Editorial: BookRix
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.
In fifties Northumberland - a time and place where tradition and progress are about to collide head-on - a young restorer of art is engaged to rescue some neglected paintings. Arriving on a tide of anticipation, the enchanting young painter brings a breath of very fresh air into the dusty midst of the Chevening family, quickening pulses, challenging the old order and, as she uncovers an infamous art fraud, muddying still waters. Anya Paris is an intriguing tale of mystery, love and the bringing to light of long-forgotten secrets.Ver libro
When Julia Verinder receives a brilliant yellow diamond for her birthday, little does she know that her and her family will soon become caught up in a mystery spanning from the temples of India to the country homes of England.Ver libro
This was supposed to be nothing more than a game, one where the odds were completely stacked in my favor—but it all went awry. Losing Raven again hurt much worse than before—because there is no coming back from this. Now, I'm a man bent on avenging what I’ve lost. But one thing will always remain the same: she was mine. But there's something I don't know: nothing is as it seems. Devious Heir is the final book in a dark college romance trilogy that has enemies-to-lovers themes. This book may not be suitable for all listeners due to dubious situations that might be triggering.Ver libro
1950, New York. Viviana Valentine—Girl Friday turned partner to New York’s top investigator, Tommy Fortuna—is drawn into a sordid new case when Buster Beacon, a wealthy man of science, beckons them to a party at his mansion north of the city. There, Buster entertains blue-blooded friends as well as investors keen to make a dollar on the many advancements made in his home laboratory, but he’s been hearing strange noises in the night coming from his expansive estate, and he doesn’t know who to trust. Once Viviana and Tommy arrive, the party is snowed in. And suddenly, there is a dead body and nowhere to hide. Who killed the disguised federal agent in their midst? And how have details from the top-secret lab become public? Once chomping at the bit to be brought into this mysterious life, Viviana wonders if she’s ready for the risks that come with the territory—risks that rise treacherously high as the killer targets the next victim. Set in the gritty noir world of 1950s New York City, Emily J. Edwards’s Viviana Valentine Goes Up the River packs all the elements mystery fans love: an irresistibly clever protagonist, a posh cast of heroes and villains, and a murder case that could defy even the most seasoned investigator.Ver libro
He defends monsters for a living. What no one knows is—he might be the worst one of all. Brock Larson is a successful criminal defense lawyer. Wealthy, charming, and ruthless in the courtroom, he has a long list of victories—and a darker list of secrets. Behind closed doors, he preys on the vulnerable women who come to him for help, twisting their desperation into his private playground. But when Brock targets the wrong woman, he attracts the attention of someone far more dangerous than any judge or jury. Someone who doesn’t want justice. Someone who wants revenge. As Brock’s carefully crafted life unravels, he finds himself hunted, humiliated, and stripped of the very power he’s always used as a weapon. But the deeper he’s pulled into the mind games of his tormentor, the more he realizes: this isn’t just payback—it’s a trap. And he might not make it out alive. A dark and gripping psychological thriller about power, punishment, and the price of secrets, perfect for fans of You, Behind Closed Doors, and Gone Girl.Ver libro
Detective Inspector Tom Mariner goes to the beautiful Welsh countryside to recover. But he finds himself caught up in a murder investigation . . . and he's the prime suspect. Grieving the death of his former lover, all Mariner wants is some peace and quiet. But his walking holiday is ruined by the discovery of a body in the woods. The remote stone farmhouses of this beautiful valley hide many buried secrets. As more bodies are discovered, can Mariner clear his name and avoid becoming the next victim? Discover an absorbing crime mystery with an action-packed conclusion. Perfect for fans of Peter James, Ian Rankin, and Peter Robinson.Ver libro
