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When Poe Baxter decides to leave her job as an English professor and takes a position gathering rare folklore texts for her uncle, she doesn’t realize that she’ll be launched into a life-threatening world of danger, world travel, and even a bit of romance. Get the first three books in ACF Bookens’ new series now.
‘Wow! This just got under my skin from the start and I couldn't put it down… The creepy atmosphere and tension are built so gradually and so well that it literally has you looking over your shoulder the whole time!… I flew through it in a day and loved every second’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mila and her husband Ethan are on their way to her sister’s wedding at a luxurious ski resort. As they drive through the mountains, surrounded by snow covered forests, Mila feels like everything is finally going to plan. When the car engine suddenly stops and won’t start again. Stranded, with night closing in, they make their way on foot back to where they saw a sign for some cabins. When they finally reach them, they find the windows boarded up and the buildings in disrepair. They have the eerie sense they shouldn’t be there. With snow falling more heavily, they have no choice but to break into one to spend the night. In the morning when Mila wakes, Ethan is gone. Now she is all alone. Or is she? A totally gripping and spine-tingling psychological thriller with twists and turns that will leave you breathless. Fans of The Sanatorium, The Hunting Party and The Castaways will be completely hooked from the very first page until the final, shocking conclusion.Readers are totally gripped by The Resort: ‘This gripping, thrill-packed book was difficult to put down… Stayed up late last night reading because I just couldn't stop… A twisty and addictive, page-turning locked room mystery that will take your breath away!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A twisty and crazy ride that will have you at the edge of your seat the whole time. A definite must read’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow what a read – full of suspense… Creepy, look behind you stuff. Not to be read at home alone’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘There are many twists and turns and a surprising conclusion that you won’t see coming. 5 stars’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A full out creepy novel of mystery and intrigue… Red herrings abound… It is a page turner… Do not start this at night…’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Resort by Sarah Goodwin is a thrilling journey into the heart of domestic crime fiction. As one of the latest and best thrillers, it offers a chilling narrative filled with suspense and unexpected twists. This new novel is a must-read for fans of the genre. For fans of Freida Mcfadden (The Tenant), Kiersten Modglin (The Atonement), Valerie Keogh (The Wives), Sarah Pearse (The Wilds), and Ruth Ware (The Turn of the Key). HarperCollins 2023Zum Buch
The Redeemer's Coming A few days before Christmas Inspector Lestrade is asking Holmes for assistance in a strange murder case. The extremely challenging and downright dangerous investigation leads them to a catholic abbey in Middlesex, where evil strikes terror into people's hearts.Zum Buch
A quest for the truth becomes a race for survival in this pacy new crime novel from award-winning author Alan Carter. When Roz Chen's wife, Niamh, is killed in a hit-and-run on a lonely Tasmanian road, the grieving widow begins to wonder if Niamh's death was an accident after all. Meanwhile, SAS veteran Sam Willard is hoping for a fresh start with a job at a salmon farm. But as allegations of old war crimes surface and Sam is 'promoted' as a special operative against anti-salmon farm activists, he and Roz form an unlikely alliance. Forced to retreat into the unforgiving Tasmanian wilderness, Roz and Sam find themselves scrambling for the truth with murderous thugs on their trail. ‘Carter is a master of his craft’ Herald Sun ‘An extremely intelligent thriller’ The AU Review ‘An absolute stand-out’ Australian Crime Fiction ‘Accomplished and entertaining’ Sydney Morning HeraldZum Buch
"Deighton, Greene and John le Carré comprise the reigning triumvirate of fictional spymasters beside whom all others pale." —Seattle Times In 1963, Berlin is dark and dangerous. Len Deighton's skilled, jaded, anonymous hero of The IPCRESS File is now set to arrange the defection—and fake the death—of a leading Soviet scientist. "A ferociously cool fable" (New York Times) and one of the first novels written after the construction of the Berlin Wall, Funeral in Berlin revels in the fraught, chilling atmosphere of a divided city.Zum Buch
Jabez Wilson, a pawnbroker, consults Holmes about a job, gained only because of his red hair, which took him away from his shop for long periods each day; the job for to simply copy the Encyclopædia Britannica. After eight weeks, he was suddenly informed that the job ended. After some investigation at Wilson's shop, Holmes contacts a police inspector and the manager of a nearby bank. With Watson, they hide in the bank vault and catch two thieves who had dug a tunnel from the shop while Wilson was at the decoy copying job.Zum Buch
Delve into the cunning world of deception and deduction with Unnatural Death by Dorothy L. Sayers. This captivating audiobook brings to life one of Lord Peter Wimsey's most perplexing investigations—a case of death that appears natural, yet holds sinister undertones. When Lord Peter hears of an elderly woman's sudden death, dismissed by authorities as perfectly ordinary, his razor-sharp instincts detect something amiss. Teaming up with the ever-reliable Detective Inspector Parker and his clever secretary Miss Climpson, Lord Peter unravels a chilling scheme rooted in greed, manipulation, and hidden motives. As secrets come to light, Wimsey must race against time to prevent another murder and expose a ruthless culprit. Filled with Sayers' trademark wit, intricate plotting, and rich character development, Unnatural Death is a brilliant blend of psychological intrigue and classic detective work. Perfect for mystery enthusiasts, this audiobook offers a thrilling exploration of the darker corners of human nature while showcasing one of literature’s most beloved sleuths in action.Zum Buch
