Verlag: Booklassic
The following pages narrate a story of detective experience, which, in many respects, is alike peculiar and interesting, and one which evinces in a marked degree the correctness of one of the cardinal principles of my detective system, viz.: "That crime can and must be detected by the pure and honest heart obtaining a controlling power over that of the criminal."
With the Beauty Killer Gretchen Lowell locked away behind bars once again, Archie Sheridan—a Portland police detective and nearly one of her victims—can finally rest a little easier. Meanwhile, the rest of the city of Portland is in crisis. Heavy rains have flooded the Willamette River, and several people have drowned in the quickly rising waters. Or at least that's what they thought until the medical examiner discovers that the latest victim didn't drown: She was poisoned before she went into the water. Soon after, three of those drownings are also proven to be murders. Portland has a new serial killer on its hands, and Archie and his task force have a new case. Reporter Susan Ward is chasing this story of a new serial killer with gusto, but she's also got another lead to follow for an entirely separate mystery: The flooding has unearthed a skeleton, a man who might have died more than sixty years ago, the last time Portland flooded this badly, when the water washed away an entire neighborhood and killed at least fifteen people. With Archie following the bizarre trail of evidence and evil deeds to catch a killer and possibly regain his life, and Susan Ward close behind, Chelsea Cain—one of today's most talented suspense writers—launches another installment of her bestselling series with an electric thriller.A Macmillan Audio production.Zum Buch
Who knows what dark secrets hide in the southern wiregrass . . .After seven long years in prison, Colt Hudson is finally returning to Blake County, Georgia. But in his hometown, he's treated like just another criminal—with good reason. The scion of a tight-knit southern clan, Colt's family is deeply involved in one of the most dangerous meth operations in Georgia. An organized drug ring that authorities have worked for years to break up.Colt's early release from prison comes with strings attached—a deal with narcotics squad commander Tim Dawson, who wants information that could help bust the family business. But when the drug agent who put Colt away seven years ago turns up dead, a dangerous conspiracy begins to unravel.Tenacious lawyer Maggie Reynolds finds herself drawn into the case as she uncovers a shocking cover-up by the Sheriff's office. As she navigates a labyrinth of deceit and corruption, Maggie must fight to uncover the truth . . . even if it means putting her own life on the line.Contains mature themes.Zum Buch
If you were going to die, who would you kill? A hard-nosed former Marine/retired cop has a terminal prognosis. When a local priest is accused of molesting kids, he hears the calling of another mission and enlists a coterie of like-minded patients to seek his own brand of vigilante justice. Tommy Borata has cancer. He realizes he can kill without consequences, and he’s got a list. A pedophile priest, a corrupt cop, a fascist political candidate. The hardest battles, the ones he hadn’t counted on, are in his own home: an alcoholic, unfaithful wife and bringing himself to accept his son’s sexuality. Tommy befriends Moses, a black ex-con. As both seek redemption for their past misdeeds, with nothing to lose, they set their sights on Father Tarat. Will his fight against evil and his own internal demons come too close to home? ★★★★★ "I could.not.put.it.down!" ★★★★★ "This book was dark, gritty and badass." ★★★★★ "The storyline really held my attention, I really had a hard time taking a break." ★★★★★ "Really enjoyed the book, a great read. I was so interested in what was going to happen next." ★★★★★ "A dark story about crime and those who commit it." ★★★★★ "This is a hard story but it is well worth the journey." ★★★★★ "I have to give five stars as this book had me hooked from the beginning...read well into the night till it finished." ★★★★★ "Could not put it down at all. Everything about it pulled me in and I hated to see it end." ★★★★★ "Loved everything about this book!" ★★★★ "It may be wrong but you are cheering for them." ★★★★ "A spellbinding tale that leaves the reader answering many thought-provoking questions." ★★★★ "The story is a work of humanity linked with vengeance and it works well." ★★★★ "If I had known how much I would like the protagonist, I would have bought the three book set. I suggest you do so."Zum Buch
Métis journalist Leo Desroches has just been released from jail. Fortunately for him, he is re-hired at the paper to write a popular column about crime. It’s summer; the city is hot and buzzing with mosquitoes, and it’s on track for a record number of homicides. Called to the scene of an apparent overdose of a young Native man in the inner city, Leo witnesses some rocks falling out of the body bag, and he picks them up. At first he believes they are crack cocaine but discovers that the rocks are really rough diamonds. As he digs deeper into the story, he finds that the victim was a highly trained mudlogger at one of the new diamond mines in Canada’s High Arctic. Leo gets dragged into a deadly conflict between the mining companies and a murderous Native street gang, who are fighting for control of the development of another diamond mine. Caught in the middle of this billion-dollar conflict, Leo is also battling his own demons and fears. Will he get out of this struggle alive?Zum Buch
Natalie Sinclair has dedicated her life to animal rescue. From lost dogs and cats to lab rabbits and pigs, Nat and her team of volunteers at All Creatures Great and Small will do almost anything to keep animals out of harm's way. When a freak accident results in the death of her beloved horse, and the man responsible ends up murdered, Nat is a natural suspect. Worse, she has caught the attention of the dead man's brother, whose wealth and unsavory connections run deep, including a link to a dangerous ring of criminals trafficking in wild animals.Suddenly, Nat's problems are much greater than breaking up lab tests on animals or finding her own missing dog. To clear her name, she's going to have to take risks she's never taken before and confront people she'd much rather avoid—including those closest to her. As her professional and personal life crumbles around her, and the stakes surrounding the murder become more and more dangerous, Nat will have to act with extreme daring or else she, not the animals, will be the one in need of rescue.Zum Buch
