Maison d'édition: Black Cat Weekly
After breaking the news to a lonely heart client that he’s the victim of a catfishing scheme, private eye Andy Hayes must act fast when additional victims of the same fraud show up armed, angry, and demanding retribution.
What if murder is in your blood? The new dark and twisty psychological domestic suspense from the bestselling author of The Serial Killer's Wife, about compulsion, betrayal, and whether blood really is thicker than water — perfect for fans of Lisa Jewel, K.L. Slater, and B.A. Paris. Lily thought she was an ordinary woman with an ordinary life. But when a DNA test seems to reveal she carries the 'serial killer gene', she is terrified by the thought of passing it onto her future children. She decides to break off her engagement and move back in with her devoted mother, Eva — until unexpected sparks fly with a charismatic journalist, and Lily finds herself diving into a wild, intoxicating new relationship. Their obsession soon turns toxic, and as they spiral out of control Lily’s traumatic past resurfaces, leaving her questioning everything she thought she knew. Could she be the monster she fears she is? Confronted with a sudden, horrifying murder, Lily's only choice is to turn to the one person who has always protected her: her mother. But Eva is hiding secrets that could destroy them both… From the bestselling author of The Serial Killer's Wife, this is a new gripping psychological suspense about compulsion, betrayal, and whether blood really is thicker than water — perfect for fans of Lisa Jewel, K.L. Slater, and B.A. Paris. For fans of Jeneva Rose (One of Us Is Dead), Freida Mcfadden (The Tenant), Lisa Jewell (Don’t Let Him In), Shari Lapena (Not a Happy Family), and Mia Sheridan (The Broken Places).Voir livre
Kharkiv, Ukraine, 2019: Ongoing clashes between Ukrainian nationalists and pro-Russian activists make this city a deadly destination. However, Matt Latham—Australian foreign correspondent and reluctant spy for ASIS (Australia's secret service)—isn't too picky with the work he accepts, as long as the money is right. When offered a lucrative assignment to interview a reclusive Russian billionaire in Kharkiv, he jumps at the chance. But an explosion at the club where they were to meet leaves Matt hospitalized and his interpreter, Katya Fomina, dead. Was it just another random act of violence in this strife-torn region? Released from hospital, Latham travels to Katya's Ukrainian village to meet her parents and pay his last respects. There, he learns of his interpreter's fruitless search for her missing younger sister, Nadiya, and discovers that Katya led a double life. Picking up the threads of Katya's investigation, Latham becomes a man on a mission. And his search for Nadiya will propel him across Europe and ever deeper into a murky world of double agents, illegal arms shipments, drug running, and human trafficking.Voir livre
[…] the merriest collection of detective stories it has been our good fortune to encounter. —The New York Times Book Review, September 1929 This short story collection from Queen of Crime Agatha Christie features her detectives Tommy and Tuppence Beresford solving mysteries one after the other, from The Affair of the Pink Pearl to The House of Lurking Death, and is sure to please fans of Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes.Voir livre
This book has been a bestseller on the Amazon Charts.Jack Palms starred in one hit Hollywood action flick. Now everyone thinks he’s still that guy. If he tries to lead the life, will he get burned? Or will he find out he can still act the part?An old friend from LA calls with a proposition—to show some Czech high rollers a VIP time—and Jack goes in for the payday. When his friend is murdered, Jack dives straight into the heart of San Francisco’s drug and prostitution underbelly to follow the trail of clues.Will he find his friend’s killer and broker the VIP experience his fans want? Does Maxine, the beautiful bartender who falls for him, still work for her shady boss? AND can Jack run this game through to its end, or will it be his final screen test before that big casting call in the sky?Jack Wakes Up is the first novel in Seth Harwood’s bestselling Detective Jack Palms Crime Thriller Series. If you like fast-paced reads, hard-boiled detective mysteries, and cinematic action, you’ll love these books!Buy Jack Wakes Up to begin this exciting series today!What Critics Say About Jack Palms:“Jack Wakes Up rocks! It's a fast, smooth ride on a highway not found on any map.” —Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times bestselling author"Readers who like their hard-boiled crime fiction violent and gritty will cheer Harwood's debut... taut prose and fast pacing." —Publisher's Weekly“Exhilarating . . . reads like a long-lost Mickey Spillane tale as directed by Robert Rodriguez.” —Megan Abbott, award-winning author of Dare MeWhat Readers Say About Jack Palms:????? “Keeps you on your toes with hundreds of little surprises.”????? “Hook-a-minute hardboiled dialogue and relentless action.”????? “I could not put this book down!”????? “Nothing short of excellent!”????? “Freak'n Awesome Book!”????? “This is a DO NOT MISS BOOK, pick it up today!”Voir livre
In Trio of Sorcery, Mercedes Lackey presents three exciting short urban fantasy novels, including the return of Diana Tregarde and the debut of a brand-new heroine for the twenty-first century. Arcanum 101: Diana Tregarde, hero of Burning Water. Studying at Harvard, Diana is asked to investigate a fake psychic—and discovers that the psychic is not a fake . . . and has kidnapped a young child! Drums: Jennifer Talldeer, hero of Sacred Ground. Nathan Begay and his girlfriend are from different tribes, but their real problem is that Caroline has attracted the attention of an angry Osage ghost. Nathan asks Jenny, an Osage shaman, for help banishing the dead warrior. Ghost in the Machine: Ellen McBride, techno-shaman. The "boss" of an new MMORPG is out of control. A brilliant programmer as well as a magic-worker, Ellen discovers that the wendigo in the game is real—and it's about to break out of the servers and into our world!Voir livre
Abracadabra Meets Action: A Gripping Tale of Magic and Mystery In "Magician in Trouble," a harmless magician is unexpectedly thrust into an intense police standoff. Facing more than just stage fright, he must use his magic not for applause, but to diffuse a perilous crisis. This thrilling novella cleverly combines the allure of a magic show with the suspense of a hostage situation, promising a read that's as captivating as it is unpredictable. As a standalone story, it's a perfect introduction to the world of the popular nine-book Eli Marks mystery series. Offering a glimpse into the unique blend of magic, mystery, and mayhem you can expect from the series, it's a tantalizing gateway to the enchanting and suspenseful adventures of Eli Marks. “You will just LOVE these books!” —VANISH Magazine “Intelligently written and ... entirely engrossing.” —Ellery Queen Mystery MagazineVoir livre
