the weeks go on, Jett starts to get used to...