Вручение 21 августа 2021 г.
Страна: США
Дата проведения: 21 августа 2021 г.
Лучший приключенческий боевик
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Richard Meredith
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Chase Brewer, a crewman on a commercial tuna seiner, barely escapes death after his boat and its crew are destroyed by el Hermandad—a sinister cartel hell-bent on eliminating all witnesses to its unique smuggling operation. After surviving an arduous voyage in a flimsy boat, he seeks answers and a little retribution. Hot on the trail for clues, Chase rescues Jonny LeBeau, a Louisiana shrimper forced into smuggling by the cartel but now on its hit list after skimming drugs. When the cartel realizes Chase survived and a witness is on the loose, both men are now in its crosshairs.
In a desperate gambit to bargain for their lives, Chase and Jonny hijack a narco-submarine with ten tons of cocaine. The secrecy of the cartel’s billion-dollar enterprise hinges on silencing this dubious pair of extortionists. Jonny, though, proves he’s as cunning as the cartel’s most savage sicario. But the cartel plays its trump card and Jonny faces the moral dilemma of his life—ditch Chase, the man who saved him from death, and escape with riches beyond his wildest dreams or lose it all and, maybe, his life to ransom Chase’s wife and children after they’re kidnapped by the cartel.
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Дж. Л. Делозье
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After witnessing a mob hit-gone-wrong, Frank Lambda, an inept superhero wannabe, goes on the run. Enter mystery woman Keira who claims to run a secret training program, turning cosplayers like Frank into real-life heroes. He smells a con but with nowhere to turn, he joins a mismatched troupe of bumblers and travels to the promised land: Las Vegas, Sin City USA. Against the backdrop of a thousand spandex-clad cosplayers, Keira's true agenda-to steal millions from her mobster brother-is exposed. With their lives, and a fortune, at stake, Frank and his band of misfits learn how to right wrongs and show the world and themselves the real meaning of heroism.
Лучший уютный детектив
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Becki Willis
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It’s summertime in Texas, when temperatures—and tempers—soar.
A mysterious woman moves to The Sisters, and the tongues start wagging. Who is this Rose Belvedere? Why did she move here, of all places? Was that a body the movers stuffed into the van?
Calls flood into the police department, but without probable cause, Chief Brash deCordova can’t do much more than make an inquiry. When Madison (dead-body magnet that she is) stumbles upon a gruesome discovery, all that changes. Now there’s a body and probable cause, but no suspect. Even the newcomer has a solid alibi. Will the husband and wife duo uncover the truth before the killer strikes again?
Saving up to buy his first truck, sixteen-year-old Blake has a summer job at Marvin Gardens. He’s prepared for hard work and long hours, but he isn’t prepared for a mystery of his own. Recruiting help from his sisters, the teenagers may just form a junior division of would-be sleuths for In a Pinch Professional Services.
The heat is on for another great adventure in The Sisters!
Book Ten in the best-selling The Sisters, Texas Mystery Series.
Лучший исторический роман
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Susie Helme
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Winner of the 2021 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical
Set against a background of the Jewish Revolt against Rome of 66-70CE, this historical fiction novel tells the story of Sophia, a Babylonian Jew who learns ancient languages at the royal archives of the Parthians and secretly studies the magic on cuneiform tablets. She runs away from home, joining a Nabataean incense caravan, studies with the Essenes on the Dead Sea and joins with the militants of Qumran. As the Zealots battle to defend Jerusalem against Titus, she falls in love with a Greek freedman, Athanasios, a comrade in arms. Jews and Christians briefly unite with Samaritans and the People of the Land. But revolutionary Jerusalem is not the paradise of which they had dreamed, and messiahs may prove false. After the devastating defeat, Sophia flees to Alexandria, where she founds an academy for women scholars. These are her memoirs, addressed to her ‘disciples’, to whom she recounts her experiences, expounds her ‘wisdom’ and details her magical recipes. The novel reflects meticulous research on early Christianity, Jewish history and the history of magic, also weaving in fanciful material from Christian and Jewish lore.
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Брюс Роберт Коффин
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The latest gripping installment of the award-winning, #1 bestselling Detective Byron mystery series: a grisly crime captivates Portland, sending John Byron and his team on a wild chase to catch the killer before it’s too late
“These books are absolutely superb, beautifully plotted. I can’t recommend them highly enough.” —Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling co-author of the Pendergast series
Amid the dog days of summer, Detective Sergeant John Byron is called to the scene of a horrific crime: a young woman’s body, dismembered and left in an abandoned Portland lumber yard. The killing shares striking similarities with a spate of murders committed in Boston by a serial killer known only as the Horseman.
