Verlag: Morellini Editore
Fifteen crime stories set on or nearby the beautiful Lake Maggiore and Lake d'Orta. The backdrop for these stories are Stresa, Levo, Belgirate, Santa Caterina del Sasso, Luino, Maccagno, Sesto Calende, Brissago, Mergozzo, Orta and Pettenasco. Fifteen authors with different styles and united by a love of the lakes and a passion for writing.
William Evans Burton was born in London on the 24th September 1804. Initially set for a career in the church he attended St. Paul's School in London. At 18, after the death of his father, he took charge of the family printing concern. He established a monthly magazine, which although a failure, brought him several theatrical acquaintances which then lured him towards the stage. For several years he acted in low comedies around the provinces before debuting, to good notices, in London. In 1833 his own play ‘Ellen Wareham’, was, somewhat unusually put on at five different theatres on the same evening. In 1834 his marriage of 10 years failed and he decided to relocate, by himself, to America. He soon leased a theatre, which he renamed ‘Burton’s Theatre’, in New York. Three years later he established, with Edgar Allan Poe as its editor, the Gentleman’s Magazine in Philadelphia and wrote one of the earliest detective stories for it; ‘The Secret Cell’. He and Poe had a difficult relationship, added to which Burton was frequently away in acting roles in other cities. By 1840 he had fired Poe and then sold the magazine to finance renovation work on his theatre, which some time later failed. Burton spend much of his remaining years editing magazines and writing books. William E Burton died on the 10th February 1860 in New York City. He left his fortune, among which was a library of over 100,000 books, to charity. His separated wife from decades earlier challenged the will and created legal history in eventually gaining ownership of the estate.Zum Buch
This audio is narrated by a human - Chris Abernathy, SAG/AFTRA. It is most assuredly not AI narrated. Ian and Jenny Bragg are rich, but they’re nothing like members of the billionaire’s club. They answer to a higher authority. Governments fear them while wanting their influence. Billionaires are rich enough to avoid public scrutiny. They only appear when they want, in the way they want. Essoe Cavindish is the billionaire playboy that romance stories love to portray. He has a dark secret, even though it’s public, but no one talks about it. He destroys the lives of young women who wander into his inner circle. This time, he’s ruined the wrong life, and a group of parents take justice into their own hands. After failing to kill him themselves, they contract with the professionals at The Peace Archive.Zum Buch
This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What the House Keeps is a literary supernatural novel that explores how memory inhabits places, bodies, and the spaces between them. Seeking isolation, writer Mara Quinn arrives at Greyhaven Hall, a decaying manor above a restless sea. There, she discovers a strange seam beneath her skin—a living map that awakens memories not her own. As the house begins to whisper and the town reveals its dependence on memory bound to flesh, Mara is drawn into an ancient system designed to preserve the past at any cost. Guided by a physician who has survived the town’s rituals before, Mara descends into a hidden archive beneath the manor, where names, bodies, and memories are bound together in a living ledger. But memory does not yield easily. As rituals begin and consequences mount, Mara must choose whether to preserve a town that feeds on its people—or break the cycle and risk erasing everything that remains. A haunting, atmospheric novel for readers who love literary horror, psychological suspense, and gothic storytelling.Zum Buch
This issue contains "The Dark Side of Antri" by Sewell Peaslea Wright, "The Sunken Empire" by H. Thompson Rich, "The Gate to Xoran" by Hal K. Wells, "The Eye of Allah" by C. D. Willard, "The Fifth-Dimension Catapult" by Murray Leinster, and "The Pirate Planet[' by Charles W. Diffin. - Summary by Bill BoerstZum Buch
THE TOP 10 BESTSELLER, an addictively gripping psychological thriller by Alison Stockham You want your sister to have all her heart desires. But - what if she wants your children? Maggie has everything her sister Rose always wanted. A handsome husband and two adorable children, Emily and Elliot. But what Rose doesn’t see is that Maggie is struggling. Every day is a fog of sleep loss and mess made by two tiny children. Left alone in her distress by husband Stephen, Maggie drifts ever closer to the edge. When Maggie finally cracks, walking out one day and not returning, Rose is right there to step into the breach . . . You trust your sister to look after your children. But should you? A page-turning thriller to keep you guessing, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng. Readers are loving The Cuckoo Sister: ‘It begins with a visceral shock and evolves through unexpected twists and turns to a deeply felt and satisfying conclusion’ Greg Mosse, author of The Coming Darkness 'This was a beautifully written debut that handles a difficult subject matter with a delicacy that makes me excited to read whatever Alison Stockham writes next' Stacy Thomas, author of The Revels ‘This book comes with a killer hook… Sibling relationships, post-natal depression, marriages with cracks that turn into fissures and the nature of friendship are all explored via a pacy storyline’ Jo Leevers, author of Tell Me How It Ends 'Stormed through The Cuckoo Sister by Alison Stockham... A fascinating premise and she handles it admirably, with nuance and compassion' Laura Pearson, author of I Wanted You To Know, Missing Pieces & Nobody’s Wife 'Beautifully poignant and utterly compelling' Alex Stone, author of The Perfect Daughter and The Other Girlfriend 'An emotional and relatable story' Louise Douglas, author of The Room in the Attic and The Lost Notebook 'Such a clever and engaging book with a late twist that I absolutely did not predict' Beth Miller, author of The Missing Letters of Mrs Bright & The Woman Who Came Back To Life 'A brilliant concept delivered with real emotional depth and clout. I felt for each and every character in this story of family, guilt and deepest desires' Gytha Lodge, author of Little Sister, Lie Beside Me, Watching From The Dark & She Lies in Wait 'An emotional read that pulls you in all directions. I was completely absorbed from the first page' Gemma Rogers 'I devoured The Cuckoo Sister in a day... Cleverly written, emotionally and psychologically complex. It’s a brilliant intense read' Elspells ‘Beautifully written, interesting & completely gripping . . . This is definitely one that would be perfect for book clubs’ Little Miss Book Lover 87Zum Buch
Two decades. One name. Zero forgiveness. On December 2nd, 2001, a Palestinian suicide bomber kills a young bride in Haifa. On March 11th, 2004, 193 souls are lost in the Madrid train bombings—including the fiancée of a Scottish SAS Sergeant Major. Two tragedies. One connection: Iranian extremist Mohammad Al-Qaedi. Twenty years later, ex-CIA black ops sniper Michael Wolfe and SAS veteran Ian McGill uncover the truth during a covert mission inside Iran. The man responsible for the losses of their loved ones is alive—and planning his deadliest attack yet. As Parliament and Big Ben become Al-Qaedi's next target, Wolfe is sent to London to assist MI6. What begins as counter-terrorism becomes personal. Because this time . . . it's payback. A Matter of Payback is an explosive, emotionally charged international thriller filled with personal vendettas, espionage, and the cold precision of a man with nothing left to lose.Zum Buch
