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Young Lady, abandoned by her father, she was forced into the world of crime and she became the mother of all crimes. Her deceptive and innocent favce led her to an unsuspecting rich man whom she assumed to be her father. Did she get the revenge she wanted? At what cost? Fiction setting : Nigeria.
"I have never been more myself than when I was someone else." In The Confessions of Arsène Lupin, the "Gentleman Burglar" becomes his own biographer. This collection of nine thrilling stories takes readers behind the scenes of Lupin's most celebrated ruses. From the mysterious "Sign of the Shadow" to the high-stakes drama of "The Invisible Prisoner," Lupin recounts his adventures with a mixture of wit, arrogance, and surprising sentimentality. We see him not just as a criminal mastermind, but as a man who values honor, rescues the innocent, and treats every heist as a work of fine art. A Deeper Look at the Legend: These stories provide a rare look into Lupin's moral code and his past. Whether he is returning a stolen heirloom to a family in need or outmaneuvering his lifelong rival, Inspector Ganimard, Lupin reveals the motivations that drive his life of crime. It is in these "confidences" that we learn what truly makes a gentleman thief tick. Masterful Short-Form Mystery: Leblanc is at the height of his powers here, crafting tight, fast-paced narratives filled with secret codes, hidden trapdoors, and brilliant deductive reasoning. Each story is a self-contained puzzle that invites the reader to try and outguess the master before the final reveal. Why It Is a Must-Read: For fans of the Netflix series or classic mystery enthusiasts, this book is essential. It serves as the perfect entry point for newcomers and a deep dive for longtime fans into the psychology of a character who remains as charming and mysterious today as he was over a century ago. Hear the truth from the master himself. Purchase "The Confessions of Arsène Lupin" today.Voir livre
Book 6: Lovely Lethal Gardens Riches to rags. ... Controlling to chaos. ... But murder ... not this time! One night 10 years ago, 8-year-old Crystal, vanished from her bed in her parents’ house, the only clue a footprint in the flowerbed below the girl’s window. Now that footprint’s reappeared, this time at the scene of another crime, and Doreen is under strict orders not to stick her nose into Corporal Mack Moreau’s new investigation. But while Mack is busy with the new case, Doreen figures it can’t hurt if she just takes a quick look at the old one. Her house is empty, her antiques removed, and she has time on her hands. She’s finished working on Penny’s garden and needs a new project to keep her busy – and allow her to avoid the heavy work waiting in her own garden. And with the help of her assistants, Thaddeus the parrot, Goliath the Maine Coon, and Mugs the Basset, soon Doreen is busy navigating the world of pawn shops and blackmail as she looks for clues as to what happened to the girl stolen from her bedroom so many years ago. Surely, it’s not her fault when her case butts up against the new one – is it?Voir livre
Nineteen year old William Martin is on death row in the Ohio State Penitentiary for a double homicide. Musically talented, but socially inept, he remains supported by two strong women, his mother, Susan, and his childhood nanny, Sally Miller, who are convinced there has been a miscarriage of justice. Their trust in William leads to complications which threaten not only his chance of an appeal but also their own freedom. This is a story of the strong bond between mother and son, whose relationship contrasts starkly with that of William and his proud and arrogant father. Jealous of his son's musical talent, he is equally jealous of his wife's success. It is against this background that William's world crumbles when he is charged and convicted of murder.Voir livre
⭐The new breathtaking suspense from the bestselling, Richard and Judy pick author⭐ Praise for Debbie Howells: ‘A terrific talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions’ Peter James Never rely on the kindness of strangers… You trust me with your home, yet we’ve never met. While you’re away, I tend to your French chateau. Or so you believe. But behind your back I immerse myself in your life of luxury – sipping your wine, lounging by your pool, wearing your designer clothes. And now I’m addicted to the high life, I can’t let it go. It’s simply to die for… An unputdownable thriller about secret, lies and deadly obsession. Perfect for fans of Claire McGowan, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena.Readers are GRIPPED by Debbie Howells and The House Sitter: ‘I feel like I ran a mile … this book had suspense, intrigue, action, murder, a great whodunit and mind blowing twists!’’