As Byron’s team investigates the case, they quickly push up against powerful forces in town. But Byron will stop at nothing to find the truth, not when there is a killer on the loose and everyone is a suspect. Has the Horseman expanded his killing field? Is this the work of an ingenious copycat—or is nothing what it seems? One thing is certain: Byron must uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
Лучшая книга для подростков и молодёжи
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Matthew John Meagher
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Ashton is a broken down town, in Powder Valley somewhere in the Rocky Mountains and is trying to survive gentrification from its wealthier neighbor Cherry Ridge. It's nearly conceding its territory, but their teenage leaders, Irish, Jester, along with Quartermates Benny, Curly, Twitch and Mars stand in the way.
Ashton High is the pride of the town and has a cruel but glory-filled history of being past champions of The Powder Match, against the Cherries.
The Cherries, led by Sonny Gatson, live a life opposite to the kids of Ashton High and he will do anything to keep it that way.
Rose, a mysterious new resident, arrives with a plan to carry the Ashes to prominence that involves an Olympic level snowboarder, Christmas Daye.
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Benny Sims
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You can't see the world in black and white until you eliminate the gray.
Weeks away from a national presidential election, politicians, voters, and the news media are divided along ideological lines. The division becomes even deeper when members of the conservative media are being assassinated by a hidden killer. It’s up to veteran FBI agent Bodie Anderson to find him and bring him to justice.
After a successful 25-year career, Bodie is bone-weary and ready to retire, but the memory of a horrible tragedy from his past keeps him going.
He soon discovers he’s matching wits with a hired assassin who is equally as smart, and who shares a similar history. As the body count rises, with the future of the country at stake, Bodie finds himself in a race against time to catch the killer, before a final, deadly showdown pushes him to his physical and mental limits.
Лучшая научная фантастика/Фэнтези
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Cody Schlegel
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Greek mythology's greatest adventure collides with classic fairy tales in this gritty retelling of Homer's epic.
After a decade of wrongful imprisonment following his heroics in the Trojan War, King Otis Seehus must overcome a series of treacherous obstacles to return home to his wife and son.
Otis's son, Mac, is nearing adulthood. Having never met his father, and despite rumors of Otis's demise, Mac arranges for a ship and crew. Led by a wise, magical man named Jinni and a ragtag group of sailors who call themselves "Lost Boys," the sheltered prince sets sail to find his long-lost father.
The result is a mash-up of fantastical proportions, filled with twists, turns, and nostalgia, as "once upon a time" provides the framework for reimagining one man's journey to reunite with his family and reclaim his kingdom.
Лучший сборник рассказов / Антология
Лучший сверхъестественный роман
Лучший саспенс
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J. Robert Kinney
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An anarchist terrorist organization forged in old Russia, but with a modernized ideology and new world order aspirations, has burst onto the scene with attacks around the world, revealing connections in high places. Those in the intelligence community don't know who to trust, as some of their own were unveiled as sympathizers. Franklin Holt, a former mobster hoping for redemption, but grieving and craving revenge for his ex-wife's murder, joins two federal agents and a tech guru/hacker in an attempt to track down those leading the organization. But setbacks hit hard, as a new assault on an summit in Budapest leaves many world experts dead and others on the run. A cat-and-mouse chase ensues across Europe, Washington DC, and the South Dakota Badlands as Franklin and the team unravel the conspiracy, discover shocking twists, and pursue justice. Their lives, and Franklin's soul, may hang in the balance.
“In Ring of Conspiracy, J. Robert Kinney ratchets up the suspense and intrigue to a new level. Fans of Splintered State won’t be disappointed by the next challenge faced by former mobster turned good guy, Franklin Holt. Set aside plenty of time. Once you start Ring of Conspiracy you won’t want to take a break.”- Robert Whitlow, Best-Selling Author of Chosen People
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R. Weir
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Two teenage siblings in peril.
A mysterious group with an agenda to abduct them.
The mother Paige Hawkins reaching into her past seeking divine intervention.
The call going out to former US Marshal, Hunter Divine. An erstwhile lover who broke Paige’s heart. A man whose current existence is leaping from job to job and bed to bed. Hunter taking the case hoping for salvation in his futile life.
Can Hunter and his team prevent the kidnapping by an enemy with vast resources? The foe’s endgame to leverage these kids for their own vengeful desires. Hunter and his team toeing the line between virtue and vile. Drawing on wit, brawn, halos and pitchforks the ‘Divine Devils’ will scorch the earth to protect these kids. Even if it costs them…their eternal souls!
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Sandy Rosenthal
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Words Whispered in Water tells the story about how a solitary woman discovered a federal scandal, exposed it, and proceeded to alter the recording of history! Some more points about Words Whispered in Water: Literally a David and Goliath story – the author weighs 104 pounds.Explores the dark underbelly of our country and societyReaders will learn that they, too, have the power to change the world around them. They will understand that celebrity status is not a required key to success when they discover that Rosenthal was born profoundly deaf, which, in turn, affected her speech and ability to communicate. Still she prevailed. Additionally, Words Whispered in Water contains a “How To” chapter where readers will learn how to create and lead a grassroots campaign. The chapter is chock full of tools, tips and tricks for driving a mission to fruition.