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A terrific talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions’ Peter James ‘Wow! What a rush. A fast paced and twisted whodunit. I was kept guessing until the end.’ More twists than your local theme park rollercoaster!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was completely immersed for the entire time and couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. A superb thriller’ B.P. Walter ‘So creepy and really makes your skin tingle .. I flew through it in a day/night. A must read!’ Netgalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Sharply written with characters that keep you guessing until the very last page, this story holds you tight and then drops you like a stone’ Liz Nugent ‘So creepy and really makes your skin tingle .. I flew through it in a day/night. A must read!’ Netgalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Debbie Howells, a top name in the world of thrillers, brings us a new tale of crime set in holiday homes. This latest work from the Sunday Times bestselling author is a chilling exploration of domestic life. For fans of Lisa Jewell (None of This is True), B. A. Paris (The Prisoner), Tm Logan (The Daughter), Andrea Mara (No One Saw a Thing), and Gillian Mcallister (Wrong Place Wrong Time). HarperCollins 2023Voir livre
Welcome to Hannigan’s. We hope you enjoy the fright.... A mysterious package reveals a deadly secret lurking in a couple’s new home. Feline fury is unleashed with deadly consequences when a burglary goes wrong. And detectives come face to face with the supernatural when their suspect reveals his power to summon a demon.... It’s last call at Hannigan’s, a cozy little tavern with a sinister past. Locals whisper tales of ghosts and ghouls around a roaring fire. And you never know just who—or what—will stop by for a drink. A skeletal hand reaches across the bar to pour another pint. A drunken patron flashes you a toothy grin from the shadows. Rotting bandages dangle from the chair next to you as the fetid stench of death fills the air. Prepare to have your senses tested and your sanity questioned as you immerse yourself in the twisted tales that haunt the patrons of Hannigan's. Enter if you dare, for the night is long. And the terror, everlasting. Step into the eerie world of Scare Street, where supernatural horror and suspense await you at every turn. Our collection of ghost stories, urban legends, and haunted house stories offer the perfect mix of scary and spooky tales. Whether it's a creepy campfire classic, short horror stories, or unsettling creepypasta, our tales are crafted to bring thrills and chills that will keep you hooked.Voir livre
Two steamy, emotional Romantic Thrillers from New York Times bestselling author Toni Anderson. A volcanologist accused of murder calls the one man she can’t forget—a by-the-book FBI negotiator who once broke her heart. A white-hat hacker haunted by her past must join forces with a Hostage Rescue Team operator determined to stop a sadistic killer who auctions death on the dark web. In COLD AS ICE and COLD SILENCE, danger and desire collide in the frozen reaches of Alaska and the shadows of cyberspace. Anderson’s characters—brilliant, wounded, and brave—face down serial killers, secrets, and their own broken hearts in stories packed with explosive action, emotional depth, and red-hot chemistry. Tropes you’ll love: Second Chance Romance Protector Hero Forced Proximity Danger & Desire Woman in Peril Tortured Heroine Law Enforcement Partners Happily Ever After Read more: In COLD AS ICE, volcanologist Darby O’Roarke wakes up next to a dead man in a remote Alaskan town—with no memory of the night before. Desperate, she calls FBI Supervisory Special Agent Eban Winters, the man who once rescued her from a kidnapper and then broke her heart. When evidence ties Darby to a string of brutal killings, Eban must protect her while racing to unmask a serial killer. In the wilds of Alaska, passion burns hotter than fire and colder than ice. In COLD SILENCE, FBI Hostage Rescue Team member Shane Livingstone is sidelined after a disastrous operation, but he refuses to stop hunting a serial killer broadcasting his crimes on the dark web. To catch him, he needs help from Yael Brooks, a brilliant hacker with secrets of her own. As the digital trail turns personal, Shane and Yael are pulled into a web of obsession and danger—where the killer knows exactly who they are and plans to make them his next victims.Voir livre
